Triumph’s attempt at a motorcycle land speed record at Bonneville has been crippled after a crash and difficult course conditions.
During a run and with Guy Martin at the controls, the Triumph struck a damp section of the salt soon after passing the one mile mark. This saw the rear end break traction, sending the bike tumbling down the course.
Thankfully, Martin wasn’t injured in the crash and as no photos or videos have been released, it isn’t known how much damage was sustained to the bike.
Nevertheless, the journey to set a new motorcycle land speed record will continue, according to designer Matt Markstaller.
“It’s one of the challenges of Land speed racing – the salt surface can be so unpredictable. We’ll fully inspect the streamliner and get ready for the next phase of our attempt.”
After the incident, Martin said “It’s all part the job boy, isn’t it? Feeling our way. I guess if it was an easy thing to do everyone would have done it by now. So we’ll get a plan sorted and get on with the next go at it as soon as we get the chance.”
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