Clare Land Speed Record Holders Turn Focus To Hitting New Highs

A Clare man who has set a new world record for the fastest land speed on a motorbike says he’s already focusing on going faster again.

Kilkishen man Jim Toft, along with his wife Imogene and their friend Patrick Kelly, were in Pendine Sands in Wales last week for the Straightliners land racing event.

James managed to break two land speed records on his motorbike, Imogene is now the fastest woman on four wheels on sand, while Patrick set a new record on his ‘Seemog Buggy’.

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James says the thrill of the race keeps them going but they won’t be resting on their laurels for long: