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Chevrolet Sets World Record For Towing Massive American Flag

PHOTO GALLERYChevrolet has set a new world record for the largest flag pulled by a moving vehicle, in a promotional stunt for the new 2017 Silverado HD.The massive American flag, nearly 320 square feet (280 square meters) in size and measuring almost 40 x 80 feet, needed to be towed 328 feet (100 m) without touching the ground to claim the record.Chevrolet smashed that mark.In fact, the Silverado managed to complete four laps with the flag around the 1.5-mile oval of Texas Motor Speedway.To achieve the record, Chevrolet opted for the potent Silver ado HD installed with the companys Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine.

Chevrolet Silverado HD Sets World Record for Largest Flag Pulled by a Moving Vehicle

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD has set a new Guinness World Record.Powered by the new Duramax 6.6-liter turbocharged V8 diesel engine, the Chevrolet Silverado HD pulled a United States flag measuring nearly 40 by 80 feet, with an area of 3,186 square feet.To set the new record, the truck had to travel 328 feet (100 meters) without the flag touching the ground and the Silverado more than exceeded that requirement, completing four laps around the Texas Motor Speedways 1.5-mile oval.
Jason Siu

Chevrolet and Texas Motor Speedway set Guinness World Record

Theres not much that gets more American than hauling a gigantic American flag around a race track with a big truck.Chevrolet and Texas Motor Speedway teamed up to kick off the State Fair of Texas by breaking the Guinness World Record for largest flag/banner pulled my a motor vehicle on Thursday at the track in Fort Worth, Texas.Chevrolet unveiled its 2017 Silverado and pulled the 3,186 square-foot flag around the 1.5-mile race track for two laps.
Tim Durr