Group in UK talking about emulating Burt Monroes land speed record

[lsrjunkie]

I believe that is the name of the game. Many records set by many great men have already been broken with not much concern given. Eyston, Campbell, Cobb, Jenkins... Just a few names that come to mind.

What Burt did so many years ago is amazing, and in my mind, that feat is what epitomizes our sport.

[Graham in Aus]

From their Facebook page:

"Project Velocity is proud to announce the name of its streamliner! It will be called 'BURT MUNRO – 184.087 MPH'. After discussing the name of the bike with Burt’s son John Munro he agreed it was a fitting way to pay tribute to his father and ensure his name stayed in the record books. In fact, we would like to encourage other competitors to challenge the record and also name their bike after Munro including his record in the title of their bike to keep his spirit on the salt alive."

[rouse]

There are folks that would think that going after Burt's record would be like shooting   "John Wayne ".
I would have to say if that in fact  happened, the SCTA should take a look at Burt's record to see if it fit in a more modern class designation, ie " SPF" for example.
Most of the old school folks I know that run pushrod engines, would never want to shoot "John Wayne ".
Rouse

[joea]

interesting that the post about "new" name for velocity liner, popped up during this discussion here on LR, ie 4 hrs ago

very cool that they met with Burts son John...yesterday...

Rouse...careful what you wish for....

perhaps Motus could help sponsor them...?

[Malcolm UK]

Unless this team are very clever with their design, a "full fairing streamliner" of the style of the Burt Munro Indian bike will not even get past technical inspection for any of the scheduled Bonneville meetings.

A modern partial streamlined shape would not do justice to a bid which appears to want to pay hommage to Burt. Perhaps some reworking of the project is needed before getting to Bonneville at the expense of funders who do not understand what can be built and raced on the salt

[wobblywalrus]

One of the highlights of my racing life is to be listed in the AMA record book for a few short years one the same page as B. Munro.  No more people will have that pleasure if the record is gone.

[Glen]

Joe A and Freud have it right.

[Nortonist 592]

As I said elsewhere go break the record.  Its there for the taking.  Any modern engine in a streamliner can shatter Burt's record.  Yes, I said Burt's record.  There are 1000s of other records to go for.  Leave Burt's alone.  They are calling it "BURT MUNRO-184.087"?   184 from a modern liter bike in a cigar?  Really?    You can buy a liter bike off the dealers showroom that will do 184.  If they are going to do any justice they need to make it 284.087.  Anything less would be an insult.  Normally I will wish racers with a "dream" the best of luck.  Not in this case. 

[wobblywalrus]

Years of struggling to get speed and being only able to obtain it in small increments, after spending lots of effort and money, makes Burt's record seem more and more incredible.

[wobblywalrus]

One of these engines using methanol is close to what Burt Munro used. www.cameronracingengines.com/esite/P3021/product

[joea]

Wobbly did you read the team/project info..?  they are NOT trying to do it like Burt
they are going about it in modern day state of the art manner.....

nortonist, thats the name they chose for the liner, not the goal, so as to try to ensure the keep
the Original Burt Munro Name and record in the record book....

[wobblywalrus]

I thought the JAP was modern. 

[Stainless1]

OK, we all know a modern effort at the 1000 S-F or S-G record should result in records well over 200 MPH...
Burt's record should be 1000 S-VPF so maybe the first thing that should happen is the SCTA should put his record in the proper modern class.  The same was done for Dave Campos' records years ago.
Any modern effort will be a comparison of apples and oranges, the rules have changed... dramatically...

All records are subject to being broken, even Burt's, Open 1000 bikes have gone faster, I guess we will see how it all pans out 

[55chevr]

If the aforementioned project involves a pushrod engine the class would be SPF1000. 

[Swift33]

Ok , you need to ask yourself "why would anyone want to go for burts record "

I think all of us until now had the assumption it was "an unwritten rule " sort of gentlemans agreement that the record would be left alone.

By going for this record they realise it will create a big debate wether it be good or bad , so one can assume they are just doing it for the publicity and fame . By causing a response from us it is playing into their hands.

Probably the best defence of burts record is silence !! I for one would like it left alone .

Just my thoughts gents , you can make your own conclusion .