I guess I can say that my main motivation for going to Speed Week is just to go... I've wanted to go see it since I was a little kid and after watching The World's Fastest Indian I realized that not only could I go and spectate, but that I could actually put together a vehicle and compete for not a lot of cash outlay. My goal for the bike is to make it operational and safe; ultimate speed is not a priority for me. Moderately modifying a factory-built motorcycle is the cheapest, simplest way and also probably the safest, since almost the entire bike will be stock, proven components and geometries. I won't have to spend tons of time designing and fabricating a vehicle from scratch and then wondering if it will actually work or not when I get there. If I can get to the flats, make a few runs, and see the sights, I will come back a happy man. I can always work more complexity into a vehicle in the future, but I figure you gotta walk before you can run!