I reckon a standard 3.5L 7 wouldn't be much slower on that course given the lack of grip. He could've tried a bit harder to warm his tyres although it would take a pretty lurid burnout to make much difference in 10 metres.
Not all drivers did so well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJYKqBizLH0 There's nothing like smashing up your baby in front of a big crowd. Hopefully I've at least learnt that lesson.
Then there are those that crash without being in the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmecq-aCIUQ Ouch!
But baby, I thought I <i>was</i> doing my best.