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Title: Will it happen - views?
Post by: neandethal on March 28, 2020, 06:23:25 AM: Hi All,

Trying to be organised and travelling from the UK, i booked our airline tickets early to get a good price, replied to Dora at Motel 6 to book our room, and now i'm wondering if i have got it all wrong.
What are peoples views on 1. Will speedweek happen. 2. Will it be at the dates shown 3. Will non-US citizens be able to attend.
thanks for any views, cheers Ian
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Post by: manta22 on March 28, 2020, 12:00:50 PM: At this point I think that there are only vague guesses and opinions. Nobody knows much of anything about anything for sure.
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Post by: johnneilson on March 28, 2020, 12:45:32 PM: What scares me is this mantra of "flattening the curve"
Statistically, what happens when you flatten the curve? You cannot suppress the area too much, a friend, Doctor who is in hard quarantine due to exposure has an opinion. And it is not 2 weeks.

Stay safe, the SCTA is not a fortune teller, they will do their best, be patient.

John
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Post by: kiwi belly tank on March 31, 2020, 11:13:05 PM: New York is our ever changing measuring stick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksDmB9mRSHY
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Post by: 07R1LSR on April 01, 2020, 10:12:30 AM: Hey Ian.....definitely no where near out of the woods or even a point where anyone could make a decision. I'm in Boise idaho about 6 hrs from the salt and we have numbers of covid 19 growing everyday. No signs of slowing down. Just fyi. Probably going to come down to last minute decisions. Cheers
John
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Post by: wobblywalrus on April 01, 2020, 01:15:48 PM: The social distancing is the easy part. Avoiding contamination from surfaces is the hard part. Yesterday I needed some work clothes. Put a plastic bag over my hand before opening the shop door. Pointed out the items I needed and asked the clerk to pull them off the rack, ring them up, then bag them. Handed him the credit card and he gave it back. All this with the plastic bag on my hand. Carried the bag out by pushing the shop door open with my shoulder and put the bag in the truck. Drove home after disenfecting my hands. Put another plastic bag on my hand. Carried the clothes bag upstairs and tossed it in a bedroom. Let it sit there three days so any virus on it will die.

Can you imagine doing this scale of effort while traveling abroad? I can't. It is such a PITA. That, more than anything, calms down the racing scene until the virus goes away of they get a vaccine.
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Post by: ggl205 on April 01, 2020, 09:55:06 PM: Another problem I am already experiencing due to this virus is a weakening supply chain. Many companies we use for race car parts still supply but those manufacturers who supply them are shuttered or not shipping. Even when we get the OK to go back to work, it will take time for manufacturing to ramp up again. It will take months for products to be made and shipped to distributors to restock their shelves. I have been trying to find a limited slip diff for my transaxle. None available here in the US, new or used, at least that I can find. To get a new one is impossible as Quaief, the manufacturer, is closed until UK government gives them the OK to open. So, how long will it take after manufacturing begins before my diff is available? Who knows. It may certainly be longer than I have to be ready for September. What a mess.

John
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Post by: John Burk on April 02, 2020, 12:11:02 AM: On Youtube Dr Price in NYC says recent information shows 99% of covid 19 cases come from touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face . That simple .
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Post by: WOODY@DDLLC on April 02, 2020, 09:31:29 AM: Another unnamed doctor/virologist source says,"No matter what you hear, good or bad, don't believe it!" :-P
I did not realize how many times a day I touched ~~myself~~ my face a day! :? :?
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Post by: Lemming Motors on April 02, 2020, 09:49:52 AM: PPE for the domesticated .....
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Post by: Ian Northeast on April 03, 2020, 05:35:25 AM: Hi all,
I am in exactly the same boat, having paid for my flights and accomodation.
The issue is, around now I should have been finalising the shipping of the car.
I am very much playing a waiting game at the moment, my hope now (I'm not trying to upset anyone here) is that the BLM make an early decision one way or the other. It would suit me if the event were now cancelled as the current situation has caused an unexpected drain on my resources.
The hope is that America is still not allowing people from the UK in so that both my flights and accomodation can be deffered for a year.
Still the car will be a lot cleaner than last time!
Ian
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Post by: panic on April 03, 2020, 09:57:03 AM: W/r/t government and medical experts:
1. they don't know
2. they're lying
3. they won't do what's necessary until it's too late
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Post by: ronnieroadster on April 03, 2020, 12:32:07 PM: Quote from: panic on April 03, 2020, 09:57:03 AM
W/r/t government and medical experts:
1. they don't know
2. they're lying
3. they won't do what's necessary until it's too late

Well you just explained the commander in chief perfectly!
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Post by: ski123 on April 03, 2020, 12:38:57 PM: Quote from: panic on April 03, 2020, 09:57:03 AM
W/r/t government and medical experts:
1. they don't know
2. they're lying
3. they won't do what's necessary until it's too late
[/quote

Not having a national stay at home directive is like having a peeing section in the pool. Don't wait, Do it!
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Post by: wobblywalrus on April 03, 2020, 12:46:52 PM: Ian, consider the average age of the racers and folks who hold the events. They will be staying in until it is safe to go out or until they have a vaccine. Any race held this year might draw a very small crowd. We do not know when "safe times" will come and things are getting worse. I had a trip planned to the UK in May and had to cancel a lot of things. There was less penalty from asking for a refund early. Also, get your refund while the refunders are still in business.
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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 03, 2020, 01:37:53 PM: Bo said: "...consider the average age of the racers...".

8 or 10 years or so ago I ran a poll asking the age of the folks on the Forum. I came up with a few dozen responses, I think it was, and the MEDIAN age of the group was

58 years!

No, the survey wasn't especially rigorously designed nor guaranteed accurate, but it did show that we ain't spring chickens any more.
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: Stan Back on April 03, 2020, 01:53:09 PM: Neither are many key volunteers who put on the events.
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Post by: johnneilson on April 03, 2020, 01:58:35 PM: Personally,

I think the event out on the Salt would be least of my concerns.

The hotels, bars, eatery's, that is another story.

Chances are if we could camp out on the salt, with all the UV during the day we would be fine.

Think we could get the BLM to buy that?

J
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: ggl205 on April 03, 2020, 02:34:19 PM: Doubt it, John. BLM still thinks we are the cause of salt depletion.

John
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Post by: desotoman on April 03, 2020, 02:35:33 PM: Way to early to even try and speculate. We need more data on how the virus is transferred, etc. Everyday something new is on the news about this virus.

Be patient and give the people in the know more time to figure out this virus.

No one would want this speedweek to be someones last because the were infected with a virus, that as of today there is no vaccine or cure. I would rather it be canceled, and hopefully by next year they would have a vaccine or cure.

Tom G.
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Post by: RidgeRunner on April 03, 2020, 03:30:08 PM: If a bye meet is drawn it will be interesting to see what the expert's little rock pick hammer digs up next year for the salt condition report following a year of "giving the salt a rest and chance to heal"........ :wink:

Ed
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: kiwi belly tank on April 04, 2020, 01:30:24 AM: Ed! The salt can't start to heal until they stop mining the $hit!! :dhorse: :dhorse:
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Post by: kiwi belly tank on April 04, 2020, 02:08:53 AM: Today I had to make a trip down to Utah to bring back a truck. I took a mask, gloves & sanitizing spray & planned to go down, load my car & drive it home with no stops. I figured the traffic would be light since most people would self quarantined. NOT!!!!
Obviously nobody down there is taking this China Virus seriously because the whole place was as busy as Christmas eve & I was the only person with a mask & gloves...Period! :?
I really needed milk so thought I would swing by Walmart in Brigham City (my usual stop heading home) & if it wasn't too busy I'd nip in & grab a gallon. F^#k me running.... the parking lot was full & I could see at least a hundred people to-ing & fro-ing with not even one mask in sight. Needless to say, I didn't even get out of the truck.
I don't know whether it's ignorance or arrogance or a new truckload of $hit paper just arrived or maybe they've been watching too much Trump but the lack of self protection was frightening to me!
Sid.
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Post by: RidgeRunner on April 04, 2020, 08:31:01 AM: No doubt in my mind Sid, why I used the wink thingy. I was initially shocked at the amount of loss in crust thickness between my '72 safari and when I finally got back in'08. Then even more so when I started hearing from many more regular attendees than I say it was a great year, much better than quite a few just previous. I think there were a couple of 2 in a row cancellations due to wet salt conditions in between '72 and '08 that disprove any "give it a rest, wait and see" approaches by any hired gun "expert geologists".. Said it before and I'll say it again - can't permanently remove ingredients from a recipe and expect to put the same tasting food on the table.

If the virus can find it's way out here to the territories of Western MA, and spread the havoc it has, it is certain to do the same real quick everywhere. Anyone who doesn't think so might do well to buy a cowboy hat and little pick hammer to dream with.

'Nuff said, rant over, my mind clear for another day :-D

Ed
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Post by: Clay Pitkin on April 04, 2020, 10:36:59 AM: I spoke with a friend of mine last night, he drives Semi truck. He had a run from Utah to Elko Nv, on Thursday. He stopped in Wendover for Fuel and he said that all the Casinos and Hotel parking lots all have huge concrete barriers at the entrance ways, and there is Security making sure those don't get crossed. He said on his next run out there, he would grab some pictures of this.

He said the the truck stop was open, but very limited on what food items and such could be purchased.

Thought I would let you know

TIA
Clay
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Post by: wobblywalrus on April 04, 2020, 10:41:32 AM: Here we were one of the first states to get the virus. It was in the general population in mid February. We self isolated in late February and the surrounding area, that is all I know about 'cause I do not go anywhere, is taking this very seriously. Only 21 deaths in Oregon so far. You can draw your own conclusions about whether or not these measures work.
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Post by: kiwi belly tank on April 04, 2020, 12:12:07 PM: Quote from: Clay Pitkin on April 04, 2020, 10:36:59 AM
I spoke with a friend of mine last night, he drives Semi truck. He had a run from Utah to Elko Nv, on Thursday. He stopped in Wendover for Fuel and he said that all the Casinos and Hotel parking lots all have huge concrete barriers at the entrance ways, and there is Security making sure those don't get crossed. He said on his next run out there, he would grab some pictures of this.

He said the the truck stop was open, but very limited on what food items and such could be purchased.

Thought I would let you know

TIA
Clay
What's your take on the stupidity down there Clay, or anybody in UT, you're part of that mess?
I'm about speechless to what I found!!!! If there was an air strike on Hill as I was driving by it would've made about as much sense!
The endless line of traffic coming north to infest the mountains around here & shop in our little town was alarming to me even before I got down into the mess. I was looking at it all & thinking "what's the percentage?". :?
Sid.
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: salt27 on April 04, 2020, 12:50:39 PM: Sid, from what I read Gary Herbert the governor of Utah did not want to issue a "stay at home order" because it might create a panic.

Don
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: johnneilson on April 04, 2020, 01:02:35 PM: even with the stay at home order here in the land of fruits and nuts they flock to the beachs and mountain trails/parks.
now starting to fine businesses deemed non essential for remaining open.

J
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: kiwi belly tank on April 04, 2020, 02:12:06 PM: Quote from: salt27 on April 04, 2020, 12:50:39 PM
Sid, from what I read Gary Herbert the governor of Utah did not want to issue a "stay at home order" because it might create a panic.

Don
He'd rather have them infected than panicked, we're governed by idiots!
I so wish I still lived in New Zealand right now!
Sid.
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Post by: Billy @ AHG on April 06, 2020, 07:44:59 AM: Quote from: wobblywalrus on April 04, 2020, 10:41:32 AM
Here we were one of the first states to get the virus. It was in the general population in mid February. We self isolated in late February and the surrounding area, that is all I know about 'cause I do not go anywhere, is taking this very seriously. Only 21 deaths in Oregon so far. You can draw your own conclusions about whether or not these measures work.

I was shocked to find out that my Brother-in-Law actually had the virus back in JANUARY ! He is in St George Utah ,spent 4 days on a ventilator in the Hospital, funny how it never made the News ! I guess Utah is better at covering things up than Oregon , Sad Really !
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Post by: Lemming Motors on April 06, 2020, 09:25:53 AM: Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on April 03, 2020, 01:37:53 PM
the MEDIAN age of the group was

58 years!

I am finally above average :clap
Technically you state Median not Mean but for the purpose of being special I am ignoring that slight statistical nuance.
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: Lemming Motors on April 06, 2020, 09:34:07 AM: Just read the subsequent thread about cases etc. - sorry;

I was a bit behind on this thread, I read about age and responded. Not taking anything away from the seriousness here but then again a lot of people do not seem to be taking it seriously (as reported herein) - the UK government has done a pretty good job in the circumstances but people still seem to think the weekends do not count and head out if the weather is nice.
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Post by: Bratfink on April 07, 2020, 01:59:19 PM: Here in SE Michigan we're in week 3 of the official lockdown, but my company shut down the week before. So I've been working from home for a month already.

I went out to get some milk and fuel the other day (first time off my property in 3 weeks) and was astounded to see the sheer number of people just out and about shopping in general. There was even local talk of people buying TV's at Walmart!

I normally go to my local rural (as rural as we get in SE MI) Ace store to get supplies. The parking lot was stuffed full and people were walking about not masks or gloves! So I didn't even stop, I circled back out and found a nearby deserted gas station.

I guess that why MI cases are going up without a hint of this "curve flattening".

I hope to see you on the salt, but honestly, even if everything opened up now I don't know we could be ready in time. I can't even get my truck serviced to haul the trailer as the local service guy has run out of parts.
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Post by: Stan Back on April 07, 2020, 04:23:35 PM: Kinda makes you think about the level of smarts your neighbors have. Of course, they're getting mixed messages including it will be all over by Easter.

(Maybe that he means it will be All Over the country by then.)
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Post by: jl222 on April 09, 2020, 02:55:04 PM: Hope Speedweek is not canceled until BNI feels it can't be held.

Speed Week is 4 months away and things could get better but if motels and restaurants are closed no way.

A little more time on entry discount or full refund if meet not held? Might be policy now?

JL222
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Post by: Stan Back on April 09, 2020, 04:59:54 PM: I believe the Board has already declared for a full refund in case of cancellation. Someone confirm this for us?
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Post by: Stainless1 on April 09, 2020, 11:58:00 PM: Stan, that used to be in the front of the rule book... just looked, couldn't find it... but that has always been the case in the past.
:cheers:
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Post by: johnneilson on April 10, 2020, 10:53:11 AM: Rumor heard lately was that pre entry checks would just be returned

Also heard less than 20 pre entries received

In my camp, we are racing until informed we are not racing

J
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Post by: Stan Back on April 10, 2020, 01:44:02 PM: The 2020 Entry Blank states that if the meet is cancelled, you get a refund less $100 "processing fee".

But, last week I read (and then trashed) the minutes of the latest Board meeting which, as I remember, stated they would refund the whole thing this year. One of you guys have the minutes ? is this correct?
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Post by: johnneilson on April 10, 2020, 03:07:14 PM: Stan,

no mention of refund in the minutes (unapproved)

There is mention of no late penalty for Speedweek this year, if had etc.

The $100 retention is usually to cover printing/prepping/ancillary costs (late cancellation, as in August)

I would imagine if cancelled prior to printing and merchandise full refund, except the street roadster class.

J
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Post by: Stan Back on April 10, 2020, 03:26:04 PM: No problem.

We're such a draw, we get paid to appear (rain out or not).

I understand you V4-F-B-G-F guys have to pay a premium because of the expense of collecting your greasy parts from the courses. Lucky for the association, the usual carnage is in the first mile and can be driven around by those that use the whole 5 miles.
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Post by: flatman on April 10, 2020, 03:37:04 PM: Should this be under ?stupid joke Friday??
Maybe not. Guilty as charged
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Post by: ronnieroadster on April 10, 2020, 05:40:59 PM: Quote from: Stan Back on April 10, 2020, 03:26:04 PM
No problem.

We're such a draw, we get paid to appear (rain out or not).

I understand you V4-F-B-G-F guys have to pay a premium because of the expense of collecting your greasy parts from the courses. Lucky for the association, the usual carnage is in the first mile and can be driven around by those that use the whole 5 miles.

Rolling on the floor LMAO Thanks for the uplifting humor we all could use it.
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Post by: johnneilson on April 10, 2020, 06:26:59 PM: Quote from: Stan Back on April 10, 2020, 03:26:04 PM
No problem.

We're such a draw, we get paid to appear (rain out or not).

I understand you V4-F-B-G-F guys have to pay a premium because of the expense of collecting your greasy parts from the courses. Lucky for the association, the usual carnage is in the first mile and can be driven around by those that use the whole 5 miles.

Stan,

You roadster guys do it all wrong, I am still on the push truck out to the 3.....
In all honesty, the only V4 dah dah dah guys that make out to the 5 are the ones going to town and lost.

Be safe, J
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Post by: ronnieroadster on April 10, 2020, 07:18:43 PM: When I read the pre entry form heres what it says about refunds. If the event is cancelled by the SCTA/BNI because of weather or course conditions prior to Aug. 8, entry fee will be refunded less $100 processing charge. So I wonder if the event is cancelled for any other reason say because of a pandemic looks like a full refund would be in order. :|
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Post by: ski123 on April 11, 2020, 01:59:22 AM: Burning Man pulled the plug on 2020 so.....
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Post by: QikNip on April 16, 2020, 11:02:26 AM: Speaking candidly, I'm taken aback by the degree of pessimism over something happening that's more than three months away, as well as the level of alarm expressed in so many of these posts. This really will pass and the VAST majority of those who of us who contact it will won't. Let's keep up the social distancing and try living as normally as possible. :)
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Post by: ggl205 on April 16, 2020, 11:39:08 PM: QikNip:

Even if everybody were to go back to work tomorrow, it will take months for things to normalize. So, concern about a meet happening in August is not misplaced. So many things will play into whether SpeedWeek or World of Speed is held besides what those two organizations have to say. I am genuinely concerned as I think many racers are. I especially feel for International teams that have considerable resources on the line, many of which are non refundable.

I don?t mean to be negative but facts are what they are.

John
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Post by: BadHorse on April 17, 2020, 02:27:25 AM: Quote from: ski123 on April 11, 2020, 01:59:22 AM
Burning Man pulled the plug on 2020 so.....

now theres a big loss

lmao
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Post by: jacksoni on April 23, 2020, 09:45:17 AM: From the SCTA Facebook page:
The 2020 SW Pre-Entry Date Has Been Extended Until May 15th.
If you would like your entry to be in the SW Program you must either have it in the SCTA/BNI Office by the 15th or submitted online by 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on the 15th.
If you do not want to be in the SW Program, you can still enter online after the 15th.
https://form.jotform.com/200704794872057
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Post by: ski123 on April 23, 2020, 12:53:37 PM: Quote from: BadHorse on April 17, 2020, 02:27:25 AM
Quote from: ski123 on April 11, 2020, 01:59:22 AM
Burning Man pulled the plug on 2020 so.....

now theres a big loss

lmao

Love it or Leave it, it sure brings in a lot of money to Northern Nevada.
There are a lot of non-burners who do pretty well off the freaks.
Local law enforcement and small businesses will feel the pinch.
I think Nevadans will welcome their money again in 2021. BLM will be broke.
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Post by: n49racer on April 23, 2020, 08:33:22 PM: I sent my pre-entry in yesterday. I'm thinking positive!! If it goes then I will be able to get lots of runs (hopefully without the flames) because the pessimists will be sitting at home wishing.

Ted
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Post by: floydjer on April 24, 2020, 09:00:11 PM: William Perry Pendley of BLM says everything they manage is open. :cheers:
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Post by: wobblywalrus on April 24, 2020, 11:20:04 PM: The best advice you can get about attending one of these events is to have a conversation with your doctor. This is something that a lot of us do not do.
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Post by: Beef Stew on April 25, 2020, 08:35:05 PM: Quote from: wobblywalrus on April 24, 2020, 11:20:04 PM
The best advice you can get about attending one of these events is to have a conversation with your doctor. This is something that a lot of us do not do.

Right you are. This isn't going to over in a couple of weeks. A virus mutates, so last weeks wonder drug may nor work next week. Expect another round this coming winter. I know many Medical Doctors and Nurses, and we talk about coronavirus. I was born before WW II, so I'm in the prime age group to die during this pandemic. If they tell me to do something, I do.
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Post by: salt27 on April 26, 2020, 03:47:52 PM: Quote from: floydjer on April 24, 2020, 09:00:11 PM
William Perry Pendley of BLM says everything they manage is open. :cheers:

He must have forgot to look at or update the BLM website. :roll:

I just looked for our area and it states "all BLM Oregon and Washington state campgrounds and most day use areas are closed".
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Post by: floydjer on April 27, 2020, 07:44:05 AM: .....Never believe a guy with three names..... :?
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Post by: mbuk on April 27, 2020, 11:52:31 AM: A lot of the great people who make these things happen for us all (The volunteers and organisers) are in their senior years. I personally would not want to see any of them affected by this virus.
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Post by: gowing on April 27, 2020, 12:12:58 PM: It is pretty apparent that we have all been affected by this virus already whether we have contracted it or not.
From what I have seen, I wouldn't be trusting the bureaucrats (BLM) to do anything competent.

I don't see being out on the salt any riskier than being in a park, a walking trail, the beach, etc....
The hotels, restaurant's, are of course another matter.

Personally, I could get by with just the bend in the road, the gas station and Carmen's Black and White.
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Post by: Stan Back on April 27, 2020, 12:29:47 PM: Couple things I have no answers for (and are not needed at this time) . . .

What are the restriction policies in a 2-state town?

And, supposedly just guessing, did the generous casino and hotel owners continue to pay their staffs and, if and when, they reopen, will there be any one to staff them left in town?

Also, in my thoughts, how different the Australian venture is when we hear about all the problems here with the hotels ? just 5 miles from the action.
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Post by: ronnieroadster on April 27, 2020, 06:02:29 PM: Great video view of the flats taken April 26th go to the 40 minute time to see the condition. Uplifting compared to last years mess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcPQzQHkPKM
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Post by: stay`tee on April 27, 2020, 08:50:14 PM: last year 2019 the salt was in pristine condition, most were saying better than 2018,, that is until the rains came on the Thursday/Friday before Speedweek :-(
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Post by: Stan Back on April 27, 2020, 09:10:22 PM: Wow! Imagine that! Only a little more than 3 months away and it looks great!

Make you plans. Figure it all out. And then, 3 or 4 days before the event, check again. Or show up and see, when you're there, it's shitt.

Every year we go thru this same old dance. Listen to the music, sing along, sway with the rhythm, it's wonderful (or not).

Either plan to go, if you have to, get ready (things will still be ready 2 or 3 months later), and stand back (Stan Back), and see what happens.

Where was the famous quote from? (". . . and you're only jerking off.).
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Post by: Rex Schimmer on April 28, 2020, 12:26:51 PM: I did get a notice from BNI that they are extending registration until May 15, so it sounds like they are trying to make Speed Week 2020 happen. Sure hope the salt keeps drying and hardening.

Rex
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: jacksoni on April 28, 2020, 01:13:37 PM: Quote from: Rex Schimmer on April 28, 2020, 12:26:51 PM
I did get a notice from BNI that they are extending registration until May 15, so it sounds like they are trying to make Speed Week 2020 happen. Sure hope the salt keeps drying and hardening.

Rex
Yes, I got that poster looking email with forms as well. It says online to the 15th, but at the track after. In contrast to the Facebook post I referenced above (reply #50) which says online will be available after the 15th. Leads to the obvious "which is it?" question. I asked, no response so far.
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: jacksoni on April 28, 2020, 04:12:11 PM: Quote from: jacksoni on April 28, 2020, 01:13:37 PM
Quote from: Rex Schimmer on April 28, 2020, 12:26:51 PM
I did get a notice from BNI that they are extending registration until May 15, so it sounds like they are trying to make Speed Week 2020 happen. Sure hope the salt keeps drying and hardening.

Rex
Yes, I got that poster looking email with forms as well. It says online to the 15th, but at the track after. In contrast to the Facebook post I referenced above (reply #50) which says online will be available after the 15th. Leads to the obvious "which is it?" question. I asked, no response so far.

JoAnn responded and says that online entry will be open up to the meet. late entry will not be in the program of course and I assume that the increased fee applies (didn't ask that and she did no say in her response)
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Post by: Stainless1 on April 28, 2020, 09:13:43 PM: But when I talked to her today to pay my entry she also mentioned that rulebooks were headed to the mailer today...
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Post by: johnneilson on April 30, 2020, 08:00:48 PM: this arrived today.............
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Post by: floydjer on May 01, 2020, 01:04:20 PM: Good news there. I can resume trusting guys with 3 names. :cheers:
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Post by: donpearsall on May 01, 2020, 09:14:49 PM: Am I the only one who thinks continuing to take money for Speedweek with the uncertainty that it will happen is irresponsible? The virus is not going to disappear by then. There IS the certainty that some, perhaps many, who attend speedweek will be a carrier of Covid-19. Is SCTA going to require testing of everyone who enters the salt flats? What about the close proximity of all the participants in the hotels and restaurants? There is no way to social distance yourself there.

BMST and at least one other racing venue have cancelled due to the uncertainty of what the next 3 months will bring. I think that was a smart decision and in concern of the safety of the participants. Will we have another second wave of newer strains of Covid, will there be a magic vaccination developed, or will the loosening up of restrictions of some states cause even more wide-spread contamination? I certainly don't know, you don't know, and SCTA doesn't either.

Just think of all the entrants who have to plan months ahead and spend tons of money to get to Bonneville with the odds being that it will be cancelled shortly due to even more restrictions because of a laxity of precaution now. They stand to lose a ton of money.

I normally am an optimist, but when things are so uncertain, data is so unreliable, and politicians care more about revenue than safety, I want to err on the side of caution.

So SCTA thinks continuing to take money is "Opening up America" Tell the virus that.

Don
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Post by: n49racer on May 01, 2020, 09:51:39 PM: Stay home. It?s your choice

Ted
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Post by: wobblywalrus on May 01, 2020, 11:35:35 PM: My oldest daughter works is a social worker at our local hospital intake. This means I get a periodic lecture about how to prevent the Red China flu. Based on what she says, social distancing is the easy part of prevention. Transmission from contaminated surfaces is much more difficult to deal with.

She, and her husband get home from work, shopping, or whatever they do in the outside world. They leave their shoes outside of the house. They get inside and strip off their clothes and put them in the washer and take a shower. Then they get into their safe and clean clothes. Then they take an alcohol soaked rag and clean the doorknobs and other things they touched upon entrance.

Everything coming into the house is disinfected or put out in the garage for at least three days. That means, the cap or hat, belt, wallet, credit cards, money, car keys, etc are all sanitized with an alcohol wipe.

In addition to all of this, they pay attention to not touching their faces all day when out of the house, as well as social distancing and wearing a mask in critical locations.

I am sorta lazy and retired so I stay home and use carb cleaner for disinfecting things. Otherwise I follow their protocol.

Someone told me this a long time ago "You are crazy or you do not fully understand the situation." The more I learn about this virus the more wary I am.
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Post by: Peter Jack on May 02, 2020, 12:18:10 AM: Good luck Ted. The more I've been hearing over the last few days the more likely I think it will be that they can pull it off. The main thing that could cause a problem is if one jurisdiction on the way causes some sort of issue. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Pete
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Post by: ggl205 on May 02, 2020, 03:19:54 AM: Does anyone know if all the hotels and eateries are open or plan to be open in August?

John
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Post by: desotoman on May 02, 2020, 12:48:15 PM: Quote from: Stan Back on April 27, 2020, 09:10:22 PM
Wow! Imagine that! Only a little more than 3 months away and it looks great!

Make you plans. Figure it all out. And then, 3 or 4 days before the event, check again. Or show up and see, when you're there, it's shitt.

Every year we go thru this same old dance. Listen to the music, sing along, sway with the rhythm, it's wonderful (or not).

Either plan to go, if you have to, get ready (things will still be ready 2 or 3 months later), and stand back (Stan Back), and see what happens.

Where was the famous quote from? (". . . and you're only jerking off.).

Stan,

You crack me up. :? :-D Your post is right on. Only Mother Nature knows for sure.

Tom G.

PS. For those that want to go, put your money down and roll the dice.
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Post by: jacksoni on May 02, 2020, 02:06:49 PM: I have not seen a time limit on the online sign up. Might go well into the season so comes down to 1) you want your name in the book or 2) the extra $ for late sign up. Either way if the meet is cancelled late, there are expenses done and track prep and etc that they will want covered so not full refunds in any case. If for some reason they cancel like day after tomorrow I'd expect (but not holding breath) full refund. Think of all the money you are saving on gas and stuff staying home (well, many of us anyway) and not going out to eat. More than the entry you get to eat...... :clap
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Post by: n49racer on May 02, 2020, 11:08:25 PM: Agreed Peter, we have the additional problem of getting across the border. It would be a real bugger if the race goes on and we can?t get there because of some political BS

Ted
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Post by: PorkPie on May 03, 2020, 04:36:39 AM: ....see it from the other side of the pond.....like Germany (and also England)....

- will be the border open
- will be there a airline which is flying
- will this airline fly to the right destination
- will be there a ticket on that flight
- what will cost the ticket....affordable....

my room in Wendover is confirmed....

all other....? ? ? ? ? ?.......

like to be back with my camera at the salt after I missed the most meets in the last three years....

the virus of speed is so worse as corona...... :?
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Post by: ggl205 on May 03, 2020, 07:30:24 AM: PorkPie, you have a room confirmed but will it be open come August? Still quite a few big questions unanswered and it is nobody in the LSR communities fault.

John
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Post by: racefanwfo on May 03, 2020, 04:35:14 PM: Has anyone thought about calling the hotels and or the casinos to find out any information.
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Post by: Beef Stew on May 03, 2020, 10:51:02 PM: Quote from: racefanwfo on May 03, 2020, 04:35:14 PM
Has anyone thought about calling the hotels and or the casinos to find out any information.

Check with Warren Buffet. He's selling his airline stock, at a loss. https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2020-05-02/berkshire-sells-entire-stakes-in-us-airlines-buffett If the economy is so bad that Buffet is bailing, gambling may well take a big hit. In a world where airline flights are down 95%, where will NHRA, NASCAR and Indycar get sponsorship money?
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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 04, 2020, 08:26:17 AM: Marcello sure looks lonely. The Salt Flats Cafe is posting daily specials on Facebook so I know they're open, but still -- I'd sure like to stop in for some enchiladas and say hi to all.

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Post by: ski123 on May 04, 2020, 12:05:08 PM: Quote from: racefanwfo on May 03, 2020, 04:35:14 PM
Has anyone thought about calling the hotels and or the casinos to find out any information.

Do you really think the casinos have any clue when they will reopen?
It's not up to them anyways. If we had national leadership and a plan....
No Tests = No Fun. When we have real time stats things will loosen up.
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Post by: floydjer on May 04, 2020, 08:36:57 PM: Quote from: ski123 on May 04, 2020, 12:05:08 PM
Quote from: racefanwfo on May 03, 2020, 04:35:14 PM
Has anyone thought about calling the hotels and or the casinos to find out any information.

Do you really think the casinos have any clue when they will reopen?
It's not up to them anyways. If we had national leadership and a plan....
No Tests = No Fun. When we have real time stats things will loosen up.
Gosh....That strikes me as being political. Hope no one gets all huffy about it. :-D
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Post by: Beef Stew on May 05, 2020, 12:08:44 AM: Quote
Gosh....That strikes me as being political. Hope no one gets all huffy about it. :-D

Health News
May 4, 2020 / 7:31 AM / Updated an hour ago
Researchers double U.S. COVID-19 death forecast, citing eased restrictions

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A newly revised coronavirus mortality model predicts nearly 135,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 by early August, almost double previous projections, as social-distancing measures for quelling the pandemic are increasingly relaxed, researchers said on Monday...

...The revised IHME projections coincided with disclosure of an internal Trump administration forecast predicting a surge in COVID-19 cases killing 3,000 Americans a day by the end of May, up from a current daily toll that a Reuters tally places at around 2,000.

That projection, first reported by the New York Times and confirmed by a Reuters source, also forecast about 200,000 new coronavirus cases each day by the end of the month, up from the current rate of about 25,000 cases every 24 hours.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-idUSKBN22G1T3

L.A. Times says: As of May 4, 7:07pm 56,134 confirmed COVID 19 cases and 2287 deaths in California.

Reality doesn't care about politics.
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Post by: floydjer on May 05, 2020, 07:11:57 AM: Reality? Hmm. How many cases would we have were the borders closed prior to the outbreak in China? Puppies are in the safe room with the cocoa.
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Post by: JoeRider677 on May 05, 2020, 11:31:51 AM: with everything going on .... I have not heard much about the condition of the salt. Has anyone had a look at the salt recently?
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Post by: jacksoni on May 05, 2020, 11:46:42 AM: Somebody posted photos on the SCTA facebook page from mid April showed no standing water. ie Good!
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Post by: ski123 on May 05, 2020, 12:18:54 PM: I'm sure the State of Utah wants this event to happen, right?
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Post by: CharlieR on May 05, 2020, 12:19:19 PM: +1 for getting a taco at The Salt Flats Cafe
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Post by: dw230 on May 05, 2020, 12:45:09 PM: In my opinion I believe that the BLM does not want us at either Bonneville or El Mirage. Increased regulations and fees plus no reciprocal services have shaped my outlook.

DW
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Post by: floydjer on May 05, 2020, 04:20:59 PM: Tacos....I just may put on a mask and go stand outside waiting my turn. Seems like this could have been avoided easily. :clap
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Post by: jimwebb on May 05, 2020, 08:11:18 PM: Quote from: dw230 on May 05, 2020, 12:45:09 PM
In my opinion I believe that the BLM does not want us at either Bonneville or El Mirage. Increased regulations and fees plus no reciprocal services have shaped my outlook.

DW

Well, that is comforting.
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Post by: ggl205 on May 05, 2020, 09:22:37 PM: Quote from: dw230 on May 05, 2020, 12:45:09 PM
In my opinion I believe that the BLM does not want us at either Bonneville or El Mirage. Increased regulations and fees plus no reciprocal services have shaped my outlook.

DW

Dan, what is your prognosis going forward?

John
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Post by: dw230 on May 06, 2020, 12:22:42 PM: John,

After 55+ years at Bonneville I realize that this no longer my fathers salt. Politics and nature have discouraged me
for the present. I hope for a bright future.

DW
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Post by: ronnieroadster on May 06, 2020, 03:12:23 PM: Quote from: dw230 on May 05, 2020, 12:45:09 PM
In my opinion I believe that the BLM does not want us at either Bonneville or El Mirage. Increased regulations and fees plus no reciprocal services have shaped my outlook.

DW

Well now reading this makes me wish I did not pre register.
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Post by: jacksoni on May 06, 2020, 04:01:54 PM: Considering that the SCTA says the meet (at this time) is going forward, one would think that they have been in contact with the BLM and that whatever permits required are in hand. Of course we all know what making assumptions does.
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Post by: dw230 on May 07, 2020, 04:08:55 PM: My previously stated opinion is just that, my opinion. I have no inside line on what will/will not happen at the salt this year. I have just had enough fun out there and my team is mostly moving out of California so the build days are limited.

DW
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Post by: jl222 on May 11, 2020, 06:57:43 PM: Post about Speedweek under SCTA'bNI click on home....SCTA/BNI ...speedweek updates.

Says to early to cancel as things can change for better ECT ECT.

Good thinking :cheers:

jl222
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Post by: desotoman on May 11, 2020, 08:27:15 PM: Quote from: jl222 on May 11, 2020, 06:57:43 PM
Post about Speedweek under SCTA'bNI click on home....SCTA/BNI ...speedweek updates.

Says to early to cancel as things can change for better ECT ECT.

Good thinking :cheers:

jl222

This is what John is talking about.

Tom G.

Speed Week Update #1 ? 5/7/2020:

We had one major choice in front of us this year concerning the Bonneville National?s Speed Week 2020. Should we keep our plans in motion or should we stop and cancel it due to Covid19?

After much discussion, we have decided to proceed with our plans and we hope by August we will have a better handle on safety. It is now the beginning of May and we are still uncertain, but pushingahead. The volunteer lists are in place and entries are coming in. Safety and management is our top priority.

The SCTA & BNI remain optimistic, but we understand that this year more than any in recent history has given us many hurdles to overcome. Generally, our most pressing concern would be the salt condition, but this year our first concern is the virus and safety.

We are currently discussing and making plans on how to keep everyone protected. This includes the racers, crew, spectators and of course our long list of volunteers.

As we move forward, each and every individual will have to carefully weigh the risk factor for themselves and others in their crew. Everyone must understand what we are up against and they need to make their own personal decision on whether to attend or not. ?Social Distancing? is now a part of our daily lives, that plus good old common sense will go a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

We will keep everyone updated. At this point, Bonneville Speed Week is still a Go until we have a definitive No Go from the state of Utah or other sources. We cannot forecast when or if we will have to change plans.

Until then, we hope to see you on the salt.

Pat McDowell BNI Chairman
Bill Lattin SCTA President
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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 12, 2020, 08:12:31 PM: In the meantime -
THIS JUST IN:
https://wendoverfun.com/rooms/packages/speed-week/
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Post by: Speed Limit 1000 on May 12, 2020, 11:14:17 PM: SCTA Southern California Timing Association
14 mins ?

SW Update - 5/12/2020

We have GREAT news! The Health Dept. has given us permission to apply for our Speed Week Permit!

This is an extremely positive development and it paves the way for all of us to get back to the Salt this year!

Speaking of Salt, we have just had a promising update on salt conditions. We will probably be able to start the grooming process within the next couple of weeks. It?s almost completely dry & it?s smooth! Stay tuned for those updates!

Not that anyone really needs a reminder, but please keep in mind as we prepare for Speed Week we still need to practice ?social distancing? & everything that goes with it. We will do our best to provide a safe environment, but we will need your help. Common sense & consideration for others goes a long way!

That?s about all for now. We will let you all know as soon as we get official approval on our permit.

Until then cross your fingers & maybe even do a little salt dance, just in case!........................

?SEE YA ON THE SALT!?

Bill Lattin
SCTA President / Race Director

Pat McDowell
SCTA Vice President / BNI Chairman
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Post by: jacksoni on May 13, 2020, 07:29:14 AM: Quote from: jacksoni on May 06, 2020, 04:01:54 PM
Considering that the SCTA says the meet (at this time) is going forward, one would think that they have been in contact with the BLM and that whatever permits required are in hand. Of course we all know what making assumptions does.
Well, Hey, see what I meant by "making assumptions" LOL. Geeezzz. Now they get to apply. Oh well. Seems the gov't is hell bent on opening things so BLM to follow suit? Ha, Another assumption. :dhorse:
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Post by: Stan Back on May 13, 2020, 04:59:59 PM: Looks like our helpful casino friends are taking a BIG RISK!!!

If thing don't go right, they're only to get a little rich without opening up. And they're so flexible with giving you the room you thought you might get (or not). Don't come early ? they don't want to be bothered. Just wait 'til 4 p.m. ? shoot a little craps, play roulette or something. (I bet you could get Early Check-In with a small Half Day Charge.

Are these bandits going to wear masks?
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Post by: SteveM on May 13, 2020, 05:29:03 PM: Hotel prices actually look lower than I remember...

Steve.
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Post by: Stan Back on May 13, 2020, 05:51:06 PM: Sorry, I didn't look at the prices ? I just perused the terms.
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Post by: johnneilson on May 13, 2020, 08:55:35 PM: Stan doesn't need to look at the prices, he gets paid to show up!!

J
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Post by: gnomenator on May 19, 2020, 06:25:17 PM: Posted on SCTA FB page on 5/17 -all permits(including blm) are approved and we are good to go!!!!! :cheers: :clap :cheers: Keep the old fingers and everything else crossed!!!
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Post by: elco on May 19, 2020, 10:15:28 PM: Great news! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: n49racer on May 19, 2020, 10:32:23 PM: Us up north racers still need the border to open. The US and Canada governments just agreed to keep it closed till at least June 21. And we still need the hotels open :-(

Ted
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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on June 01, 2020, 07:02:16 PM: Ron Main sent this along for me to post:

"Welcome to Wendover"

No one is denying the importance of stopping the coronavirus.

However, we have over two months before we give our final decision. We will be monitoring all the all progress being made on treatments and the other reopenings, along with the salt conditions in Wendover. It is not about having 100% safety; life just does not work that way.

The Wendover Nugget and Red Garter Is Proud to announce that plan to open June 4.

The Rainbow and Montego Bay is Proud to announce they will opening June 4.

The Pepper Mill is Proud to announce They will be opening on June 5.

Remaining in shutdown also has risks as it can cripple millions without jobs, income, losing our homes and savings and causing a vicious prolonged depression. US sales fell 46%, US unemployment is at 25%, and auto production dropped over 70% in April. Airlines' passenger traffic has fallen to zero.

Click https://wendoverfun.com/

They will have Employee Temperature Screening, and Face Coverings, along with Guest Temperature Screening Hand sanitizer dispensers and Physical Distancing.

https://wendoverfun.com/resort/healthsafety

Most of the population has not been infected, and of course is susceptible. But, if we decide to have the event in August, at least we can allow for the participants to make their own decisions. Once the final decision is made each participant will need make their own personal decision due to age, physical condition, and travel requirements.

Respectfully,

Ron Main
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Post by: Rex Schimmer on June 03, 2020, 01:56:40 PM: "their own personal decision due to age, physical condition, and travel requirements."
I am old, over weight and it is a 500 mile tow to get there but if it happens I WILL BE THERE!!!!

Rex
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Post by: n49racer on June 03, 2020, 04:08:00 PM: I'm with you Rex. We can't afford to waste good salt

Ted :cheers:
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Post by: kiwi belly tank on June 03, 2020, 09:30:04 PM: Where is the "good salt" located?
Sid.
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Post by: Stan Back on June 04, 2020, 10:58:59 AM: A lot of it left town in rail cars used by the seldom-mentioned Intrepid Salt Co.
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Post by: jl222 on June 04, 2020, 02:03:04 PM: Quote from: SteveM on May 13, 2020, 05:29:03 PM
Hotel prices actually look lower than I remember...

Steve.

Just made reservations at the Nugget after calling 800 number, Aug 6 to 14 $1753 or $194.77 per night avg.

Tried online but every hotel was sold out for those dates, yeah right.

Not lower.

JL222
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Post by: gowing on June 04, 2020, 02:15:50 PM: Since BMST is cancelled, we have been talking about attending speedweek as spectators.
The high room rates have us reconsidering.
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Post by: SteveM on June 04, 2020, 04:25:20 PM: Quote from: jl222 on June 04, 2020, 02:03:04 PM
Quote from: SteveM on May 13, 2020, 05:29:03 PM
Hotel prices actually look lower than I remember...

Steve.

Just made reservations at the Nugget after calling 800 number, Aug 6 to 14 $1753 or $194.77 per night avg.

Tried online but every hotel was sold out for those dates, yeah right.

Not lower.

JL222

For the Montego Bay, Peppermill, and Rainbow, you have to select one of the "Speed Week Packages" to book a room during that period.
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Post by: SteveM on June 10, 2020, 10:36:24 AM: Hmmm - the "Speed Week Packages" link was up for a while, but is not active now. I'm surprised that the Montego Bay, Peppermill, and Rainbow are not yet taking reservations for Speed Week.
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Post by: Stan Back on June 10, 2020, 10:58:53 AM: With the casinos closed for what, 3 months, I wonder where they're going to ramp up and get the high-paid help (right!) that they're known for. Most have probably left town after missing their first paycheck.
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Post by: ggl205 on June 10, 2020, 05:58:33 PM: Are those hotels open for business? Taking reservations is one thing. Being open, is another.

John
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Post by: jacksoni on June 10, 2020, 06:28:50 PM: The casinos were scheduled to be open statewide on the 4th. Don't know it that happened but a contact has not suggested otherwise. Presume the hotels will be associated. I suspect things like the buffets will be different.
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Post by: trimmers on June 15, 2020, 07:45:48 PM: I saw in the Google News that even Racer magazine mentioned that all the permits for Speedweek were in place and everything is good to go!

Jeff in Boise
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Post by: rschoenber on June 16, 2020, 05:55:00 PM: HELP will be there Friday through Monday my brother in law and my self been going for the last 11 years just to spectate we fly out from KC and get a rental car we don't have all the luxury of an easy up and what not, need to find another spectator that would not mind sharing some shade for a few days, only there for the races HELP
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Post by: typo41 on July 14, 2020, 12:39:42 PM: We, Huntimer Photography, will be there with the new calendar and our car The Salt Circus.
I will wear my mask to make the safety checkers happy, but I will extend my hand to shake hands with friends and maybe a hug or two.
Some will say I am crazy and taking chances, my reply will be 'yes I am' I have a higher chance of getting hurt on the salt then from a virus.
But for those that choose to stay home I respect your decision, you can contact us for your calendar needs

Tony Huntimer
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Post by: Dodge Brother on July 15, 2020, 12:59:46 AM: Well they just announced the borders will be closed for another month, so I guess this means no racing for us again this year. :x
To all you that will be able to make it, all I can say is go fast go faster!
Have a great week and see you next year! :cheers:
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Post by: n49racer on July 15, 2020, 10:50:19 AM: We are in the same boat. All dressed up and nowhere to go. Maybe World Finals. Anybody got any paddle tires for sale. Have fun be safe go fast
:x :x 8-)
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Post by: ggl205 on July 15, 2020, 10:28:21 PM: I sure hope Speed Week happens. So much talk circulating about new spikes in COVID-19 and stricter shutdowns. It looks like a race between governmental dictates and Speed Week.

John
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Post by: 7707 on July 16, 2020, 01:51:30 AM: Well the 7707 Lucas Oil Landspeed Team have had to withdraw. We will not be there. The race car is ready and in Los Angeles but the US won?t let us Brits in. So frustrating. It doesn?t matter what way we try there is currently no way we can get in to the US.

Maybe see you later in the year or 2021 or 2022...who knows?
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Post by: jimmy six on July 16, 2020, 05:08:26 PM: It isn?t just Bonneville. All dressed ready to dance and all the ballrooms are closed.
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Post by: wheelrdealer on July 16, 2020, 07:32:22 PM: So true. All of my junk is parked!

BR
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Post by: jl222 on July 16, 2020, 10:50:28 PM: Quote from: jimmy six on July 16, 2020, 05:08:26 PM
It isn?t just Bonneville. All dressed ready to dance and all the ballrooms are closed.

Dirt and pavement racing must teach you about track conditions and how to deal with them and transfering that knowledge to Bville,

Tire pressure, tire size, spring rates, slick tracks ECT.

How would that car react with 60 lbs of tire pressure and solid suspension?

JL222
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Post by: ronnieroadster on July 17, 2020, 02:28:00 PM: This was posted on the WOS canceled post now copied and pasted to here

**Wendover COVID-19 Update** We are saddened to report that 22 Wendover, Utah residents tested positive for the Coronavirus, with 15 active cases; 7 have recovered. The Tooele County Health Department has informed me that we have a total of 22 Wendover, Utah residents that have tested positive for COVID-19 who are voluntarily quarantined at this time. There have been no recent hospitalizations. Please make every effort to safe-distance, limit socialization, and always wear a face covering in public. We shall overcome this; hope can be a powerful force.
-Mayor Mike Crawford
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Post by: tooldtoo on July 20, 2020, 11:56:59 PM: Hay Stainless if your out there and still walking on this earth the little RZ350 that you autographed the 150 MPH limit sticker and held court in our pits will be at speed week this year and you are more than welcome to stop by, I will try to have beverages available this time for your pleasure and a lawn chair, Lafe
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: Stainless1 on July 21, 2020, 12:27:33 AM: Quote from: tooldtoo on July 20, 2020, 11:56:59 PM
Hay Stainless if your out there and still walking on this earth the little RZ350 that you autographed the 150 MPH limit sticker and held court in our pits will be at speed week this year and you are more than welcome to stop by, I will try to have beverages available this time for your pleasure and a lawn chair, Lafe

With any luck I will be able to sit 6 feet away and chat over a beer.... :laugh: :cheers:
Title: Re: Will it happen - views?
Post by: wobblywalrus on July 21, 2020, 01:27:07 AM: We are required to wear masks here when ordering beer at the bar. We can take them off when we get to our table. Last night I was drinking with some folks I did not know and all of us were a bit nervous. I kept my mask on and drank the beer with a straw. It seems to be a safer option.