class has allowed Lee to truly honour his great uncle Burt . As Burt ’ s record still stands , Lee now joins Burt within the record book .” Munro was competing aboard the Spirit of Munro 50th anniversary 2017 Indian Scout in the MPS-G ( Modified Partial Streamliner ) 1350cc class . Munro needed to surpass 167mph ( 268.76km / h ) for a new record . After completing his rookie runs during the May meet at El Mirage , this was the first chance to let the bike loose and explore its potential . Lee recorded a speed of 186.681mph ( 300.434km / h ), a new record . “ It ’ s an incredible feat to join my great uncle Burt within the land speed record book ,” said Munro , the grandson of Burt ’ s first cousin . “ Indian has been a great partner in not only providing me with an incredible machine , but providing me with an opportunity to recognise and honour all Burt Munro did for motorcycling .” Indian also took two other land speed records thanks to a couple of employees . The first was Chet Michaelson , an Engine Calibration Technician at Indian Motorcycle , who eclipsed the M-PG ( Modified-Pushrod Gasoline ) 2000cc class record of 151mph with a speed of 154.132mph ( 248.051km / h ), riding a 2015 Indian Chief Classic . The second employee was Dan Gervais , a Senior Engine Calibration Technician , competing in the M-G ( Modified-Gasoline ) 1350cc class with a lightly modified 2015 Indian Scout . Like Munro , Gervais also completed his rookie runs at the May meet at El Mirage . His speed of 154.354mph ( 248.409km / h ) edged out the 153mph ( 246.229km / h ) record and gave Indian its third record of the day . On August 12 and 13 , Lee Munro will pilot the

modern Indian Scout with a powertrain modified by the Indian Motorcycle engineering team . The attempt will not break Burt ’ s record , but instead will honour his legacy in the world of motorcycling . The record-setting run at El Mirage was the team ’ s second and final set of test runs before heading to the Bonneville Salt Flats .

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