Denis ( Bub ) Manning 1970 World Record - 265.492mph 2009 World Record - 367.382mph 2019 New Australian Record - 328.467mph
In 2004 , Denis Manning founded the world ' s only AMA & FIM sanctioned ( motorcycles only ) land speed event .
own published SAE Technical Paper , it is mated to the " in-house " custommade 4-speed transmission that uses an Indy car clutch . The streamliner can go more than 185 mph in first gear . The engine was designed and built from scratch making it a one-of-a-kind , purpose built design . As early as 1980 , Denis Manning realized that the fastest land-speed vehicles were rapidly approaching the limit of the currently available highspeed tires . There are many mission-critical components that make up a successful world land speed record motorcycle and contribute to safety , but perhaps none more so than the tires .
He contacted Goodyear with his concerns only to be flatly rejected . Undeterred , Denis began a decadeslong campaign to convince Goodyear to produce a tire capable of withstanding the enormous pressures generated by a vehicle traveling at 400 + mph . In 2009 , Manning ' s determination ( along with large sums of money !) prevailed and Goodyear agreed to create a series of 450 mph-rated tires . Denis was well within his rights to keep these tires as his ace in the hole , but in the interest of everyone ' s safety , decided to make them available to anyone in the land speed racing community . Denis Manning ' s streamliners have enjoyed a tremendous public profile notoriety well beyond their racing careers . They have earned a place of honor in some of the world ' s most renowned motorsports museums . The BUB 7 has already secured its place as one of the most important motorcycle streamliners in land speed racing history . It was the first motorcycle to set a World Record over 350 mph and , the first motorcycle to run a sub-10-second mile .
The BUB 7 , piloted by seven-time AMA Grand National Flat Track Champion Chris Carr , is a two-time world record holder with a top speed of 367.382 mph . The BUB team is " extremely confident " that the streamliner can go faster . In fact , they believe it is capable of achieving the purpose for which it was designed and built - namely to be the first motorcycle to go over 400 mph . The 1970 World Record Harley- Davidson streamliner is in the
" the BUB 7 is the most technologically advanced motorcycle streamliner in the world "
BUB 7 " Big Bang " Engine 3 liter , turbocharged , liquid cooled , 16 Valve , DOHC , 90deg , V-4 104.8 mm bore x 86.9mm stroke Compression ratio : 9.5 to 1 Transmission : computer controlled air shift 4 speed Clutch : Indy car dry clutch HP : 500 + hp @ 8500 rpm Torque : 400 + ft / lb Engine Management : MoTeC 800 Fuel : Methanol Tires : Custom made 450 mph rated LSR special tires by Goodyear
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum ; the dual engine Norton streamliner is in the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham , England ; The Tenacious streamliner is in the S & S Cycle Museum in Viola , Wisconsin , and the Tenacious II streamliner is in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington , Ohio . The Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC and the Barber Motorsports Park Museum in Alabama have both expressed their interest in displaying the BUB 7 streamliner as a featured exhibit after it is retired from competition . This will provide years of extremely positive exposure for sponsors in an extremely desirable historical context - and your brand name could be on the side in perpetuity . If you ' d like to discuss the sponsorship opportunities available , contact Robert Collier , Team Manager at bub7even @ gmail . com www . bubbooks . net
S & S Cycle Museum - Viola , Wisconsin The Tenacious Streamliner
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum - Pickerington , Ohio
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