Introduce Yourself

[metalstorm]

Good morning!My name is Mike and i am a speed addict like most here and i have an interest in running my car/bike at the Ohio Wilmington meet.my car is a 1969 Sport Satellite with very little mods to the body but has a 8-71 with carbs and an air to water intercooler on race gas.i believe it will fit in the BGC with an A engine[446"] and will be researching here to see if i can fit in somewhere to have some fun,be safe.i have had my car for 24 yrs doing drag racing because it was close to race at a track[Norwalk ohio]my brother has a record at Utah from 2003 and i would like ot particepate in the Ohio mile now that it is close enough for me to attend.
 i hope to see you at the track racing or watching,track crew however i can fit in and help.
Mike

[Stainless1]

Filter, there are several chances to run the salt on a ride in basis... As Wobbly mentioned the Bub, the all motorcycle meet, also has a run whatcha brung class, a lot of folks ride in, make as many passes as they want and ride home.  You basically buy a 3 (I think) run ticket and if you want to run more you just buy another ticket, very reasonably priced.  
Your next option is the USFRA World of Speed, they have a 130 Club that operates much the same way.  
Just be aware if you opt for Speedweek you will need a support vehicle because race vehicles may not be ridden or driven anywhere but down the race course on a run.

Welcome Mike..

[62RatRod]

Hi, I'm a newbie from East Texas that likes to go fast lol.. I've got a 62 f100 rat rod I'm in the process of building  and I keep seeing guys on the forums I'm on talking about LSR. I think what got me was watching a video of a beautiful unibody f100 like mine doin 130 in a factory truck class. I talked to the guy about it and he's addicted now but he said with the blown 300 inline 6 I'm getting built for it I would have to run in the high 160s to count for anything but it sounds doable and freakin awesome! Does anyone know what class my truck would b n with modified factory suspension and the turbo motor swap? I'd like to see some other trucks that are in the same class if y'all have any advice or pics I'd b very grateful.. Hopefully by next year I'll have something going 

[Stainless1]

Where are you thinking about running? Texas, Ohio, Maine or the salt? The answer may be different for all... I guess you may need to check the rules in each place.  The speed you are allowed is based on safety equipment, like roll cage, fire system, parachute, etc.  Start a build thread in the diaries section and you might get way more input than you think. 
Remember be safe, have fun, go fast... in that order... 

[62RatRod]

Where are you thinking about running? Texas, Ohio, Maine or the salt? The answer may be different for all... I guess you may need to check the rules in each place.  The speed you are allowed is based on safety equipment, like roll cage, fire system, parachute, etc.  Start a build thread in the diaries section and you might get way more input than you think. 
Remember be safe, have fun, go fast... in that order... 

Cool.. I want to run the Texas mile, salt flats, wherever i can go fast lol I figured I would have to have a roll cage n all that junk, but I'm gonna be working on this for a while I'll post some pics if I can get my camera working tho

[RayTheRat]

Where are you thinking about running? Texas, Ohio, Maine or the salt? The answer may be different for all... I guess you may need to check the rules in each place.  The speed you are allowed is based on safety equipment, like roll cage, fire system, parachute, etc.  Start a build thread in the diaries section and you might get way more input than you think. 
Remember be safe, have fun, go fast... in that order... 

Cool.. I want to run the Texas mile, salt flats, wherever i can go fast lol I figured I would have to have a roll cage n all that junk, but I'm gonna be working on this for a while I'll post some pics if I can get my camera working tho

You might want to check out the 130 and 150 Clubs that are part of USFRA's World Of Speed:
http://www.saltflats.com/

It's harder than it might seem at first.  Bleeve me, I still have a broken 130 Club race car in my garage:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/85monte/85monte28.html  I made one shakedown run and broke the pinion yoke on the next run, the car's first WOT pass.  I built my car with the 150 Club in mind, although there are still many things that have to be done before it's legal for that class. 

Good luck to ya...hope to see ya on the salt.

[Motormouth]

Hows it goin everybody? I am Steve and am new to this forum. I have been involved in other forms of racing, mainly 1/4 mile stuff, but have wanted to take part in land speed as well. I have helped a friend with their car that runs in the 130 club and we now have our own project about to get started. We picked up a 1967 barracuda shell and plan on making a multi purpose racer out of it. I look forward to beginning the project and hopefully we will have it ready in 2013. 

[ridestheshortbuss]

Ok, Time for a new guy post.

My name is eric. I go by rides the short buss, Its an 09 busa, velocity stage 2 turbo kit, 300 whp @ 160 ft lbs, 9 pound pump gas motor. I stumbled on here when a friend told me about it when i was searching for a ams tic1000 to control my timing, im preparing to run ohio this year. I love what I see lsr move 5 or 6 hours away from my place in michigan. Hoping to chase down 220s at least, think the bike has 230s in it. Working on gearing it, figuring out a boost builder 2 step, dropping a bit of boost in the lower gears, and really need to safety wire it. Can someone tell me how they do tires too? I know my shinko is good to 200+, but not rated for it. The rated tires have less grip. thanks in advance

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Okey-dokey Mr. Short Bus, sir.  Just where in Michigan are you?  5-6 hours from Wilmington gives a hint to those of us that live in Michigan -- but it'd be nice if you'd go back to the profile page in your registration and fill in the blank called "location".  Then we'd always know (well, at least whenever you post).

PS  Why two "s" in the word "buss"?  Buss with two "s" means the same as a KISS, liked "I bussed her after the party broke up".  Bus with one "s" means the thing that takes passengers for rides (among other meanings).  It makes a good play on words for a 'Busa, too.

Whatever -- welcome to the Forum.  Have fun and stay tuned.  There are lots of turbo 'Busas in this group.

[fredvance]

You Kawi guy dont get the buss thing!

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Fred, I sure do get the "buss" thing -- I've got Nancy

[fredvance]

I think I better leave that one alone.

[55chevr]

Eric - Get a rule book. There is no wiggle room with tires.  Compliance is mandatory.

JD

[Stainless1]

Eric, get an ECTA rulebook... it will give you the tire requirements for the record speed you will be running against.... that will determine what tire you need, not necessarily the speed you think you will go. 

Oh, welcome to the fun.... our turbo busa is mounted inside 4 exposed wheels....

[ggl205]

Hello, my name is John Goodman and I am a salt addict. I currently live in a Northwestern suburb of Chicago but around July of this year, will be moving in Stainless Steel's back yard (Andover, KS). I am something of a 2.0L nut and hope to get back on the salt soon.