Slowest Race in Town

AA/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon underway

"As a test of mileage, the MPG Marathon favors intelligent and economical driving, rather than tire-smoking top speed and foot-to-the-floor acceleration," reports InsideLine.

"That doesn't mean that this is a race of pocket-protector-wearing high-mileage geeks. Participants include representatives from major car companies, auto journalists and professional driving coaches. The 350-mile round trip is broken down into three stages. The race begins and ends in Basingstoke, with a one-night stay in the seaside town of Torquay. Each team consists of driver and co-pilot, with roughly 30 vehicles in total. It is the goal of each team to eke the most miles out of every drop of gasoline or diesel. This is achieved via the MPG Marathon's ethos of "ECO-driving.""