Ben Felten
World-Record Blind Motorcyclist | High-Performance Speaker | Redefining Human Limits
Ben Felten is the world’s fastest blind man on a motorcycle, holding a land-speed record of over 266 km/h. After losing his sight as a teenager, Ben refused the narrative that disability defines limitation. Instead, he built a career around elite performance, risk mastery, and mental resilience under extreme pressure.
Beyond motorsport, Ben is a sought-after speaker who translates his lived experience into practical lessons on leadership, adaptability, and human potential. His work challenges teams and leaders to rethink fear, capability, and what’s possible when clarity replaces excuses.
Topics
Talking Points
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Redefining limits: performance beyond perception
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Decision-making under extreme pressure
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Resilience, risk, and mental discipline
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Leadership when conditions aren’t ideal
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Disability, inclusion, and real capability
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Turning adversity into competitive advantage
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Becoming the world’s fastest blind man on a motorcycle
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Performing at elite levels without sight
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Decision-making when failure carries real consequences
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Risk, fear, and responsibility in high-pressure environments
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Redefining disability, capability, and human limits
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Mental discipline, focus, and performance under uncertainty
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Why resilience is a trained skill, not a personality trait
World-Record Blind Motorcyclist
High-Performance Speaker
Redefining Human Limits
About Ben
At 15, Ben faced the news of the inevitable loss of his sight, but this did not deter his dreams. After completing college, he had a leadership role in the Nepean Blind Sports Club and dedicated his career to empowering others by becoming the Coordinator of the Western Sydney – NSW Sports Council for the Disabled. He also established Sailability Penrith Lakes, promoting sailing for individuals with disabilities.
A former multiple World Champion in rowing and cricket, Ben boasts an impressive array of medals and awards, including the Australian Centenary Medal for establishing sporting activities for the disabled and assisting them into mainstream sports, the New South Wales Governor’s Cup for making a significant and sustained contribution to Para-Rowing and the prestigious Jim Anderson Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Sport and Administration.
His relentless drive and passion have paved the way for many current athletes and Paralympians. Ben’s advocacy for inclusivity is truly remarkable. He believes in empowering everyone, regardless of ability, to chase their dreams.
Now, committed to securing the Guinness World Record for Fastest Blind Man in a car, Ben aims to achieve the extraordinary feat of holding the World Land Speed records for both motorbike and car simultaneously.