1952 Bonneville Speed Trials

New Records 1 mile straighaway, two-way average.

21" Class A Single - Lloyd Bulmer, Velocette, 119.87 mph
30.50" Class A - Bud Hard, Triumph, 134.59 mph
40" Class A - Henry Bernal, Triumph, 144.338 mph
15" Class C - Delbert Branson, Indian Brave, 80.62 mph
61" Class C - Marty Dickerson, Vincent, 141.72 mph

photos: left, top to bottom, Henry Bernal. Lloyd Bulmer. Bud Hare. "Brute, Sr." This unclassified motor, ridden by Lou Castro averaged 168.77 mph.

right, top to bottom: Delbert Branson. Headed by Bill Johnson (center) President of Johnson Motors, the Triumph contingent was well represented. "Brute Jr." Ths unclassified motor ridden by Bob Kelton, averaged 150.75 mph.

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