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Wedge car speeds to electric record at Bonneville Flats
NEA Automotive Editor reports Autolite led the electric car speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats with the Lead Wedge, an 1,800 pound lead acid battery vehicle, driven by Danny Batmes under USAC timing. Jerry Kugel briefly exceeded the time, while the Wedge required frequent recharging and a tight cockpit, ending in a drift to a stop after about four miles.
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Bob Kovacik
Sports Car Graphic
Delco
Allstate
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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