Invercargill is the 10th--13th largest city in New Zealand based on population and depending on where you get your statistics. It is one of the southern most cities in the world and the southern most city in New Zealand. Invercargill was the home of Burt Munro, whose dream to race his motorcycle on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah was the basis of the Anthony Hopkins movie "The World's Fastest Indian." Burt Munro, in 1967 and at age 68, broke the world's land speed record for a motorcycle under 1000cc at 190+ mph. His Indian motorcycle was 47 years old at the time.
At the entrance to Invercargill's Queens Park is a bronze sculpture of Burt Munro and his Indian.
If you look closely in the air intake, you will see a mouse. Its ears are pinned back because of the excessive speed.
Its a great movie and I recommend it. Also, it turns out the Burt Munro was a distant cousin of Blair's.
Such a great movie and story. It just shows you how determination prevails in the long run no matter what. It may have took Burt Munro a lifetime yet the achievement obviously was well worth the dedication and time. Let this be a great lesson to all whom may feel defeated in the path of their goal, it's not over until you achieve! There is always room for improvement. Stay Strong!
ReplyDeleteEric Berga