Racer Profiles
Bob Prior #205
Fairfield, New South Wales
| Year | Vehicle | Class | MPH | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | M/G 750 | 136.330 | Open | |
| 2002 | MPS/G 1350 | 148.484 | Open | |
| 2002 | Suzuki | M/G 750 | 149.377 | Open |
| 2003 | 72 Suzuki | M/G 750 | 133.412 | 149.377 |
| 2006 | Suzuki GSX | MPS/BF 1350 | 173.226 | 159.602 |
MPH shown in RED is highest speed recorded for that class up and including that year.
Records shown are the highest speed attained for that class from all previous years
or have never had a vehicle register a speed for that class and are considered Open.
I has tried most forms of motorcycle racing, but found drag racing was definately for me. I first raced at Casterleigh in 1969 and was still racing right up until 1999. I have wanted to build a motorcycle streamliner ever since I saw a picture of Rob Leppan's Triumph streamliner "Gyronault X1" in a Car Craft magazine when I was only 14.
 Here's Bob on the startline in 2001 |
 Our pit at Lake Gairdner 2001 |
 Brownie, Bob, Monty, Marc |
I was advised to go to Gairdner with a bike to experience first hand salt racing before taking on an enormous project like a streamliner. A hot rodder friend me I would either love or hate the Lake. I love it!
The bike at the Speed Trials in 2001 was a GT750 roller I had laying around to which I fitted the engine out of of the "Kettleution" drag brike. Lyndon Brown came over from Perth to add his vast experience with road racing bikes and make sure I didn't do anything silly and hurt myself. Marc Marcollini from NSW provided help in preping the bike and transport, whilst "Monty" the bushman came along to try to make our stay in the Outback as painless as possible.
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The construction of the streamliner commenced as soon as I returned. I intend to use the GT750 engine first for power. After we sort the streamliner out I'll decide what engines to fit next (I would like to run 200MPH with the GT750). I have built enough room in the engine bay for 2 x GSX1100 Suzukis with turbos, if required.
| Wheelbase | 150" |
| Height | 30" |
| Width | 21" |
| Rear suspension and wheel GSXR 1100 | |
| Front suspension and centre hub steering built by Bob. | |
| Frame was built on Pro Racing's jig by Pete Cleary (Pro Racing) and Bob with input by Marc and Lyndon | |
| Body will be made offiberglass after the roller has been completed. | |
It is hoped to be completed by March 2003.
 The first bike frame I built in1969. Pictured here at Casterleigh Dragway 1971 Nats. Powered by 125cc Yamaha weighed 105lb Ran 16.7 at 76MPH |
 GT750 at Casterleigh Dragway 1974 in B/Street ran 12.7, in B/Altered ran 10.7 (1976) |
 The GT750 as raced at Eastern Creek, Adelaide International and Ravenswood. Best of 10.9 at 123MPH |
 GT750 B/MB as raced at Townsville and Mackay in Northern QLD, Eastern Creek NSW, Canberra ACT, Adelaide and Whyalla SA, Ravenswood WA. 10.9 at 121MPH |
 "Kettleution" GT750 B/MB at Ravenswood Western Australia |
 For my 50th birthday my boys sent me up in a BOC Strikemaster Jet Fighter. Just the thing to physc me up for a trip to Lake Gairdner. |
Bob Prior
bobthebike@bigpond.com.au