--- title: "The World’s Fastest Trash Can Goes 63 MPH, Which Is Plenty Fast" date: "2023-04-28" modified: "2023-04-28" authors: - name: "Caleb Jacobs" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-worlds-fastest-trash-can-goes-63-mph-which-is-plenty-fast" categories: - "Builds" - "Culture" - "News" --- # The World’s Fastest Trash Can Goes 63 MPH, Which Is Plenty Fast ![]() *\Chris Rollins via YouTube\* Humanity's need for speed [knows no bounds](). As if that statement required more proof, a science guy named Chris Rollins designed a motorized trash can capable of hitting 63 mph. That's a new record, to be clear, as it actually had to eclipse the mark of 48 mph set by *another* go-fast garbage receptacle. Earth ... What a place. Rollins' YouTube channel is where he gives a full rundown of the eight-week trash can crash course—emphasis on *crash*. He nearly broke his neck during his final attempt at Redline Raceway, pushing the machine's limits a little too far. Who would've known that a [thrown-together]() three-wheeler with a bike tire up front was sketchy? Now, it's not like Rollins expected his creation to be infallible. He's totally open about the rushed product being far from perfect; the first version of the project only had a quarter-inch of ground clearance. But he wasn't after perfection in the first place. He was after speed. Apparently, a pull-start, 12-horsepower engine is enough to make the magic happen. It's situated inside the can rather than in front of or behind it, making it extremely compact (and tippy). Rollins sat directly on top of it during his run, an ill-advised but clearly suitable move for going fast on the drag strip. The only view out of the trash can is through a rectangular hole that Rollins cut beneath the lid. Because of the squatted seating position, he can close the lid, which does as much for safety as a bungee strap seatbelt would. If you think about it, Rollins is taking [Lotus founder Colin Chapman]()'s advice of simplifying and adding lightness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bATF0dwYBB8 Believe it or not, this isn't even Rollin's first unorthodox speed record attempt. He previously built [a gas-powered Radio Flyer wagon that ran 48 mph]() at Tulsa Raceway Park. Don't worry, it had five wheels. *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@thedrive.com* ## Author Caleb Jacobs is The Drive’s senior editor. When he’s not searching for stories or poring over copy, he’s usually driving his dump truck or wishing it was running so he could drive it. He was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks, and he lives there today with his family. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]() [Twitter]()