http://www.caradvice.com.au/560245/around-australia-speed-record-broken/ Caradvice.com.au- Around Australia speed record broken] While there have been previous attempts (notably Motor Magazine's 2004 record of 6 days, 8 hours and 52 minutes Motormag.com.au- Around Australia in 6 days ) which skipped inland direct to Mt Isa, the Highway 1 to Hell team travelled the route of Highway 1 skipping Tasmania's stretch of road facebook.com- Highway 1 to Hell Route [equaling 14280 kilometers ] in 5 days, 13 hours and 43 minutes. [