NY to LA in 26 hrs.....

[diablo rojo]

I've done that drive, non-stop, multiple times. Here's my issue with their claim, and the logistics. My truck has a 300 gallon capacity, which nets me 1600 miles between fill ups. It's not limited, so 70-75, and even 80-85 (in West Texas) is no problem. I have Pre-Pass, which allows me to bypass weigh stations.

With minimal piss breaks, and 10.5 hour shifts, the best I've managed from NYC to Dallas is 25 hours. That's not possible right now because I-40 from Brinkley, AR to east of Little Rock is under heavy construction. The best I've managed from Dallas to LA is 22 hours (granted, California is 55 for trucks....but I still run close to 65).

47 hours, with a maximum of 3 20 minute fuel stops and a minimum of breaks. They shaved 21 hours off of that.....in a car.

I'm more inclined to believe that they put the gps in a Cessna and flew there. If it's true, kudos to them.

[dsrtuckteezy]

I've done that drive, non-stop, multiple times. Here's my issue with their claim, and the logistics. My truck has a 300 gallon capacity, which nets me 1600 miles between fill ups. It's not limited, so 70-75, and even 80-85 (in West Texas) is no problem. I have Pre-Pass, which allows me to bypass weigh stations.

With minimal piss breaks, and 10.5 hour shifts, the best I've managed from NYC to Dallas is 25 hours. That's not possible right now because I-40 from Brinkley, AR to east of Little Rock is under heavy construction. The best I've managed from Dallas to LA is 22 hours (granted, California is 55 for trucks....but I still run close to 65).

47 hours, with a maximum of 3 20 minute fuel stops and a minimum of breaks. They shaved 21 hours off of that.....in a car.

I'm more inclined to believe that they put the gps in a Cessna and flew there. If it's true, kudos to them.

so youre more inclined to believe that it takes 25 hours to fly across the country than them averaging 100+ mph in a car to make it in that time, even though you cant come close to that in your box truck? lol get the fuck out of here

[Bputacoma]

^ lol.

[VaderTT]

With minimal piss breaks,

So you don't do the old trucker piss bottle?

[YALE]

so youre more inclined to believe that it takes 25 hours to fly across the country than them averaging 100+ mph in a car to make it in that time, even though you cant come close to that in your box truck? lol get the fuck out of here

A bunch of Cessnas can do it way faster than 26 hours. Hell, 206's and 210's can probably do it in under 20, if not close to 15.

[Craizie]

So you don't do the old trucker piss bottle?

I've seen some absolutely disgusting piss bottle rigs.

Besides that, everyone knows you just wear a diaper to break a record.

[YALE]

I've seen some absolutely disgusting piss bottle rigs.

Besides that, everyone knows you just wear a diaper to break a record.

Or to drive to Florida to confront someone.

[Craizie]

Or to drive to Florida to confront someone.

Same difference.

[Rick Modena]

I have to call bullshit on that claim, especially with no video or substantial proof of said drive. I did Allen Texas to downtown Tampa Bay and it took me 16 hrs with only stops for fuel/bathroom/food (drive thru) and one flat tire change. It was a little under 1200 miles and I had that Lightning hauling ass.



Oh and only one ticket in Natchitoches LA...

[diablo rojo]

so youre more inclined to believe that it takes 25 hours to fly across the country than them averaging 100+ mph in a car to make it in that time, even though you cant come close to that in your box truck? lol get the fuck out of here

I know a plane could do it faster. All you'd have to do is start the trip timer and wait to leave.

I'm simply saying that with 81 and 40 as fucked as they are, it's debatable. The other route would be the PA turnpike to 75....but you still have to deal with 40, and 75 through Kentucky is under massive construction.

Then, if they chased the sun and left NYC at 8pm, they would still have 14 hours where they are doing 100+ mph through major metropolitan areas in broad daylight......with rush hours. All of the night vision in the world isn't going to help you then.

[Rick Modena]

I know a plane could do it faster. All you'd have to do is start the trip timer and wait to leave.

I'm simply saying that with 81 and 40 as fucked as they are, it's debatable. The other route would be the PA turnpike to 75....but you still have to deal with 40, and 75 through Kentucky is under massive construction.

Then, if they chased the sun and left NYC at 8pm, they would still have 14 hours where they are doing 100+ mph through major metropolitan areas in broad daylight......with rush hours. All of the night vision in the world isn't going to help you then.

Damn, you're still alive!

If anyone knows the roads around the country its going to be OTR drivers as they know construction areas better than anyone. I read that article and it reminded me of the records that have proof and 32 hrs or so was the fastest and traffic and construction is no where near what it is now. So I'm still calling bullshit until I see the evidence...

[UserX]

I'd be more likely to believe it with pics of the car. Sounds like an April Fools stunt to me.

[71chevellejohn]

So everyone who thought it was legit should read this

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/04/drove-2628-end-automotive-journalism/

[Denny]

It was an obvious April Fool's bit from the beginning, but the follow-up was even better than the initial article.

[diablo rojo]

So everyone who thought it was legit should read this
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...ve-journalism/

Yep