Tesla Model 3 beaten by the marathon runner
We told you about this race a few days ago, a few hours after its official start near Austin, Texas: marathon runner Robbie Balenger against a Tesla Model 3 in the Standard Range version, to find out if a man is really capable of beat a car.Unlike what happens in all the episodes of 'Man vs Car' of the famous cartoon Rick & Morty, this time the man really beat the car, even if by only 30 meters. This type of racing is inspired by those that once ran between men and horses, and Balenger himself confirms it:
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During the overall 77 hours of the race, Balenger stopped for a total of 8 and a half hours, so to be able to rest for a while, eat, brush your teeth, wear clean clothes and so on: this means that the actual travel time was still less than the initially estimated 72 hours.
“Enduring more than one Tesla was the longest single race I have ever run to date. My hope is that this venture will inspire someone to leave their comfort zone, embracing innovation by changing their lifestyle or challenging their physical limits, all aspects that can have a positive effect on the planet. "
Marathon Runner Will Attempt To Outlast Tesla Model 3
We've seen all sorts of 'races' over the years, and while many have been of the traditional variety, we've also shared plenty that are outside the norm. That said, this recent story may top all Tesla racing stories to date, and it's not because of speed, but rather, stamina and endurance.
Marathon runner Robbie Balenger has one of the best records in the world when it comes to running extremely long distances, and he's able to do it in record time. He's run typical 26.2-mile marathons, as well as 50 miles, 100 miles, and much more. If there's an ultra runner out there with the potential to outlast a Tesla Model 3, Robbie may be the one to pull it off.
As the story goes, Balenger and the Model 3 will begin the 'race' from the same starting point. They'll start about 250 miles outside of Austin, Texas, the home of Tesla's new factory and world headquarters.
The Model 3 will simply drive until it's completely out of juice. Balenger expects the Tesla sedan to make it about 267 miles. Meanwhile, the ultra runner will have a total of 72 hours to try to run a greater distance.
As shared by Autoblog, Balenger has an incredible resume that suggests he'll be able to win this interesting endurance match. The ultra runner has run across the entire country, and he holds records for running loops in New York City's Central Park, where ran nearly 100 miles in just 19 hours worth of loops. Balenger has also far exceeded the Model 3's estimated range, running 485 miles on the Colorado Trail in about 11 days.
To learn more about Robbie Balenger, check out the video embedded below. Once you've had a chance to watch, leave us a comment below. Would you put your money on Balenger or the Tesla Model 3? For those interested in seeing how it all plays out, the race runs from April 11-13, 2022.
Source: Autoblog