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S1 E12 Air Strip Attack

Documentary

TV-14

46m

Jun 18, 2014

On an air strip at a Colorado airport the world’s fastest street cars duke it out in an attempt to break the world record of 219 miles an hour over a half mile.

Season 1, 18 Episodes

season 1 (18 episodes)

Bonneville Salt Flats,

On this episode we follow the Vesco family as they try to set a new land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

European Rally Championship,

Rookies Craig Breen and Lara Venneste are determined to make a name for themselves on the European Rally Championship Series, but they'll have to do it on the toughest track on the circuit.

Big Rig Racing,

Big Rig Racing, five-ton vehicles jockeying for position on a track built for race cars. It's a lot like a demolition derby as the giants of the track bump and push each other around the track in search of the checkered flag.

Virgil Benton wants to become the first driver to go 200 miles per hour in a Shelby Cobra. The San Diego gear head bought his 1965 Shelby in parts from the world famous manufacturer, built it himself, and now he's taking it the Mojave Mile.

Goodwood/Lawnmowers,

The Goodwood Vintage Revival is one of the most prestigious events on the motorsport calendar; the British Lawnmower Championship isn't.

Bryce Menzies has won almost every off-road event he's entered but there is one race that has always eluded him, The Baja 1000. Bryce and his co-driver Pete Mortensen are determined to conquer whatever the desert throws at them this year.

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most iconic racing events on the planet, it’s a race everyone wants to win and James Hinchcliffe is no exception.

The North West 200 in Northern Ireland is one of the world’s fastest and most dangerous road circuits. Alastair Seeley is a local hero, and the 34 year-old desperately wants to break the record of 15 career wins at the North West.

Targa Newfoundland rally is one of those events that every racer puts on their bucket list. Not only is the race extremely challenging as it weaves through narrow village roads, but it’s also one of the most picturesque races.

When it comes to Pikes Peak the numbers are staggering; 156 turns, 12-miles of zig-zags, a starting position at over 9000 feet, and a summit finish line at 14,115 feet. The Pikes Peak international Hill Climb is unlike any other race in the world.

24Hrs of Nurburgring,

Nurburgring is regarded as the most dangerous racetrack in the world - 170 turns spread out over 25 kilometers in Northwest Germany. Every year, more than 200 cars, in four classes, attempt to tame the track in the 24 hours of Nurburgring.

Air Strip Attack,

On an air strip at a Colorado airport the world’s fastest street cars duke it out in an attempt to break the world record of 219 miles an hour over a half mile.

The Rolex 24 hours of Daytona is the first auto race on the North American racing calendar, and the drivers and their teams better be ready. The race, two times around the clock, is a test of endurance, perseverance, and mental toughness with 67 cars.

Normally Negril, Jamaica is a tranquil oasis, but when the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship comes to town, soothing is replaced by speeding. Bragging rights are up for grabs in a showdown between top racers from Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica and Barbados.

New Orleans Indy,

It’s the first ever Indy race in the Big Easy, but staging a race during raining season in New Orleans will be anything but easy. Three-time Indy 500 Champ Helio Castroneves is anxious to make his mark on the brand new track.

The Mint 400 is a bone jarring, kidney bruising off-road romp in the Nevada desert featuring North America’s top all-wheeled racers. The Mint is a flat out race over some of the toughest terrain known to man.

Winter Nationals,

The NHRA Winter Nationals is like Christmas for drag racing fans. They wait all year for the season kick-off, and hopefully they’re rewarded with the gift of new speed records on the quarter mile.

Formula E racing has all the trappings of a world-class series, beautiful cars, beautiful circuits, and beautiful people. The only thing missing is the sound. It’s the inaugural Formula E series and you can be excused if you didn’t hear it coming.

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Megaspeed

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

46m

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