| Author | Message | ||
     Firemanjim |
It's fast approaching that time again.I fired up the bike for the first time this afternoon and did all the "bench" tests on the nitrous system--it's good to go.New turbo seems good.Bike sounds strong.Will get to dyno ASAP and see what we have--- Have the FrankenYammy for James running but still battling oil scavenging issues from turbo,hope to get that ironed out SOON. So,who's coming out to play this year---Sept 14-17th.Scenic Wendover.I will be arriving on the 13th to set-up and get inspected. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
FMJ, talked to Madduck on the phone a bit ago, he says the salt is a mess, long course shut down today, hoping to drag it tonight and have it open tomorrow. lots of rain, cold (50 degrees), said they had to buy long johns and wool socks for their rider. got his S2 up to 151 already, in spite of the conditions. FB | ||
| Firemanjim |
Yech,never can tell what the weather is gonna be like out there.We tend to forget it's HIGH desert,4400 feet so it can get darn cold.Last year we had a few snowflakes,brrr. Go get em Paul!!!! | ||
| Unibear12r |
Go get em Jim!!!! | ||
| Bob_thompson |
Jim, when I ran the salt a number of years back I ran at all four USFRA meets with my turboed BMW. Many times the meet going on right now was not so good due to this regular monsoonal flow which your probably experiancing too but by the Sept. meet it usually dried up and compacted the salt to be supurb. The cooler weather helps make better HP also as you know. Keep your fingers crossed have a fine, fast time. Good luck and stay safe. Bob | ||
| Peter |
200mph hat for Fireman Jim? I'll be watching the results over here  Good luck mate! | ||
| Oldguy |
Jim - The wife and I are heading out on Sep 3 for the Bub's event. She'll head back on the 9th and I'll get to play/tour for a few days with my new bike (Suzuki DL650 - Wee-Strom). I'll be back in Wendover on the 13th for the USFRA meet. Sounds good about the bikes. James is a lucky guy - gets to cut school and go racing with his dad. Hope he appreciates the good life. Glenn | ||
| Firemanjim |
I don't know,Pete.The 200 Club boys have established"minimums" now that make it a bit harder.My class minimums are 205 for gas and 215 for fuel,current records are 166 and 169,so even if I get a 200 run it may not get me in. Love the wisdom. | ||
| Glitch |
I get a 200 run it may not get me in. Sounds like someone feels threatened. That's crazy. | ||
| Blake |
Yep. Silly old men. Make a special 200 club for motorcycles, but upping the mph requirement is silly. | ||
| Vfrbart |
I think it would be cool to watch something like this at the flats. Whats it like? If someone wanted to check it out, how would they go about doing so, or are spectators even allowed? Do cars and bikes converge on the flats during the same week, or do teams just show up on their own. Good Luck! | ||
| Oldguy |
Bart - There are several events each year. SCTA/BNI (www.scta-bni.org) has events in August and October. USFRA (www.saltflats.com) has a meet in September. BUB's exhaust (www.speedtrialsbybub.com) puts on a motorcycles only event the week after Labor Day. Spectators are allowed and it's a kick to see the pages of Hot Rod come to life. (Okay, I spent too much time looking at Hot Rod and not reading my civics text in high school.) Glenn | ||
| Henrik |
Bart; I was never a big gear head, but my first time at Bonneville (and the following for that matter) was amazing. The machinery out there is spectacular and all in a fantastic state of tune. It didn't dawn on me how fast these guys were going until I saw one team packing the parachutes ... Very cool stuff. Check out the old Team Elves site: http://www.teamelves.com/ From the front page, go to the Bonneville drop-down menu and select an event. There are both written reports as well as picture galleries that will give you an impression. Hook up with the guys going out there. It's not rare that a team can use a helping hand at the track. Henrik | ||
| Paulinoz |
Goood results to you all on the salt this year. Will not make it out this time, currently in Singapore in transit to Mainland China. Back home in a week and then back up to asia in another 2 weeks.200 is 200 as far as I am concerend go get it FMJ | ||
| Bob_thompson |
Bart, cars and bikes do usually run together,one at a time, naturally, on either a short or long course. Bikes usually on the short course. Once you pay at the entrance, spectator or driver, you are pretty much able to go anywhere from the pits to the far end. When I spectate, after roaming the pits for a while I will park at the three mile marker and video cars and bikes at speed. If you do this remember there is absolutely no shade anywhere unless you bring it. There are concession stands and a lot of portajons. Go once and you'll be hooked. Bob | ||
| Firemanjim |
Come on,Bob.Some of us bike guys run on the long course. And alot of cars on the short course. The magic number is 175,you have to have run over 175 to be allowed on the long course. | ||
| Unibear12r |
My Brother-in-law just got back from Bville today... He says the track is in bad shape. Also lots of wind and water. Wind closed the track at times and it rained again the last night they were there. A driver in one of the roadster classes rolled his car and was killed. My brother-in-laws crew decided to not even make a run with their truck after driving 700 miles. Be careful there buddy. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Glenn,I have been following it all on landracing.com and the SCTA site.Lousy luck with that weather,even worse for the loss of life. | ||
| Unibear12r |
Jim did you get my message that I wont make Ofast now? If your still going you might want to check with the others or the Lodge about a room. Sorry bout the diversion.  | ||
| Drfuyutsuki |
I hope I make it home to Utha by then... I would love to come out and see whats up. | ||
| Bob_thompson |
Jim, my appologies, you are right and I hope you are on the long course from now on. The USFRA has a 150 MPH club that I just made it into with the Beemer. Hope to see you in the 200 MPH club soon. Stay safe and go fast. Bob | ||
| Roc |
Go Jim! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
What Roc said...GO JIM! | ||
| Xb9ser |
The driver killed was John Beckett from NC.He was one of founding memembers of east coast timming assoc.in Maxton NC.Old WW2 air strip 10000 ft long we race 1 mile from standing start, lots of bikes fastest is a turbo busa 256 mph.They race 6 times a year Mar.April,May,June,Sept,Oct.He will be missed by us all. The address is ecta-lsr.com. Lots of reports said salt is bad this year.Times were lots slower. | ||
| Steveshakeshaft |
I have my flights, hotel and hire car all booked for September. Now I just need the time off work............. Steve. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Steve,I was wondering when you were going to chime in.Thought maybe your plans had changed.See ya in a couple of weeks. | ||
| Steveshakeshaft |
Sorry FMJ, I've been on vacation for a while, and no PC access (bliss!). I'll ping you by Email a little closer to the event. Looking forward to meeting you and the other Elves. Steve. | ||
| Phillyblast |
I'm all booked except for room and I'm travelling minus an appendix after last weeks "detour" to the ER. Now that I'm back home, I'll call the Stateline and get a room booked. Have rental car and flight already. See ya in a few weeks. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Dang,David,hope your feeling better.Not my idea of a great time off. | ||
| Phillyblast |
Back on my feet, for the most part. Took 2 trips to through to get everything right. I'm definitely on light duty for the trip, though. SO NO FAT STRIPPERS |
