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No disrepect to you guys but I'm not really sure how this turned into a car vs. bike thing???
The word vehicle in my mind was related to a CAR, not a motorcycle.
My thoughts are a full body production "car vehicle" (4 wheels production vehicle) not a production motorcycle. Next time I'll add the words "CAR"
ALSO, NOT a purpose built race car like the Competition Coupe OR the Nascar like Freiburger ran last year which is a purpose built tube frame chassis racing vehicle.
I've known the bikes have went those speeds a long time ago and ultimately they deserve the respect for the 1 mile speeds they have attained. I don't take anything away from that. I'm not out to play the discredit game against any bikes or try to take anything away from anyone racing bikes at any sanctioned events or whatever. I used to run GTSR's a long time ago when they were boxed, dual round headlights. In the late 80's I used to go out and run 200+ on the highways late at night by myself. If I was a little younger I would be chasing that 257 mph record on a bike and hold both of these records: production vehicle and production motorcycle
After I garnished a collection of fairings on the walls of my garage I stopped riding fast bikes and bought a Harley. I then traded my Harley to learn how to race cars......
You asked me my thoughts, there are a few, maybe too many...
What are your thoughts?
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Thanks for replying! I was just looking for clarification, since some of my biker friends were arguing that Busas were fastest vehicles in the mile. As I'm sure you already know, biker guys can get a little competitive, especially when cars are running at similar/faster speeds, and world records are at stake!
I didn't want to start a car-bike war, but in the end, the fastest cars and fastest bikes will always be competing with each other, and this pushes both groups to greater levels. I'm a fan of all fast vehicles, so I try to look at things objectively. You've seen how excited Viper drivers get when they outrun the mighty Busa!
I respect your car, your team and the records you've accomplished. You're at the leading edge of performance, and I know you'll be setting more records. Good luck, and be safe at El Mirage! 257 mph is within your reach!