Denis Manning

Denis Manning is a self-taught designer, fabricator, and land-speed visionary whose groundbreaking streamliners have repeatedly claimed the title of the world’s fastest motorcycle. A lifelong devotee of Bonneville since the age of 13, Manning dedicated his career to pushing the limits of motorcycle performance, building multiple record-setting machines that redefined speed and engineering. Among his legendary creations is the 2006 BUB streamliner, piloted by Chris Carr to a world-record 350.8 mph at Bonneville, and the 1970 Harley-Davidson streamliner that carried Cal Rayborn to a then-unprecedented 265 mph, reclaiming the world land-speed record for Harley-Davidson.

Manning also founded BUB Enterprises, producing U.S.-made high-performance exhaust systems that enhanced racing performance worldwide. Through ingenuity, persistence, and an uncompromising pursuit of speed, he reshaped the forefront of motorcycle engineering and competition. Beyond his designs, Manning’s support of modern land-speed racing and mentorship of the next generation of innovators has further cemented his influence.

Inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2006, Denis Manning’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence established him as the architect of the world’s fastest motorcycles and a defining figure in land-speed racing history.