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Offline Freud

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #105 on: August 08, 2014, 10:33:19 PM »
Experienced fotog failed image download.

I had m Panasonic Spy Camera laying on the bed at Motel 6.

Opened the door after a short snooze and it's dumpin' rain.

Clicked a few images and headed for the computer.  Can't

download the drenching.  Believe me...it poured about 6PM.

If you want a room at Motel 6 just drive up and register.

The east side of the motel has 5 cars in the parking lot.

Every parking lot, except the 6, looks like the pits. Cars

and trailers everywhere except at Lands End. The turn around

is at the Bend in the Road and they mean business.

Monday. What's Monday? My prediction is nothing of any

value will happen at this meet.

I'll break out a real camera and try to set the scene.

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #106 on: August 08, 2014, 10:41:06 PM »
Freud,
I ain't there.  Was there Tuesday and it was beautiful, except for a brief rain squall that blasted Wendover.  How many times have you been up there and been  blown off the salt by screaming, freezing wind whilst the folks are lazin' in the heat around the pools in Wendover... and/or Vice Versa.
While I appreciate your dedication, what we all need to know is what it's like at the 6 (that's mile - not Motel).  We really don't care if it's snowing in Wendover as long as we can get a little traction at The Great White.
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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #107 on: August 08, 2014, 11:41:03 PM »
I have the feeling that this will be a disaster week, even if there are runs at the end of the week.

With no cars in the pits on the salt every hotel parking lot has competition trailers everywhere.

We will just have to roll with the squeegee.

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #108 on: August 08, 2014, 11:41:45 PM »
We are here in Wendover. We came through some rain, but it's dry here.
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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #109 on: August 09, 2014, 12:23:29 AM »
Thanks for the pics Mike.

I like the one where the guy in the "rocket science" T shirt is talking to Chris.
It says a lot, I just find it very funny for some reason. :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #110 on: August 09, 2014, 11:04:36 AM »
From the SCTA Facebook page at 10:02am CST 8/9/14:

The SCTA Board is currently on the salt flats and the BSF is under water and will not dry in time for Speed Week to be held. Therefore, the event is canceled. The Board is discussing the possibility of extending World Finals and making it a delayed Speed Week. The entire SCTA thanks you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
« Last Edit: August 09, 2014, 11:11:40 AM by bubruins »

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #111 on: August 09, 2014, 11:09:45 AM »
Well, ain't that a heck of a note?  There's nothing more that I can say for right now.  We're about to mosey out to Land's End and then set sail for the pits to see if we can hook the barge to the tugboat and head on back to land.

I'll let you know as we find out if there's anything else to know. :-( :-( :-(
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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #112 on: August 09, 2014, 11:20:56 AM »
Maybe change the countdown banner on the homepage to "we are bumming" ? This really stinks...

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #113 on: August 09, 2014, 12:28:18 PM »
Jon, let us know if you'll be selling shirts.

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #114 on: August 09, 2014, 12:50:48 PM »
Hey -- thanks for asking about the shirts.  Nancy's working in the SCTA sales trailer here at the Bend, so I parked the truck and hung a couple of shirts off the tailgate -- and sold one.  ONE - before Officer DooRight I mean the BLM gestapo guy told me (not asked - TOLD) that if I don't have a permit from the BLM to sell things, since I'm on BLM land - that I can't sell things.  If I had an SCTA vendor permit I could blah, blah, blah.  So yes, I'm selling shirts -- have only about 139 of 'em remaining.  I might move down to Land's End where the BLM isn't quite so aggressive about the permit.

Other than that -- how do you mean, Mike?  If you're out here I'll sell you one out of the back of the truck.  Or do you want to make sure you can get one at a later date?  Any way you word it -- we want to sell these shirts.

Honey Buckets will be here in another hour or so and then we'll head offshore to find some toilets, but for now -- "Here I sit, broken hearted.  Paid a nickle, only farted."
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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #115 on: August 09, 2014, 12:55:40 PM »
SSS,
See if you can find Ron Main and George Callaway.  Stand 'em ankle deep at the starting line, both of 'em facing up the course and have 'em start walkin' and talkin' (neither one has to listen... just talk).  Should have it dried out by noon tomorrow.
Of course then have 'em come back, walkin' through the pits.


This sounded like a good idea Jim. Guess there just wasn't enough hot air.

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #116 on: August 09, 2014, 01:17:44 PM »
Morning Slim, Desperate and Mex John are camped up in my room, since we are a bit board do you need a hand selling t shirts, we can be very persuasive,

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #117 on: August 09, 2014, 02:37:43 PM »
Wow, I am truly bummed out about you all not being able to race.  :cry: Those of us that couldn't make it this year were looking forward to living vicariously thru all of you. Hopefully you'll be able to make it back for World Finals.

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #118 on: August 09, 2014, 02:44:12 PM »
Flew into Salt Lake City, saw lots of water in the lowlands, drove to Wally World for supplies, got the Subaru news, drove back to the airport and fly home tonight!  :cry:  :-( :cry: I feel your pain!  :-(  :cry: :-(

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Re: SpeedWeek 2014 - the event per se
« Reply #119 on: August 09, 2014, 04:30:08 PM »
Not good. All the work that went into all the cars and bikes along with setting up the tracks.
Sorry to hear the meet was cancelled. Heartbroken for all of you. Bummer. :x