World of Speed 2014

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I got a few photos from Bville today.  Most are a bit fuzzy, but this one shows good detail.  No, I do not know what part of the salt is shown.

[Milwaukee Midget]

It appears to be receding, and the 10 day forecast - for what that's worth - looks good . . .

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USUT0270?config=SZ=180x150*WX=FHW*LNK=SSNL*UNT=F*BGI=winter*MAP=CSC|null*DN=landracing.com*TIER=0*PID=1113242832*MD5=c37cff06822618fd124d89bf26d9b5a5&par=WOWs0_1113242832&site=180x150&cm_ven=WOWs0&cm_cat=180x150&code=link&promo=10day&cm_ite=link&cm_pla=10day

[USFRAMONTE]

Just finished up a phone call with Ron Main. He is on the salt as I write this and called to say the surface is drying quickly. Says he is
amazed at the difference between yesterday and today in the condition of the salt. He was very upbeat about it all.

[MMorgan]

Agreed Wester!  Ellen does a great job and puts in serious time and effort to help it all keep flowing.  I absolutely love being a part of the USFRA.  The meetings are enjoyable and the people are top notch!  Can't wait to hit the salt with everyone next week!

[dano]

For those experienced with WOS, a question:  If a rookie were planning to run a car in the 130 class, which days would be the best to show up?  Beginning of the meet, end of the meet, doesn't matter?  I read on the forum that Monday afternoon and Tuesday things start to slow down, so maybe that is the best time to show on say Saturday, tech late that day or Sunday morning and then have Monday/Tuesday to run?

[tauruck]

Wish I could be there.
You guys do a great job and although I can't be present, thank you.

[joea]

i would recommend  as soon as it
suits your situation to be ready, no guarantees,  its possible to get to race a day or two, and none after
only way to capitalize on such unpredictable scenario (with next 130-150 club 360 day wait) is to be as ready as
possible early as possible ...

Joe

[Stainless1]

Yep... what Joe said... maybe you didn't know SpeedWeek rained out this year... oh, and WoS rained out last year....
I will be there Friday for inspection and hope to be racing right after the drivers meeting, I would recommend that to you.
 

[Stan Back]

I've been to a meet when they had a Drivers Meeting -- but not a meet.

Front of the line for me.

[Milwaukee Midget]

I agree.

Rain can cancel a meet.

An accident can slow up a meet.

Wind can stop a meet dead in its tracks.

And if a meet has a lot of attrition, two things can happen - Either you're lapping, or they close up shop early.

Make hay while the sun shines.

[Stainless1]

I've been to a meet when they had a Drivers Meeting -- but not a meet.

Front of the line for me.

But they ran the school bus.... not affected by the wind... went 57 IIRC

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Further, there are times when they'll stop running the 130/150 vehicles a day or two before the event ends - for whatever the reason.  sooner the better, okay?

[ol38y]

Recieved my membership card and patch in the mail yesterday! Wooo Hooo    BSF here we come....again! 

[Milwaukee Midget]

Monte -
Given the buzz, it looks like a large number of possible entries.  Any word on that?

[USFRAMONTE]

Chris, as of now we are right at 150 lsr entries.  We figure we can handle up to 200.
Jim Burkdoll was out on the salt this morning and things are still looking good. I will
be out dragging starting Monday.  Will post daily updates.