Thompson Sets New Land Speed Record on Her BMW
Seven is her lucky number. Motorcycle racer Valerie Thompson set a new land speed record on her BMW S1000RR at the Bonneville Salt Flats World of Speed Competition.
The seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder scored her Red Hat with a 208.81 mph run to become one of the newest members of the 200 MPH Club. The new record also earns her a lifetime membership in the famed club.
“I’ve wanted the 200 MPH Club Red Hat since I started racing on the salt, so it’s an awesome achievement for me…. Now I can focus on setting more records and going faster with the Red Hat,” said a stoked Thompson.
Watch footage of another one of Thompson’s 200+ runs from her perspective below.