Electric motorcycle rider Jonas Skovby set a new speed record at the Autódromo Terramar track near Barcelona, clocking a time of 41.88 seconds using a Varg SM Sköll electric motorcycle, according to Feber.
Autódromo Terramar Record Broken by Electric Motorcycle
Built in 1923, the Autódromo Terramar in Spain is known as one of Europe’s most legendary racing circuits. According to Feber, the track earned the nickname “Terrordrome” due to its extremely steep turns. While the historical speed records on the circuit stood for decades, Jonas Skovby broke the precedent by piloting the Varg SM Sköll around the oval in 41.88 seconds.
Outperforming Rally Legend Carlos Sainz Sr.
Skovby’s run on the electric machine outpaced a previous notable lap set twelve years prior. According to Feber, Skovby drove faster than rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr. managed when Sainz drove an Audi R8 LMS on the same track.
Modifications and Extreme Physical Forces
The record-breaking motorcycle is fundamentally a standard production machine rather than a custom-built prototype. According to Feber, the team only adjusted the gear ratio on the Varg SM Sköll to achieve a higher top speed for the high-banked oval. During the record run, Skovby faced extreme physical strain, enduring G-forces of up to 6.6 in the sharp, steep turns, as reported by Feber.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who set the new record at Autódromo Terramar?
According to Feber, Jonas Skovby set the new lap time on the historic Spanish circuit.
What vehicle was used to break the record?
Skovby rode a Varg SM Sköll, an electric motorcycle that received only minor gear ratio adjustments from stock specifications, according to Feber.
How does Skovby’s time compare to past records?
According to Feber, Skovby completed the circuit in 41.88 seconds, beating the time set by rally driver Carlos Sainz Sr. in an Audi R8 LMS twelve years earlier.