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posted September 05, 2008 09:20 AM
Motorcyclist dies in Utah speed record attempt
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Thu Sep 4, 10:00 PM ET
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.
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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.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080905/sp_afp/usaccidentmoto_080905020054
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woppi
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posted September 05, 2008 09:29 AM
bad news !
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posted September 05, 2008 07:22 PM
Prayers Sent...
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posted September 05, 2008 08:16 PM
at least he went doin somethin fun, rest in peace brother
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posted September 06, 2008 10:01 PM
Ride on bro!!!!!! RIP
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MadMike
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posted September 08, 2008 04:44 PM
godspeed...
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DocsNinja
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posted September 09, 2008 01:01 PM
239 on a 500 cc 2 stroke, wow thats really fast. Sorry for the loss, but he went out doing what he loved, and for that I admire his accomplishment. Rest in peace.
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