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The 2006 World Human Powered Speed Challenge is the
7th consecutive year of this prestigious event. This competition pits man, technology, and sheer determination against the seemingly insurmountable forces of air resistance and friction to determine the absolute boundaries of man powered speed over a 200-meter distance. The use of high-level aerodynamics and maximum athletic power results in shockingly fast speeds.
Current WHPSC Records:
In
2002, Sam Whittingham broke the world speed
record for the third year in a row by going 81.00 MPH!
In 2005, Damjan Zabovnik broke the European speed
record by going 72.9 MPH facing backwards!
In 2005, Lisa Vetterlein set a new Women's world speed record, with a
speed of 66.58 MPH.
Do you want to race at Battle
Mountain?
Though runs on the SR 305 are prioritized for recognized speed
champions, anybody with a fast bike can try out for the event.
| In October of 2006 racers will gather on
SR305 outside of
Battle Mountain, Nevada to race on one of the straightest, flattest, and smoothest
surfaces in the world. The 4,619ft (1,408m) altitude road allows riders an acceleration zone
of over 4 miles, enabling them to reach their maximum velocity. The WHPSC is not only an opportunity to set an IHPVA sanctioned world record for speed, it also represents
the World's Fastest Human propelled by their own power. |
Beginning of the 200 meter traps on
Nevada SR 305 |
Please visit the WHPSC
web forum for discussion and answers to any questions. |
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