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« Reply #60 on: July 17, 2013, 07:58:59 AM »
    or mile and a half, or any extended courses on other surfaces on a sit on M/C.......

    Having been back in staging helping a buddy get ready with his car I can't say I saw the 311.  Knowing Bill's goal for that meet, when I heard that wave of commotion sweep back from the stating line I knew who had done what.  As it reached me and I heard the actual number I knew it was a milestone solidly set for the ages.

    Where were all these "news services" then? 

    RIP Bill, those that understand know how far out that milestone [along with the 296] is, what it took for you to set both, and how long it will be before anyone passes them.  May you continue that smile as you look back down on them.

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« Reply #61 on: July 17, 2013, 08:30:13 AM »
RIP my friend  :cry:

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« Reply #63 on: July 17, 2013, 11:49:11 AM »
Yup, M-AG 1650 196.053, was one of the records I was going to run Larry's bike on, now am conflicted------ :?

Fireman, y the conflict? From what everyone says the man would help you break the record! I think Bill understood the fundimental difference between "the record" and "my record". IMHO bumping the record in his memory would be an honorable thing. 
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« Reply #64 on: July 17, 2013, 01:31:38 PM »
I have to agree.  Bill would definitely help you break his record and be the first to congratulate you on doing so.  Besides, he has a few more records that I don't expect to see broken in my lifetime.   I think also think Bill would never want someone to quit what they are passionate about because of this.

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« Reply #65 on: July 17, 2013, 01:59:48 PM »
Always a smile
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« Reply #66 on: July 17, 2013, 04:32:36 PM »
Always a smile
the best way to remember him.

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« Reply #67 on: July 17, 2013, 07:13:40 PM »
We get too soon oldt, and too late schmart!
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« Reply #68 on: July 17, 2013, 08:04:04 PM »
Thanks for the links, Tom.  When the local Wisconsin media ran the news about Bill's death, they did not give his name........just that a motorcycle speed record holder was killed at a competition.   
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« Reply #69 on: July 17, 2013, 08:41:16 PM »
Thanks Tom. The article in the Tampa Bay Times was excellent.

We've all lost an amazing gentleman.

My sympathies to his family and all who knew him. Rest in peace Bill.

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« Reply #70 on: July 18, 2013, 10:19:27 AM »
 It's not often than someone comes along and sets the bar so high and leaves such an indeligible mark. Bill was one of those people who, when you meet them, you feel like you've known them for years. Here, even though he was busy helping others, he took time to check out some changes I had made to my bike. As everyone else who came in contact with Bill, I feel lucky to have met him. A real gentleman. A profound loss to his family, friends, colleagues and all land speed racing.
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« Reply #71 on: July 18, 2013, 10:56:01 AM »
I don't think breaking any record disrespects the current holder; it's about going faster and I think that's why the LSR family is so open to helping each other. Record or not, there was only one Bill Warner and nobody racing today will ever forget him. By the way Fred, that 201 on the V-Max was also naked if I'm not mistaken.

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« Reply #72 on: July 18, 2013, 11:36:45 AM »
I am pretty sure you are right!! :cheers:
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Re: BILL WARNER
« Reply #73 on: July 18, 2013, 03:16:20 PM »
I'd appreciate a PM from someone with Bill's documented highest timed speed.  As mentioned in a few of the discussions about him -- the speeds seem to have suffered some inflation.  Whether a timed mile or a trap speed, at Maxton or Loring or Wilmington or Bville - please give me the exact highest recorded speed that was on a timing slip of Bill's.  Thanks.

PS  It need not be a PM -- but I figure we don't need a long harangue about the issue -- just a speed.
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Re: BILL WARNER
« Reply #74 on: July 18, 2013, 04:55:58 PM »
While I've only known Bill for 5 years, he always made me feel like we had been friends forever...
This picture was taken just 24 hours before he left us, gladly presenting me with my lowly 200 club hat...

RIP Bill...