Speed-setter sees chance for another record put on hold

Sequim speedster George McMurray looked prepped and ready to go for a shot at other speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats’ 2014 Speed Week, but rather wet conditions — pools of standing water cover the flats — caused race officials to cancel the weeklong event set for Sept. 27-Oct. 3.

By Michael Dashiell • September 24, 2014 3:05 pm
George McMurray tests his motorcycle at Sequim Valley Airport.
George McMurray tests his motorcycle at Sequim Valley Airport.

All systems go? Almost.

Sequim speedster George McMurray looked prepped and ready to go for a shot at other speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats’ 2014 Speed Week, but rather wet conditions — pools of standing water cover the flats — caused race officials to cancel the weeklong event set for Sept. 27-Oct. 3.

Above, McMurray tests his motorcycle at the Sequim Valley Airport in mid-September.

In 2013, the Sequim mechanic whiz and retired aerospace engineer raced to a pair of world records at Bonneville, earning top marks in the 100cc “Blown Gasoline” and “Blown Fuel” divisions, pushing his significantly modified Yamaha 1983 Rx50 to speeds faster than 99 miles per hour.