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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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247 MPH '08 Mustang
Bonneville Mustang driven by Mickey Thompson's son Danny Thompson.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...37.html?page=9
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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sweet! there's one of my dreams
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Danny was on Wind Tunnel last night. Great interview and very cool Bonneville Mustang.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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what a sleeper
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I was supose to drive but I felt sorry for Dan so I let hime drive
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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how long of a stretch to they have to get their top speed? Is it like the 130 and 150mph clubs that have 1 mile?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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My Uncle was out there this last week. I believe he said they have a 3 mile and a 7 mile.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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I think the 7 mile is 3 to get up to speed, then a flying mile, then 3 to slow down; and they have to do the course in reverse within an hour, I think, to counter any wind help, and qualify for any records
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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I was supose to drive but I felt sorry for Dan so I let hime drive
He's lucky I lent him the car...........................
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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that... is.... FAST
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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wonder what engine and supercharger is in it? Anyone have any link for more info on it?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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the Veyron is still faster...


dammit.
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