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Nascar is Slow.... I want Veyron's in there!!! :)

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Default Nascar is Slow.... I want Veyron'* in there!!! :)

Bugatti Veyron was tested on Topgear for the second time.
in Season 9 ep.2 they went up to 250MPH in it


http://youtube.com/watch?v=-8cqgInEPcY
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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That was SO worth the watch!!! That speed is outrageous!! I want one!!
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Ditto. Sign me up for one as well.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Nascar cars could hit those speeds. It would just be to dangerous for the drivers.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDsman105
Nascar cars could hit those speeds. It would just be to dangerous for the drivers.
uummm i dont think so... They have less HP and Way less TR.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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My B-day is comin up in 4 months whos gonna buy me one?
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bandit
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Nascar cars could hit those speeds. It would just be to dangerous for the drivers.
uummm i dont think so... They have less HP and Way less TR.
I think so. Restricter plates and other restrictions hold them back
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Nascars could get pretty close. At least 210 I would think if not more.

I would love to at least be a passenger in that Veyron at 253mph!
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Yes but ot go from 210 to 230 then to 250 takes ALLOT!!! more then just going from say 80-120mph.


they even said it in the video, and explained it on the show
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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alright i gotta find me a veyron to test drive!!!
do you think Hertz stocks em?
i can't imagine the feeling of going 253 mph in a car... i drove 110 once and i was nervous
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