Robert Doornbos races Dutch landmark ‘De Afsluitdijk’

[jorismo]

Robert Doornbos races Dutch landmark ‘De Afsluitdijk’ with 326 kph!

DEN OEVER, AUGUST 15 2006 – For the first time in Dutch history, a Formula One car raced on the highway this morning. In his Red Bull Racing Formula One car, Robert Doornbos set a new track record at the famous Dutch landmark ‘De Afsluitdijk’ by reaching a dazzling speed of 326 kph!

The generally calm town of Den Oever was startled at 10:32 am this morning by the sound of a Formula One car passing by. At that time Robert Doornbos’ wildest childhood dream came true at the A7, which was temporary closed for this special occasion.

Though The Netherlands haven’t organised a Formula One Grand Prix since 1985, the authentic racing spirit immediately got everyone in grip as they watched the 24-year old Dutchman racing full throttle towards the monument at De Afsluitdijk. After having demonstrated some donuts, Robert ended his run by parking his RB2 at one of the parking lots.

Sources have stated that the Red Bull Racing driver was flashed by a police speed camera during his run. The height of the fine is yet unknown.

ROBERT DOORNBOS: “Wow, this was really cool! I had driven De Afsluitdijk already several times in a passenger-car, but this is far more exciting! When Red Bull Netherlands asked me at the beginning of this year if they could help me fulfilling one of my childhood dreams, I immediately suggested that it would be great to drive a F1 car over De Afsluitdijk. Today I did, and it even exceeded my expectations. Thanks to everyone who helped us realizing this crazy idea!”

And of course I have got a video...

http://www.totallycrap.com/videos/re...does_a_dyke/NL

[NSXType-R]

That's CRAZY!!!!!! They'd never do that over here. The roads are too crappy.

[:Exige:]

Doesn't anyone find anything wrong with the video title of 'F1 Car does a Dyke'?

[Fumacher]

Jorismo,
are you going to the Bavaria city racing this sunday?

[Rijoh]

Originally Posted by Fumacher

Jorismo,
are you going to the Bavaria city racing this sunday?

I might be going there, perhaps we can meet?

[ScionDriver]

When I read about this I thought it was one of the coolest things. I mean come on, we have all thought about driving a racing car on a street or highway or something, but to actually pull it off? AMAZING.

EDIT: Is the audio really bad or is that one of the restricted V10s? It did not at all sound like the F1 cars I saw at the USGP...

[Fumacher]

Originally Posted by Rijoh

I might be going there, perhaps we can meet?

That would be nice.
I will be going very early (10 am) cos I want to have a nice spot to make photo's

[drakkie]

Originally Posted by Fumacher

That would be nice.
I will be going very early (10 am) cos I want to have a nice spot to make photo's

Tip: Exit central station and camp at the entrance of the Hofplein. IF i go,not sure at all,i'll be there cos the most action happened there last year.

I'm still doubting i'll go cos last year was a big disappointment...

[Fumacher]

Drakkie,

how abt Blaak? I was thinking that most of the action will be there cos of the tribunes.

[jorismo]

Originally Posted by Fumacher

Jorismo,
are you going to the Bavaria city racing this sunday?

Nope I ain't going... PSV is playing their first match of the season and as a loyal seasonticket holder for 6th season in a row I can't skip this one... Besides it's going to be overcrowded anyway...

EDIT - that last one is bullshit because if I was free I would have come for sure

[Rijoh]

I'm planning to go, check your p.m. Fumacher