MQUnlimited Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AFP) - A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike at 385 kilometers (239 miles) per hour and crashing on Utah's famous Bonneville Salt Flats, authorities and reports said Thursday. The American Motorcyclist Association said in a statement on its website that 49-year-old Cliff Gullett of Montana was killed in an accident during a time trial at the location, around 185 kilometers (115 miles) west of Salt Lake City. The AMA said Gullett was competing in the 500cc class during a time trial speed racing event when his bike crashed. Reports said Gullett was aiming to set a record for the fastest two-stroke, two-cylinder motorcycle. The Salt Lake Tribune cited police investigators as saying Gullett was travelling at 239 miles per hour before the crash. The Bonneville Salt Flats have been used as a speed testing ground since 1896 and became famous in 1935 when British motorsport legend Malcolm Campbell broke the world land speed record at the site Edited September 5, 2008 by MQUnlimited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 JUST KIDDING! That had to hurt...or wait- maybe not. Sad to hear of anyone going down. 239!?? dayum :ah: Rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wow, He was haulin' @ 239 mph, He went doing what he loved. R.I.P Cliff :praying: for the family and friends. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 "At least he died doing what he loved" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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