Quoting ardunbill@webtv.net:
> Hi folks, I know a lot of people on this list read BRN. This is for
> those who like the motorcycle streamliners.
>
> A three-part interview with Sam Wheeler, contender for the World MC
> Speed Record with his 300+ mph E-Z-HOOK Kawasaki-powered 'liner, has
> just concluded in BRN. After his timed mile at 326 and exit speed of
> 334 at the recent World Finals meet, many believe that Sam will take the
> World Record next year!
> A similar, but longer interview with Dave Campos, present F.I.M. World
> MC Speed Record holder at 322.149 mph, is scheduled for the next issue
> which will appear in a few weeks. Dave, of Albuquerque, NM, set the
> record in 1990 in the Easyriders 'liner using two Harley-based nitro
> engines for power.
>
> In the story, Dave tells about his whole racing life: his years as a top
> American star of mc fuel drag-racing during the '60s and '70s, which led
> to riding a 200+ mph open-wheel fuel bike at Bonneville. He reveals all
> the inside stories, and ALL the technical details. And finally, the
> long, long struggle by Dave and friends with the project that became the
> World Record Easyriders 'liner. Its building, development and running,
> which cost close to $500,000, extended from 1975 to 1990; with many
> trips to the Salt Flats, and two 300 mph crashes, before being crowned
> with TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS!
>
> Any new list members wishing to get in on this can subscribe to BRN by
> e-mail with a credit card at salt@ivic.net . Bill Hoddinott
>
> Bill:
As usual you hit another one outta the park bud. Fantastic 3 part read
with Sam Wheeler. I,like others, dreampt of a follow up Dave Campos
article. Looking forward to the "Easy Rider" story Bill. Kudo's!!!You da'
man.
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>
Tom Shannon
Magna, Utah
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