Almost all forms of competition on two wheels begin with the thrill of twisting the throttle and the excitement of pure speed. This most fundamental instinct of running is the heart and soul of FIM Land Speed World Records, which seeks to push boundaries, stimulate ingenuity and explore uncharted territories on a motorcycle. In the spirit of this exclusive form of competition, and given its recent growth and popularity, the FIM is proud to unveil a brand new website dedicated to FIM Land Speed World Records.
There you will find news, calendars and information on events FIM Land Speed World Records, as well as photo galleries and race reports from past events such as the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (BMST) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Bolivia Speed Trials held at Salar de Uyuni in South America, the largest salt flat in the world, or the World Speed Trials at the Lausitzring, Germany. You will also find information about the FIM Land Speed World Record competition, how the categories are classified, as well as how you can compete.
Finally, you'll also find the prestigious FIM Land Speed World Records themselves: find out who holds the world champion title in each class, what they were riding and the speeds they achieved. Whether it's a 50cc or a 5000cc, a gasoline engine, a nitrogen engine, a supercharged engine, a turbo engine or an electric motor, every rider FIM Land Speed world records have a journey and a history, even before reaching the timed kilometer. The brand new website FIM Land Speed World Records offers an inside look at this classic and distinctive form of racing.
“When you compete for an FIM land speed world record, you are not competing with your neighbor, but with everyone who has participated in history”, said Dominique Hébrard, technical director of the FIM land speed world records. “And once an FIM land speed world record is set, there is no guarantee as to how long it will last. It could be a matter of hours or several years. This is what makes this sport so unique and exciting, and we are happy to have a site dedicated to our competitors and our fans. »
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FIM Land Speed World Record – El Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia), 16-21 August 2023 © Jean Turner
