Ep. 033: Tom Borcherdt - Land Speed Racing & Bonneville Salt Flats

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What is it like to compete for a land speed record on a motorcycle? Tom Borcherdt visits with Travis to describe it for us. Listen in and see if you’ve got what it takes!

  

www.landracing.com

Southern California Timing Association

http://www.scta-bni.org/

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials

http://bonnevillespeedtrials.com/

 


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  1. ANGUSAugust 27, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Fascinating tale from Mr. Borcherdt. Enjoyed every minute of his adventure.

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