World of Speed 2014

[USFRAMONTE]

Just to clarify and put to rest any rumors out there.  The official schedule for World of Speed 2014 is as follows.  We will start
running vehicles on Saturday September 6th and run through Tuesday September 9th. The pits will open Thursday September
4th at noon and tech inspection will start soon after.

[nickleone]

Coming to spectate.  Does anyone know the condition at the Bend of the road for camping?

Nick

[manta22]

I added more text and still got: "You already submitted this post! You might have accidently double clicked, or tried to refresh."

I added the text in color and renamed the photo and still got this:

"You already submitted this post! You might have accidently double clicked, or tried to refresh. "

"Sorry! There is already an attachment with the same filename as the one you tried to upload. Please rename the file and try again."

This is ridiculous-- it was posted in another topic 3 years ago!



Nick;

The camp site at the Museum is a safer option-- it has gravel and isn't a mudhole when it rains like the campsite at The Bend In The Road..

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Milwaukee Midget]

Nick;

The camp site at the Museum is a safer option-- it has gravel and isn't a mudhole when it rains like the campsite at The Bend In The Road..

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

True - but will Mike Crawford make it available for WOS? 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Neil, I'm sorry to report that the software for the Forum is about the best we can find for the purpose.  And the memory is such that something from three years ago is just in another folder -- but easy to find and check.  It can be a pain in the butt -- no questions.  But Bob and I have looked a couple of times and can't find a forum program that'd let us do everything else that this one does -- so we've gotta stick with it.

You're right about the Museum parking lot.  Camping on the outside of the bend, some part way up the hill, is fine, too.  For instance if you want to enjoy looking at the skies - there'll be less light pollution if you're on the hill.  As for whether Mike'll let you camp there -- I dunno.  I expect so but it probably won't hurt to stop at the Carquest store and ask him.

Caveat Emptor!

[manta22]

Last try

[nickleone]

last year I camped at the Bend and got out Sunday before the rain.
I will check out the Hill and outside the Bend.
Thanks

Nick

[USFRAMONTE]

I have called Mike and left a message inquiring as to the availablity of the museum site for camping purposes at WOS.  I will post the answer as soon as I hear from him.
We are having a USFRA club meeting tonight. If there are any new developments that come up, I will update all of you as soon as
possible. We are still going full speed ahead with plans and preparations.

[Stan Back]

Boy -- the USFRA sure is great at letting everyone know what's happening and when.  Works for me.  Even on this antiquated old system.  Yes, it can work.

[Dynoroom]

But Stan, you saw Monte's post almost 45 minutes after he left it (2:23 vs 3:06). I get there facebook posts now.

    

[4-barrel Mike]

But it's more current here  (at least for the moment).

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Utah-Salt-Flats-Racing-Association/100630516712955?ref=profile

Mike

[Stan Back]

Mike --

I don't know when anything happens here -- I think I'm set for Zulu time, or Hawaii Daylight or .  So I'm so old an non-techy I don't know what time anything happens.

But I do like that they post what's happening -- and when they'r going to look at it again.

Stan

[4-barrel Mike]

Stan:

Here is HERE!  That other site is there.   

Mike

[USFRAMONTE]

Last night at the meeting we discussed different options for laying out the main track.  We have been very concerned that track 2
is pointed towards the dike on the north east of the salt. That only leaves about 2 miles beyond the 5 for someone to get stopped
before running into a possibly horrible situation.  We will be looking at making a new course that will start in roughly the same
location but then head straight toward floating mountain, that would leave more miles of safe run out area and be safely away from the
dike. We have surveyors scheduled to come out and we will do what ever is needed to make a certified and safe course.  The placement of the pits may end up being completely out of the norm. We will draw up a map much like we did for the test n tune and post a copy on the web site and here.
I did hear back from Mike Crawford and he says that camping at the museum site will be not only allowed but encouraged.

[RogerL]

Thanks for the update Monte. Really like the longer course option.