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[2006superglide]

What? Did I say something wrong? I just want to run on the salt. later rich aka 2006 superglide

[bvillercr]

What? Did I say something wrong? I just want to run on the salt. later rich aka 2006 superglide

welcome and no you didn't say anything wrong.  Sometimes posts get missed because someone posted just behind you.  This site will take you to the most current post, looks like most didn't read yours. 

[Peter Jack]

Hi Rich. Your plan made so much sense that probably nobody saw the need to reply. The best advise I can give is go to the Bub event website using the link from the home page of this site. See what's required to enter and meet the class requirements. Prepare the bike accordingly. Go, be safe, have fun, and go fast.

Pete

[Heath Hamilton]

Is there a day(s) when the runs will be the most interesting or entertaining?  Are the first few days just test and tune days and real attempts are saved for the last couple, or does everyone hit the salt running?  Trying to work out my plans. 

I'll have to figure out accomodations and transportation, etc. So most of the teams camp? I don't mind camping.  In fact I think my wife would prefer it too.  We are both speed nuts.  We camp outside turn 1 for the Indy 500.  But I thought maybe there was some kind of a crappy hotel that only you hard core guys knew about, kind of like we use to have at Indy, where people have been hanging out and partying in every season since the 1950s.  it's a nostalgia thing I'm looking for.

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting immersed in this whole thing.  Seems like a pretty tight knit community of DIY racers.  I love it.

Mostly, it's pretty exciting, because it's completely new to me.

Can anyone recommend any good books or literature to check out so I can learn more about the history? 

[Stainless1]

HH, there are probably a couple of 1000 threads of interesting reading on this site.   Once you have read through you will see complete answers to all your questions.  Wendover has a thousands of rooms, most will be booked Friday and Saturday with gamblers and racers trying to pose as gamblers.  The casinos prefer folks that leave a lot of cash behind....dah
A lot of racers break and go home early, if you are going to speedweek plan to be there on inspection day, you will see a lot of the cars opened up.  The cars will be lined up and as long as you don't try to talk to folks during the inspection process under the tents you will be fine. 

Rich, welcome, you didn't mention which meet you wanted to attend... or I missed it... all bike, car and bike, and if you want to run for a record or just run for fun.  As mentioned, the all bike Bub is a great meet.  They have run whatcha brung and record attempts.  Read through the Bub section.  If you want to see cars too, then Speedweek or WoS.

Have fun, see ya on the salt 

[2006superglide]

Hey guys, thanks for replies. And yes, I'm planning on being out at the BUB speed trials. the bike is mostly stock, except for pipes, air cleaner change, and remap. It does run pretty good, but the salt gods will determine what happens. I will prepare as good as I can. Looking forward to meeting many new friends. Thanks again. Rich

[Heath Hamilton]

How is the course set up?  When the cars are making their passes, do they run perpendicular to a viewing area?

Sorry for being a rookie...

[iguana]

Hi, my name is Mark and I think I have a disease.

I grew up as the son of a street rodder. Dad did most of his own work on his cars (always 33 or 34 Fords), apart from bodywork and engine builds, and I learned to wrench from helping him out. Our family spent a lot of time going to various street rod meets up and down the west coast. While I really appreciate the street rods, my enthusiasm has always been on the motorsport side.

I went to the salt flats for the first time last September for the USFRA event. Spent most of my week on the 1-mile course, running the 130. Had a great experience, even though I threw two rods on my WRX at about 133 -- on my first run. Did manage to spend some time over in the big boys’ pits.

Along the course of the week, I think I picked up some kind of disease, because I am now preparing to devote a big pile of time and money building and running a car that I can expect to drive, at most, 500 miles (if I’m very lucky) in its life.

The 5-year plan is to build an I/ Lakester. Initially normally-aspirated, but put a turbo on it later. Maybe even streamline it, but that’s probably a decade away. This year will be to design, plan and maybe start sourcing parts for the lakester, and head back to the WoS event to get my 130 certificate. I’ll start building the lakester in 2011. Considering what I’ve read here and elsewhere, 5 years might be a tad optimistic to get a well-sorted car, but that’s the goal.

This is an awesome site, btw. A wealth of information and experience. And what seems to be a pretty good crowd.

[Stainless1]

Mark, welcome... I think the I lakester idea is a good one.  We have been thinking about running in that class again, but only time will tell.  There are several small engine lakesters in work, you better get started.  Stop by car 1000 H/BGL or BFL at WoS and get some ideas... some good and some bad... I can tell you which is which...

[Heath Hamilton]

So my wife and I are pretty keen on camping for SW.  Trying to figure out a schedule, as far as when to get in, and right now I'm thinking flying into SLC, renting something to drive over to Bonneville.  What's the name of the place where everyone camps out? Do I have to get any kind of permit?

[Stainless1]

HH, start reading threads on this site... all your answers will be revealed

[*RP*]

Like a lot of others I have been unemployed for 6 months.  I finally re registered from my home PC since I must must be becoming senile and couldn't figure out my previous log in I used on my work PC.  Anyways, I crew on the MV Agusta team and have been part of the British Only Fuel Triumph team since 2000.  Now that I am able to log on again I'll throw my 2 cents in from time to time.  For a hobby I restore 70's Kawasaki  paint jobs.

Ralph Pitlock
www.paintworkz.com   

[Seldom Seen Slim]

RP:

Welcome (back).  I missed you and the team this past summer -- but hope you'll be back soon anyway.  Maxton is only a few months from now and is a great tune-up, remember.  What's goinng on with the MV team?  Are you still with them?

I still tell folks how the cooked-to-order breakfasts at your Bville pit are the best way to start the morning (well, except for maybe a meal at the Red Flame). 

Don't be a stranger now that you're back here.  Best wishes.

[SPARKY]

Wen you are driving out to the SALT you will see the MOB on your right at the "Bend of the Road"---most of the FREE camping is done within a mile of the Bend!!!!!!!!!!  enjoy  

[twinsport]

Hi there

I am Brian Lees from Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. I am interested in running a bike in 650 P/PP at Bonniville and maybe MPG and MPF. I have a bike in mind but need to do research on rules etc. One of my biggest questions is how much do you loose for traction on the salt. I look forward to getting educated on the ways of the salt.