Brett de Stoop, the New contender?

[Stan Back]

I'm not seeing fly gear -- the wind I hear -- is it keeping them away this year?

[generatorshovel]

Stan, the flies were still there,,the pits were located closer to the shore this year, so the flies could see us, some flew out to crawl down a few throats, garnish pies etc.
Fly gear is reserved for tourists, body  odor repels them , or so they say,,,,,,,
Maybe they spied Goggs skidmarked nomex ?
Tiny

[Buickguy3]

   This will make the flys more tollerable. Could be fun.
  http://www.bugasalt.com/how/

   Doug 

[rgn]

I was horrified when I first heard of Brett's 240 mph off, and thoroughly relieved to hear he was okay shortly afterwards.  Would it be fair to say Brett's recorded speed of 240.192, is Australia's fastest for a sit on motorcycle?  His Bike was my outright favorite at the meet, it appealed to all of the senses... sensational work.   

[John Noonan]

I was horrified when I first heard of Brett's 240 mph off, and thoroughly relieved to hear he was okay shortly afterwards.  Would it be fair to say Brett's recorded speed of 240.192, is Australia's fastest for a sit on motorcycle?  His Bike was my outright favorite at the meet, it appealed to all of the senses... sensational work.   

Yes Brett has the fastest recorded speed for a sit on bike at Gairdner, it was held by a Hayabusa and is not the only Non Hayabusa that holds a track record for a sit on bike anywhere in the world I am aware of. 

Congrats to Brett and his support crew, what he has done with his bodywork, building his own cylinders and running the great speeds has proven to show that perseverance pays off. 

[lsr202]

I dropped into Bretts place last night to pick up a few things from the trip to Speedweek, and to check on how he is recovering. He is in very good shape considering.
 Brett did have the video footage downloaded to show me from the camera mounted to the bike that he set up for Speedweek 2013. I will say my heart was in my mouth.
 We also unloaded the bike from the trailer. The damage is not so bad after looking at the bike. Now Brett can change the handle bars that were picked up in the scrutineering inspectection.
 He is pumped to get back out there, so watch this space.
Nigel

[fredvance]

Isn't Joe Amo's 272 the fastest speed, for a sit on bike, at Bonneville?

[Stainless1]

Isn't Joe Amo's 272 the fastest speed, for a sit on bike, at Bonneville?

So far the fastest bike Mile on the salt, hope to see Joe run this year. 

[Bob Drury]

  John, that is very generous of you in saluting Brent and his crew considering your own accomplishments on the salt.
  I once accused you of needing a sidecar to haul your ego, but I think time mellows us out (or in your case maybe Marriage!), but either way (having never met you), I hereby appologize for my earlier statements and salute you for your humility and salutations towards fellow racers.
  Now if I can just tame my own Ego and Aspirations......................                  
                                                                              Bob  
p.s.  Anyone who rides a open bike at the speed you do definatley has "Big" Cajones ............ so maybe you should RACE A SIDECAR..............  

[saltwheels262]

I have never gone as fast as jn. never will. have never ate lunch with him.
but, realizing , or recognizing, who he was at 1 of my first bubs meets ~~
I've got to say > he was very personable and down to earth. and very funny.
made me lol out loud. and also with that cell phone.

not a man with a puffy chest or a big head.

bill franey

[mtkawboy]

Years back in impound John spent a lot of time explaining things on the bike & what they did to my young son who was too shy to approach him and ask because it was the wrong place for it. He was just looking at the bike. Ego ?? Not my idea of ego and Ill never forget it. It was his first year at the salt {both of them}as far as I know. Maybe he grew one since but I doubt it. Heres to you John 

[Bob Drury]

  I think you are right.
  What I was implying had to do with John's post's a few years back that listed all of his records (on every post)  and was meant in jest or maybe jealousy.
  Hell, if I ever get even one record, I plan on having a plane fly over the course with a banner trailing behind professing my accomplishment!
  One of the great things about most racers AND RECORD HOLDERS on the Salt is their willingness to share advice with others or in your case leave a life long impression on your Son and Yourself.                                                     Bob

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Franey said:  "...not a man with a puffy chest or a big head."

Right.  But photos of him do look like he's got a puffy head, don't they?  So puffy that all of the hair fell out.

Love you, John & Michelle