Mojave Mile
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: MegaSpeed
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Technology, Sports, Design
- Produced By: Exploration Production Inc.
- Year: 2014
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 46m
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Virgil Benton wants to become the first driver to go 200 miles per hour in a Shelby Cobra. The San Diego gear head bought his 1965 Shelby in parts from the world famous manufacturer, built it himself, and now he's taking it the Mojave Mile. "The Mile" in the middle of Mojave Desert is the place to go if you think you're fast. Virgil doesn't have a lot of race experience, but he's hoping he can make history behind the wheel of his classic roadster.
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