Quest For Knowledge; All Invited...

[Bret Kepner]

At an age of 85 years and 19 days, can anybody think of an older human being who has ever made a competitive timed trial at Bonneville or does Freud win the award?

[tauruck]

I don't know the details but I guess his run went as planned?.
Way to go Freud.

[comet]

Marty Dickerson is the only person I can think of that would come close to that. But I am not sure what his age was when he last made a pass about 3 (??) years ago. He set a record on Mal Hewitts Vincent perhaps 2012, or 2013. I think I was told he was in his mid 80's though.
Either way. Well done, and hats off. As the kids would say "nuff respek".
 

[RidgeRunner]

     IIRC John Fitch was well along in years, not sure exactly how many, when he ran the Gull Wing coupe a few years ago.

     The important fact is we never grow up, just have more fun with the toys! 

                 Ed

[Seldom Seen Slim]

The concept of Freud "growing up" is alien, it appears to me.  Of course -- I kinda think I'm similarly afflicted, so how would I know?

Corngratulations no matter what.  So someone tell me the details -- what'd the old fart ride/drive?

[tauruck]

He told me personally it was a Busa!!!!.
We chat a lot.

[kiwi belly tank]

     IIRC John Fitch was well along in years, not sure exactly how many, when he ran the Gull Wing coupe a few years ago.

     The important fact is we never grow up, just have more fun with the toys! 

                 Ed

John Fitch 91 in 2012 at SW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTkCo2fRiJ4

[vintageracecar]

Not sure, but we still have "One Last 49er" amongst us.
Duane McKinney was at the 1st Speed Week event and probably has broken more records then anybody alive. I know he was at this year's Speed Week event and I seem to remember, him breaking another record with his Corvette.
What a Great Guy !!

[salt]

Alex Xydias would be another "49er" who's still alive and kickin'.

Willi
Kraut Bros.

[revolutionary]

My dad is a bit younger at 81, but was happy as a kid to set a record this week.

[salt]

revolutionary,
"Bonneville Record Holder" - few monikers have a nicer ring to it  - was following you guys on fb - thank you - it was heartwarming to see you make your folks happy!

Willi
Kraut Bros.

[SPARKY]

To the "Big KIDS" 

[Dynoroom]

Duane McKinney was at Bonneville in 1949 is currently 86, 87, 88? Years old and drove the Sundowner #42 this year to a speed of 220 & change I believe.
I will verify the details.

[salt]

Duane was 15 in '49 - he came up with his cousin (didn't drive a race car).

Willi
Kraut Bros.

[BobDcuda]

What about Gene Winfield?  I thought he was 86 years old in 2013 when he last ran at Bonneville.