When JFK opened it it was not a toll road. The road opened before the airport did. Us “kids” who lived in the area would rat race from Tyson’s Corner to the airport and back. Over 120 MPH side by side.
True dat... Was designed for high speed travel, nicely banked turns in spots. Late one afternoon on a totally empty road I got clocked by FAA cop as I blew past his haze gray car at 140. Pulled over after I saw the tiny red light blinking in the mirror. Bit of a wait. Told me it was a good thing I had stopped as he was prepared to radio to have roadblock set up.
First thing from his mouth was “Do you know how fast you were going?”
“Yes sir, about 140.”
“Damn, I pegged out at about 120 chasing you.”
Explained I had just installed my replacement clutch from Coventry UK after a six month wait and figured the empty limited access road begged for a serious test. We got to talking about Jags. He asked where I found parts as his dad(?) was restoring a vintage saloon. Let me off with $75 fine, huge for the time, almost a weeks salary. Worth every penny.