Group in UK talking about emulating Burt Monroes land speed record

[RichFox]

I believe they are going for that record because it's there. I don't know why it should be more sacrosanct than Al's record. And people run on that all the time. Like later this month. Burt Monroe sounds like a really neat guy. And i enjoyed the movie. But it is still just a record. He dosen't care anymore.

[BHR301]

Rich, I completely agree with you.

Bill

[Elmo Rodge]

I'm still mad that someone broke The Comte de Chasseloup-Laubat's record.  That should have been left untouched.  Wayno

[ol38y]

Gotta say I agree with Rich and Bill. But, first they have to break it. That shouldn't be that hard the first time. The second time has been the Achilles heel for most so far. JMO 

[debgeo]

Maybe something could be setup to note historic records.

Historic accomplishment Burt Munro 1967 1000 187.66 mph
Standing record  Seldom Seen Slim   2014 1000 189.26 mph.
Just an idea as I am one that would not like history to get lost. I will tell you when I got my first rulebook the first thing I looked for was Burt's record.

[55chevr]

NO ONE OWNS A RECORD!

[Gu11ett]

 Burt's record is SF1000cc if someone breaks it, they will reclassify it to SPF1000cc. If it is broken again it will be reclassified to SVPF1000cc. It will have to be broken 3 times to remove Burt from the record book. This is what they did when Cliff broke Jess Thomas' record in SF500cc. Records are there to be set (open record classes) and to be broken (existing) records. Who picks and chooses the records that should be left alone? Should Cliff's record be "Untouchable" because he died while setting it? Burt did not die setting his.
 Ten years from now there will be technology eclipsing current knowledge, and it will be used to break records. That is how it works, and how it has been done in the past.

[tortoise]

. . . one can assume they are just doing it for the publicity and fame . .

Oh, assume away, by all means. Shame on you.

[streamliner]

Maybe it’s about time to create something like New Zealand’s Burt Munro Challenge, but limit it only to whichever class is most appropriate.  The Burt Munro Bonneville Challenge.  Then you could hold it during any of the Bonneville events.  Either give out the Burt Munro Trophy each year at the end of the year to the top class speed or give it out each time the Burt Munro Bonneville Challenge record is broken.  It just may make that class one of the most popular classes rather than one to be respectfully avoided, yet it would still pay homage to the man who inspired so many, and it would be repeated year after year, keeping his name in the forefront.  It would be newsworthy with each attempt and maybe inspire future generations to pick up a wrench instead of an electronic communication device/entertainment system doohickey...

[RichFox]

All you need to do to accomplish that, is buy a trophy and announce that you will give it away at the end of the season and why.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Oh, why not put an ad here?  Don't forget that Nancy and I (Mr and Mrs. Seldom Seen Slim) make trophies as part of our laser engraving business.  I don't think we can do it economically for you considering the cost of shipping overseas, but if all of your racing and award-giving are done here in the US -- well, what the heck -- give us a try.

End of commercial,  Now back to talking about Burt Munro.

[Eddieschopshop]

For me it is only partially about the record. The part that has me upset is how they are going about it. If you are going to make a modern effort at the record you shouldn't be promoting yourself so heavily based on burts achievements. Don't compare yourself to Burt when you couldn't be further from how he did it. And be honest when you're promoting yourself to media To try to get attention and support.

[WOODY@DDLLC]

I got to meet Burt twice and certainly did not know him well but I think he would say bring it on! Just make your pistons on the kitchen stove! 

[Freud]

Why not seal a record if it has been in existence for more that a certain number of years: ie    20 -  30 etc.

Or just recognize it for the period of time that it survived the competition.

By then the class will have changed anyhow. Especially motorcycles.

FREUD

[tauruck]

I'd rather be a hasbeen than a wannabee.

If they're serious I'll donate a kitchen stove and some old Ford pistons.

Look who they picked on, Burt Munro!!!

GROUP in UK. There, note group.

If they swam across the pond I still wouldn't give them credibility.