Nissan at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, Nissan will try to break two records using the Leaf and the Juke.

One record it hopes to set, using the Nissan Leaf and professional stunt driver Terry Grant (right), is the fastest vehicle reverse up the Goodwood Hillclimb course which rises more than 300ft from the start-line to the finish.

This feat will only be achievable because engineers will have removed the car’s reverse-speed limiter – enabling the vehicle to reach a maximum of 90mph while travelling backwards.

The second record attempt will potentially be set by the Nissan Juke when Mr Grant will drive the car up the course on two wheels only. This attempt will, thankfully, not be performed backwards.

The stunt driver stated, "I've experienced Goodwood before but never attempted to set a new record.

"To have the chance to grab not only one but two records at the same event will hopefully provide everyone with a very entertaining spectacle."

We have no doubt that it will be – good luck Nissan and good luck Terry Grant!

Labels: Festival of Speed, Goodwood, Nissan Juke, Nissan Leaf, stunt driver