| DAVE SPANGLER & TURBINATOR II SET HISTORIC NEW RECORD: 482.646 MPH! |
At the World of Speed event (September 14 - 17, 2018), on the Bonneville Salt Flats, driver Dave Spangler and Team Vesco's TURBINATOR II smashed its own record, setting a new National record of 482.646 mph with a top speed of 492 mph! This is the fastest recorded speed of any wheel driven vehicle in world and a truly historic moment.
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| Driver Dave Spangler |
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| Thank You Team Vesco Crew! |
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| Co Driver Eric Ritter, NYC Speed King |
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| Cliff Scott - onboard video production |
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| Rikki Scott "Foto Fox" photography |
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| Ricco Kunze mechanic, fire patrol |
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| Chip "Chuckles" Brosseau fuel delivery and all around helper |
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| June Ritter co driver support and calming spirit for Team Vesco |
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| Buddy James transportation and packer |
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| Susan James helper and chutes |
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| John Hicks pit set up - tour guide |
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| Calvin Vesco pit set up banners, future driver |
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| Kevin Moore pit set up & banners |
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| Drake Alvarez pit set up & banners |
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| Ron Armstrong data analytics |
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| Jeremy Nicolaides turbine specialist |
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| Jinx Vesco web site |
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| Ken Braccio engine owner |
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| Shirley Hicks - sales and artist |
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| Rick Vesco owner, designer, builder |
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| Glen Barrett - The Voice of Bonneville |
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| Thank You to the USFRA Volunteers! |
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| Thank you Monte for a terrific course! |
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| Thank you Glen outstanding announcing, "The Voice of Bonneville" |
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| See you at World Finals - Oct. 2 - 5 |
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