For those of you who have never been in Toms "Office", I have had the
opportunity to visit both his office and the Library of Congress. My vote goes
to Tom! I'd be willing to bet that not only did he have that old rule book to
check out, odds are that he was there when that record was set! It is great to
have living history right among us, and I'm fortunate to have met him in person
and count him among my friends.
Dick J
In East Texas
"Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com> wrote:
Ellen,
It appears that Bill does have a Bonneville Record holding bike.
Here is what I found while looking back through my old rule books...In
1976, J. Cunningham of Reno/Sparks NV set the record in 750 cc, P Class @
136.674 MPH. In 1977 he raised the record to 138.223 MPH. In 1979, the
record was lost to Michael La Follette of Dearborn MI @ 142.613 MPH.
I hope this helps.
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
> We got an email from a fellow by the name of Bill. He and his father are
> currently running a drag bike that used to be a Bonneville bike, it was
> supposed to hold a world record he believes in 1978. is there anyone out
> there that could verify this for them??? They'd really like to know class
> and
> speed. Thanks
> it's a yellow 750 Honda, with lettering on the tank which reads:
> "Hollister &
> Cunningham"
>
> thanks in advance for any help!!!!!!
>
> Gary & Ellen Wilkinson
> Utah Salt Flats Racing Association
> World of Speed, Sept. 13 - 16, 2006
> See you on the Salt!
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