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An ultralight aircraft beats a car and a Super Bike

Silverstone, United Kingdom - On British Grand Prix

Pilot Steve Jones, on board of an Extra 300-S ultralight aircraft, beat four wheels and two wheels in Silverstone, in the runway hosting Grand Prix in Great Britain. Jones, who competes in the "Red Bull Air Race World Series", completed the runway circle in one minute and four seconds, about 15 seconds faster than 2004 record by Michael Schumacher, beating both Formula One pilot David Coulthard and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 146284
Rome, Italy, 08/02/2006 19:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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