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Offline zrxdean

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Speed Week 2020
« on: August 11, 2020, 07:59:50 AM »
Ralph Hudson qualified on a APS-BF 650cc with a 248mph flying mile speed!  The backup pass was slower, but new record is 235. Not too bad for a 650!  Congrats Ralph  :thumb:

Stainless is there with his turbo Busa-engined lakester, freshly rebuilt. Good luck Bob.

Others too, I'm just combing through the log sheets. The salt seems to be 'OK' as far as I can tell.

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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2020, 09:46:28 AM »
Wow, 235 on 650cc!

Good luck Bob and Dean, and all others. Be safe, go fast!

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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2020, 04:46:13 PM »
But wait, it gets even better, Ralph has qualified for a record return pas at 252.038mph on the 650  :shock:,, (he is listed as making a 220.441 pass on his 1000, im hopeing the 252 isn't a typo)

Al Lambs Honda turbo1350 at 215.976mph,,

Robert Cole Suzuki turbo1650 naked at 215.701mph
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2020, 06:05:15 PM »
252 should be correct as he ran a 248 earlier in the meet, He has now run a 268 which I would think is on the 1000 but with Ralph anything is possible. WTG Ralph   :trb:      LSL
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2020, 04:44:01 PM »
Ralph Hudson 268.940mph at the 1 mile timers, "on salt" that's a mighty impressive speed at that stage of the course, unfortunately he had slowed to 225 by the 3 
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2020, 01:08:42 PM »
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah, Aug. 14, 2020 (Gephardt Daily)  A 69-year-old motorcycle racer trying to set a record at Bonneville Salt Flats crashed Friday morning while traveling at about 252 mph.

Ralph Hudson, a veteran racer, crashed at about 8:20 a.m., according to a statement from the SCTA Southern California Timing Association.

Veteran rider Ralph Hudson, age 69, lost control of his motorcycle land speed vehicle, it says. He was attempting a speed record and was traveling approximately 252 mph. Ralph was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

Officer Matt Gochis, Utah Bureau of Land Management, told Gephardt Daily that the victim was critically injured in the crash.

A helicopter met him about 10 minutes ago, Gochis said at about 10:25 a.m. MST. He was in critical condition when he left the ground.

Gochis noted that vehicles do not race each other simultaneously during the Speedweek event, where Hudson and his team were. They try to beat established records in solo races.

Gochis said no one else was injured in the accident.

https://gephardtdaily.com/breaking-home/motorcycle-racer-69-critically-injured-in-252-mph-crash-at-bonneville-salt-flats/
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2020, 02:38:22 PM »
We all are praying for you Ralph. Your accomplishments are legendary. Keep fighting.   LSL
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2020, 04:52:42 PM »
Wishing you well Ralph you are a true gentleman.
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2020, 11:09:21 AM »
Some encouraging news from the SCTA:


"We have an update on Ralph Hudson from his son David.
Ralph is in the hospital as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in the crash at Bonneville on Friday. He arrived at the hospital in serious condition but has stabilized over the last two days. Doctors will continue to monitor the situation closely and we hope for continued improvement in the days ahead.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their well-wishes and offered support, and we hope to share more positive news soon."
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2020, 06:39:09 PM »
Keep it up, Mr. Hudson! We are all pulling for you!
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2020, 04:35:12 PM »
Keeping Ralph in our thoughts here
Sounds like he is stable but still no major improvement
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Re: Speed Week 2020
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2020, 06:15:56 PM »
Awaiting update, holding out hope that we can hear from Mr. Hudson eventually. ..
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