Worlds fastest motorcycle to attempt land speed record in. Valerie thompson is best known as the worlds fastest female motorcycle racer. Aug 02, 2018 the hsr team broke the record for fastest speed achieved on a 1,000cc naturally aspirated fourcylinder partially streamlined motorcycle very specific, yes, but still impressive at 229 miles per. Roland rollie free november 18, 1900 october 11, 1984 was a motorcycle racer best known for breaking the american motorcycle land speed record in 1948 on the bonneville salt flats, utah. Bonneville records are set on a long and short course system. Burt munro 50year speed record honoured motorbike writer. The team from indian motorcycle will target a new speed record on august, this time using a modern indian scout. May 25, 2017 thats what powers ack attack, the current land speed world record holder for the fastest motorcycle. Munro set numerous land speed records for motorcycles with engines less than 1,000 cc at the bonneville salt flats in utah in the late 1950s and into the 1960s.
Dan gervais, a senior engine calibration technician at indian motorcycle, nailed the. Other famous holders of the outright world land speed record include. Herbert burt james munro was a new zealand motorcycle racer, famous for setting an under cc world motorcycle land speed record in 1967 which still stands when aged 67 and riding a 46year old machine. Long course system, vehicles over 175 mph, is a 5 mile track 2 miles to get up to speed, then three one mile timed segments. Anthony hopkins, diane ladd, iain rea, tessa mitchell. Top 10 most significant land speed records of all time.
Lee munro breaks speed record on an indian scout the drive. Bonneville land speed records these are the certified car and motorcycle records as of speed week 2019 and will be reflected in the southern california timing association 2020 rule book. Burt munro inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 2006 set landspeed records on his homebuilt indian scout. The story of new zealander burt munro, who spent years rebuilding a 1920 indian motorcycle, which helped him set the land speed world record at utahs bonneville salt flats in 1967. Fastest motorcycle speed achieved guinness world records. Short course system, vehicles under 175 mph, is a 3 mile track 2 miles to get up to speed, then one timed mile. Jul 20, 2017 if you havent seen the movie, it tells the true story of new zealand native burt munro breaking the undercc land speed record in 1967 at the age of 68.
That record went on to stand until 2014 when munros son john convinced the american motorcycle association to correct a calculation error, bumping munros record to 184. She is an eighttime land speed record holder, with seven of those records over 200mph and one over 300mph. Partial streamlinergas motorcycle class with a blistering speed of 186. Landspeed motorcycle shop 184 mount washington st, fountain valley, california 92708 rated 4. In 1967, 68yearold new zealand native burt munro made motorcycle history by setting a new official land speed record 184. In 1967, burt munro made his seventh trip to the bonneville salt flats. I might not have a land speedrecord in my name, but i was made an honorary member of. Munro set numerous land speed records for motorcycles with engines less than 1,000 cc at the bonneville salt flats in utah in the late 1950s and into.
With 900 horsepower at its disposal, it previously accomplished a top speed of 376. Working from his home in invercargill, he continually modified the indian motorcycle hed bought in 1920 to improve its speed setting a new zealand record in 1938, and then travelling. The land speed record or absolute land speed record is the highest speed achieved by a person using a vehicle on land. The team from indian motorcycle will target a new speed record on august, this time using a. Burt munros 50year unbroken land speed record will be honoured with a special commemorative event in august 2017 at bonneville speed week. Lee munro and this firebreathing indian motorcycle. New zealander burt munro was a motorcycle landspeed recordholder of the 1960s. With anthony hopkins, diane ladd, iain rea, tessa mitchell.
The record was previously set by his great uncle burt munro on an. It turns out the legend broke the class sa land speed record previously 183. It featured 17inch motorcycle rims and highspeed tires to help. Worlds fastest motorcycle to attempt land speed record in august. As burt munros worlds fastest indian record hemmings daily. Sep 04, 2019 jessi combs land speed record attempt, video before fatal crash jessi combs video of land speed record attempt. Fia world land speed records federation internationale. The bike that muellerkorenek rode to shatter the previous land speed record of 167mph wasnt your typical offtherack schwinn. The worlds fastest female motorcycle racers next record. There are a number of other acceleration and longer distance records as well as a number time records that do exist, for a complete list refer to car speed records set in australia by cams. There are a number of other acceleration and longer distance records as well as a number time records that do exist, for a complete list refer to car speed records set in australia by cams motorcycling speed records set in australia by ma. The worlds fastest indian is a 2005 new zealand biographical sports drama film based on the invercargill, new zealand, speed bike racer burt munro and his highly modified 1920indian scout motorcycle.
A brief overview of the cars that have held the outright world land speed record wlsr since 1920, with details of where they are now. Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the record. The story of new zealander burt munro, who spent years building a 1920 indian motorcycle a bike which helped him set the landspeed world record at utahs bonneville salt flats in 1967. His top speed of 191 mph and his average speed of 183. The worlds fastest indian was roger donaldsons first new zealandmade film. Other private race teams had previously used harleydavidson powered motorcycles, but for this was to be the first official factory built land speed racer. This bmw srr just broke the record for fastest bmw. Fim land speed world record racing saw another week filled with incredible feats and unforgettable moments at the 2019 bonneville motorcycle speed. World motorcycle records dry lakes racers australia. Munro set numerous land speed records for motorcycles with engines less.
Oct 01, 2009 it set and reset the top speed record several times during arfons battles with craig breedlove. Combs died, oregons alvord desert, in 1976 by kitty oneil, who reached a speed of 512. Lee munro and this firebreathing indian motorcycle are. Indian motorcycle a bike which helped him set the landspeed world record at. Hopkins as burt, while the film presents us his efforts for conquering the speed record at bonneville salt filed, riding his indian motorcycle. Went to this movie on a first date with my girlfriend. The worlds fastest indian speed record scene youtube. As burt munros worlds fastest indian record turns 50, it. Jessi combs landspeed record attempt, video before. It doesnt matter if its a 175cc motorcycle or a fullblown streamliner, theres more going on than what you see during speed week.
Munro was 68 and was riding a 47yearold machine when he set his last record. Now, 41yearold lee munro is gunning for a sequel to burts 1967 record run. Records australian land speed racing past and present. One of his dreams was to run his homebuilt 1920 indian scout motorcycle, dubbed the munro special, on the bonneville salt flats in utah. Ama national land speed records bub motorcycle speed trials, bonneville salt flats wendover, utah usa note. The start of a new, japanesedominated era in world speed records. Sir anthony hopkins was sixtyeightyearsold when he shot this movie born.
The current holder of the outright world land speed record is thrustssc, a twin turbofan jetpowered car which achieved 763. Land speed record holder eva hakansson and her homebuilt electric streamliner sidecar motorcycle killajoule set several historical records at bonneville motorcycle speed trials last week. His story was the basis of the movie the worlds fastest indian. Chronicling the true story of 68 year old new zealand native burt munro and his quest to set a land speed record, the worlds fastest indian has cemented itself as a pinnacle of the motorsport. Burt munro inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 2006 set land speed records on his homebuilt indian scout. Working from his home in invercargill, he worked for 20 years to highly modify the 1920. Jul 18, 20 bill warner returned to the runway at the decommissioned loring air force base in limestone, me.
The current womens landspeed record was set in the very place where ms. People who have never been involved with pursuing a land speed record have no idea of what the effort involves. The story of new zealander burt munro, who spent years building a 1920 indian motorcycle a bike which helped him set the land speed world record at utahs bonneville salt flats in 1967. The record he set at that 1967 event was not the first land speed record he established at bonneville. New zealander burt munro was a motorcycle land speed record holder of the 1960s. The worlds fastest indian is a 2005 new zealand biographical sports drama film based on the invercargill, new zealand, speed bike racer burt munro and his highly modified indian scout motorcycle. Riding his top oilack attack on 25 september 2010, robinson achieved an average speed of 605. If you havent seen the movie, it tells the true story of new zealand native burt munro breaking the undercc land speed record in 1967 at the age of 68. Future land speed legend vesco claimed his first record in october 1970 at bonneville with a red and blue rocketshaped streamliner powered, unusually, by a pair of yamaha tr2 350cc aircooled twostroke twin cylinder racing engines. Indian motorcycle set three land speed records before speed week. In recent years the mystique of land speed records appears to have diminished but for decades it was a scene that made headlines worldwide and was populated exclusively by enormous characters with even bigger balls.
It is standardized as the speed over a course of fixed length, averaged over two runs in opposite directions. Record cannot be broken class speed rider make year. Sep 21, 2017 now, 41yearold lee munro is gunning for a sequel to burts 1967 record run. The worlds fastest female motorcycle racers next record attempt. Currently his pursuit of speed as led him to build the worlds fastest sit on. Aug 28, 2019 the current womens landspeed record was set in the very place where ms.
That record went on to stand until 2014 when munros son john convinced the american motorcycle association to correct a. Burt munro with his famous indian scout motorcycle. The t120 bonneville is unveiled at the earls court bike show. Bill warner returned to the runway at the decommissioned loring air force base in limestone, me.
The motorcycle landspeed record is the fastest speed achieved by a motorcycle on land. In 1936, harleydavidson decided to try their hand at land speed racing. The records listed here are only for the classic flying kilometre and flying mile. On february 3, 2006, the worlds fastest indian, a movie based on the true story of motorcycle racer and landspeed record holder burt munro, opens in u. The worlds fastest indian is a 2005 new zealand biographical sports drama film based on the invercargill, new zealand, speed bike racer burt munro and his highly modified 1920 indian scout motorcycle. While many landspeed racers have refrained from competing in the sa 1,000cc class specifically to avoid breaking munros record, a group of students from. Its name commemorates johnny allens landspeed record runs at bonneville salt flats in 1956. This was the first supersonic record as it broke the sound barrier at mach 1. Killajoule electric motorbike breaks three landspeed records. Jul 18, 2019 valerie thompson is best known as the worlds fastest female motorcycle racer. Anthony hopkins as burt, while the film presents us his efforts for conquering the speed record at bonneville salt filed, riding his indian motorcycle. Dan gervais, a senior engine calibration technician at indian motorcycle, nailed the third land speed record. The motorcycle land speed record is the fastest speed achieved by a motorcycle on land.
Thats what powers ack attack, the current land speed world record holder for the fastest motorcycle. Jessi combs landspeed record attempt, video before fatal crash jessi combs video of landspeed record attempt. It set and reset the topspeed record several times during arfons battles with craig breedlove. Classes not included in this record listing are considered available records. Sure, the outright land speed record usually held by three or fourwheeled vehicles tends to get the most. The worlds largest salt flat, at an elevation of 12,000ft. With all odds against him, munro wins support from unusual allies in his quest to set a new speed record. Al lamb is a professional business man and competes in many forms of racing. Burts son john and daughter margaret will be special guests of indian motorcycle at the event which will honour burts 1967 record of 184. One of his dreams was to run his homebuilt 1920 indian scout motorcycle, dubbed the munro special, on the bonneville salt. Yet with his irrepressible charm and indomitable spirit he sets a land speed record that has never been bested. There is no single body for validation and regulation. More than 50 years after the first modern, fully streamlined motorcycle was designed and concepted, rocky robinson of the usa broke the record for the fastest land speed on a motorcycle.
The worlds fastest indian was a hit on the world stage and tells the very. Indian motorcycle set three land speed records before. History of the triumph bonneville bonneville performance. The picture of free, prone and wearing a bathing suit, has been described as. Team vescos turbinator ii with driver dave spangler set the fastest wheel driven car record ever at the world of speed event september 15, 2018. Burt munro breaks world record 36 years after death. The hsr team broke the record for fastest speed achieved on a 1,000cc naturally aspirated fourcylinder partially streamlined motorcycle very specific, yes.
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