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Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: landracing on October 16, 2004, 02:08:16 PM

John Noonan just made a down run at 253 mph. Going to make a return pass which could be the first record at Bonneville over 250 mph...

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Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: Steve A on October 16, 2004, 03:48:38 PM

I thought Dennis set the record on Hanks bike a year ago ?? ?? ??

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: DaveO on October 16, 2004, 03:52:36 PM

John,

Congrats.....


Dave

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: JorNic Motorsports on October 16, 2004, 05:53:28 PM

he did, SKPS went a tick faster on average.

he hurt the motor in the first mile on his return run, so no record over 250mph this year.

congratulaions. your drive to get your AA was tenacious. again, congrats.

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: HighOnBusa on October 16, 2004, 07:51:12 PM

:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: SuperKaos on October 16, 2004, 09:04:39 PM

Yaaa Hoooooooo! WTG Johnny! WTG man! Long time in the making (http://www.superkaos.com/phpbb/images/smiles/kickass.gif)

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: 02SE on October 16, 2004, 11:14:13 PM

John, congratulations. A very impressive accomplishment. It makes me proud to be able to say I know you. I'm glad the little fix worked.  :thumb:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: BiggerDanno on October 16, 2004, 11:45:29 PM

Right the fuck on John!!!! :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:  :drink:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: PurpleHaze on October 17, 2004, 12:10:48 AM

Good going John 8) Outstanding.
You should be one proud guy 8)

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: firemanjim on October 17, 2004, 02:08:21 AM

John that is fantastic!!!I wish I could have seen those runs.It won't be long now for a nice record in the 250's.Congratulations!!

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: joea on October 17, 2004, 10:45:08 AM

Fireman,  telling John it wont be long now, is like telling
a guy who climbed Mt. Everest 5 times and slipped after going over
the crest to plant his flag about 0.75 meters from the top,
that he will get it soon..............

if you knew how hard John has worked for a
250 world record (ie a 250 mph flying mile or kilo),
you might not say that,          close...........yes

elusive..............BIG TIME..........right Minonno, Forstall/Knecum,Hank/Dennis???

Scotty what you did was awesome at Goliad and Maxton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but you cant welcome John into a club you are not part of.............
(AA at Bonneville)

WAY TO GO JOHN,  fastest sit on flying mile ever!!


Joe :)

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: SPEED KING on October 17, 2004, 05:06:23 PM

Thanks to everyone, when I started out Land Speed Racing I had set three goals, Fastest open wheel motorcycle record at Bonneville and El Mirage.  Entry in to the 200 mph clubs (El Mirage and Bonneville) and to earn our AA license ( approved to race at speeds between 250-299 mph )  now that I have met my goals I will work more with helping others that have the same desire and determination that it takes to make this happen reach their goals/dreams.

I want Hank to get his AA as he puts in much more time, effort, and resources to help others.  (myself included) Hank also saved us a great pit spot and his crack "team" was at the ready if anything was needed.

  This could not have been done without Michelle, she is the inspiration that keeps me going, when I went through the 2 1/4 mile mark I looked at the GPS and I saw it read 250 mph I knew that I had accomplished my goal and that Michelle would be as happy or happier than myself, I think I started tearing up at that point and still had a few miles to go.  When I saw the 256mph top speed reached on the on-board GPS I realised that I had finally conquered Bonneville!

Troy (RZ350) did and AWESOME job! !  (maybe Hank will give you the"good" bearings next time)  little bugger got in to the highly regarded Bonneville 2 club! Way too GO ! !


Seb it was good to see you, it has been some time my friend, I miss the"old School" jams while working on the turbo bikes, tell Stacy hello and give her big hugs from Michelle and I. For anyone wanting the best saftey wire job please see Sebastian at NLR, thanks for the help..

Jon Amo (LANDRACING.COM) thanks for opening your "home" for a few hours after a straight run to Bonneville for a few hours of much needed sleep. also thanks for the great deication that you have covering the races at Bonneville, when are you coming to El Mirage?...

Richard and crew from Southwest Superbikes ( Patrick and Joe) as always good to see you and thanks for the help while in impound, you guys are great and I can't wait to see you out there with your new Turbo bikes! !  Good Luck..

Congrats to Jim Odom for his entry in to the 300 chapter of the 200 mph club in the Mike Ack Attack streamliner, nice record and I am glad to see you keep it up..

Gene and Betty Burkland, you set history and took a highly coveted record, you earned it !!

SCTA members, racers, officials and volunteers, you guys and gals are the best! !

Well that's about all I have to say besides thank to many friends and sponsors. :beechug:  :kickass:  :thumb:  :moped:  :joker:

Michelle, Hanks Fire Service, Hank, JE Pistons, Carrillo Rods, AIRTECH Bodywork,  MDR,  Carpenter Race Hads, Millennium Tech Cylinder Plating, APE RACE parts, WEB CAMS, Worldwide bearings, TTS in England, SATO Racing, Velocity Racing Turbo Systems, SPARKPLUGS.COM, Orient Express, Tiger racing, Cometic Gaskets, AFAM chain and Sprockets, CYCLEMALL.NET, Motorhead,

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: Johnnnycheese on October 17, 2004, 07:45:12 PM

MR.Noonan,
WAY TO GO!!!
nothing but respect and love for you and the crew.
God Bless you all 8)

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: joea on October 17, 2004, 09:28:53 PM

and to clarify....

yes Scotty G. you are right,  you guys are in the
250 + club,  awesome!!!!!!!!!!

I just cant help but make the distinction of those that
do it on the salt, in a "different" league
(Minonno, Knecum/Forstall, and now John Noonan)

Congrats all

Joe :)

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: firemanjim on October 18, 2004, 02:30:37 AM

Joe,I do know how hard he has worked at it.And seeing how far he has come in a relatively short time in his landspeed racing career ,and because he is so determined ,I am sure it will be soon.

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: landracing on October 18, 2004, 10:09:49 AM

http://www.landracing.net/cgi-bin/pro/emAlbum.cgi?c=show_image;p=World%20Finals/2004/October%2016,%202004;i=56

From Landracing.com, pretty nice ticket there Mr Noonan

I remember on the radio "Mr Noonan request 3 times tickets please"...

I am one of only two people who made it to all four events on the salt this year, it was a pleasure to be with, be a part of, talk, bullshit, or help all who were trying and did go fast..... I love you all lsr racers and I can only imagine next year already..... Maybe a TV show is coming for the first 250+ record at bonneville, there are four major players with a little drama could be a good show...

Jonathan aka Landracing

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: MET on October 18, 2004, 01:32:56 PM

Great job.  Congrats.

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: Hank on October 18, 2004, 01:44:27 PM

Quote

there are four major players with a little drama could be a good show...

Well--John is fast enough to be 2 of them,Larry and Steve,and your brother.Sounds right to me. :D

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: NLR-power and control on October 18, 2004, 02:36:50 PM

John,
Great to see you and michelle again!!!
If you need instructions on how to remove the safety wire maze I left on the intercooler to turbo IM sure I can fax it to you hahahahaha(it did work :lol: )
Thats the nice thing about the guys on the salt....doesnt matter what you got , everybody is part of the same thing! TO GO FAST!!!

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: FASBUS on October 18, 2004, 09:36:22 PM

Noonan, Well respected #......PROPS. :thumb:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: JorNic Motorsports on October 18, 2004, 11:52:38 PM

so what kind of intercooler were you running on what kind of turbo?

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: SPEED KING on October 18, 2004, 11:56:24 PM

Curved custom cooler and the GT-35 same turbo as Barry, it is a Velocity kit, I supplied the intercooler

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: ROBOPTI on October 19, 2004, 08:36:42 AM

John .... BIG BIG Congrats - AMAZING EFFORT !!!!!!!!!

Did ya get it on tape by any chance or at least a part of it

SPEED KING truly KING OF SPEED

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: eliXXir on October 19, 2004, 10:28:57 AM

Damn that's fast!  Just something magical about that 250 number with an MPH after it.

Congratulations!

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: RZ350 on October 19, 2004, 12:05:57 PM

I've got 15 second pieces of the run on my low-res little Sony camera, I'm sending it to John and Hank today on a CD, I'll send it priority mail.

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: TRNorBRN6001 on October 20, 2004, 10:21:11 AM

:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock: 253.152MPH :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: Twisted on October 20, 2004, 08:27:36 PM

way to go Mr. Noonan...  :lol:

Title: NOONAN GOES 253 MPH
Post by: Sterling on October 31, 2004, 09:30:43 PM

Very proud of you bro.

Sterling