In February 2021 while at the Adelaide Home Brew Festival showcasing some past builds, Corinna of Prancing Pony Brewery approached Kennedy Motorcycles about attending DLRA (Dry Lakes Racers Australia) Speed Week at Lake Gairdner. Originally attending as support crew, Mat Kennedy decided at the last minute to enter the BSA. Originally used as Mat’s daily rider, the 1948 BSA B33 underwent an engine rebuild. It was stripped down to make it as light as possible, the fenders were shortened, a steering dampener mounted, and a pair of kill switches installed (a challenge in itself due to the old-school magneto setup)

The “Beeza” was entered in the 500cc modified partial streamline vintage gas class, where we hoped to hit a speed of 80 mph. Though rain and fueling issues kept us from reaching our target speed. However, we still managed to set an Australian record of 64 mph in this class. Matt Sheppard piloted the bike for the speed runs, trying to make himself as flat and aerodynamic as possible.

The 2022 target speed was set at 100 mph which was unfortunately put on hold due to poor weather hindering the Lake Gairnder event from going ahead.