After entertaining most of you all year long in his many Broken Spoke Saloons, Jay Allen loves to head to Bonneville to break some World Land Speed Records. Last week I met Jay on the Salts of Utah, avidly looking for some shade between 2 runs and telling me about the progress he was making with his 2 bikes on the different tracks of Bonneville.
As a matter of fact Jay goes on the track as much as he can during the the Bub Speed Trials Week, probably on the starting line more than most other racers. Jay set a new Land Speed Record in the MPF Class (orange bike) at 164.418 mph (first run) and 170.135 mph (return run) for an average LSR World Record of 167.2765 mph (breaking the former record held by Valerie Thompson on her Wink Eller tuned-up racing bike). Not satisfied with only one, Jay also went for another World Record running in the 3000cc APS-PF class on his 2005 S&S 124 cubic inch, 6-speed Baker out of the box transmission (white bike). Jay ran the 1st pass at 183.880 mph and a 2nd pass at $178.617 mph but unfortunately got a blown tire at the time light, just missing the official record, and got a bent wheel and…a sprung foot. At the time I write this, our idustry” Chief Entertaining Officer” is back at his Arizona quarters treating his big swollen purple foot. He just told me over the phone that next year he wants and will break the 200 mph barrier! Congrats again, Jay. Broken Spoke Saloons.
Hey Jay,
Congrats on the Salt records.
BikerMarc
Great job Jay ,
Looking for a red hat next year myself .
Ray c wheeler
AMA # 1944 # 1949
JAY WHOA Congrats on the Runs THAT is POWERFUL , A Must do for my bucket list !!!!
see you soon brother !
Bri
Jay always has a smile on his face and keeps on forging ahead. Good on ya mate
Was a pleasure to see you on the Salt once again Jay, Congrats. Next year leave the timing equipment alone, Ya big bully!
Peace
Joe
Big Congrats Jay Allen!
Way to go Jay! Congratulations.
Dar
Jay- I had this gut feeling when I saw the heading “Special Bonneville Report”, even before I saw your name, that you had done something outrageously cool. You did not disappoint! Nor am I surprised. I am so very proud of you. You just know Sammy’s smilin’ . Sorry about your foot! I just got done with a two month stint with a cast and a broken foot. I miss and love you. Congratulations, my awesome friend.
Respects,
GOTH
Jay my friend you are too damn old for all this. lol
Jay, you are absolutely an impressive guy on or off the bike.
Congratulations on your new Land Speed Records, and I know you’re already planning another run at the 3000cc APS-PF class, so… bring a diaper or a parachute next time.
Congrats Jay. What happened to your old Indian flathead racer?
Congrats Jay.
liu chuang
China
Congrats Jay! Definately a man with a need for speed -who gits er done!
Damn Jay, is there nothing you won’t try or be successful at??! :)….congrat Jay….sure your anxious for the next go around.
Having been one of the starters @ BUB for 2 years and getting to know Jay a bit, I will tell you that he is one hell of a competitor. His crew Jeff and Alex are the kind any racer would like to have in his corner. Not only is Jay a success @ racing and in his business, he is truly one of the “nice” guys. His heartfelt tribute to Samantha Morgan @ the 2010 BUB banquet proved that.
While I was crewing for Joe Amo @ 2010 World Finals, it was our pleasure to have Jay in front of us in line. Some of you know how long those lines sometime are. A bit of bullsh**ing with Jay and his crew made the time go rather quickly. I am stoked at Mr. Allen’s continued success @ Bonneville. Looking forward to many more attempts. And Jay I promise to have a beer with you at the upcoming 2011 Sturgis Rally-hell, it’s only 20 miles!