http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=afp-usaccidentmoto090408&prov=afp&type=lgns

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"The AMA said Gullett was competing in the 500cc class during a time trial speed racing event when his bike crashed. Reports said Gullett was aiming to set a record for the fastest two-stroke, two-cylinder motorcycle. The Salt Lake Tribune cited police investigators as saying Gullett was travelling at 239 miles per hour before the crash."

GG Mr. Gullet! It appears the record to beat in this class was 212mph? Can anyone confirm that? I say he beat it, and he doesnt have to buy anyone christmas presents this year- HE WINS!

9/6/2008 1:02:37 PM

Don't you have to do it once in each direction before you officially "beat" it? I sure as hell hope he was on the second part if that is the case..

9/6/2008 2:56:52 PM

Yeah I wasnt being serious, but I think you have to complete the run down, then back, and your average top speed from the two runs is what they use.

9/6/2008 3:41:57 PM

Yeah, I seriously do hope it gets counted though..

gg .. 239mph on a 500cc bike is crazy

9/6/2008 4:38:36 PM

9/6/2008 6:06:14 PM

what the hell can you do to a 500cc to go that fast? Sucks that he died but what a way to go.

9/9/2008 9:51:48 PM

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"Yeah I wasnt being serious, but I think you have to complete the run down, then back, and your average top speed from the two runs is what they use."

this is correct and your two runs must be made inside one hour

it negates all wind effects

[Edited on September 9, 2008 at 9:59 PM. Reason : 

9/9/2008 9:59:11 PM

^^The Moto GP bikes used to be 500cc 2 strokes that pushed 200mph in less than a mile.

Give a nigga some different gears and 200 miles to play with and you can easily get your dead on

[Edited on September 9, 2008 at 10:19 PM. Reason : 1]

9/9/2008 10:19:14 PM

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"get your dead on"

haha. new one to me.

9/10/2008 2:08:19 PM

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" Tom: "Aren't you scared you'll kill yourself if you crash?" Burt Munro: "No... You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime." "

9/11/2008 2:18:33 AM

bout time someone referenced that movie. i think about it everytime i piss on something in my yard.

9/11/2008 2:22:29 AM

...or make coffee with water used to cool welds

9/11/2008 6:44:04 PM