More about: The fastest bullet train in the world has broken its own speed record during a test run. Japanâs maglev train reached a record speed of 603 kilometres per hour during a manned test run on Tuesday.The magnetically levitated passenger train will travel between Tokyo and Nagoya, a distance of around 300 kilometers, in just 40 minutes.Its previous speed record was just 590 kilometers an hour.apanâs maglev train reached a record speed of 603 kilometres per hour during a manned test run on Tuesday. The magnetically levitated passenger train will travel between Tokyo and Nagoya, a distance of around 300 kilometers, in just 40 minutes. Its previous speed record was just 590 kilometers an hour.
On this day in History, NASCAR founded on Feb 21, 1948. Learn more about what happened today on History. On this day in History, NASCAR founded on Feb 21, 1948.
When NASCAR began in 1948, it started as a small family owned and operated business. Since that time, itâs grown to be one of the countryâs most beloved sports, as well as one of the most popular sports franchises on TV second only to the NFL. Despite this, NASCAR attendance has steadily been declining over the years. Estimates show that attendance for the Sprint Cup fell 8.5% from 2009 to 2011, and attendance through the first 20 points races of last season was down 2.4% from the previous year. Click here for NASCAR Tickets, Attendance Stats.