On this day we remember Burt Munro—a man who proved you don’t need money, youth, or fancy equipment to do something extraordinary. Just stubborn determination, a willingness to learn, and the nerve to keep going when common sense says stop. Burt passed away on January 6, 1978, at the age of 78, following a stroke the year before that affected his coordination. Even as his health failed, his love for motorcycles never did. Before his passing, he sold his machines to a friend so they would remain