Earlier this year there was a movie called The World's Fastest Indian. It was the true story of Burt Munro and his attempt at the world's fastest land speed record on an Indian motorcycle. A new contender has emerged in the quest for the world's fastest speed but Munro doesn't really have much to worry about in terms of his record being broken. Bob Cleveland decided on July 4 to take his tractor mower, a Snapper with a 23 hp Briggs & Stratton v-twin modified engine (whew!), and attempt the speed of 104 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Originally Cleveland was going to shoot for 100mph but his sponsor is 104+ Octane Boost. Sadly, Cleveland did not make his goal; he only got up to 81mph. According to Cleveland, however, he's "been 85 before-many years ago." Just for the record, the typical speed of one of those mowers is 6-8mph. Next year maybe Cleveland will attempt a high speed chase on one of California's freeways. Wouldn't that be a sight?
peace,
paul
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