ponchobilly
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« on: February 24, 2011, 11:15:11 PM » |
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Hello all.
I'm Bil from Merrick, NY. I caught the LSR bug from a trip out to Bonneville in 2002. I drove my beloved 57 Pontiac out onto the salt and have envisioned running it ever since. I heard of the event in Loring, ME from the HAMB. I believe trying to run the 130mph class is a good way to start.
That said... any (and all) advise for a novice to run Loring this summer?
I have the Utah Salt Flats Racing Assoc inspection checklist for the 130mph club. Would the checklist used in Loring be similar?
Thanx, Bil.
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2011, 12:12:21 AM » |
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Is that '57 Pontiac a "Chieftan?"
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 12:21:59 AM » |
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Starchief 2dr hardtop w/continental kit. The drivetrain has been improved for reliability. It is stock appearing except for the Cragars ...(and interior).
Bil
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 07:08:40 AM » |
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Hello Bill, Tim from the LTA here. The 135 class requires a registered car, safe tires, a Snell 2005 or 2010 SA or M helmet, 3-point seat belt as a min., full lenght non-synthetic clothing. WE would love to see you this summer at the Maine Event! Luckily, you won't have to spend all winter prepping the car  . |
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2011, 10:47:27 PM » |
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I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2011, 10:14:38 AM » |
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I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil
Not in the 135 mph class. Just what is listed above. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2011, 10:16:33 PM » |
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Things are starting to come together, here. I scheduled the vacation time. The hotel I have reserved is "pet friendly". I have not found anywhere saying if the pit area would be too. Anybody know for sure?
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2011, 07:10:13 AM » |
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There is plenty of room in the pits for pets. I believe I saw some last year.
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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2011, 08:57:07 AM » |
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as long as they are on a leash and not allowed to roam freely
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« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2011, 09:23:55 AM » |
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That should probably go for some crew people too!  Pete |
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« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2011, 09:39:36 AM » |
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This reminds me of the sign I've seen in various businesses (where kids accompany parents, but must be strictly supervised):
"Unattended children will be given a puppy."
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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2011, 08:58:08 AM » |
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as long as he's on a leash and not allowed to roam freely
that's what my wife says about me and topless bars. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2011, 02:50:45 PM » |
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Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar? |
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« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2011, 03:48:25 PM » |
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No she keeps him on a leash so he doesn't roam free. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2011, 10:36:44 AM » |
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Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar? hey Joe, I saw a buncha puppies at a topless bar, had the cutest little noses. |
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