Record attempt bogged downTriumph’s attempt to set a land-speed world record in Utah, USA, has been hampered by bad weather and a mishap. Crashes and weather hamper maximum velocity World-famous motorcycle racer Guy Martin’s attempt to break the two-wheel land speed record has suffered yet another setback when his 643km/h-bike toppled during a test run.The 1 000 horsepower bike has to undergo inspection before another attempt
The 34-year-old was attempting to reach speeds of 483km/h during the trial, a requirement before he attempts to break the record, when his bike slipped on a damp patch on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.
This is the latest incident to hinder the record-breaking attempt, which currently stands at 605.69km/h.
Just days ago the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner was damaged as it was being towed into position on the start line.
The Isle Of Man TT star escaped the incident uninjured, although the 1 000 horsepower bike will undergo a full inspection before any further attempts can be made.
Tricky course conditions at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats have once again proved challenging during the latest stage of the Triumph Motorcycles Land Speed Record attempt.
During practice sessions over the summer, the bike became the fastest to be built by Triumph as Guy achieved a speed of 441.28km/h. The bike is 25.5ft long, 2ft wide and 3ft tall with a 1 000 brake horsepower, producing 9 000 revs per minute.
The East Yorkshire-born driver is experienced in setting speed records which includes fastest speed on a gravity-powered snow sled, in a soap box and highest speed around a wall of death.
Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed that the current stage of its land speed record attempt has been postponed due to the course conditions at Bonneville.
And then came the rain
Rain at the start of this week has continued to affect the team’s running during the last seven days. While track inspections have shown that conditions improved, it has not been possible to create the constancy across the full eleven mile course required for the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner to safely conduct a Land Speed Record attempt.
“I know people will be disappointed at this news, but the safety of the rider, Guy Martin, and the wider team supporting the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner has to be our prime consideration. The course conditions on the salt flats have forced us to wait for another window of opportunity,” commented Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner designer Matt Markstaller.
The team will look to resume its record attempt once conditions will allow.
