Historical clue formulations

• Puts the pedal to the metal — 2024-02-25
• Shakes a leg — 2023-01-13
• Puts the pedal to the metal — 2022-04-10
• Hits the accelerator — 2022-02-07
• Picks up the pace — 2011-07-30
• Wastes no time — 2008-10-15
• Gets moving — 2004-10-29
• Accelerates — 1996-08-16