Speed with Guy Martin

A racing fan has engineered a custom, high‑speed prototype toboggan, purpose‑built for maximum velocity on snow. He then journeys to the Pyrenees to try and shatter the standing world record for the fastest gravity‑powered sled, in a bid to become the quickest sled ever recorded.

The show titled World's Fastest Toboggan is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of an episode‑type series, offering a focused narrative centred on a specific challenge. The core of the episode follows a racing enthusiast who designs and constructs his own prototype toboggan. With his custom‑built sled in hand, he journeys to the rugged slopes of the Pyrenees. There, he sets out to attempt a new benchmark: breaking the standing record for the fastest gravity‑powered sled ever recorded. The adventure is driven by the participant’s determination to push the limits of a simple, gravity‑only vehicle. By choosing the Pyrenees – a mountain range known for its steep descents – he creates the ideal environment for testing extreme speed without the aid of engines. The episode captures his preparation, the launch down the icy track, and the moment he strives to outpace the existing world record, highlighting both the engineering ingenuity behind the prototype and the raw thrill of a high‑velocity, downhill run.