400 km / h on motorcycle: Sofuoglu’s record attempt takes an official turn
Kenan Sofuoglu’s speed record attempt, presented in video on MNC at the beginning of June, takes an official turn with a press release from the Turkish driver announcing that he intends to reach – and exceed? – the 400 km / h during the inauguration of the Osman Gazi bridge, in the presence of the Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan himself !
Kenan Sofuoglu’s speed record attempt, presented in early June in, takes an official turn with a press release from the Turkish driver announcing that he intends to reach – and overtake? – the 400 km / h during the inauguration of, in the presence of the Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan himself !
It is indeed on this suspension bridge over the bay of Izmit – which promises to be the fourth longest in the world with its 2,682 m – that the horses of his will let go in an attempt to exceed the 400 mark. km / h, after reaching 391 and then 396 km / h during its various tests…
400 km / h in less than 30 seconds
Thanking Ellf and Pirelli for their support, the Puccetti Racing team rider is planning further tests to "assess the force of the wind and other parameters" in order to put all the chances in his side..
"I want to try my record during the inauguration of the Osman Gazi bridge" (founder of the Ottoman Empire in 1299, editor’s note), explains Sofuoglu who "had the president on the phone and he assured us of his support for this test I have to reach 400 km / h in less than 30 seconds, because beyond that the tire may explode. Beforehand we will therefore try to keep the tire cool and we will also prepare a special leather suit. work for three months for this record, but it will not be easy "…
For his part, the Japanese Shigeru Yamashita, Kawasaki test pilot for almost 30 years, is also preparing for one on the Bonneville salt lake in the "1000 MPS-BF" category (1000 cc and less, partial rationalization, modifications authorized, supercharging authorized) … To be continued on MNC: stay connected !
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