Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this day in 1967, Burt Munro took his lovingly modified 1920 Indian motorcycle to the Bonneville Salt Flats and made history with a world speed record that remains unbeaten.
š„ His remarkable story later became Roger Donaldson's hit film āThe World's Fastest Indianā, with Anthony Hopkins bringing the legendary Kiwi to life. The film went on to become a global success, screening in 126 countries, and was ā for a time ā New Zealand's highest-grossing local film.
šļø Rent āThe World's Fastest Indianā for $6.99 at NZ On Screen.
On this day in 1967, Burt Munro took his lovingly modified 1920 Indian motorcycle to the Bonneville Salt Flats and made history with a world speed record that remains unbeaten.
š„ His remarkable story later became Roger Donaldson's hit film āThe World's Fastest Indianā, with Anthony Hopkins bringing the legendary Kiwi to life. The film went on to become a global success, screening in 126 countries, and was ā for a time ā New Zealand's highest-grossing local film.
šļø Rent āThe World's Fastest Indianā for $6.99 at NZ On Screen.
