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The mustang which was to do 300 MPH...now crashed
Mickey Thompson still reverberates in the automotive world, as the racing pioneer who served as one of the most influential figures in automotive history, Along with his accolades and innovations in the sport of drag racing, Thompson set more speed and endurance records than any other man in history during his driving career. And the records he established at the fabled Bonneville Salt Flats will forever live in infamy. In 1958, he powered his twin-engine HEMI-powered dragster to a 294 MPH world record, and in 1959, returned with the infamous “Challenger I” setting four world records with a speed of 345 MPH. He then cemented his place in history in 1970, becoming the first driver to exceed 400 MPH. in addition, he set a slew of world records driving three different Mach 1 Mustangs.
Now Danny Thompson is following in his fathers footsteps preparing to crack the 300 MPH mark behind the wheel of a Mustang powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter powerplant producing 1,100 horsepower. The teams plans was to hit the salt in October.
And as planned , the team did hit the Bonneville salt flats recently but crashed at 265 mph.. problems arose as Danny passed 260 mph. The car began to lift and then left the ground at approximately 264.7 mph. Danny and his Mustang traveled 1,100 feet before returning to the salt and the car tumbled further before coming to a stop.
Amazingly, and a testament to just how good proper safety equipment is, Danny escaped from the wreck with no injuries. He didn't have minor injuries, scratches or bruises... he was completely unharmed. Well, maybe physically, as a wreck like that can probably keep you awake at night for a few months. Also unharmed? The iPhone 4 sitting in his front pocket.
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTzbBRyOO0o&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 260 MPH Crash -- In Car Footage
Mickey Thompson still reverberates in the automotive world, as the racing pioneer who served as one of the most influential figures in automotive history, Along with his accolades and innovations in the sport of drag racing, Thompson set more speed and endurance records than any other man in history during his driving career. And the records he established at the fabled Bonneville Salt Flats will forever live in infamy. In 1958, he powered his twin-engine HEMI-powered dragster to a 294 MPH world record, and in 1959, returned with the infamous “Challenger I” setting four world records with a speed of 345 MPH. He then cemented his place in history in 1970, becoming the first driver to exceed 400 MPH. in addition, he set a slew of world records driving three different Mach 1 Mustangs.
Now Danny Thompson is following in his fathers footsteps preparing to crack the 300 MPH mark behind the wheel of a Mustang powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter powerplant producing 1,100 horsepower. The teams plans was to hit the salt in October.
And as planned , the team did hit the Bonneville salt flats recently but crashed at 265 mph.. problems arose as Danny passed 260 mph. The car began to lift and then left the ground at approximately 264.7 mph. Danny and his Mustang traveled 1,100 feet before returning to the salt and the car tumbled further before coming to a stop.
Amazingly, and a testament to just how good proper safety equipment is, Danny escaped from the wreck with no injuries. He didn't have minor injuries, scratches or bruises... he was completely unharmed. Well, maybe physically, as a wreck like that can probably keep you awake at night for a few months. Also unharmed? The iPhone 4 sitting in his front pocket.
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTzbBRyOO0o&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 260 MPH Crash -- In Car Footage
