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Focus: BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials

Written By: Lisa Ballard
9-16-2013
Categorized in: Features, Motorcycles

The BUB Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats have been a humble host as a proving ground for many years. For most motor-heads setting a world record is a lifetime achievement and personal goal. Something inside us makes us want more, strive for more and achieve for excellence. The experiences and stories along the way are all part of life’s gifts. A chance to see one of the world’s wonders and be a part of something special was epic. If given the chance, don’t turn it down!

Photos by our friends at Burly Brand.

For results and upcoming races, please go to http://www.bubspeedtrials.com and give em a follow on Facebook

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Commented on 9-16-2013 At 10:29 am

Gepetto

There's my bike! Pic #70-72, the orange triumph # 3050! If you think you might want to go or someday build a bike to go race, DO IT! You won't regret it a single bit! The most fun you can have on 2 wheels period!

Commented on 9-16-2013 At 04:58 pm

gears

Third row down on the right #1957. That's my son working on our '77 XLCR. He races, and I work as an AMA/F.I.M. senior technical steward. Plus, run back and forth to our pit area to help tune between runs. This year we bent two valves and had new parts overnighted. Got the head repaired, and then it rained buckets and the race was cancelled. That's o.k., we're already planning for 2014.

Commented on 9-18-2013 At 09:54 pm

buzzo

I was there and got to meet so many great people. My friends Ron (1955 Panhead #272), and Joe (Dual engined Buell XB9's) raced and I was there, along with Joe's son to help out. I met Tom Foley, who was racing the red 1955 Panhead red sidecar rig. It was a bitchin' trip. We drove all the way from Minnesota to be there. Again...if you haven't gone go! Even if you aren't racing. A sight to see for sure. Thumbup!

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