Scott
Yes I was there in 1962 and Tom Bryant was there during many of his runs.
There is a great book on Burt. Probably the most accurate as to the history
of Burt. Very much like the movie.
One good run by Tim Hanna ISBN 0-14-301974-0
IT'S ABOUT $20.00
STAY WARM
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Cowle" <SCowle@mentorcollege.edu>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:14 AM
Subject: Burt Munro
> Being way up North here and away from the center of speed a few of my
> friends
> and I were discussing the World's Fastest Indian, about Burt's exploits at
> Bonneville. I know this was discussed last year but were any of you who
> are on
> this list there when Burt went to Bonneville? How accurate is the movie
> concerning the events portrayed in the movie. When was the last year that
> Burt
> went to Bonneville, and do any of his records still stand, as the movie
> says?Great movie to inspire me to keep working on the car while its cold
> and
> miserable out-freezing rain today in Toronto.I will get to
> Bonneville-sooner
> than later. Scott
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