Sunday, February 10th Fast Freddy managed to get a few laps
in at the Las Vegas Speedway. Due to high winds he crashed
in turn three after only two laps. We picked him up, dusted
him off, and he was raring to go for another try. Unfortunately
the winds proved insurmountable and he again crashed in turn
three. Overall we were encouraged, as Fast Freddy was above
the pace needed to beat the standing record of 50 mph. We
are continuing our pursuit of the Dempsey - MacCready Prize
and will keep you posted.
Yes, it's Freddy on the half-shell.
Fast Freddy getting in some practice at the local strip.
We have a small video
of Fast Freddy using the TV system for navigation.
The Virtual Rush sporting a new paint job.
March 21st - March 24th Easy Racers Inc. was lucky enough
to obtain the use of the Ford Proving Grounds in Yucca, AZ.
to try for the Dempsey
- MacCready Prize as well as a new world record! It proved
to be a very educational experience proving the workability
of the "landing gear" as well as some refinements
in the Virtual Reality system and an impromptu vertical stabilizer
to improve handling in the wind. Fast Freddy was able to put
in many laps and hit speeds of 65mph. Unfortunately he was
hit by a gust of wind during a high speed run down the straight-away
and laid the bike over at about 63 mph. ripping off the fin
and leaving a 350 foot white skidmark (new world record?)
down the track. We have a video summary here.
Another nice shot.
Sealing Fast Freddy up tight.
Cruising at about 60 mph.
Easy Racers crew and Host. From left to right: Macky Jr. Martin,
Gabriel DeVault, Don Brownell, Gardner Martin, Fast Freddy
Markham, Mack Sr. Martin, and Jeff Bledsoe (our wonderful
host).
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