Ferrari 575 to Attempt to Break 232-MPH Land Speed Record
Heading to this year’s Bonneville SpeedWeek, which runs from August 11th through August 17th, will be ACAT Global’s Ferrari 575 with its goal set at breaking the land speed record of 232 mph.
Advanced Clean Air Technologies (ACAT) teamed up with JBR Motorsports’ Jim Busby to convert a regular, production Ferrari 575 into a top speed competitor. ACAT specializes in manufacturing the “world’s lightest, smallest, most cost-effective, and greenest catalytic converters on the market,” according to the company.
But none of that really matters when you’re trying to break the land speed record (in the CGT class) of 232 mph in a Ferrari.
Racing in the Grand Touring class at the Bonneville Speed Flats, ACAT Global’s Joe Moch will be behind the wheel. The team will be supported by Land Speed Record veterans Van and Kathy Butler. The couple have been competing and volunteering for the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) for many years. Kathy holds over 40 Motorcycle World Land Speed Records.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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