The "Guinness Book of World Records" credits Finland's Audi Sports with the official RC car world speed record of 59.09mph (95.1kph). Although some may consider 59mph to be a respectable record, just about any RC vehicle that's powered by a 3.5cc nitro engine could challenge the world record without even leaning out the engine's high-speed needle valve! Our sister publication, Radio Control Nitro, featured Steve Pond's 101mph HPI Super Nitro RS4 (see the March 2001 issue). Prior to that, Cliff Lett's 24-cell Associated L3O Insane Speed Run car was clocked at 94mph at the Dominguez Hills Bicycle Velodrome in California. And let's not forget IEDA Champion, Chris Collins; his 18-cell Top fuel dragster was clocked at 112.7mph at Northstar Dragway in Minnesota. These top speed achievements, however, were never staged for the officials from the "Guinness Book of World Records," which is why the Audi Sports record has remained intact—until now.
http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/need_speed.asp
"Cliff's Insane Speed Run car is a heavily modified Associated L3O that's outfitted with 24 cells and a specially fabricated chassis and body. If the car looks familiar to you, it's because it has been featured in RC Car Action a few times in various forms. This car has raced dozens of times at speeds approaching 100mph. It's amazing that the car—and body—have held up so well over the years. Then again, Cliff is an expert driver."
http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/need_speed2.asp
Lopputulos noin 111mph~178kmh
http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/need_speed.asp
"Cliff's Insane Speed Run car is a heavily modified Associated L3O that's outfitted with 24 cells and a specially fabricated chassis and body. If the car looks familiar to you, it's because it has been featured in RC Car Action a few times in various forms. This car has raced dozens of times at speeds approaching 100mph. It's amazing that the car—and body—have held up so well over the years. Then again, Cliff is an expert driver."
http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/need_speed2.asp
Lopputulos noin 111mph~178kmh
