Race On A Public Highway In Nevada Legally

That's right. Spectre Performance will hold a hill climb road race challenge on Nevada Highway 341, South of Virginia City, on June 25-26, 2010. Called the 1st annual "Speed by Spectre 341 Challenge" it provides an unprecedented opportunity to drive flat-out on some of the most aggressive and challenging mountain roads in the country. Spectre says

The course is 5.2 miles long with 22+ turns, a 1,216-foot rise in elevation, steep drop offs and no guardrails! Vehicles must be street-legal and registered; no purpose-built kit or race cars will be allowed. Tires must be DOT legal with at least 3/32″ tread depth and a minimum 100 tread wear rating. Qualifying is scheduled for Friday, June 25th. Racing is set for Saturday the 26th.

It is invitation-only but they permit you to apply for an invitation.

[Source: via autoevolution]