A hydroplaning Jeep buggy isn't something you would expect to see in the U.S., but in Iceland, it's fairly common and is actually a sport of sorts. Gudbjørn Grimsson, a native of Iceland, happens to be one of the top drivers in the sport of hydroplaning, and just recently, he set a brand-new record by traveling an outstanding 1,001-feet across a river in his Jeep buggy. The phenomenal feat was performed during a Formula Off-road race, while a huge crowd of spectators looked on, and it was captured on camera, giving the world a glimpse into a sport worth checking out.
Starting off with a test run, in the video, you can see Grimsson glide over a short portion of a river, successfully making it to the other side, before turning around and heading back to the starting point to attempt the record-setting run. Outfitted with a 7.4L Ford engine, producing 1,600 horsepower, and a set of special tires, Grimsson's Jeep buggy quickly gets back into place and almost immediately speeds off into the river, effortlessly drifting across the water as the crowd cheers on.
Check out the complete video below of Grimsson setting a new world record for hydroplaning and watch his reaction after the run.
