With speeds that peaked 175 mph, BYU engineering broke the world land speed record for the 1,100 pound class by averaging speeds of 155.8 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. It took 7 years and 130 students to manufacture the custom built Electric Blue streamliner and 1 failed attempt to break the record.
A fire-breathing boar in full, rocket-launching body armor, on a motorcycle with a dairy-demanding chimp. Sounds like a job for a guy on a buffalo.
Tandy flips the treat game with Protein NomNoms—bite-sized chocolate indulgences packed with 5g of protein, made from real chocolate and crafted with natural flavors. Choose from crave-worthy flavors like Salted Caramel Crunch, Peanut Buttery Peanut, or Chocolate Dipped Churro, each offering that sweet-salty or sweet-spiced vibe in a poppable, guilt-light format. The treats strike a rare balance: dessert feel without dessert regret, built on sustainable farming and designer snack engineering.
Presented by Tandy.
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Presented by Mint Mobile.
Red Bull takes a few practice laps on Austin's soon-to-be Circuit of the Americas. The 3.4-mile track is the first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the U.S. and will be the home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix starting November 18, 2012.
Professional racer and stunt driver Mike Ryan takes his Freightliner Cascadia Pikes Peak Edition race truck to the Formula Drift Championship at Irwindale Speedway for some big time, big rig drifting with special guest William Klopper riding shotgun.
Enjoy up to 35% off rooms + $100 daily F&B credit at The AAA Five Diamond Award-winning Aria Resort and Casino. Comprised primarily of two 50-story curvilinear glass towers, the stunning architecture is matched inside by an upscale, modern vibe, a subtle vanilla scent, and enough dining and amenity options to make it a one-stop destination. Get the octopus at Carbone, enjoy a cigar in the high rollers room, and always double down.
Presented by MGM.
The AeMech EDC Wallet is the Swiss Army knife of wallets, built to be your go-to carry for anything. Offered in two forms, the Minimalist and the Maximalist, it's crafted from full-grain Italian veg-tan leather, chosen for its durability and the rich patina it develops over time. The Maximalist integrates a titanium pen, stainless steel multitool, carbon fiber RFID blockers, and a crushproof USB-C drive, while the Minimalist keeps things slim with light utility. Both share a modular design with replaceable components, ensuring readiness for whatever the day brings. Designed to endure, tested in real-world conditions, and engineered for years of use, the AeMech Wallet is built for those who demand more from what they carry.
Presented by Aesthetic Mechanics.
Nissan, in collaboration with Sony and Polyphony Digital have selected 16 lucky Gran Turismo 5 gamers for a once-in-a-lifetime chance at becoming a racing legend. The five-part reality series will air to all us jealous suckers on SPEED September 20, 2011 at 10 pm.
Motor Trend puts 11 of the world's most badass cars head-to-head for the drag race to end all drag races.