Agreed also, it's like the other thread that has now started into a competition of how fast you can go... Who really cares, how often do you drive at the cars terminal velocity... but back on topic... having had the track time and defensive driver training I personally find that I am now more cautious with everyday driving having found the cars limits on a couple of occasions, car control is improved and better understood. There is a time and a place for everything, Mark chose the right time and place to test the car out legally and properly. Reaction times are shortened dramatically at those speeds so he was lucky to get away with the little damage incurred, but I'm sure he is now a better driver for it!!! - calm seas do not make smooth sailors!!!