COMMUTERS could save a lot on cab fare if Norman Bradshaw was their driver.
Driving a taxi at radical speeds could get someone in trouble- but not for the Narre Warren North man who pushed his souped-up car to 400km last month, making it the fastest taxi in the world.
Norman Bradshaw, 65, raced his car with Dry Lakes Racers Australia at Lake Gairdner during speed week, 18 until 23 February.
The 1998 AU Falcon reached a record-breaking speed of 250 miles per hour, (or about 400km and hour). It’s a far cry from driving a truck for what he said was “probably the slowest” transport business which he used to own.
Mr Bradshaw said he had a feeling the yellow car would impress, having bought it six years back with a mission in mind.
“I have been involved in racing cars at Salt Lakes in South Australia for about 13 years, and have a previous record of having the fastest mustang in its class, hitting 205 miles an hour,” he said.
“But I wanted to go a little faster.”
Mr Bradshaw bought the cab from Moorabbin after it had clocked up more than 700,000kms. He built a roll cage, removed the gear box and installed a turbo engine.
With the help of several friends, he was able to get his yellow car in perfect racing condition. He was unable to test the cab’s full speed until he put the pedal to the metal last month.
Mr Radshaw was rapt with his achievement with his taxi and hoped to push the limits again next year. Can we suggest a limo, or a bus, perhaps?
