SilverStateClassicJim Peruto, in a 2006 NASCAR Dodge Charger, broke the world record on May 20th for averaging 217 mph (349 km/h) on a 90 mile (145 km) stretch of Nevada State Highway 318 during the Silver State Classic Challenge. Not only did Peruto break the record, but he smashed it, as the previous record set by Chuck Schafer and Gary Bockman in 2011 was set at 207mph (333 km/h).
Jim Peruto Passing The Finish Line @ 250+ MPHSilverStateClassic2012-06-06 | Jim Peruto, in a 2006 NASCAR Dodge Charger, broke the world record on May 20th for averaging 217 mph (349 km/h) on a 90 mile (145 km) stretch of Nevada State Highway 318 during the Silver State Classic Challenge. Not only did Peruto break the record, but he smashed it, as the previous record set by Chuck Schafer and Gary Bockman in 2011 was set at 207mph (333 km/h).Peruto Award NORC 2012SilverStateClassic2012-07-03 | On May 20, 2012, at the Nevada Open Road Challenge, Jim Peruto broke the Guinness World Record for fastest speed on a public highway. For the 90 mile road rally, Jim averaged 217.5570 mph! Video is from the Award's Banquet that night.Jim Peruto Blows By The CameraSilverStateClassic2012-06-06 | Jim Peruto blows by the camera during the 2012 Nevada Open Road Challenge on his way to smashing the Guinness World Record for the fastest road race.Peruto unedited NORC 2012 Finish LIne.MOVSilverStateClassic2012-05-24 | Nevada Open Road Challenge, Sunday, May 20, 2012, Jim Peruto crosses the finish of his 90 mile run down Hwy 318. Jim averaged 217.5570 and becoming the new Guinness World Record holder for fastest speed on a public highway.