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Tom White, a motorcycle-industry entrepreneur, AMA Hall of Famer and philanthropist, is one of the rare people who absolutely no one has anything negative to say about him.

Sam Wheeler, a veteran with more than 50 years in motorcycle streamliners, was a household name in the rarefied world of land-speed racing. In 2006, his 355-mph speed through the timed mile on the Bonneville salt was enough to qualify him for the title of World’s Fastest Motorcycle. Unfortunately, he never got to make the backup pass required to cement the record. Instead, his streamliner blew out its front tire moments after passing through the timing lights.