Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge
craig vetter fuel economy challenge motorcycle fuel efficiency contest created motorcycle fairing inventor craig vetter contest cited vetters motorcycle hall fame induction contest initially ran inaugural run colorado spring cripple creek colorado year break contest resumed revised vetter fuel challenge rule allowing alternative fuel category requiring street usability including goodscarrying capability considered particularly important future need electric motorcycle like zero battery constraint limit usable range need lengthy recharging cycle public electrical point punctuates journey necessitates careful trip planning streamlined motorcycle designed charly perethian cc yamaha motor achieved mile per u gallon l km mpg‑imp challenge displayed smithsonian institution winner year tabulated data published craig vetter contest website vehicle full faired streamliner unless noted result directly compared major rule change required minimum cargo capacity minimum top speed additionally winner declared cost spent pump gas electricity strictly mileage significant mix motor type craig vetter hit deer riding streamlined honda helix august help stay focused recovery volunteer helped coordinate document vetter challenge ride ohio picture winning vehicle official website