Video Find: Red Bull F1 Car Screams Star-Spangled Banner, Races Through Lincoln Tunnel
The Red Bull F1 racecar is known for one thing: going really, really fast. But to prove it's morethan just a one-trick pony,the Red Bull Racing-liveriedrunning showcar recently visited New York City to show that it's not only patriotic, but can also bust out a tune. Staged at New York's Liberty Park, the racecar's handler programmed the engine to play what's likely the loudest, most high-revving and octane-filled rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner ever performed.
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And to top off its New York City visit, the racecar tackles the 1.5-mile Lincoln Tunnel, which connects the city to New Jersey. The run is loud, but it's also insanely quick. Check out the video to see about how long it takes the racecar to complete the tunnel. Video of its national anthem performance is included as well. Enjoy, and don't forget to put your hand over your heart.
Source: Red Bull via YouTube
As MotorTrend’s road test editor and fleet manager, Erick Ayapana spends a bulk of his day pestering automakers for vehicles to test and shaming staffers for curbing wheels. Erick is a SoCal native who spends his free time doing SoCal things and pondering the world’s unsolved mysteries, including the proper way to launch a Subaru WRX with a manual transmission.
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