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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => 2017 and before: SW & WF => SpeedWeek 2016 => Topic started by: Don Martin on August 18, 2016, 11:24:38 PM
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A BIG shout out to SCTA. To all of the people that help put Speedweek on THANK-YOU. Scaaty racing driver and crew had the time of there lives. A dream come true. I made 6 runs. Got my B license. 2 long course runs FUN. 181 and change. I put a buddy in the car and he got his C license. We took a running salty car back to Tennessee. Back next year for 200+. :cheers:
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Don, I'll second the shout out for the SCTA and the volunteers. VERY good turnout and VERY good meet!
Also, congrats to you and the Scaaty team! Looked like you guys did have a lot of FUN!
GREAT talking with you in both Cheyenne and on the salt.
Gregg
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Thanks, too from the Chock Full O' Nuts team to the SCTA/BNI and all the volunteers. We had a great time and are looking forward to an ever-improving racing surface!
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Great job by all of the SCTA volunteers. Thanks for the long hours making this and all Speedweeks possible.
BR
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I'll add my thanks as well, the obvious hard work that everyone put in to make the event happen is very much appreciated by this first time attendee. I was merely a spectator on Monday and Tuesday but got to meet and talk to many of you competitors and officials and even share drinks at Carmens' each evening. All of you made my first trip to Bonneville a very memorable occasion and hopefully it won't be my last.
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A BIG shout out to SCTA. To all of the people that help put Speedweek on THANK-YOU. Scaaty racing driver and crew had the time of there lives. A dream come true. I made 6 runs. Got my B license. 2 long course runs FUN. 181 and change. I put a buddy in the car and he got his C license. We took a running salty car back to Tennessee. Back next year for 200+. :cheers:
Way to go Don. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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The Ron's Hobby Shop team would like to THANK all the SCTA crew and volunteers. This was our first time on the salt with our own race car. From inspection to rookie orientation and impound everyone was great. The amount of work it took to set up the courses and the entire layout was certainly immense that's true dedication. We all really appreciate what everyone did.
I have only one regret I would have liked to meet Stan Back but was to busy to think about doing it until we were already home. Maybe next time :cheers:
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Thanks from Gorton Racing and Team Banana. We didn't have quite the results we were hoping for but had a blast anyway! I am happy to say I got my C licence and will be able to run for the record in my class next year... after I rebuild the motor that is. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: to a great event and thanks again!
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Just a spectator but a big thank you to all the SCTA volunteers that did all the work to get this deal to fly. Also big thanks to landracing.com and bangshift.com for all the coverage, the best ever. Last year I didnt think we would ever see another race on the salt again
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Shout out from me too. The SCTA folks did a great job all week.
The salt was better each day though Friday do to the great weather and one heck of a lot of hard work by the SCTA crews.
You'd think there would have been some "rust" in the overall operation after the last few years, but it didn't show.
Thanks for a great Speed Week.
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A special thanks from Team Banzai as well!!! Even though only our photo album made it to inspections, the help was extremely generous and very, very much appreciated!
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As a Volunteer who has worked in Inspection for the past number of years, I`d like to say Thanks right back at you all. It is always helpful when Competitors take their Safety seriously,want to help and take advice, and generally have a positive, even joyful attitude. I have to thank Stainless, John Boy and Pork Pie for their efforts (received the gift Friday, Stainless, appreciate it much!!) and enjoyed working with the Ron`s Hobby Shop crew, the Alamo Hot rod parts car, Donnie Stringfellow and Jim Kirk`s bunch, and learning stuff from Ed, the Ponytail King....
I have had some recent Health issues, and am still working through them, and I know I overdid it this year, but after more than 30 years, I can`t not be there...Thanks also to all the other Staff that helped me get through the week. You know who you are.....Gkabbit...you too....
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Thank you guys and gals very much for your HARD work putting on SpeedWeek 2016. You did a great job and I appreciate it!
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It was good to meet you Kiwi Paul. You guys did a great job, look forward to next year. JC
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Kiwi Paul your passion for the salt and Speedweek and the desire to make us the racers feel at home is greatly appreciated. Being a rookie the stress of the unknown was totally eliminated by your kindness and help.
Also greatly appreciated was Jeff Arnett both of you fellows have so much experience and are willing to help in any way to guide us newbees. Also adding to the list there's Dan Warner and Nathan Stewart and his dad man you all were great and we truly appreciate all your help and guidance. I'm so proud to say I know you all. We learned a lot every day and look forward to meeting again hopefully next year. :cheers:
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Ah thanks Ron, he says when kicking salt.
I know that each person who is a volunteer at the salt wants each competitor and their team/support group to have the best experience possible.
DW
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To everyone in SCTA
My new car tech experience was great.
The inspectors were patient and clear in their explanations.
On the rookie course, the starters were understanding and helpful to me and my totally rookie crew.
Thanks for making my 55-year bucket list item a great experience.
Will Willis
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I am a spectator…..I have been a BNI member for many years. Been reading about the Salt for more than 40 years…..I was at the 2014 rain out…2016 was my first meet….Incredible is an understatement…..The expanse of the Salt, the beautiful cars, the speeds, the crews and drivers so very hospitable. The 2 guys on 89.7 FM doing a great job keeping us informed. The sounds and sights at the long course starting line. The crew members at the starting line, each doing their individual job, coordinated, professional, and very safe. The starter, interviewing each driver, making sure the drivers were not dehydrated, belts tight….Safety first.., course clear, a gentlemanly 2 hand gesture that says the course is yours. The push truck does the job, gets the car to 50 MPH…the car roars to life, the push truck turns left, the car disappears…..unforgettable !!
I am hooked !! I will never miss another speed week…
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J Joe said: "The 2 guys on 89.7 FM doing a great job keeping us informed. "
Boyoboy, did Ron and I pull the wool over his eyes, hey? :evil: :evil: :roll: :cheers: