ERIN SILLS Sets 229 MPH World Record on BMW S1000RR in Bolivia

July 27, 2018

• ERIN SILLS claimed her 37th world or national record, posting 229.266 mph on a BMW S1000RR in Bolivia’s 1000cc naturally aspirated class—eight mph faster than late husband Andy’s 2013 mark.
• Peak speed hit 242 mph despite shipping delays cutting the event from six days to two-and-a-half, plus electrical failures and a blown motor requiring overnight engine swap in freezing conditions.
• Hunter Sills Racing overcame last-hour electrical gremlins as ERIN qualified at 229 mph and backed it up on final attempt, with crew member Trev Richter earning his 200 mph license alongside her.
• The team has been land speed racing since 2005, holding membership in multiple 200 mph clubs including SCTA Bonneville, El Mirage, BUB 201, and Mojave Mile with Bonneville next.

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