After a week of tremendous mechanical challenges Team TOP1 Oil & ACK ATTACK overcame the gremlins and have once again claimed the title of the “world’s fastest motorcycle”* It was late Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010 at the Bonneville Salt Flats when veteran pilot Rocky Robinson strapped into the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner and proceeded down the 11 mile (17.6 KM) course on his way to make history. By the end of the day, Mike, Rocky and the crew realized their dream had become a reality as they became the “world’s fastest motorcyclist*, averaging 376.156 MPH / 601.849KPH over two successive runs. Detailed listing of the runs are listed below. Bike Number/Time (MST)/Bike Name/Entry Speed/Kilo Speed/Mile Speed/Exit Speed 899/2:42/Ack Attack/361.000 MPH/366.000 MPH/365.000 MPH/369.000 MPH 899/4:14/Ack Attack/379.300 MPH/387.100 MPH/386.900 MPH/394.000 MPH Record Mile Speed* is based on the average of the two runs 376.156 MPH Kilo 376.363 MPH *The official world record for the Top 1 Ack Attack is now pending FIM review and approval.” About Top 1 Oil TOP 1 Oil Products Company was founded in 1979 with the purpose of providing quality car care lubricants to consumers worldwide. Nearly thirty years later, TOP 1 has grown into a much larger organization, and its extensive product line is recognized worldwide for its quality and innovation. TOP 1 is unique from most businesses for it has been continually owned and operated by one family. Today, three generations of Ryans continue to pursue the organizing principle of its founder, William A. Ryan. For more information on TOP1 Oil visit ~http://www.top1oil.com~
Team TOP1 Oil/Ack Attack Streamliner Becomes “World’s Fastest Motorcycle” At Bonneville
Team TOP1 Oil/Ack Attack Streamliner Becomes “World’s Fastest Motorcycle” At Bonneville
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