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IMFASTTOO · Sep 17, 2016

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:
The Streamliner fell over on its right side while being towed out for the run this morning. No racing today for Guy Martin.

Bike topples over before Guy Martin motorcycle speed record bid - AOL News UK

My friend Jerry and I are leaving at 1 AM to go to Bonneville to watch tomorrow. I sure hope Triumph runs the streamliner tomorrow.

THE big problem is the condition of the track surface

cadconversions · Sep 17, 2016

Excited to hear and follow along on the record attempt... It's for sure nerve racking for some reason! lol

TriumPhil · Sep 17, 2016

IMFASTTOO said:
THE big problem is the condition of the track surface

Popcorn salt, they call it. Puts a crunchy surface on the track. Unstable and not good for the tires...

scot in exile · Sep 17, 2016

TriumPhil said:
I believe that two other sponsors, one a big British tech firm and the other, Belstaff, the famed Brit clothier and gear brand, ponied up more money than Castrol was willing to do. The other reason possibly might be that Castrol didn't want their name attached to an endeavor that could end very badly (God forbid!) if an accident were to befall Captain Guy.

He is not a Capain and never should be called as such, he has the highest rank in the British Military he is and for ever shall be a Field Marshal.

Cmdrklassen · Sep 17, 2016

scot in exile said:
He is not a Capain and never should be called as such, he has the highest rank in the British Military he is and for ever shall be a Field Marshal.

I believe he is called "captain" as slang for flying a rocket. Not due to his military record.

scot in exile · Sep 17, 2016

Cmdrklassen said:
I believe he is called "captain" as slang for flying a rocket. Not due to his military record.

Slang or no slang you do not call the likes of Guy Martin, Joey Dunlop or Michael Dunlop a lowly Captain these guys are over and above us mortals and they should have the respect that they deserve thus going back to my post they are all Field Marshals

Joesmoe · Sep 18, 2016

Test run completed

Almost identical wording -- this one says he ran 198 mph over seven mile course.

Tripps · Sep 18, 2016

IMFASTTOO said:
THE big problem is the condition of the track surface

Seems like they could come up with a way to groom it, like snowmobile trails and ski slopes.

Bob R · Sep 18, 2016

From today's Facebook post

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. With clear sun and virtually no wind rider Guy Martin set off from mile marker 9 to record his FIM-required certification run.

Setting off smoothly Guy was making good power in mile one when the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner lost traction on a damp section of the salt surface, causing the rear of the machine to step out of line and the streamliner to go down on the course. Guy was completely uninjured in the incident, however the streamliner will now require a full inspection before any further runs can take place.

We'll keep you all updated with the next phase, thank you for your support.

bob

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · Sep 18, 2016

The salt is less than a half inch thick (thin). This this what the streamliner looked like when we got there yesterday just before the run.

Getting ready.

Guy at the controls.

Ready to roll.

End of the test run 198 mph. 305+ was the target.

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