Speed limit comes off for Texas' Big Bend Open Road Race

This Saturday, the 75 mph speed limit on West Texas' U.S. 285 comes off for the annual Big Bend Open Road Race. The 118-mile road trip is open to anyone 18 and over. Barry Petersen went for a practice run.

[@dennisfeng6626]

When I first saw the "Speed limit comes off for Texas" part, I thought America was going to get it's own stretch of autobahn, but then I saw the rest of the title and publish date and I was sad.

[@GearHeadHam]

We did have a stretch of Autobahn in the late 80s maybe into the early 90s, Montana. Speed limit was "Safe for conditions" just like in the good old days.

[@dfw1fast143]

Top speed I’m allowed to go is 112 Mph in my ZR1? Talk about boring. I understand safety but that’s just ridiculous.

[@TheDarrin10]

all you need is a helmet that's safety gear the corvette was doing 167 like the Texas mile you just need a helmet!

[@hunterlogan2913]

red corvette shown had 4 point roll bar, racing harnesses, fire suits, probably special racing road tires

[@MajesticSkywhale]

@@hunterlogan2913 still, i mean, i've hit 112 in a kia suv hybrid on the empty freeway, felt fast for me, but it would be a shame to limit a real car down there...

[@I-_-I_SB]

You don’t have a ZL1 then, unless you’re not serious. I have a 2016 RA camaro & it is limited by computer to 149. Tested confirmed and there’s lots more power, to get to 160 surely. I don’t think they made the ZL1 that goes up to 112 only

[@andrew42000]

@@I-_-I_SB woooosh

[@raynic1173]

I had an electric Cheetah Aurora car as a kid in the 60's, fastest car on the track...and the coolest!

[@iisdatboi788]

do they still do this?!?!

[@I-_-I_SB]

I know right \-_-/

[@BigBadJones]

Yes . In a little over 90 day it's a go

[@DarkIzo]

racing suits, harnesses, extinguishers, rollcages meanwhile in germany there is no limit whatsoever

[@robertbidochon7949]

dear Liberty

[@GearHeadHam]

Well that's just on the Autobahn, not all of Germany. And actually there is one limit, "Drive right", meaning keep right unless passing.

[@rudybigboote3883]

I live in West Texas and have been to Fort Stockton during this event. You will see some really awesome cars all around town.

[@C6Z_Bob]

Do they still do this?

[@tombogaert1015]

Yes

[@sethwoodward5515]

I took 285 all the way from Texas to Colorado omg longest road ever

[@bajajoes1]

Don't Mess With TEXAS! Best in U.S. for CARS & GUNS!

[@jameslingo4190]

You re right my friend

[@smilecolorsan]

OMG! I wanna do this! Someone let me ride in the passenger seat!

[@myownidenity4955]

Saw you posted this 6 years ago. Just curious if youve had the chance to drive or ride that fast since you left that comment

[@adamosgood]

Texas is awesome.

[@drkirbkennethkirby7634]

Been to this several times, was born in FS). Its glorious

[@Lonestar_racer]

Can I get more info on this please? I would really love to go to the next one!

[@joelpalacios979]

Can u give us info in this plz

[@Crispy1434]

Pa is so boring omg I need to do this 😩

[@Calthecool]

1:56 Sounds like my parents lol.

[@rogerlollar1737]

How are the competitors hitting their target average speeds/times within fractions of a second?

Fast Beer 🍻 run!

[@Siknan80]

Umm this will probably never happen again, Texas is completely different Now😖🤷🏾

[@BigBadJones]

Texas hasn't changed that much. It is a race that happens every year. It will happen again in a little over 90 days.

[@superjeffstanton]

FREEDOM

[@dontask8979]

And he never asked "Are we there yet?"

[@edwardarsiaga3569]

I think one year a camaro hit 217.

[@joelpalacios979]

Anyone has an info on this please I want to try my Camaro on this

[@charliesilveria1998]

Big Bend open road race on google

[@GearHeadHam]

Also check out Texas Mile/US Mile, and Airstrip Attack for starters. Then move up to the Silver State Classic Challenge Race in Nevada. That's the big one.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Are motorcycles allowed?

[@AusWash]

Nope ☹️

[@maniyan_wanagi]

@@AusWash Guess I'll have to keep topping my Valkyrie out on I-69, I-45, and TX99 then.

[@AusWash]

@@maniyan_wanagi I'll join you on my Fz10.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

@@AusWash Rock n Roll! I'm only good to about 155 - Valkyrie needs two more gears. Exploring options like rearend change, etc.

[@calvinyoung4942]

Wow!

[@mitocaf1]

This is so fun, I live close to the place and never knew about it. Is there like a contact number ?

[@charliesilveria1998]

There's a website google "Big bend open road race"

[@GearHeadHam]

You can also check out the Texas Mile/US Mile. Of course that's just a standing mile, not continuous running. But that's still A MILE.

[@Thomas-ei1yk]

Dr Fouche won't allow this race to take place anymore.

[@BigBadJones]

Well Texans doesn't listen to him very good fortunately.

[@6kaijucrab9]

Can I do this on a bike?😁

[@marvinhenderson4417]

No.The state wont allow us to enter bikes,even though we are in control of the highway 6am to 6pm that day.I don't think our insurance would allow it either though.

[@6kaijucrab9]

Unfortunate.

[@MIKEK3NT]

I want it

[@JaredFromSubway88]

"I can see why you think this is fun!" But you don't think it's fun.... Why would anybody want to be a journalist?

[@daviddavid-ud9bt]

would they give you a ticket if you go over 112 mph ?

[@edwardarsiaga3569]

Whos gna stop you if you do lol jk

[@francisgoldstien6153]

90? My Ford ranger 4cyl does 90 It would go a little faster but the computer Won't let it.

[@hansboemsel1]

Normaly at German Autobahn.

[@jesse818]

No. They still have stupid rules and speed limits.

[@realvanman]

LOL, some only qualify to go 90 MPH... Yawn.

[@ZoMTDU]

probably stock production cars with the limiter still in place.

[@maxwellmarsden7273]

...some day... ROFL

[@MotorsbyShooter]

Well this event SUCKS because they dont allow motorcycles to play

[@GearHeadHam]

Not many do. So the whole event sucks because no motorcycles are allowed? OK. Anyway the Nevada races don't allow them either. Not sure about the Nebraska race. Airstrip Attack and the Texas/US Mile I believe do allow bikes. Look them up.

[@RajabNaqshbndiMjddiMahdviEsvi]

Speedy car must be ugliest shape

[@bloodfarmer]

lmao you people need to live a little people drive over 200 mph everyday on open roads

[@GearHeadHam]

And?

[@cosimoto1]

I was trying to comment on a real video about a dog when I somehow was sent to your video. Go ahead! Sell your humanity for money! I pity you!

[@mcnuggetapple]

cosimoto1 what?

[@williamsmidt1996]

Humanity?dog?.... Selling yourself?...."cosimoto".... You need help you poor delusional soul. Do you know what dogs taste like?......Kittens! Lol!

[@romanticdonkey468]

Your comment is 6 years old. Are you still huffing paint?

[@theboythatcrys5942]

When I was volunteering I saw a corvette get over taken by a gt