Guy Martin has broken the
Wall of Death world record.
The 34-year-old is known
for his career as a motorcycle racer is the Isle of Man TT and for presenting
his own show called Speed with Guy Martin.
Martin completed the record with a speed of 78.15mph, after initially setting a
pace of 70.33mph, on a BSA engined bitsa that he built in his own workshop.
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| Guy Martin on the BSA engined bitsa |
The Wall, which was purposely built for Martin's attempt, was described as something that many should fear, let alone take to it on a motorbike. "It's like a Colosseum," said Ken Fox, Martin's trainer for the stunt. "You expect to see lions and gladiators."
Martin attempted the stunt on live television and fans were amazed when he achieved success.
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| Guy Martin on the Wall of Death |
Having trained for over a year for the record attempt that has to be postponed when he broke his back at the Ulster Grand Prix last August, Martin was obviously delighted with the successful outcome.
Bit it was back to basics for the truck mechanic the next morning. "Back to work tomorrow" he smiled. "I've got a R620 (Scania) with a headlight problem that needs sorting in the morning."
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