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Tendulkar turns speed king

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Sachin Tendulkar tries Mark Webber's car for size at the 2004 European Grand Prix © Getty Images
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Sachin Tendulkar, viewed by some as the greatest batsman in the modern game and others as a near deity, recently drove the frighteningly fast Caterham Seven at the company's test track.

Caterham's press release suggests Tendulkar did not know what he was getting himself into. "Wow, I can't wait, it does a 2.9 0-60mph acceleration time," he reportedly said when told.

Afterwards, probably relieved at having got through the drive alive, he said: "I can't believe the acceleration; it's scary even in a straight line, and it handles brilliantly, just like a go-kart."

"When we heard Mr Tendulkar was keen to drive the R500, we naturally jumped at the chance, to show off our quickest production model," Andy Noble of Caterham said. "We were delighted to hear how much fun he had driving the R500 and that he was able to experience something very unique and different."

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