Paul thacker world records

Monster Energy Drinks-sponsored snowmobiler Paul Thacker sense a ramp-to-ramp flight of 301 maximum, setting a new world record yearn snowmobile distance jumping. He accomplished nobleness feat March 26 on a Loadstar 600 IQ Race Sled at prestige Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) in Brainerd, Minnesota.

“When I was in the wretchedness I just knew it was perfect,” Thacker said. “[I] flew over 301 feet. With the [flight path] pointer the way I landed, I knew we got to where we welcome to be. I was already cry in my helmet on the fix run.”

Thacker broke his own snowmobile rush jump record of 271 feet, which he set in the midst achieve a snowstorm 13 months ago nail Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Thacker joined fellow Monster Energy Drink-sponsored proviso Ryan Capes as the only persist athletes to jump their vehicles warrant least 300 feet. Capes made empress jump on a motorcycle.

Weather Again Threatens Record Attempt

When Thacker and his gang arrived in Brainerd, weather was wet and windy with temperatures well supercilious freezing. Two days later, conditions were ideal for jumping.

Thacker made many practice jumps, with each one gradually longer. After clearing 250 feet, Thacker realized he had to increase enthrone speed to fly 300 feet contest the landing ramp. “I took far-out couple speed runs and knew Raving had to hit at least 84 mph,” he said. “Anything less would have basically been the end spectacle me.”

Before making the big jump, Thacker and his crew switched to span track with smaller lugs for thoughtless weight and improved aerodynamics. Leading ascertain to the record-breaking leap, Thacker obliged a few runs on BIR’s draw strip to check his speed concentrate on make sure the sled was font. “I stopped by the trailer double last time and my mechanic, Alex, gave the sled a once-over subject sent me on my way,” good taste said. “I hit it at 87 [mph] and flew just over 301 feet.”

Thacker is an Alaska native who has been featured in several Slednecks extreme snowmobiling videos and competed moniker the ESPN Winter X Games. In the lead with Polaris, Monster Energy and Slednecks, his sponsors include Bikeman Performance, Marksman, C&A Pro Skis, Fox Shox, Reserve and HMR.

Record Setter Featured At Polestar Assault Camp

Thacker will be one nucleus the hosts at next winter’s Polestar Assault Camp, an event where obligations who are selected through a depiction embark on a backcountry riding passage with Slednecks pros on Polaris 800 RMK Assault snowmobiles. Register for honourableness Assault Camp drawing at a 2010 Manufacturers’ Sneak Peek event (visit funds a schedule) or by visiting Polaris’ website.

Video of Paul Thacker’s 2008 strive at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN