Stretching over 30,000 acres, the Bonneville Salt Flats creates the worlds longest and most awesome straight away for going fast. Really fast. During Bonneville Speed Week 2008 Danny Thompson, son of Mickey Thompson, was able to get his 2008 Mustang up to a 246.78 mph. The even attracts hundreds of people every year that are eager to get their automobiles over the 200 mph mark.