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[droptop73]

Does anyone here know or know of Ed Voss? I stumbled upon this guys name and could only find this photo of the car. He is the current C/C production land speed record holder at 221.871 MPH at Bonneville. It would be cool to know more details and of course more photos...

 

[timachone]

How cool is that!

 

[cjstaci]

That tells us the aerodynamics of the car is good

 

[Don C]

A little more imformation:

Long time Paradise Valley residents join forces to break world record

The Bonneville Salt Flats and land speed racing are synonymous. Bonneville is named after Benjamin Bonneville, who was an Army officer that explored the Western United States in the 1800s. The …

www.yourvalley.net

 

[c9zx]

I have a friend who races at Bonneville. It is a demanding and EXPENSIVE endeavor. Chuck

 

[droptop73]

What a great story, thanks for digging it up Don.

 

[Ron Tanzi]

On the down side of this story: Mustangs do not do well in a salty environment. LOL.

Ron

 

[droptop73]

On the down side of this story: Mustangs do not do well in a salty environment. LOL.

Ron

But... many of the owners ARE salty! LOL!!

 

[kevken1959]

Very interesting story, but I don't understand this part:

"The years of endurance/average speed racing disappeared in 1935 when Sir Malcolm Campbell of Britain became the first man to break the 300 mile barrier on land with a speed of 301.129. The line was drawn."

Was there really a car that did 300mph in 1935?!

 

[droptop73]

 

[kevken1959]

Unreal.

 

[Worldrecholder]

Does anyone here know or know of Ed Voss? I stumbled upon this guys name and could only find this photo of the car. He is the current C/C production land speed record holder at 221.871 MPH at Bonneville. It would be cool to know more details and of course more photos...

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That would be me. [email protected]

 

[droptop73]

Hey, welcome aboard!! I'd love to see and hear more about your car.

If you wouldn't mind please let us welcome you properly in the introductions thread.

 

[57Gypsy]

This is very interesting! I just watched a movie last night called "The World's Fastest Indian" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins! About Burt Munroe from New Zealand and his 1920 Indian. Very cool and true story.

 

[tony-muscle]

That would be me. [email protected]

We would love to hear about your story. Can you share some of your mods and experience with us? Do you have other pictures? Thank you.

 

[coloradokent]

Hello Ed, welcome from Colorado. You must have some interesting stories to tell us.

 

[bkdunha]

That would be me. [email protected]

Welcome to the Forum. Congratulations on your accomplishment and obviously choosing the best car to get you there. Little Bias going on with that. As others have stated, it would be a pleasure to hear more of the back story on choosing your car and setting the record. I know George Poteet and he really loves the salt.