Oman today_ The Bonneville Salt Flats is a vast and flat area covered with salt, located in western Utah, United States. This region is well-known for its smooth and expansive surface, making it a popular destination for land speed record attempts. For instance, in 1967, Burt Munro, a New Zealand motorcyclist, set a land speed record here with his Indian motorcycle.
Additionally, the film Four of the Apocalypse (1975), directed by Fulvio Maritin, tells the story of a professional gambler named Stubby Preston who, in 1873, arrives in the fictional town of Salt Flats in Utah and faces various adventures.
The Bonneville Salt Flats, due to its unique flat surface and specific conditions, is an ideal location for speed trials and hosting racing events. Every year, it attracts speed enthusiasts from around the world.