
From the Top 1 Ack Attack Facebook page
"We went 5,000 miles to one of more remote places on the planet in an attempt to raise the bar on our own record.
Time and logistical challenges prevented us from attaining our goal of surpassing the magical 400mph (643 kph) barrier on this last try but we still have the record and TOP1 will forever be remembered for having the guts to make the commitment to bring attention to perhaps the next venue for land speed racing.
Thank you to our general and leader Mike Akatiff. You are my mentor and inspiration. I cannot be more proud of the entire team. We didn't get our record but I feel very strongly we have a great story to share with the world"
-TOP 1 President, Joe Ryan
Some powerful words from our President, many more pictures and stories to come!
From another friends Facebook page
Top 1 Oil Top of the World Land Speed Challenge- The final day.
The day began with Nick Genet pushing the nitrous assisted Aprilia RSV4 to a naked (unfaired) FIM World record of 192 mph (pending ratification). It was a rather emotional moment as the record belonged to Andy Sills the late husband of Erin Sills who was working Mile 3 as a volunteer for Mike Cook. After completion of the run Nick rolled up to the Erin at the 3 and they shared the moment together.
The drama began to unfold in the 1000cc duel between Al Lamb and Ralph Hudson . Ralph's opening run was a stout 266 though just short of Al's record and elected to return to the pits.
Al's first run blistered the salt with a incredible 285 mph average!! With the sun low in the sky and time running out the Dallas Honda crew readied their bike for the return run. Meanwhile Ralph made another run towards the volcano.and the Ironwood Suzuki threw down a smoking run averaging 281 mph!
Al ran into a slight quartering headwind on his return run and mustered a tire spinning 274 putting the average speed just under 281. The Honda team arrived at the volcano end of the track just in time to see Ralph launch his return run. Sit down for this one.. 289 mph kilo, 287 mph mile for a 284 mile average!
Sadly Ack Attack experienced a handful of issues and Rocky reached a peak Speed of 378MPH prior to timing.
What a day of racing!! The event has concluded and we have torn down most of the race course and packed the container. Mike Cook, Dan Warner, Tommy Roberts, Bob Clark Jamie Williams and the Rice brothers put together a superb event!! Charles Hennekam (FIM Charlie) and his international contingent of officials worked hard and put some serious miles on vehicles ensuring the bikes met and followed Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) rules. I will update more with pics and vids.
Photo- the second and third fastest motorcyclists in history. Ralph Hudson and his bike, Al Lamb standing.
Keep the shiney side up........
DLRA WebMaster / Editor