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REPORT: South African man sets speed record for blind - in 200 mph SL Black Series!

Looks like Luc Costermans (a.k.a. the Blind Belgian) is no longer the world's fastest sight-challenged driver. The latest person to snatch the world land speed record for the blind is South Africa's Hein Wagner. Wagner, who has been blind since birth, pushed a borrowed Mercedes-Benz SL65 Black Series to 322.5 km/h, just a tick over 200 mph. That puts him in the Guinness Book of World Records, ahead of Costermans, and it's not the first record for Wagner, though. This is the same man who became the first South African to set a world land ... Read more →

Blind Belgian breaks speed record in borrowed Lamborghini Chris Tutor

For most of us, once we're able to sweet talk our way into Lamborghini Gallardo, going 192 mph isn't that difficult. But Luc Costermans has at least one more major obstacle to overcome: he's been ...

Lesson unlearned, blind Estonian busted behind the wheel again Alex Nunez

The Estonian driver who was arrested for driving while blind a week or so ago is back in the news. He's been caught behind the wheel again, intoxicated and taking driving directions from three ...

Eyeless driver arrested in the U.K. Damon Lavrinc

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Blind Belgian breaks speed record in borrowed Lamborghini 1 year ago on Autoblog

For most of us, once we're able to sweet talk our way into Lamborghini Gallardo, going 192 mph isn't that difficult. But Luc Costermans has at least one more major obstacle to overcome: he's been blind for four years. Despite that, he managed to borrow an orange Gallardo for an attempt on the ...

Lesson unlearned, blind Estonian busted behind the wheel again 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Estonian driver who was arrested for driving while blind a week or so ago is back in the news. He's been caught behind the wheel again, intoxicated and taking driving directions from three passengers. The police aren't happy and are looking to take away his car and throw him in the clink for a ...

Eyeless driver arrested in the U.K. 3 years ago on Autoblog

There are plenty of friends out there. Some are closer than family and others are mere acquaintances. For Omed Aziz, his friend was willing to risk his life, Aziz's life and a few other late night motorists in an effort to give Aziz a piece of his world back. Omed Aziz lost both of his eyes during ...

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