[Fot] Triumphs At Bonneville-Our Triumph History?

[Kas Kastner]

The Competition Department TR-4 was run there and the record at the time was about 132 MPH.  That was for cars up to 2.5 liters capacity. I did a story on that in my first book, the Preparation Handbook starting on page 228. 

You need to qualify in the hot of the day and then run for record in the cool of the early morning.  TOUGH TOUGH TOUGH. 

The salt is at around 4200 feet altitude and the power drain is quickly seen. The salt is damp and rather sticky and gets into EVERYTHING. We finally did 128 mph average over the one mile. 

Never Be beaten by Equipment
Kas Kastner
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  Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 8:44 AM
  Subject: [Fot] Triumphs At Bonneville-Our Triumph History?


  Rumor has it that Ken Gillanders made a successful assault on the salt in the 50s. 

  What can be shared about that? 

  Any other Triumphs do this? 

  I have been watching with great interest, that John Fitch is the driver for a M-B 300SL Roadster. And that he is going back next year for another try (at age 90!) 

  I would like to be there for that effort...and perhaps explore the possibilities for someone running a Triumph there. 

  Any insights, from the LIST? 

  Thanks, 

  Joe (A) 


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