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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => 2017 and before: SW & WF => SpeedWeek 2014 => Topic started by: desperate on June 15, 2014, 03:16:38 PM

Title: Brits coming.
Post by: desperate on June 15, 2014, 03:16:38 PM
A 40ft container is currently mid-Atlantic on its way to LA with 10 British-built Salt bikes in it. These include my supercharged Indian 741B, Mexican John's (he looks Mexican) supercharges 650 Kawasaki, a 1980's top fuel drag bike he found on eBay, now fully rebuilt, Briz's beeeeeutiful turbo charged BSA twin, Steve French's supercharged Triumph, a 500cc JAP special, Peter Allen's 650 Triumph (already holds a record) & more. At least two more bikes are being flown over, a supercharged flathead Harley owned by Patrick, & another turbo charged Triumph. I only have pictures of my Indian & Mexican's Kawa, hopefully some of the Brits will see this & post pictures of thier bikes.
I'm afraid I caught "Salt Fever" when I came over with 5 other bikes in 2012. The BBC made a documentary called "Speed Dreams" about us, so now.....12 bikes! Look out for us in the pits & come & say hello. :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: peterdallan on June 15, 2014, 06:05:56 PM
Here's my Triumph 'Thunderbird', from 1960, class A-PF.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/a8edejus.jpg)

Peter, Barons Speed Shop, London
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on June 15, 2014, 11:12:26 PM
Lock up your daughters.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: thefrenchowl on June 16, 2014, 08:47:23 AM
Your daughters are OK, MM, I'm only coming to the salt Flats to race, not to flirt ;-)

My bike has a new fairing and some better/stronger hardware in the engine, still in bits, got to hurry up...

As it was after last year campaign in front of the garage, a tad small but I cope:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1186005_474726672634637_651460375_n.jpg)

Cheers from Patrick
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: wobblywalrus on June 17, 2014, 01:17:11 AM
Have a good time and get in a bunch of runs.  Will Oz from Newcastle be with you?
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: comet on June 17, 2014, 03:21:06 AM
Good luck the Brits.

Peter are you not doing BUB this year?

Stay straight and fast all.

John
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: peterdallan on June 17, 2014, 03:50:36 AM
Hi John not this year. I want to experience Speedweek and also the record is higher so gives us a real challenge to try and break it. Also lots of competition in our class will make it fun. What are your plans this year?
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on June 17, 2014, 10:01:39 AM

. . .

My bike has a new fairing and some better/stronger hardware in the engine, still in bits, got to hurry up...

. . .

Cheers from Patrick

Looking forward to seeing the improvements - both with the fairing and the time slips.

Patrick, I don't know what your itinerary is for your trip, but if you manage to make it to Milwaukee, you MUST SEE the HD Museum.

Let me know if you come to "Beerhaven".

Chris aka Milwaukee Midget
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Frenchinjection on June 17, 2014, 12:02:44 PM
This is in a box on a boat on route with 9 others.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: manta22 on June 17, 2014, 12:04:15 PM
That is a beautiful bike!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: paso54 on June 17, 2014, 02:26:10 PM
The "Parny Express Evolution" is on its way Team Steele and Mead LCR  :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: lsrjunkie on June 18, 2014, 09:29:57 AM
 :cheers:  :cheers: Way cool! That is some very nice hardware.  :cheers:  :cheers:

I've been following a few of the builds here on the forum, and others via Bookface. Can't wait to meet you all and check out those bikes! Good luck!
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Briz on June 18, 2014, 02:42:03 PM
You've seen ours, of course....
(http://saltflashracing.co.uk/wpimages/wpc690c379_05_06.jpg)

Ol' OZ wont be along this year. Last I heard he's planning a bike with a Jawa 350 single grasstrack engine.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Phil Bennett on June 18, 2014, 03:46:32 PM
I'll personally shake all of you guys by the hand if I find you on the salt.  It was due to the Speed Dreams program on over Christmas 2012 which resulted in out Speedweek trip in 2013 and also our return in 2014.  Just spectating for a few days while on a bit of a US road trip so will hopefully meet up in the pits or staging.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: CharlieR on June 19, 2014, 09:07:59 AM
Here is 424 MPS-BG
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on June 19, 2014, 09:17:53 AM
CharlieR, bring it over and have a blast.  And when you've had your fun -- look me up and I'll be happy to make a run or three on it, too. :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: stay`tee on June 19, 2014, 04:59:05 PM
The "Parny Express Evolution" is on its way Team Steele and Mead LCR  :cheers:

its good to see another KawasakiZX12 amoungst the hoards of Hayabusas,, all the best fellas,  :cheers:,,
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: paso54 on June 19, 2014, 05:57:42 PM
The "Parny Express Evolution" is on its way Team Steele and Mead LCR  :cheers:

its good to see another KawasakiZX12 amoungst the hoards of Hayabusas,, all the best fellas,  :cheers:,,

Thanks for that are you there this year?  :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: stay`tee on June 19, 2014, 11:13:37 PM
im hopeing to be there (no bike),, depends on pending employment,, if i can be there lookin forward to catchin up with ya's,, 8-),,
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: racer on June 19, 2014, 11:55:28 PM
Good Luck, go safe and fast....

Bad ass bikes....
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: paso54 on July 04, 2014, 02:16:28 PM
Getting very close ..I am really struggling to source any Nitrous can anyone help please  :-)
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on July 04, 2014, 06:21:38 PM
Here's a place to try:  email to Scott Horner of Heads Up in Salt Lake City (well, the south suburb thereof called Sandy).  He races at Bville and does run a speed shop for bikes and such, and whether he has a direct source for nitrous or not -- I expect he'd be able to help you find a place to fill your bottles.  His email is  headsuplv@aol.com  .  He's also on Facebook now and then -- take a look there if you're a FB user.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: paso54 on July 05, 2014, 05:32:43 AM
Thanks John 8-)
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: SteveM12R on July 06, 2014, 02:49:49 PM
The "Parny Express Evolution" is on its way Team Steele and Mead LCR  :cheers:
looking forward to riding that .
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: pofg on July 12, 2014, 11:21:13 AM
We're still undecided on the Flower... Speed Scotland have a big (secret) project that I'm not involved with and I'm waiting the hear from the guys if they can spare the time to come run the car.... she's still sat in Cali after a sponsor didn't pay last year and we didn't have the cash to bring her home...
Really really hope we'll be there with you all...
If we're not, Run Fast and Run Safe
Cheers
Rick P
Flower of Scotland.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: manta22 on July 12, 2014, 11:24:52 AM
Rick;

I was really looking forward to seeing that beautiful green 'liner run again this year.

If you let us know who the sponsor is that weaseled out of paying, it would help others from getting ripped off by that "sponsor".

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Phil Bennett on July 13, 2014, 04:12:05 PM
Gutted for you Rick and the other guys involved. We stopped by your pit a couple of times last year and were going to come looking for you this year. Hope the salt gods work in your favour in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Tman on July 13, 2014, 06:42:13 PM
We're still undecided on the Flower... Speed Scotland have a big (secret) project that I'm not involved with and I'm waiting the hear from the guys if they can spare the time to come run the car.... she's still sat in Cali after a sponsor didn't pay last year and we didn't have the cash to bring her home...
Really really hope we'll be there with you all...
If we're not, Run Fast and Run Safe
Cheers
Rick P
Flower of Scotland.

sad to hear of this Rick. New job is keeping me away from Speedweek this season but that will not happen again. T
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: pofg on July 16, 2014, 03:36:13 PM
Well if we don't make it this year... if anyone knows of a group of guys in Cali that might want to prep and crew the Flower in 2015 let me know...
Optimism fading fast for this year now though... but wouldn't be the same without T-Man anyway!
Cheers
Rick
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: velocity on July 17, 2014, 10:48:14 AM
Boys, I am am so very glad you all made the effort to return for more speed. The documentary was well done and I hope the "break-in" period has given you powerful tools to get the records you are looking for. What a great adventure. The Yanks are pleased to have you all!
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: CharlieR on August 05, 2014, 09:49:20 AM
Coming? We are here already :-D
Most of us are or will be in Vegas today travelling to Wendover Wednesday.
So if you see any rental vans drifting to the right side of the road lanes it because we are used to driving on the left  :roll:.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: paso54 on August 05, 2014, 11:32:48 AM
Driving on the right and drifting well   :-D

Picture unpacking in LA  8-)

Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: lsrjunkie on August 05, 2014, 12:06:36 PM
Good to see the bike made the trek ok. See you guys on the salt!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: CharlieR on August 07, 2014, 10:22:13 AM
Myself, John Young and Phill Steel arrived in convoy into Wendover last night to be greeted by a fantastic lightning show. Unfortunately the rain was not so welcome.
Have to wait it out today (Thursday) to see what fortune brings on gaining entry to the salt.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: grumm441 on August 07, 2014, 08:33:38 PM
Unfortunately the rain was not so welcome.


Just like home
G
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Frenchinjection on August 12, 2014, 01:20:30 PM
Brits going home again. Must have reached a critical amount of brits in one location to have had that much rain. See you next year.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: wheelrdealer on August 14, 2014, 08:56:55 PM

I feel bad for you guys. I promise it will be worth it when you finally get to make runs on the salt. I hope you guys can come back.

BR
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: CharlieR on August 15, 2014, 10:21:54 PM
We will definitely be back. Know the directions now and how to get about Vegas and LA.
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Buickguy3 on August 15, 2014, 10:49:03 PM
   We owe you some beer. [Good beer, not the off the shelf stuff]. We'll keep it warm for you until you come back. Sorry I missed all of you.
   Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Brits coming.
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on August 16, 2014, 01:03:39 PM
Hello, the British racers.  I've still got some stuff for you.  I think I gave out all of the pre-ordered Salt Talks shirts -- but correct me if I'm wrong.  I know I've got a couple of Century of Speed books awaiting (one of) you.  As I remember I was asked for them - and they turned out to be hidden with other Salt Talks stuff in the trailer.  I've got them here in the house now.  Let me know how to get them to you - or to hold them for later.  If you'd like a refund on the payment you sent -- say that, too, and at least you won't be out the money 'til we do get together.