Kevin Nicks attempt to set a new Guinness world record (GWR) for the longest mobility scooter

Kevin Nicks attempt to set a new Guinness world record (GWR) for the longest mobility scooter (Photo SWNS)

It is great to work on a light enjoyable story in this time of much negative news. I am speaking of new Kevin Nicks attempt to set a new Guinness world record (GWR) for the longest mobility scooter. I helped him announce it last week and he has appeared in many media - see inks below.

This story of raises a wider issue for mobility for older people and people with physical disabilities. One of the growing issues, particularly in developed countries, is loneliness. This is particularly acute as more people survive into older age due to progress in medicine. That loneliness is added to due to lack of mobility and the humbled mobility scooter can help alleviate that.
But back to Kevin's endeavour. The existing GWR for the longest mobility scooter was set in 2019 at 3.1496 meters (10 feet 4i inches) long. Kevin's new machine is an impressive 6.73 metres (22 feet 1 inch) long. To break the GWR it must be a standard mobility scooter with no wheels in the middle to support its extra length. It also has to travel 100 meters and there is no minimum or maximum speed required. Kevin's machine was built from an 8mph mobility scooter which was broken. It took Kevin three days to build including repairing the mobility scooter on a tight budget. The whole project cost £180.
Self-employed Kevin's most recent work has involved repairing mobility scooters. He was looking for an new GWR to attempt and he thought he would combine it with his current work. Rather than just beating it by a few inches he decided to build one as long as possible. This did cause several issues with the build, like how to transport it, it splits into two halves now. Then the issue of it sagging in the middle due to the length. He has have overcome these.
The record attempt will take place at Elvington Airfield, Yorkshire, England on the 25th/26th of September at the Straightliners News Channel automotive records event.
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