Re: Is Nascar the fastest auto race?

"Martin X. Moleski, SJ" <moleski@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:6detk15o9jnil6f4f635duogf41beuj05g@xxxxxxx:

> "The McLaren F1 has obliterated the production road car record
> achieving a new official top speed of 240mph/387km'h at the VW
> Ehra-Lessien proving ground in Germany.

You're a tad out of date here (like 10 years). Currently the
fastest road car is the Bugatti 16.4, at 253mph, also run on
the VW test track.

BTW, you and SG are sort of comparing apples to oranges; the
McLaren & Bugatti speeds are measured mile, not lap.

John

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