| B.A.R Honda has unofficially broken the 400kph barrier during
its preparations for a Formula One record attempt now scheduled for Bonneville early next year. After rains at the famous Salt Flats
in Utah washed out the team's plans to set a new standard in 2005, a final shakedown was organised at the Mojave airbase in
California. During this test, Alan van der Merwe, smashed the 400kph mark no fewer than three times. “The car ran perfectly,”
reported Gary Savage. “It was an encouraging day and we are confident that we can achieve this speed and more at Bonneville.” related: Bonneville
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