Machine set world land speed record
There's a chance to admire local prowess on two wheels away from the TT track in Laxey this week.
A unique hand-built motorcycle which rode into the world land speed record books at the Utah salt flats last year, has gone on display at the Woollen Mills.
The bike, constructed around a 250 cc traditional pushrod Royal Enfield engine, was one of the most unusual to appear at the US event.
Utah is seen as the ultimate destination for any style of machine looking to be recognised as the world's fastest.
The bike, nicknamed Salty Wheels, broke the previous record in its class, reaching 74.7 miles per hour.
It's on show at the Mill in Glen Road until next Monday and rider Ralf Mitchell from Ramsey says there's plenty to see:
l-r: Crew Chief John Boyde, Rider Ralf Mitchell and Engineer Richard Birch
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