{"id":18364,"date":"2024-07-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=18364"},"modified":"2024-07-29T19:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T02:19:04","slug":"pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Motorcycle Speed Records That Made Their Mark in History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the adrenaline-fueled world of motorcycle racing, pushing the limits of speed and engineering has always been the ultimate pursuit. From early 20th-century daredevils to modern-day marvels, we delve into pioneering speed records that highlight extraordinary individuals and innovative machines, each redefining what&#8217;s possible on two wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Glenn_Curtiss_1907\" title=\"Glenn Curtiss (1907)\">Glenn Curtiss (1907)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Joe_Petrali_1937\" title=\"Joe Petrali (1937)\">Joe Petrali (1937)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Herbert_James_Munro_1967\" title=\"Herbert James Munro (1967)\">Herbert James Munro (1967)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#William_A_Johnson_1956\" title=\"William A. Johnson (1956)\">William A. Johnson (1956)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Rocky_Robinson_2006\" title=\"Rocky Robinson (2006)\">Rocky Robinson (2006)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Ack_Attack_Team_2010\" title=\"Ack Attack Team (2010)\">Ack Attack Team (2010)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Tom_Reiser_1958\" title=\"Tom Reiser (1958)\">Tom Reiser (1958)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Don_Vesco_1978\" title=\"Don Vesco (1978)\">Don Vesco (1978)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Dave_Campos_1990\" title=\"Dave Campos (1990)\">Dave Campos (1990)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Chris_Carr_2006\" title=\"Chris Carr (2006)\">Chris Carr (2006)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Sam_Wheeler_2006\" title=\"Sam Wheeler (2006)\">Sam Wheeler (2006)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Richard_Brown_1999\" title=\"Richard Brown (1999)\">Richard Brown (1999)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#Bill_Warner_2011\" title=\"Bill Warner (2011)\">Bill Warner (2011)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#20_Questions_You_Need_to_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\" title=\"20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy\">20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/pioneering-speed-records-in-motorcycle-history\/#10_Surprising_Ways_Electric_Car_Production_Hurts_the_Environment\" title=\"10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment\">10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glenn_Curtiss_1907\"><\/span>Glenn Curtiss (1907)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Glenn-Curtiss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Glenn-Curtiss.jpg 729w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Glenn-Curtiss-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Everett Collection \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/glenn-curtiss-american-aviation-pioneer-flyer-785839453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Glenn Curtiss, an aviation pioneer and motorcycle builder, set an unofficial motorcycle land speed record of 136.36 mph (219.45 km\/h) on a V8-powered motorcycle in Ormond Beach, Florida. This record showcased early experimentation with motorcycle engines and set a benchmark for speed that stood for over 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joe_Petrali_1937\"><\/span>Joe Petrali (1937)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Kilmer Media \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/los-angeles-ca-june-25-2018-1295145568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding a streamlined Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, Joe Petrali reached a speed of 136.183 mph (219.165 km\/h) on the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting a new land speed record. This achievement highlighted Harley-Davidson&#8217;s commitment to innovation and marked a significant advance in motorcycle aerodynamics and engine performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Herbert_James_Munro_1967\"><\/span>Herbert James Munro (1967)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1920-Indian-Scout.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1920-Indian-Scout.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1920-Indian-Scout-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1920-Indian-Scout-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1920-Indian-Scout-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ZayacSK \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/brno-czech-republic-january-7-2024-2435821741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A New Zealander who modified his 1920 Indian Scout to achieve speeds over 200 mph (320 km\/h), Munro set numerous speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats, including one at 183.586 mph (295.453 km\/h). His efforts exemplify individual perseverance and mechanical ingenuity, pushing a nearly 50-year-old bike to its limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"William_A_Johnson_1956\"><\/span>William A. Johnson (1956)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vincent-Black-Shadow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vincent-Black-Shadow.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vincent-Black-Shadow-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vincent-Black-Shadow-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Carol Blaker \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/vincent-black-shadow-motorcycle-exmouth-festival-433107190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson, riding a heavily modified Vincent Black Shadow, set a class record of 141.5 mph (227.7 km\/h) at Bonneville. This performance highlighted the era&#8217;s mechanical enhancements and the capabilities of twin-engine motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rocky_Robinson_2006\"><\/span>Rocky Robinson (2006)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: John Blanton \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/streamline-motorcycle-prepares-start-speed-run-4590679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinson, riding the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner, achieved a record speed of 342.797 mph (551.692 km\/h) on the Bonneville Salt Flats. This achievement showcased the technological advances in streamliner design and the pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ack_Attack_Team_2010\"><\/span>Ack Attack Team (2010)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Christophe KLEBERT \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wendover-ut-usa-on-august-14-1498679936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The team reclaimed their title on the Bonneville Salt Flats with Rocky Robinson reaching a speed of 376.363 mph (605.697 km\/h), setting a new motorcycle land speed record. This feat demonstrated the continuous innovation in engineering and teamwork in overcoming the physical limits of speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tom_Reiser_1958\"><\/span>Tom Reiser (1958)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/triumph-motorcycle-in-salt-flat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/triumph-motorcycle-in-salt-flat.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/triumph-motorcycle-in-salt-flat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/triumph-motorcycle-in-salt-flat-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Christopher Halloran \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wendover-ut-august-13-650cc-triumph-83259778\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom set a record at Bonneville Salt Flats with a modified Triumph motorcycle, reaching speeds that underscored Triumph&#8217;s engineering prowess during that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Don_Vesco_1978\"><\/span>Don Vesco (1978)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Iuiia K \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/boneville-salt-flats-utah-usa-august-1800458203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vesco set a record of 318.598 mph (512.734 km\/h) on the &#8220;Silver Bird&#8221; Yamaha at Bonneville, marking a significant advancement in the use of turbocharging technology for speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dave_Campos_1990\"><\/span>Dave Campos (1990)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-engines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-engines.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-engines-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Harley-Davidson-engines-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Joseph Gleyzer \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/emek-hefer-israel-1215-motorcycle-show-1629886171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding the &#8220;Easyriders&#8221; streamliner powered by Harley-Davidson engines, Campos set a speed record of 322.150 mph (518.450 km\/h). This record held for nearly two decades, highlighting the peak of speed achievable with conventional motorcycle engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chris_Carr_2006\"><\/span>Chris Carr (2006)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bonneville-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: John Blanton \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/streamline-motorcycle-prepares-start-speed-run-4590682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carr, aboard the BUB Seven streamliner, set a record of 350.884 mph (564.693 km\/h) at Bonneville. This record emphasized advancements in streamliner stability and power output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sam_Wheeler_2006\"><\/span>Sam Wheeler (2006)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Christophe KLEBERT \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wendover-ut-usa-on-august-14-1498628864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wheeler reached 355 mph (571 km\/h) on his EZ-Hook Kawasaki streamliner at Bonneville, demonstrating the potential of combining aerodynamic designs with powerful engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Richard_Brown_1999\"><\/span>Richard Brown (1999)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/land-speed-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Joel Rice \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bonneville-utah-usa-august-11-2023-2349388999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the &#8220;Mach 3 Challenger,&#8221; Brown reached a speed of 332.887 mph (535.645 km\/h), showcasing advances in jet propulsion in motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_Warner_2011\"><\/span>Bill Warner (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Suzuki-Hayabusa-at-Loring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Suzuki-Hayabusa-at-Loring.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Suzuki-Hayabusa-at-Loring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Suzuki-Hayabusa-at-Loring-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Wirestock Creators \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/rotterdam-netherlands-jul-21-2021-suzuki-2156834067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Warner set a record of 311 mph (500 km\/h) on a conventional Suzuki Hayabusa at Loring, representing the pinnacle of speed for unstreamlined motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 Hidden Challenges of Owning a Muscle Car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: AS photo family \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shocked-man-standing-near-his-broken-2304157271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With their roaring engines and iconic silhouettes, muscle cars are the poster children of a bygone era of raw power and unbridled passion. But beneath their shiny hoods and alluring exteriors lie stories untold\u2014of quirks, kinks, and occasional hiccups. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/10-hidden-challenges-of-owning-a-muscle-car\/ss-BB1lN5F4?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=13\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/10-hidden-challenges-of-owning-a-muscle-car\/ss-BB1lN5F4?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Questions_You_Need_to_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\"><\/span>20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: UfaBizPhoto \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/professional-car-mechanic-working-under-hood-2135377195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buying a car is a significant investment, and it\u2019s crucial to gather as much information as possible before making a decision. To ensure you\u2019re fully informed and confident with your purchase, here are essential questions to ask your car dealer.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/20-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-car-dealer-before-you-buy\/ss-BB1oHioy?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=15\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/20-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-car-dealer-before-you-buy\/ss-BB1oHioy?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Surprising_Ways_Electric_Car_Production_Hurts_the_Environment\"><\/span>10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;adwo@hotmail.com&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/depositphotos.com\/photo\/truck-underground-mine-253954678.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depositphotos.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Electric cars, often lauded as the vanguard of sustainable transportation, glide silently on our roads, promising a future with reduced carbon emissions. But beneath the hood of this eco-friendly promise lie complexities that many overlook. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/10-surprising-ways-electric-car-production-hurts-the-environment\/ss-BB1lKtlh?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/10-surprising-ways-electric-car-production-hurts-the-environment\/ss-BB1lKtlh?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the adrenaline-fueled world of motorcycle racing, pushing the limits of speed and engineering has always been the ultimate pursuit. 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