In addition to the four car and one motorcycle 200 club qualified records we had 18 car and 4 motorcycle records set. The detailed info below relates to bonneville in general, and to the scta events in particular. Sep 02, 2012 and if you love searching for traction, prep a bike study the rule book. 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.
The riding is quite easy in the grand scheme of motorcycling, but the secret is finding rear grip, period. X class engines, as described above, which are over 325 cid, but under 375 cid, shall be classified as either xxf or xxo. If you bore andor stroke your busa to a displacement larger than 50cc then youll jump up to the next larger class which is limited to 1650cc. There are also many instances of rules and regulations that are particular to the dlra speed week. Bonneville is a magical place where you dont race for money, trophies or points. Either way, your shopping cart will be active until you leave the store. Bonneville a century of speed and bonneville national speed trials, s. Dan gervais, another indian engine calibration technician and. Jul 20, 2017 lee munro, aboard the spirit of munro 50th anniversary 2017 indian scout, competed in the mpsg modified partial streamliner 50cc class. When youre breaking records during test runs, you know your machine is on. Vesco also holds a record in this car, set in the lighter class i. Rulebook class speed records bonneville entry driver name date speed electric vehicle e 1 byu streamer j. A rookies guide to racing at the bonneville salt flats.
So you can run a hallscott in aa roadster or a motorcycle engine as do several. 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. The prohibition against wheel covering in some class rules does not apply to full wheel discs, which are legal in all categories if securely fastened to the wheels with six 6 or more machine grade screws or three. Bonneville salt flats scta speed week 2012 cycle world. Southern california timing association presents 2014 speed trials rules and records updates. For example, the record for 50cc, streamlined, blown, fuel motorcycle was set by nsu at 121. Pushrod motors get another p at the beginning of their designators. Welcome to the scta we, the members of the sachem central teachers association, are the voice of the teachers, teacher assistants and aides employed by the sachem central school district. The bonneville salt flats is located in the northwest corner of utah, two hours west of salt lake city and right on the border of nevada. The scta times record attempts in hundreds of frame and engine classes and maintains current and past record holders in each completion class.
Yes reading the book is the best way to get some understanding of the classes. Xxo class is an xo engine, as described, with a specialty cylinder head, such as the wayne 12 port. Welcome to the southern california timing association store. Burts record may never be broken, since most land speed racers avoid racing in his class altogether out of respect for the famous new zealander. The rules permit a 50% displacement advantage to flathead motors, as used in pre1970 ama class c, not the previously used drop of two classes. The history of the bonneville speedway rod authority. Southern california timing association presents 2014 speed trials rules and records updates notice. It is a nonprofit, volunteer organization made up of eleven separate car clubs. The previously mentioned bfs record of ferguson racing, don ferguson iii up, of 270. Dallas, texas august 3, 2010 leslie porterfield, who was recently named to the guinness book of world records as the worlds fastest woman on a motorcycle at over 232 mph, has been signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement to represent bazzaz, inc at speed week august 14th 20th, 2010 and the bub motorcycle speed trials at the bonneville salt flats august 28th september 2nd, 2010. It is the remnant of an ice age saltwater lake that. Print your own copy of the club motorcycle tech inspection sheet the utah salt flats racing association is a proud organization that continues to grow and provide opportunities for competitors to come to the bonneville. Grandnephew of burt munro adds his name to the scta record.
Bonneville and beyond wisconsins land speed racing. Please be advised that orders placed through our store will be processed in 23 business days from the time of your order. Aug 17, 2018 so you have xf and xo roadster classes. Why cant you use your own self control and just not post just to make trouble for your your own self destructive satisfaction. Some of the prices for entry may not be completely correct as there can be changes over the years. Sep 19, 2012 with bonneville speed week just ending were sure many of you still have salt fever and wouldnt mind reading about the history that surrounds the salt flats. Ama national land speed records requires 2 passes the same calendar day in opposite directions over a timed milekilo while fim land speed world records require two passes in opposite directions to. Indian motorcycles s ets new land speed record during testing for bonneville speed week an incredible feat to joining his great uncle burt munro within the land speed record book, lee munro, the grandson of burts first cousin in conjunction with indian motorcycles has set three new land speed records, according to the southern. Ama national land speed records requires 2 passes the same calendar day in opposite directions over a timed milekilo while fim. Scta bonneville speed week shootout at the salt flats.
With bonneville speed week just ending were sure many of you still have salt fever and wouldnt mind reading about the history that surrounds the salt flats. All the current national records are listed in the back section chapter of the ama rule book. Ride along with fjester to bonneville salt flats for scta speed week. Everything you need to know about the bonneville salt flats. But you also have all the other engine classes aa through j. Dec 28, 2011 the bonneville salt flats is located in the northwest corner of utah, two hours west of salt lake city and right on the border of nevada. Guinness book of world records fastest woman leslie. Bonneville speed week 2019 bonneville salt flats, utah. Setting a record means getting your name in the book and provides no lucrative prize money, just a trophy given at the annual scta banquet. Xxf class is an xf engine, as described, with overhead valve conversion cylinder heads, such as ardun ford. Read a great account of a first timer running in the mph club.
Bonneville salt flats for beginners hot rod magazine hot rod. However, by 1988 motorcycle records had proliferated to the point of meaninglessness with seven frame type classes, ten engine type classes, and thirteen engine displacement classes for a total of 910 possible combinations 7 x 10 x. Aug 30, 2018 scta bonneville speed week shootout at the salt flats. Xf class consists of any production fordmercury, passenger car v8 flathead. Like this example of a 750 cc production class bike. All courses are ready for racing and the blue lines are down. Indian motorcycle has set three new land speed records according to the southern california timing association scta. We expect all competitors to read this document, and know and abide by it. 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. Salt 101 bonneville racing guide hot rod magazine hot rod. There is a speed record for every combination of classes imaginable at bonneville.
We invite you to create an account with us if you like, or shop as a guest. All the current national records are listed in chapter of the ama rule bookpdf file link below. Witness the determination, the glory, fun, and heartaches in this rollercoaster ride into the world of land speed racing. To hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts around the world the bonneville salt flats are the ultimate speedway and proving ground to test and see if your rod truly is the fastest around. Dec 17, 2007 you need to belong to usfra to run world of speed. Spirit of munro 50th anniversary 2017 indian scout sets. And if you love searching for traction, prep a bike study the rule book. Lee munro, aboard the spirit of munro 50th anniversary 2017 indian scout, competed in the mpsg modified partial streamliner 50cc class.
It is standardized as the speed over a course of fixed length, averaged over two runs in opposite directions. I wrote this article in 2010, after my first time racing at scta speed week at the bonneville salt flats. Oct 24, 2012 the fastest record in the whole scta book is 427. Our work is fundamental to the sachem community, and we accept the trust that has been accorded us. Triple treat of bonneville speed trials books riders library. Jul 24, 2017 in preparation for the burt munro 50th anniversary commemorative run, indian motorcycle has set three new land speed records, according to the southern california timing association scta. And unless and until the scta has a class for this type of car, franklin will eternally have his panties in a wad. The scta 20172018 season rulebook spells out what to expect, what shape your bike should be in, how the points work, our fees and dues. Lee munro enters the record books with new landspeed record. Class proliferation in scta racing this makes me sick this is sad what happend to this thread due to a few negative bickering people you know many of us enjoy this type of info and use it and learn from it. All the current national records are listed in chapter of the ama rule book pdf file link below. So, broadly speaking every engine class designation begins or ends with a number.
Same as the pushrod classes except that the class is limited to motorcycle. Spirit of munro 50th anniversary 2017 indian scout sets new. The 08 rule book will come with your membership, also a pit pass, program, and poster. The ama land speed events bonneville motorcycle speed trials operates a bit different, but. Sctabni bonneville lsr vintage motorcycle class rules. Bonneville salt flats for beginners hot rod magazine. In celebration of burt munros 50 th anniversary commemorative run, indian motorcycle has set three new land speed records, according to the southern california timing association scta. Usfrascta competition licenses will not be issued for mph club class runs. Short course system, vehicles under 175 mph, is a 3 mile track 2 miles to get up to speed, then one timed mile. Safety requirements the driver must wear a snell 2005, ece 22.
There are great deal of teams running motorcycle powered streamliners and you can gain more information about them by reading the various motorcycle classifications as listed further on in this web page. Racing motorcycle powered streamliners is definitely the ultimate in racing the 2 wheeled racing vehicles to new land speed records. The rule book will come out around march with luck. Men and women have been coming to the bonneville salt flats since 1914 to test the limits of man and machine. Staging lanes are setup and all return roads are complete. Inspection has begun and will open tomorrow at 8 a. Scta southern california timing association facebook.
Among the three riders, lee munro, burt munros great nephew, set a new land speed record for the mpsg modified partial streamliner 50cc class, aboard the spirit of munro 50 th anniversary 2017. Sep 05, 20 hayabusas land in the up to 50cc class and so on. Three new land speed records for indian motorcycles. Fender skirts are not allowed, except in streamliner class. Chet michaelson, an engine calibration technician employed by indian, set a new land speed record of 154. In their 2017 campaign at the bonneville motorcycle speed trials, they came back with two ama class records.
These are the certified car and motorcycle records for 2019. The motorcycle landspeed record is the fastest speed achieved by a motorcycle on land. Bonneville and beyond wisconsins land speed racing champions. Scta southern california timing association notes facebook.
In preparation for the burt munro 50th anniversary commemorative run, indian motorcycle has set three new land speed records, according to the southern california timing association scta. Motorcycle wheels not designed for automotive use are prohibited. If there is not a record listed for a particular class, that record is considered available. While the class records are almost universally lower than the overhead cammers, the competition is every bit as intense. The pre unit triumph is currently faster than all of the same class 750cc and cc motorcycles see records chart next. Scta has been in existence since its first meeting on november 29, 1937 and is considered to be. Lee munro enters the record books with new landspeed.
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