Peter Hickman aims for motorcycle land-speed record in South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Peter Hickman, an eight-time Isle of Man TT champion, is pursuing the title of fastest motorcyclist in the world. He is collaborating with the GreyhoundLSR team to create a custom-built land-speed record motorcycle, targeting speeds exceeding 400 mph. The project's engineering includes precise data reflecting Hickman's physique for optimal aerodynamics. The record attempt will take place at the Hakskeen Pan in South Africa. Other teams, like Ack Attack, are also competing to achieve the same speed milestone.
- •Hickman holds the Isle of Man TT lap record at 136 mph.
- •The record attempt is set for Hakskeen Pan in South Africa.
- •Hickman joined GreyhoundLSR earlier this year.
- •The team aims to exceed speeds of 400 mph.
- •Ack Attack is also targeting the same speed record.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Isle of Man TT Legend Is Aiming to Become The Fastest Motorcyclist...In The World
"Peter Hickman definitely has the need, the need, for speed.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
IPL•Oct 9, 2026, 2:25 AMHow To Watch Il Lombardia 2026 On FloBikes
IPL•Oct 9, 2026, 12:18 AMSonora Rally Evolves for 2027 with Three-Day Format And Rally Schools
IPL•Oct 7, 2026, 3:15 PMILT20 Season 5 fixtures: Defending champions Desert Vipers to face MI Emirates in blockbuster opener on 21 November
IPL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:11 PMU.S. Team Claims First-Ever FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy Victory- IPL•Oct 6, 2026, 9:20 AMIndian head coaches in IPL: Every Indian coach in Indian Premier League history listed
IPL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:22 PMFrench cyclist Ronan Auge comes out of induced coma after horror crash
