News Story - Land Speed Record Shattered by Ford!

Henry Ford has broken the land speed record, and he has done it by driving a mile in an incredible 39 seconds! This newly invented machine that moves at speeds close to 100 miles per hour has been dubbed the Ford model “999”. The rocket of a car is presumed by many to be the next racing phenomenon. The demonstration of the 999 given by Ford took place yesterday, January 17, 1902, on the frozen surface of St. Clair Lake in Michigan. The small crowd watching the event seemed to forget about the extremely low temperatures for a moment as they watched the extraordinary feat in awe.
The mechanical wonder has sent shockwaves through the sport car world, and racing greats such as Barney Oldfield, who in fact gave the car its name, seems to be very convinced by its success. Oldfield has said that he plans to take the car on a tour of the USA to compete in competitions with it. Ford also wants him to test drive these cars prior to any races.
Many other drivers have begun bidding on the car, and many of them have announced plans to set many more records in the future using the 999. Some have criticized Ford as they claim he is jeopardizing the success of the machine, because inexperienced racers might ruin its reputation. Ford, however, has claimed that he is confident in his actions, and he is excited to put the finishing touches on the 999.
The 999 is expected to be mastered within the next year, and it remains to be seen how the vehicle will stand up against cars from companies such as Dodge and Benz. The 999 is expected to be sold to sport racers for a starting price of around $800.