Why This Straightforward World Record Is So DEADLY | Last Moments

[FlyingPenguin]

Everyone who's tried to beat this 1978 record was killed in the attempt - why is it so dangerous?

The world unlimited Water Speed Record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle, irrespective of propulsion method. The current unlimited record is 511.11 km/h (317.59 mph), achieved by Australian Ken Warby in the Spirit of Australia in 1978.

The record is one of the sporting world's most hazardous competitions. Of the thirteen people who have attempted the record since June 1930, seven have died. There have been two official attempts to beat Ken Warby's 1978 record, and both resulted in the death of the pilot; Lee Taylor (1980) and Craig Arfons (1989)

[Err]

I used to watch Drag Boat racing when I was younger. Going that fast on water is a death sentence if the boat gets out of control. These things tend to flip very easily.

[Executioner]

Yeah that record will stand for a while before someone decides its time to break it.

[reno]

been to the hydro - boat races on the Detroit it crazy watching those drivers ,boats race they also do them on Pontiac lake when we lived in Michigan its insane .
https://detroitboatraces.com/
the last time they race on Pontiac lake was in 2016 this was from the very last race on Pontiac Lake in 2016 kind of interesting https://www.facebook.com/QuakeontheLake ... 2494111160