FASTEST Drive Around the World - Petitcodiac, NB
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N 45° 55.821 W 065° 09.927
20T E 332115 N 5088588
The car that once held the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by driving is now in the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum in Petitcodiac.
Waymark Code: WMP4Y9
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 07/01/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The feat was featured on the cover of the 1983 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It was accomplished by Gary Sowerby from September 6th to November 19th, 1980, in a Volvo station wagon. The trip started and ended in Toronto, ON and took 74 days to complete.

Though the timeline in the book indicates a time of 74 days for the journey, "Around the world in 77 days" is painted on the car. Strange.

The record has since been broken several times, with the time having been reduced to under 40 days.
Date the Record Happened: November 19, 1980

Where did this record happen: Around the world, completion in Toronto, ON

Who Broke this record: Gary Sowerby

Is there something to see here?: Yes

What is there to see here: The car that held the record

Website that Shows record happening or area now: Not listed
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