By Leftlane Staff
Thursday, Aug 17th, 2006 @ 4:14 pm

Wayne Jesel’s 5500 pound Dodge Ram set and then reset the Class C Modified Production speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats this week. The truck obliterated the existing record of 158 mph with an average speed of 203.87 mph on Sunday. The truck’s 930 horsepower output allowed it to overcome less-than-ideal aerodynamics, which include a 32 sq. ft. flat nose — equivalent to an upright sheet of plywood.

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