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GV Stunt driver's car being moved into position by crane at Cayuga International Speedway circuit in Ontario.
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GV Countdown begins and stunt driver Ken Carter successfully complete jump.
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SV Ken Carter discussing his jump with team workers.
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Background: A new world record has been set in an unusual sport which involves driving a rocket-powered car off a ramp at high speed. The record was broken on August 29 at the Cayuga International Speedway Circuit on Ontario, Canada. The car, driven by Ken Carter, was winched into position in preparation for the attempted 48 metre (160 feet) ramp to ramp jump. Aided by team-mates, including rocket-fuel expert Larry Flushingham, the driver carried out last-minute fuel checks before his record-breaking attempt. Satisfied that the rocket-fuelled car was ready for lift-off, Ken Carter set off at a speed-fuelled 136 kilometres (85 miles) per hour. he cleared the ramps successfully and broke the world record achieving a distance of 56 metres (186 feet).