Cars let rip 33 storeys above city

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HOLY SMOKE: These revheads reached new highs by burning rubber on the rooftop of the 100m high Evolution Tower. Pictures: MEL EDWARDS

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A GROUP of Territory revheads have taken burnouts to a new level - 33 storeys up.

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In what is thought to be a world record, two motorsport enthusiasts reached the pinnacle of sorts by burning rubber on the rooftop of the 100m high Evolution Tower.

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Not only could it rank as the highest attempt, it would surely double as one of the most pricey burnout pads in the world with the project priced at $85 million.

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The high-altitude stunt was the realisation of a wacky pipedream of mud racer and building site supervisor for developing company Sunbuild, Chris Sunners.

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What started out as a joke ended with a unique christening for Darwin's highest structure.

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"I don't know if it's the sort of christening that would become popular but it was a heap of fun," Mr Sunners said.

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"It was just one of the rare opportunities staring me in the face."

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Mr Sunners, the son of Sunbuild managing director Neil Sunners, admits it was tricky trying to talk his father around to the concept.

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"Obviously there was hesitation with safety issues needing sorting out but with all the calculations done he (Neil) got behind it, no worries," Mr Sunners said.

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With a crane, Mr Sunners hauled his modified troop carrier and the Datsun 120Y of Ben Simpson to burnout heaven.

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Anchored down by heavy-duty chains and bolted to the structure, the pair let rip.

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Mud racer and motor enthusiast Peter Holloway was there to witness the unbelievable, giving it the thumbs up - even if it did ruin the Top Ends most spectacular view.

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"There was nothing to see but smoke," Mr Holloway said.

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The high-rise antics drew the attention of bewildered passers-by on ground level, who were left scratching their heads looking for the origin of the howling noise.

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"I guess when you hear a burnout you never look up 33 storeys," Mr Sunners said