Sunday, September 14, 2008
I Miss You Already
I wanted to share this tribute to Cliffs landspeed racing accomplishments. I apologize for not fully recognizing the many that contributed to his love of the salt and the success he enjoyed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68DuzPRH3pM
Friday, September 12, 2008
MEMORIAL STICKER
This memorial sticker has been made and will be given to attendees at Cliff's Memorial. They will also be available in future, along with photos and videos from this years Speed Week and BUB Event, as well as a memorial montage made by his friend, Kurtis Nason.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Cliff Gullett Memorial Services Set!
Memorial Services for Cliff Gullett will be held on Saturday, September 13th, at 11:00 AM at the Grace Bible Church, located at 3625 S. 19th Avenue in Bozeman, Montana.
A Memorial Reception will follow at 2:00 PM at the Broken Hart Ranch, located at 73800 Gallatin Road.
The family has requested that attendees to the Reception ride their motorcycles, regardless of make or brand, in a "Last Ride" Tribute to Cliff.
Rembrances are suggested to the Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund, c/o 1st Interstate Bank, Gallatin Center Branch, 2023 Burke Street, Bozeman, Montana, 59718.
The family will distribute the fund to Cliff's favorite charities.
A Memorial Reception will follow at 2:00 PM at the Broken Hart Ranch, located at 73800 Gallatin Road.
The family has requested that attendees to the Reception ride their motorcycles, regardless of make or brand, in a "Last Ride" Tribute to Cliff.
Rembrances are suggested to the Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund, c/o 1st Interstate Bank, Gallatin Center Branch, 2023 Burke Street, Bozeman, Montana, 59718.
The family will distribute the fund to Cliff's favorite charities.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Cliff Gullett Killed at B.U.B. Event!
It is with the greatest regret that we announce that Cliff Gullett, rider of the Costella-Gullett Motorcycle Streamliner was killed yesterday afternoon at the Bonneville Salt Flats, after completing his return run. Cliff had two runs which qualified for the record in the 500 cc class, but the record will have to be ratified by the governing racing bodies for the event.
Cliff loved his experiences at Bonneville, and just a little over a week ago, set three World Land Speed Records, one of which broke a 50 year old record set in 1958.
Yesterday morning he expressed his excitement at the prospect of setting yet another record, and we are extremely hopeful that his runs will be ratified.
The Costella-Gullett Race Team, as well as the Sponsors; Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept Sales & Service, K&T Performance, SCS Vinyl Works, Scorpion Helmets USA and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc., offers their most sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Gullett Family, including his wife, Leanne, and his son, Casey, age 10 and his daughter, Nicole, age 15.
The family has established the Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund for distribution to Cliff's favorite charities. Memorials and contributions may be made to:
Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund
c/o First Interstate Bank
Gallatin Center Branch
2023 Burke Ave
Bozeman, Montana 59718
1-406-556-1058
Memorial arrangement have, as yet, not been made, and will be posted here once determined.
The Team Bullett Race Team thanks all those who have expressed their sympathies and concerns for Cliff, and his family.
Cliff loved his experiences at Bonneville, and just a little over a week ago, set three World Land Speed Records, one of which broke a 50 year old record set in 1958.
Yesterday morning he expressed his excitement at the prospect of setting yet another record, and we are extremely hopeful that his runs will be ratified.
The Costella-Gullett Race Team, as well as the Sponsors; Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept Sales & Service, K&T Performance, SCS Vinyl Works, Scorpion Helmets USA and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc., offers their most sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Gullett Family, including his wife, Leanne, and his son, Casey, age 10 and his daughter, Nicole, age 15.
The family has established the Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund for distribution to Cliff's favorite charities. Memorials and contributions may be made to:
Cliff Gullett Memorial Fund
c/o First Interstate Bank
Gallatin Center Branch
2023 Burke Ave
Bozeman, Montana 59718
1-406-556-1058
Memorial arrangement have, as yet, not been made, and will be posted here once determined.
The Team Bullett Race Team thanks all those who have expressed their sympathies and concerns for Cliff, and his family.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Final Records & Thanks to Sponsors!
The SCTA posted Motorcycle records this morning and the first Team Bullett record established was a 219.097 on August 20th, 2008, breaking the 1976 Don Vesco record of 195.280 in the 500cc Gas Motorcycle Streamliner class.
On August 21st, Team Bullett ran a 230.165 breaking a 1958, fifty year old record set by Jess Thomas, at 212.288 in the 500cc Fuel Motorcycle Streamliner class.
Then on August 23rd, Team Bullett ran back in the 500cc Gas Motorcycle Streamliner class and ran a record 226.952 against their own previous record of 219.097 set three days earlier.
We will be downloading a couple of videos for you to look over of the Team Bullett Motorcycle Streamliner sponsored by Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept Sales & Service, Inc, Scorpion Helmets, SCS Vinyl Works, K & T Performance and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc.
We wish to thank these great sponsors for supporting the ongoing Quest for 400!
On August 21st, Team Bullett ran a 230.165 breaking a 1958, fifty year old record set by Jess Thomas, at 212.288 in the 500cc Fuel Motorcycle Streamliner class.
Then on August 23rd, Team Bullett ran back in the 500cc Gas Motorcycle Streamliner class and ran a record 226.952 against their own previous record of 219.097 set three days earlier.
We will be downloading a couple of videos for you to look over of the Team Bullett Motorcycle Streamliner sponsored by Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept Sales & Service, Inc, Scorpion Helmets, SCS Vinyl Works, K & T Performance and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc.
We wish to thank these great sponsors for supporting the ongoing Quest for 400!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
One More in the Record Books!! The Hard Way!!
No one can ever say that Cliff and Jack don't have luck on their shoulders.
After leaving impound and making their return run, the chute deployed prematurely due to a spring working loose on the mercury switch. "No Worries, Mate", as our New Zealand crewman Nick Bilton would say, as the Quarter plus Mile 1 and 2 were all that was needed to establish a new record at 219.097 MPH.
Cliff commented that it was a much different feeling when you pull the chute handle and know the lunge is coming, than to just have it happen and surprise you when it catches......
Nonetheless, this one is in the books, and they promptly set about correcting the switch problem so that the chute will not deploy early. Once that was completed, they setup the liner and got in line to make an initial run in the Motorcycle Streamliner 500cc Fuel Class.
Todays record tops the original record set by legend, Don Vesco in 1976 at 195.282 MPH, and raises the bar 23.815 MPH.
The 500cc Fuel record was set by Jess Thomas, when he was just 18 years old. That was in 1958, and he ran 212.288MPH to set the record.
Jack and Cliff approach these venerable records with great respect.
We wish them the best of luck in their endeavor!
After leaving impound and making their return run, the chute deployed prematurely due to a spring working loose on the mercury switch. "No Worries, Mate", as our New Zealand crewman Nick Bilton would say, as the Quarter plus Mile 1 and 2 were all that was needed to establish a new record at 219.097 MPH.
Cliff commented that it was a much different feeling when you pull the chute handle and know the lunge is coming, than to just have it happen and surprise you when it catches......
Nonetheless, this one is in the books, and they promptly set about correcting the switch problem so that the chute will not deploy early. Once that was completed, they setup the liner and got in line to make an initial run in the Motorcycle Streamliner 500cc Fuel Class.
Todays record tops the original record set by legend, Don Vesco in 1976 at 195.282 MPH, and raises the bar 23.815 MPH.
The 500cc Fuel record was set by Jess Thomas, when he was just 18 years old. That was in 1958, and he ran 212.288MPH to set the record.
Jack and Cliff approach these venerable records with great respect.
We wish them the best of luck in their endeavor!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Racing Is Underway - Liner in Impound for Record!
Yesterday, Cliff ran the liner for the first time with the new 497 cc motor in the Motorcycle Streamliner 500cc Gas class. His times were 198.598 for the Quarter, 203.677 for Mile 1, 210.691 for Mile 2, 216.592 for Mile 3 and an Exit Gate speed of 219.604. That was enough to qualify for a return run on the record set by the legendary Don Vesco in 1976 at 195.282 MPH.
Cliff felt that the liner could do better, so he did not go to impound.
Late this morning he ran again and had a 206.373 for the Quarter, 211.545 for Mile 1, 221.108 for Mile 2, 227.278 for Mile 3 and an exit speed in excess of 230 MPH.
The "Salt Snake" is now in impound and will attempt a backup run in the morning to break this prestigious record.
Congratulations on a great first outing, and an even better second run, as this new engines seats and prepares to break this 32 year record by that many Miles per Hour (227.278-195.282=31.996)
Team Bullett - the Costella-Gullett racing team is sponsored by Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept High Performance Sales & Service, Scorpion Helmets, SCS Vinyl, K & T Performance and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc.
Cliff felt that the liner could do better, so he did not go to impound.
Late this morning he ran again and had a 206.373 for the Quarter, 211.545 for Mile 1, 221.108 for Mile 2, 227.278 for Mile 3 and an exit speed in excess of 230 MPH.
The "Salt Snake" is now in impound and will attempt a backup run in the morning to break this prestigious record.
Congratulations on a great first outing, and an even better second run, as this new engines seats and prepares to break this 32 year record by that many Miles per Hour (227.278-195.282=31.996)
Team Bullett - the Costella-Gullett racing team is sponsored by Team Bozeman Motorsports, V-Sept High Performance Sales & Service, Scorpion Helmets, SCS Vinyl, K & T Performance and Mountain PBE Supply, Inc.
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