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Offline Rex Schimmer

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Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« on: October 01, 2013, 12:59:40 PM »
Just thinking out loud but due to all of the bad weather we have had and meets that have been canceled Speed Week next year could the "Perfect Storm" of fast cars and bikes. Treit and Davenport, Rob Freyvogel/NACA66018, Danny Thompson, Vesco turbine car, Poteet and Main, Sam Wheeler, maybe Ack Attack plus others I am sure. Could be a true "Absolutely do not miss" event for speed enthusiast.

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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2013, 01:28:57 PM »
Rex, I try to not miss any of them....  :cheers:
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2013, 04:10:51 PM »
That's right Stainless. Only so many events in your lifetime, try NOT to miss any.

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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2013, 06:19:36 PM »
Rex,
You make me think there could be TV potential here!
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2013, 06:29:58 PM »
Yeah -- for us screwballs.

Too little action, too much time.

Now if you could get in a fight with your crew chief . . .
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2013, 06:34:05 PM »
...or at the end of the course...:)...
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2013, 06:49:52 PM »
I haven't checked, but I suppose you'll tell me to do so -- instead of answering my question.  What are the dates for SpeedWeek 2014, and are they posted?  I got an email (to the generic lr.com address) today asking the question -- and I'd like to point the guy in the right direction as well as tell him when it is.  Thanks.
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2013, 06:54:02 PM »
The Shootout for this year had all the earmarks of being "the event" of the decade. Weather and now the idiots in DC have conspired to diminish the appeal. We will, as will the hard core racers, be in Wendover by the 10th of Oct. to do what we can.

Send positive thoughts to Mike Cook, cannot catch a break this year. He has taken a bath on this but continues to be racer positive and holds out to put this one in the books.

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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2013, 07:05:57 PM »
Rex, I think you are on to something. Not only do we have what looks like a plethora of potential high velocity vehicles, we now have a year to get whatever testing we can out of the way. I can't tell you how many things we decided not to do just because of time. I suspect now that there is another year to wait, we may go back and take care of a few of those items. It could very well be a very interesting SW '14 indeed...
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2013, 07:19:36 PM »
Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on October 01, 2013, 06:49:52 PM
I haven't checked, but I suppose you'll tell me to do so -- instead of answering my question.  What are the dates for SpeedWeek 2014, and are they posted?  I got an email (to the generic lr.com address) today asking the question -- and I'd like to point the guy in the right direction as well as tell him when it is.  Thanks.

scta-bni.org -> Event Schedule -> Bonneville 2014 Speedweek -> Aug 9-15 / Tech Inspection Aug 7  :cheers:

Oh!  The second half of your question.  Yes, they are posted.  :mrgreen:

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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2013, 09:13:00 PM »
Thanks for the info Mike! I plan on being there... Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, with Hank in tow!

It should be an awesome week indeed! There is some awesome potential that Mother Nature sidelined this year. Can't wait to see how things shake out!!
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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2013, 02:46:03 PM »
Someone that I forgot was the Nish family streamliner. With the new "A fuel" style engine potentially providing a 25%+ power increase would certainly make this car a 425mph+ potential. Anybody have an update on the Nish liner??

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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2013, 03:52:32 PM »
With all those fast cars...

I suppose we should go too..

We will de-tune it a bit...

and keep it between the markers..

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Re: Speed Week 2014: The Prefect Storm?
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2013, 04:47:08 PM »
Yes.....Speedweek 2014 could be a BIG event...............but do remember....
Sam and Ack are racing for World Records.....that requires FIM Sanction......
and 2 way runs..............todate SCTA/BNI has neither...........that's why we have the Cook meet...................Right?
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« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2013, 04:48:11 PM »
Quote from: robfrey on October 01, 2013, 06:19:36 PM
Rex,
You make me think there could be TV potential here!

We don't need no stinking networks, Rob!  :x

B'ville is the BEST reality show EVER thanks to you and all the other crazies! :cheers:
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