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In a show of sportsmanship, however, various competitors and fans in the Bonneville series intervene on his behalf, and he is eventually allowed to make a timed run. He was from Portola, California. Add to your scrapbook. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Lockhart began his career in Frontenac-prepared Fords (Fronty Fords) at board track racing events, where he showed remarkable speed against the dominating Duesenbergs and Millers for two seasons. When he finally arrives at the Flats, he makes the acquaintance of land speed record holder Jim Moffet (Christopher Lawford, "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines"), who comes to his aid when it's discovered that Burt cannot race but he didn't know he had to pre-register. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code.

It was thought that he had too much power and acceleration for his 4,200 pound vehicle. Jessi Combs was involved in a fatal crash while attempting to break the land speed record in her 52,000 horsepower jet car.
Lewis and Lockhart battled for the lead for the next 20 laps, until Lewis dropped out. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The record came for the average speed across two runs, but Robinson topped out at an incredible 634 km/h (394 mph) for a single run. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. GREAT NEWS! PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDERS Jim Peruto 217.5570 MPH. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. endobj The Verdict "If it's thrills, spills, fun, romance and laughter you want, then look no farther than this exceptional tribute to one mans dream to break the world speed record on his 1920 Indian Motorcycle. He had not secured his safety harness or put on his helmet which was in the vehicle. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. The vehicle went into a sideways skid, flopped onto its right side, and looped across the salt for 4,000 feet before coming to a stop with Graham pinned underneath.

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We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. We’ve updated the security on the site. Try again later. Public Highway Land Speed Record Current Record Holder Bob Allyn & David Bauer 219.6430 MPH . The engine was found intact but debris from the car was scattered for more than a mile. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. [3], Backed by Stutz Motor Company, Lockhart combined two supercharged 91 ci (1.5 L) DOHC Miller motors, producing about 380 hp (280 kW),[3][4] the smallest-displacement car ever to make the attempt,[5] to set a new land speed record in the 122–183 cubic inch (2–3 litre) class at Daytona Beach. It’s a proven fact that you can have just as much fun setting a personal land speed record at 150 miles per hour as the guy running 4 times this speed.

CategoriesLand Speed RecordsTagsBonneville Salt Flats, Land Speed Records, Safety Inspection is all week but starts on August 10th. Biographical:  He was speeding about 80 MPH when his car began fishtailing, then rolled over four to five times. As someone else mentioned, there are a few corny scenes early in the film that might make the purists wince a bit, but the payoff is worth it. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Biographical:  He was killed while road-testing a motorcycle.

He was flown to Salt Lake City and taken by ambulance to LDS Hospital, but died minutes later. endobj Please note: You are asking volunteers to find and take a photo of the headstone. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim William Moffett I found on Findagrave.com. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. He was the first of four racers scheduled that summer for land speed record attempts. Across the river from Penn’s Landing is the Battleship USS New Jersey, the most decorated ship of WW II. They also aren’t just for the guys who are intent on breaking the sound barrier on land either as evidenced by the various car classifications currently running at the Bonneville Salt Flats. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Before breaking it for the first time, the mark that Robinson … Resend Activation Email. endobj <> stream He operated with a shoe-string budget with help from other fellow drag racers. Speed ethernet consensus activity will be to build consensus related to the proposed deliverables will be the historical records, i.e. (You will need to register / login for access). Biographical:  The Salt Lake City garage mechanic was attempting to break the world speed record of 394 MPH set by John Cobb in 1947. Thanks for your help! He had made a run of 344 MPH in fall 1959 in his 21-foot long racer. California Birth Index  (Robert Isaac Funk, born October 8, 1940, in LA Co., mother’s maiden name was Matthews; he had a brother named Bruce Matthews Funk who was born Oct. 22, 1943, in San Bernardino Co.), California Death Index  (Robert I. Funk, born October 8, 1940, in Calif., died July 15, 1962, in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name was Matthews), Motorsport Memorial website (http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ct&n=7502), Buried:  Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, Vehicle:  3,000 horsepower Allison-powered "City of Salt Lake". [3][4] On Lockhart's return pass the Black Hawk Special cut a tire (probably on a seashell), went out of control and tumbled violently across the sand, throwing Lockhart from the car and killing him instantly.[2][3][6][7][8]. Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. He set a new unofficial track record on his first official qualifying lap (a three lap average was used to set a track record). Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sources "Racer dies on salt flats," Ellensburg Daily Record, August 3, … 25 0 obj endobj Mandatory Driver/Rider meeting is followed by the first Rookie Driver/Rider orientation. Jim Tankersley’s “The Riches of This Land” documents the fall of the American working class and finds fault for Trump’s 2016 win in unexpected places. ). An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. He burned to death while struggling to climb out of the car. d.write('