Tony Hawk tribute results in the fastest skateboard ever made



Mashups are always fun, but strapping a massive 630-horsepower V8 engine to a giant skateboard like this seems more like geek-macho display than innovative hybrid.

Designed by Australia's V8 Supercars, the super skateboard was constructed in praise of an upcoming visit to the country by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Of course if he has any sense he'll stay away from this thing, but you can see it in action in the video below.

Tony Hawk tribute results in the fastest skateboard ever made