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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #30 on: August 22, 2014, 11:45:55 AM »
Thanks, Monte -

Looking forward to it, and kudos to the volunteers.

Chris
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Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2014, 10:00:58 PM »
World of Speed version 2014 is a go!  There was rain on the salt last night but no harm done to the race courses.
During our inspection today it was decided that we will indeed use course number 2 as our main track using it
as a combo long/short course.  Number 3 will be used as a short course along with the 130/150 club.  This will
put the starting lines a longer distance from each other than normal but it is the best option at this time.  Where
to locate the pits will have to be a game time decision.
As you can see, there is still a lake at lands end.

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2014, 10:21:38 PM »
These two were taken at the zero start on course 2. The first one is looking down track towards floating island.
For the second one I just turned 180° and pointed towards the access road.  
You will notice the pits for the motorcycle meet, they are doing tech inspections today.



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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2014, 10:34:43 PM »
These two photos were taken at the 5 mile on course 2. The first looking toward floating island, the second towards
the starting line.
Course 3 is similar in condition to course 2.
I hope these help you get a feel for what to expect.



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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #34 on: August 23, 2014, 10:39:53 PM »
If you look closely at the truck in the second set of photos..... you will see a shadowy pair
of trouble makers inside the box.  That is Gary Wilkinson and Hugh Coltharp, or two hobos
we picked up along the side of the road, I can't tell the difference!

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #35 on: August 23, 2014, 10:52:11 PM »
In fact, there is no discernible difference.  :wink: Wayno

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #36 on: August 23, 2014, 11:59:21 PM »
Looks like racing salt to me.

Thanks, USFRA!

See ya'll in 2 weeks!

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #37 on: August 24, 2014, 12:21:26 AM »
Dang, can't wait. Loading my hot rod in the trailer tomorrow.

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #38 on: August 24, 2014, 09:55:44 AM »
Speaking of WoS 2014 -- this will be your reminder that I'll be on the salt with a (too big) inventory of 2014 Salt Talks shirts.  We've run kind of low of some sizes, so if you're going to want a shirt or two it wouldn't hurt to let us know so we can be sure to have enough of the correct size to fil your order.

There are the shirts with the photo collage of Ray the Rat on the back - a true collector's edition to honor Ray.  Buy one for your collection and one to wear - unless you want more than one to wear. :evil:

And speaking of Salt Talks - I'm not sure if I'll try to stage the picnic that didn't happen at SpeedWeek.  Nancy won't be with me this time around so I'd have to do the whole danged thing by myself.  Yes, volunteers are very much helpful, but there's also the background work - buying the groceries, lugging the big grill from the Enola Gay food stand to the Museum parking lot - and back, and so on.  I won't be dragging our trailer out to the salt this time, so there goes the way of transporting the tables and that big stuff.

If there's a massive groundswell of interest I can be talked into it, but -- speak now or forever hold your piece (:evil:).  In the meantime -- order some shirts and plan to buy even more when I'm out there.
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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #39 on: August 24, 2014, 09:57:52 AM »
I'm planning on streaming the audio from WoS in a few weeks.  Chris, Gregg and I will set it up so all you have to do is click into a link we'll provide, and there'll be that link on not only the Forum but also the home page - so those that aren't Forum regulars can find it easily.  Streaming isn't free t the website, so please consider sending some $$ to help defray the cost of providing the sound of Glen's voice at your home computer.  Thanks.
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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #40 on: August 25, 2014, 06:07:40 AM »
These two photos were taken at the 5 mile on course 2. The first looking toward floating island, the second towards
the starting line.
Course 3 is similar in condition to course 2.
I hope these help you get a feel for what to expect.





Monte,
Thanks a bunch for taking the time to post these pix. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
We all recognize how busy you must be!
Karl

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #41 on: August 25, 2014, 06:34:01 PM »
Monte, are those miscreants ensconced in the truck to get out of the sun or for additional weight as you drag the course?  On a normal race day Hugh is most visible at the end of the access road and Gary is a blur of action as he solves every problem along the course.

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #42 on: August 25, 2014, 07:07:14 PM »
Wes, that is an apt description for the two of them.  We met at the truck stop just off I-80, those in attendance were me, Jim B.,
Gary W., Ellen W. and Hugh C.  Too many to fit in the cab of the U-haul so we drew straws and those two came up on the short end.
Everyone wanted to keep their personal vehicles clean and not take them out through the water.

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #43 on: August 25, 2014, 07:24:15 PM »
Funny how the hardest working people always keep a low profile. :-D

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Re: World of Speed 2014
« Reply #44 on: August 25, 2014, 07:33:33 PM »
If that were the case you would never see Ellen Wilkinson.  Her profile would be so low that modified roadsters would be able to drive over her without hitting anything.