By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

The 599XX is a 700HP, weapons-grade version of the 599GTB, and it drops Modena’s luxury appointments in favor of race-ready features like plastic windows and a roll cage. Ferrari says this run is a record for a “production-based” sports car,  and while it might be technically right, this Cavallino isn’t street-legal and ran the lap shod with slicks. So you can make your own decisions about whether this “record” is that big of a deal, but regardless, this video is sick.

Ferrari 599XX sets new record on the Nurburgring

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

I’m a sucker for in-car video in general, but Scott Moran’s trip up Scotland’s Doune Hill is just insane. He managed to get his McLaren-powered Gould GR61X to the summit in just 35.62 seconds—a new record!—and the way he handles the serpentine course is one hell of a thing to behold. Doesn’t the footage almost look sped up? Bravo, Mr. Moran!