Thread: Question? Highest speed recorded in a race
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Old 09-16-2002, 07:04 AM
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Jeez...

I don't think anyone is questioning Dick Smith's ability here. Most folks know he is a damn fine driver.

I think the issue boils down to "Aerodynamic Possibilities" in the given day and age.....Was it possible?????

Most folks I know that have driven a Cobra at speed...hit an aerodynamic wall somewhere between 150 and 160 MPH. The car gets light and skittish and does not handle very well.

So maybe someone can ask Dick Smith (since there are two CC members that seem to communicate with him) about this acheivement.
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