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Bridgestones at Bonneville; Anyone know of history??

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Old BS Guy:
Ok all you historians and old timers, (no disrespect intended). I'm trying to dig up any info on any "Stones" that might have made it to the Salt Flats and  / or made any attempts. Just seems like a natural back in the day because the engine design was so advanced. We have a E/BMMP land speed truck in build right now, and I thought it might be fun to do a tribute bike too. Any help is appreciated.

....KP

moonpup:
Here's a little something on Bob Barker who set an AMA record @ Bonneville on a 350 GTR back in the 60's.....

http://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/motorcycle-guru-bob-barker-has-died/

Old BS Guy:
Very cool. Thanks Mike.

moonpup:
Here's another item I found on Rick Vesco.

"1968 designed and built a motorcycle streamliner for Bridgestone Motor Corp. setting a new Land Speed Record for 100 cc on gas @ 113 mph; a record that was not broken until 2004!

http://www.teamvesco.com/rickvesco.html

Old BS Guy:
We frequent their pit every year. It's still an enormous operation, and fun to watch them thrash. I was there in '07 when they brought the "little giant" back out for the 50th. Never knew they were involved with BS though. When you think about it, that's an amazing feat, because they ran the short course, so you only had 3 miles to get that 113mph from a standing start with a 100cc and a tall gear, even with a push. If we don't get rained out again this year, I'll  stop in to find out if the bike is still around, and get some history laid on me. Thanks again.

....KP

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