A new record for the Cannonball Run was set a few months ago. This is a race to drive from Manhattan to Redondo Beach, California in the shortest time possible. The drive is about 2,800 miles and took 25 hours and 39 minutes. What was the car's average speed for the trip?

A new record for the Cannonball Run was set a few months ago. This is a race to drive from Manhattan to Redondo Beach, California in the shortest time possible. The drive is about 2,800 miles and took 25 hours and 39 minutes. What was the car's average speed for the trip?

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