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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Here's the article:

http://idahostatepolice.blogspot.com...er-caught.html

I wonder if this is James Penfold, the UK model?
Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Wow, that sucks...

Word of advice--if you're gonna do 142MPH, please do yourself a favor a check beforehand that the coast is clear! LoL...

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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Probably a rented Vette and the driver was used to the autobahn.
Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I wonder how long this thread will last before it gets locked?
Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Wow he was flying, I do that at the Texas Mile it is legal there
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
I wonder how long this thread will last before it gets locked?
Not very long!
Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 5ltrEATER
Wow, that sucks...

Word of advice--if you're gonna do 142MPH, please do yourself a favor a check beforehand that the coast is clear! LoL...

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
I wonder how long this thread will last before it gets locked?
about 50 minutes or so

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