Drive, Road & Track, Pit Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Against F-16
Published: January 5th, 2015
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In the time honored buff book tradition of pitting supercars against military aircraft, Road & Track and the Drive network managed to procure a Hellcat for a drag race against an F-16.
Shot on a rainy Friday at South Florida’s Homestead Air Force Base, the weather conditions weren’t ideal for a Hellcat – but that didn’t stop the F-16.
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For years whenever i saw a car mag run an article with a jet against a car i always thought it was ridiculous. Years later my opinion hasn't changed.
Obviously it isn't a valid comparison. If you take the time to read through the article, its got nothing to do with comparing a fighter jet to a sports car and everything to do with taking a day to show appreciation to our armed forces and all they do for our country. Being an air force base, the jets were already there so why not put on a little show? Sometimes we all need to take a step back and enjoy the view of the horizon rather than looking directly through the telescope.
This is exactly why I can't tune in to watch 'Top Gear' (History Channel). The BBC original version is much better yet you find many of the same nonsensical competitions. I always felt the programming would fail to amuse both car and none-car people alike. On the other hand, I find History's series 'Alaska Road Warriors' extremely entertaining.
Did Chrysler/Road and Track reimburse the Air Force for the fuel/maintenance/crew cost plus the frame time deducted from the life of the F-16? Otherwise it was our tax dollars wasted on a childish, worthless stunt/commercial for Dodge.