Interview with Leslie Porterfield - World's Fastest Woman

Porterfield can be classified as the world's fastest woman due to her numerous world speed records, and simply because she is very good at going fast. She also picked up the AMA's Female Rider of the Year award - and she is the only (believe it or not) woman to be a member of the Bonneville 200 mph club. The link will take you to an interview from a Limey traveling through Dallas, Texas.

http://tinyurl.com/ydvpwok

Addicted to Salt - Land Speed Record Challengers

This is the second part of the story, but it is still very much worth reading. In this piece, the author uncovers the stories behind the people who love to go fast on salt - the Bonneville Salt Flats. He gets three different questions answered from three different challengers - and the stories are very interesting. Check it out and learn something about people addicted to SPEED...

http://tinyurl.com/yat7nx6

Pit Pass Radio to Have Chris Carr Interview

Along with the new fastest man on two wheels, they will also have Chris Fillmore of Troy Lee Designs Graves Yamaha, Justin Brayton of JGMX motocross fame, Tim Olson from Yamaha talking about the new YZ450F and many others. Don't miss it! Tune in tonight...see the link for times and availability.

http://tinyurl.com/y9w4zjd

A New Motorcycle Land Speed Record has been Set

Now, I cannot seem to pull the exact average speed - as it has not been reported yet - it seems that the new speed will be set at around 366 mph! The Bub Racing Streamliner Seven managed to hit 380 mph in overall speed, and exited the recorded mile at 372 mph. Stay tuned and we will see more very soon....

http://tinyurl.com/ycmlsjp

Here we go - more information! The record set was 367.382 mph!

http://tinyurl.com/y93faag

A Woman Motorcyclist from Dallas Takes Top Time Award at BUB Speed Trials

Leslie Porterfield of Dallas, Texas, managed to turn in a 240-mile-per-hour one-way run at Bonneville in order to get the award. However, this was most certainly not her first time on the huge Salt Flats...

http://tinyurl.com/pvf4ok

Victory Motorcycles Breaks 36-Year-Old Speed Record!

In a stunning performance for a non-supercharged, non-turbo engine, the Victory Kingpin (110-inch Victory Freedom engine) rider Gregor Moe set a new national speed run record of 165.8MPH. Another record may have also fallen to a Victory motorcycle; the Vision!

http://tinyurl.com/pjb29l

Triumph Bonneville Sets New Records at Namsake Speed Trials

The Triumph Bonneville was introduced in 1959 and it exploded into the market and made a huge impact. Virtually everyone knows this motorcycle in one way or another. Alan Cathcart, well-known British journalist, took one to the Salt Flats and set three new record speed records!

http://tinyurl.com/nkdmlk

A little late, but an update on the Triumph speed records: http://tinyurl.com/mpabp2

Kawasaki 650 Twin Does 149.100 MPH on Salt Flats

Directly from the rider himself, James "the Rocket" Rispoli, comes the story of how he set the new record at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials. Great story...

http://tinyurl.com/parxaf

Rick Vesco Heading to Salt Flats Again

A man dedicated to speed, Rick Vesco has been attending speed trials almost all of his life. His daughter also likes to see the world pass at high speeds, and she has her own records to prove it.

http://tinyurl.com/mwj7qh

Remember the Norton NRV588 Heading to Bonneville?

If you don't, you can check my previous post this time last week (look under 'Norton'). Either way, you might want to read the blog on MCN (UK) detailing the team's work to achieving a world record on the Salt Flats.

http://tinyurl.com/mko82f

Because we all want to know more: http://tinyurl.com/lvtlh4

A Norton Heading to Bonneville Salt Flats?

Yes, believe it or not...have a quick read and follow the progress of the Norton NRV588 rotary motorcycle.

http://tinyurl.com/nmjeys

Coming Soon: 4th Annual Bonneville Vintage GP

Time is running out to get your entry into the Bonneville Vintage GP at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. If you are planning to race in the event, you need to go to the website immediately and get your entry form completed and submitted.

http://bonnevillevintagegp.com

If you just plan on attending the race and surrounding events, make sure you have your travel planned soon. Fortunately, there are plenty of rooms available in nearby Salt Lake if all else fails. How could you not want to watch the AHRMA vintage motorcycle racing and the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials!?! It is an amazing range of motorcycles from everywhere...but all wanting to go FAST.

It will all take place between September 4 & 6, 2009:

http://tinyurl.com/lyakm3