SALT LAKE CITY -- Sam Wheeler, a renowned land speed motorcycle racer, is dead after the high-performance bike he was testing at Utahs famed Bonneville Salt Flats fish-tailed, went airborne and crashed at 200 mph. He was 72.Wheeler died Monday afternoon at Intermountain Medical Center in the Salt Lake City suburb of Murray because of traumatic injuries suffered in the motorcycle accident, hospital spokesman Jess Gomez said.Wheeler was going about 200 mph (322 kph) during a test run when the back of the streamliner motorcycle started fish tailing, said Mike Cook, the event organizer who witnessed the incident. His motorcycle began to slide and then popped into the air and came crashing down on the caged section where Wheeler was seated, Cook said. Wheeler was alive when emergency crews extracted him from the car but died about four hours later at the hospital, Cook said.We all have real heavy hearts, said Cook, organizer of Mike Cooks Bonneville Shootout. Land speed racing is one of the most family orientated sports there is the world.Wheeler, an engineer from Arcadia, California, was known as an innovator and pioneer in the sport. He spent more than two decades building, fine-tuning and racing a motorcycle on which he reached speeds exceeding 300 mph, said Pat McDowell, a fellow racer and longtime friend. At one time, he held the land speed record for motorcycles, he said.Hes was pretty much one of the legends of our sport, McDowell said. He did it with his brain, not his wallet.Wheeler was testing the motorcycle this week in anticipation of two big races in August and September at the Salt Flats. The site brings races from around the country to use the flat, glasslike surface to set speed records.He had been working on the motorcycle in recent years with a goal of setting the motorcycle speed record and surpassing 400 mph, McDowell said.Everyone was rooting for him, even competitors, said McDowell, vice president of the Southern California Timing Association.Wheeler was known for his ability to build and modify his motorcycle by himself. He was perfectionist who knew aerodynamics well, said Bill Lattin, president of the Southern California Timing Association, which is set to host a major racing event at the Salt Flats in August.He built that motorcycle by hand. Every single part on it, Lattin said. Hes been rebuilding it, making it stronger, faster and more aerodynamic.He is survived by a wife and two children, said McDowell. Wheelers family couldnt immediately be reached for comment.McDowell, Cook and Lattin said Wheeler was a kind-hearted, laid-back man.He was the nicest guy in the world, Lattin said. He would do anything for anybody.China Jerseys Stitched .Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats. Fake China Jerseys . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history. https://www.chinajerseyscheap.us/ .5 million, one-year contract on Friday. Hawkins, who turns 41 in December, will compete with Rex Brothers for the closers role at spring training. China Jerseys Cheap .Y. -- Injured Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno did not practice with the team Monday and head coach Ron Rolston said its unlikely hell play in Wednesdays season opener in Detroit. China Jerseys Wholesale . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings.Whats on Sky Sports this Easter weekend? Live tennis from Miami, World T20 cricket and action from the Football League.Its all live on Sky Sports across the weekend, so heres the what, when and where…Can Novak Djokovic win a third straight Miami Open title?What: Miami OpenWhen: Sunday from 4pmWhere to watch: Sky Sports 3 HD Novak Djokovic is in action at the Miami Open on Sunday Can Rory McIlroy win a second straight title?What: WGC-Dell Match PlayWhen: Sunday from 3pmWhere to watch: Sky Sports 4 HD Rory McIlroy is looking to defend his title Who will reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals?What: India v AustraliaWhen: Sunday from 2.dddddddddddd.30pmWhere to watch: Sky Sports 2 HDWho will have a happy end to the Easter weekend?What: Football League on Easter MondayWhen: Monday from 2.30pmWhere to watch: Sky Sports News HQPLAN YOUR WEEKEND WITH THE SKY SPORTS TV GUIDE HEREAlso See:Kell: Ill channel frustrationMcIlroy seeks Masters boostMurray in equal pay Twitter rowSky Sports TV Guide ' ' '