Gerald Beatch at the Bonneville Speed Trials in Utah. Submitted: Gerald Beatch

By Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat motorcycle rider finds success at world’s fastest track

Sep 5, 2024 | 10:34 AM

Medicine Hat’s Gerald Beatch didn’t quite hit 200 miles per hour on his motorcycle at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials at Bonneville Speedway in Utah, but still looks at his time there as a success.

Gerald Beatch at Bonneville Speed Trials in Utah. Submitted: Gerald Beatch

“I started out with a 165 mph pass, spinning the tire at that speed, as there was very little traction,” Beatch said.

“I reconfigured my bike and each day I went a little faster, with 184.277 mph being my best.”

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Beatch was also nominated for racer of the year.

“Quite a huge honor to be nominated for that! The Bonneville staff said I left quite an impression on them.” Beatch said.

“It is very tricky to go fast there, it was very challenging,” he added

“I am really looking forward to getting back there again and increasing my top speed!”