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Graham Sykes, Force of Nature and a 212mph Steam Rocket – A Day to Remember at Santa Pod
Mike Bowden drag racing santa pod Steam Powered Motorbike
Yesterday (25th May 2026) at Santa Pod felt like one of those days that will sit in the memory long after the smell of methanol and tyre smoke has faded from your jacket. Perhaps that was inevitable.
Steaming ahead, a record to be broken on two wheels
Mike Bowden drag racing santa pod Steam Powered Motorbike World record attempt 2019
It was an honour to meet the amazing Graham Sykes at the Staffordshire Bike Show, as he proudly presented his latest project bike “Force of Nature” AKA the Steam Rocket Bike.
His hobby, which could be called an unwavering passion, has derived from his extensive engineer background. Although self-taught, he has shared his expertise with some serious players motor racing arena. Being involved with world record attempts for himself and others only drives his enthusiasm, to excel even f