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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2011, 03:43:55 PM »
Joe, the SCTA / BNI clocks are certified each year. The timers go to a standards lab and run for 24 hours to assure accuracy to 7 dec.points. The lakes clock is certified at the beginning of the season and has a back up clock in case there is a problem/question.

A certificate comes with each unit and is on file at the lakes/salt as well as well as FIA/FIM/AMA during their events.

The timing traps on the salt are surveyed by Bingham Engineering out of SLC. The lakes 132 ft. trap is measured by tape for length, width, and diagonal two ways. If the wind is blowing they are re measured to assure as the tapes can move and this is done in the early AM when it's calm.

The Rice Bros. have their own laser surveying equipment but for the salt it is contracted out as I mentioned above. Hope this makes sense. The battery voltage is also checked for each sensor @ 12.4 VDC If they drop to around 12.0 they are replaced and charged.
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2011, 03:52:30 PM »
Has anyone heard any speeds for the event, yesterday, today???Nothing on their web site.
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2011, 10:52:51 PM »
It seems Texas had clocks and a lighted speed display at the 1/2 mile and this is where Bill's 238 mph showed. There was no time for the mile but the timer thinks it can be retrieved. 238 is about right for a 270+ mile run so we will see. This is second hand information but from reliable people. I talked to Bill today and he is really beat up but still up beat. Already plotting and planning.    larry

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2011, 12:52:16 AM »
thanks for tidbits Larry.....

guess im wondering why when a record setting guy like Bill...runs the whole mile...there was
no mile time given..?...  wasnt the mishap after the lights...?

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2011, 05:33:03 AM »
thanks for tidbits Larry.....

guess im wondering why when a record setting guy like Bill...runs the whole mile...there was
no mile time given..?...  wasnt the mishap after the lights...?

TFA photog was at the mile, saw bill wheelie a bit maybe 500' from traps, recover and come boiling thru the end on throttle.  Photog got seq of 6 pix of the traps one with Bill right at the 1 mi marker no issues.

The displays show 1/2mi results, then 1 mi results.  only one number was apparently shown.
Spectator told me it was 1/2 mile.

Anyone who watches those cop/law TV shows knows witness reports are all over the map.

How fast was Bill going?
maybe we'll find out, maybe we won't
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2011, 09:24:35 AM »
Bill has an onboard video of the run. It did wheely before the traps but it settled down and he completed the run. The bike flopped over on its' side as he was slowing. The video will show what happened and end all speculation; we all have to wait until Bill recovers. I know my thoughts about the accident were wrong. Now on to the timing mystery.     Larry

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2011, 01:27:21 PM »
thanks again Larry...!!!

we dont have any "right" to the info...great of you guys to share for whatever
it might be worth to others...

Joe :)

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2011, 05:21:14 PM »
Sorry to hear about your crash Bill, glad you are going to be OK.  Good thoughts going your way.

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2011, 08:59:00 PM »
Just so relieved to hear Bill is OK. That had to be one heck of a get off.
Best wishes to Bill and his support crew.
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2011, 09:24:24 AM »
Those who know Bill know him as... a humble and proud guy who would do anything for you, eager to help, yet reluctant to ask for help. What started as a few of us close to Bill helping out a friend in need has expanded as word leaked out of the huge financial burden his injuries have caused. There is a paypal account set up through Trillium Muir- trilliummuir@hotmail.com for anyone that wishes to contribute. I thank you in advance for your kindness.  Written by Scott Horner



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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2011, 04:53:54 AM »
assist...

"Continental Motorcycle Tire Raffle for Bill Warner
The winner will get to pick a set of motorcycle tires of your choice; model, size and compound from www.conti-online.com . Check out the website to make sure they have what you want.   

So here is how its going to work. A raffle ticket is going to cost $20.00 and you can purchase more than one if you like There is a paypal account set up through Trillium Muir- ID - trilliummuir@hotmail.com  When you send in a paypal payment your name will be added to the draw. Make sure you included your name in the details and send it as a gift. Raffle closing date is Nov 9, 2011"

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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2011, 10:30:16 AM »
Already done. Maybe it will be a late birthday gift.
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2011, 02:30:22 PM »
Good idea :cheers:
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2011, 06:22:33 PM »
in. :cheers:
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Re: Bill Warner crashes
« Reply #29 on: October 30, 2011, 07:17:34 PM »
ECTA did a half and half raffle for Bill at this weekends meet. The winning ticket was bought on Bill's behalf. How cool is that. So he gets all of the the green backs. Excelant. :cheers:
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