![]() ![]() In the following year the track conditions weren’t perfect and it was feared that the future of this legendary speed challenge event may be in jeopardy. The first time the team intended to take on the challenge was in 2014 but that year, as they headed to the venue, torrential rains poured down on Bonneville Speedway (a location that could fit the entire Yamanote Line) transforming it into a veritable lake and the event was cancelled. The current goal of entertainment producer, Okamoto was to take on the modified market model sportscar category with a 3 liter naturally aspirated NA type Mazda MX-5 mounted with a 13B rotary engine and clear a maximum speed of 280km/h (approx. In this their third challenge they achieved a major first step towards their dream. The 70th Bonnneville Speed Week was held at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats from August 11 th where the F-5 Spirits Racing Team led by Los Angeles resident Sam Okamoto, achieved a personal best land speed of 280km/h, achieving their goal for this year. ![]()
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