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I suspect it was an organized publicity stunt. In the interview the Prof. said "now here is the real danger, because if Derek drives very close to the wind that difference in speed goes to zero. if it's one millionth of one percent, that's like a nuclear bomb exploding behind him.", refering to a formula where the force is calculated with speed difference in denominator.

Obviously he can't be serious about it, because it is inconsistent with the belief that the car can't go faster than wind.

Anyway, the whole thing was very interesting and educational.