What is The Iron Butt Rally?

It's an 11 day motorcycle endurance event held every two years in the USA.Riders have to visit and document as many locations throughout the USA & Canada, details of which are given in the rallys bonus pack, as possible.There are more locations than would be possible to visit in the time available.Being able to plot a good route and have great time management skills is an advantage.

It's the ultimate event of it's kind.

The 2007 event started on 20th August in St Louis,MS and amongst the 97 starters were the UKs Paul Allison competing for the 3rd time,Richard Keegan from Dublin and Chris McGaffin from N.Ireland.

The winner of the 2007 event was Marty Leir from Minnesota with 344122 points and 12460 miles. Our local lads done themselves proud.Paul arrived back in St Louis in 43rd place with 214733 points covering 10207 miles.Richard managed 58th position, riding 8906 miles to gather up 194071 points.Chris accumulated 176784 points over 8690 miles for a 67th place but was dealt a cruel blow by falling short of the 190000 minimum points mark. 33 riders who started were dealt a DNF result.