

So we’ll get a plan sorted and get on with the next go at it as soon as we get the chance. BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah (ABC4) A family of five from Utah County experienced non-life threatening injuries after a high-speed crash at the Bonneville Salt Flats. I guess if it was an easy thing to do everyone would have done it by now. Photos: One killed, others injured in crash at Bonneville Salt Flats during ‘Speed Week’. A Utah County family crashed into the same. We’ll fully inspect the streamliner and get ready for the next phase of our attempt.”Īfter the incident, Martin said “It’s all part the job boy, isn’t it? Feeling our way. FILE: Three teens were severely injured after crashing into an earthen berm on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2020. “It’s one of the challenges of Land speed racing - the salt surface can be so unpredictable. A minute figure in the lonely vastness of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Craig Breedlove pulled on a blue-and-silver crash helmet and slipped into the cockpit. Nevertheless, the journey to set a new motorcycle land speed record will continue, according to designer Matt Markstaller. Thankfully, Martin wasn't injured in the crash and as no photos or videos have been released, it isn't known how much damage was sustained to the bike. For at least the fourth time, the Wendover Fire Department raced out to the Bonneville Salt Flats after a car smashed. This saw the rear end break traction, sending the bike tumbling down the course. Triumph's attempt at a motorcycle land speed record at Bonneville has been crippled after a crash and difficult course conditions.ĭuring a run and with Guy Martin at the controls, the Triumph struck a damp section of the salt soon after passing the one mile mark.
