fbpx

Ace Cafe Orlando Partners with TOP 1 ACK ATTACK For 400-MPH LSR Ride

Ace Cafe Orland is joining the quest for 400 mph with Rocky Robinson, three-time motorcycle Land Speed Record, holder and the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK when the team heads to Bolivia for the Top of the World Landspeed Trial on August 3-8, 2017.

Rocky Robinson, three-time motorcycle Land Speed Record holder, was on hand to give the Ace Cafe Orlando the green flag back in May. What was kept under wraps was the fact that Ace Cafe is joining the quest for 400 mph with Rocky and the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK. The team is headed to the world’s highest salt flat in Bolivia for the Top of the World Landspeed Trial on August 3-8, 2017.

“It is go time,” says Mark McKee, CEO of Ace Cafe North America. “As the home for all who share a passion for speed, thrills and rock ‘n roll, Rocky’s quest for 400 mph on a motorcycle is the perfect place for Ace. We are honored that Rocky is taking us along for the ride!”

“Records are made to be broken – especially Land Speed Records,” said Robinson. “The TOP 1 ACK ATTACK is headed to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in the Andes mountains and we are going to go faster than 400 mph.” All systems are go for the twin-engine streamliner. “Bolivia has been selected because it has a much longer run up and down of more than 15 miles versus about 7 miles at Bonneville,” he explained to the crowd at the Ace.

The making of a Legend of Speed: On September 3, 2006, Rocky rode the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK to a new motorcycle land-speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, reaching a top speed of 342.797 mph, a whopping 20 mph faster than the previous record, which had stood since 1991. In 2007 he tried to better his speed, but crashed at speeds in excess of 320 mph and rolled 16 times!

Undaunted, Robinson returned to Bonneville in 2008 and piloted the ACK ATTACK to a second world record of 350.884 mph. On September 25, 2010, for the third time in four years, he set a new world’s record, blasting his own record to oblivion by traveling 376.363 mph.

“Conditions are even better in Bolivia than they were at the Bonneville salt flats,” said Robinson. He has spent the past month training in high elevation in the Colorado Rockies to be ready for the nearly 12,000-foot elevation of the Andes mountains.”

“Our team is honored and humbled to be part of Rocky’s quest for 400 mph,” said McKee. “Let’s rock ‘n roll.”

“TOP 1 ACK ATTACK is ready to rock, but we will skip the roll this time,” joked Robinson. To follow the live stream, visit: https://www.facebook.com/top1ackattack. Or come by the Ace Cafe for video updates during the run for the record!

 

You May Also Like

Free Dirt Bike, ATV, Side-by-Side Training in California

Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Week is March 23-31.

ATV, dirt bike, side-by-side training, off-road trails

Spring is here, and for many it’s time to head back to the trails. To ensure you get the most fun out of the new riding season, the ATV Safety Institute (ASI), Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) have teamed up with California State Parks to offer free training for ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-sides. 

Alterra Mountain Co. Adds Taiga Snowmobiles to Its Fleets

The fleets cover 15 ski mountain destinations.

Taiga Nomad snowmobile at an Alterra Mountain Co. ski resort
Boundless Rider Expands Footprint to Illinois

Coverage is available for direct purchase or through agents.

Boundless Rider logo
Royal Enfield’s BTR Flat Track Program Kicks Off 2024 at Daytona Short Track

The BTR season opener brought thrilling competition over two days of racing.

Build. Train. Race., BTR, Daytona Short Track, 2024
Dave McMahon Named Interim Executive Director of the NPDA    

The newest member of the team has been moved into the top spot.

Dave McMahon

Other Posts

MIC, MSF, SVIA, ROHVA Appoint Interim Leadership

Scott Schloegel has been named acting president and CEO.

MIC, MSF, SVIA, ROHVA logos
Sumitomo Rubber North America Hires New Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Regional Sales Manager

Jeff Botsford began his career in the motorcycle industry in 1991.

Jeff Botsford
Wilwood Engineering Promotes Hagy to UTV Market Specialist

Hagy will be tasked with expanding the UTV product lineup for Wilwood.

Hagy
Tickets Available for World Ducati Week 2024

The countdown begins for the 12th edition of the event, taking place from July 26-28, 2024.

World Ducati Week 2024