'The World of Speed' sends people 500 mph across Utah's Salt Flats

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'The World of Speed' sends people 500 mph across Utah's Salt Flats
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Dan is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, which at the time was one of the top broadcasting programs in the country.

Recently, dozens of amateur speed lovers came to Utah to face the thrill of chasing 500 miles per hour. It’s all a part of 'The World of Speed' which took over the Bonneville Salt Flats.Every year, the event draws hyperfast looking cars and motorcycles from all over the world.“We have a car here from New Zealand. I have a motorcycle here from Dubai.

For nearly four decades the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association puts in several days of work prepping the course itself, laying out a thousand cones and 25 miles of wire for timing clocks.“It's kind of a passion, because there's no prize money,” Dennis said. “This is probably the last true amateur motorsport. I don't care if you spend a million dollars or if you build it in a single car garage, if you set a record, all you get is your name in the book and bragging rights.

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