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Old 09-26-2008, 07:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Turtle Two World Speed Records

Bonneville Salt Flats, September 26, 2008

FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) has just released the new world motorcycle record speeds for the Mile 358.8881 mph & Km 360.9130 mph. Ack Attack driven by Rocky Robinson.

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Tom Burkland just set a new FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) ultimate record for piston cars 415 mph-- around 73% of available power-traction on the Salt Flats a problem.

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Old 09-26-2008, 08:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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What about Battle mountain? Human powered bike 82.33 mph on human power only!
Now thats aero mods.
And the trikes have got over 66 mph this year.
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Battle Mountain is still there.

Burkland Streamliner near end of 12 miles course. Daylight under both front wheels & the car weights 5000#.
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What about Battle mountain? Human powered bike 82.33 mph on human power only!
Now thats aero mods.
And the trikes have got over 66 mph this year.
Was that Sam Whittingham again on the Varna?
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Close: 9/18/08PM Sam Whittingham Diablo III 82.33mph, He scores the decimach prize.
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Congratulations to Sam Whittington!!

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