Introduce Yourself

[relaxedfit]

Welcome Hugh, I haven't seen a Dauphine in years. They were everywhere when I was in highschool; seeing one coming down the track will be awesome cool. Best luck

[55chevr]

Snowman ... Welcome to the best racing fraternity in the world - Land Speed - Remember that last year was the first time for LTA and a lot was learned ... there are plans for a lot more additions to the event. For example, CB radio broad cast of times and rides ... this year coming will be a bigger better event ... the hospitality shown by the folks in Maine and the facility itself inspired a lot of racers ... I would anticipate a bigger turnout in 2010 ... Joe

[oggie]

hi guys oggie here i've been salt racing for a while now here in oz and this year at bonneville hope to talk (type) to yall soon cheers oggie ..ps does anyone out there know the hahn bros out of long beach i lost there numbers as stuff and would like to keep in touch ..thanks

[robfrey]

Welcome and Good day to you oggie!

[theazoldcrow]

  G-day Ozzie. Welcome to thw wonderful, wacky, world of Salt!     Crow.

[runt13]

Jim ''RUNT''Miller here. i am a long time gearhead, from new jersey. been bouncing around the area racers and there garages for longer then i care to admit. i have been lucky to have met a slew of great people in the motorsports comunity. mostly drag racers, and a few road racers. most of them on 2 wheels. i wont go into a long boring bio on myself. just wanted to introduce myself and let your comunity know that i want to go 200 miles an hr, on my american v-twin. i hope to gain additional knowledge from anyone that has the time to share.

well hello everyone

RUNT

[Glen]

Runt, welcome to the world of LSR.Have  questions,ASK, we will give answers and support or point you to the right people. Hope you achieve your 200 mph goal. Enjoy the new friends you will make in LSR.

 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Well, one thing's for sure -- if he's wanting to race on a two-wheeler -- he can't be all bad.

Welcome, Jim, and don't be a stranger to this Forum.  As for how to go 200 on an American V-twin -- well, I suppose the easiest way would be to start with about 50% and work up from there (sorry, couldn't help myself).

[runt13]

good morning glen and slim. thanks for the warm welcome.

i have lent my hand in getting alot of people to go fast for some time, but always wanted to do LSR, always wanted to be the pilot! of coarse i always wanted to do it on a Harley!

so i called a few of the racers and crew members i have worked with or for, and we have agreed to meet before the first of the year and put a loose plan togather and see if we can put forward a honorable attempt.

i have a complete shop that i built on my property. a Kosman BT 18 chassis  [complete roller] set up for a xl [sportster] engine.  and alot of other parts and supplies that i have been collecting for a minute. and the support of family and friends.

i also got some unofficial sponsors! to be mentioned later.

my first pass down a drag strip was in 1985, at atco raceway during there all harley drags, did consistent 13's on a stock superglide.
fast forward a few years, same bike now does low 11 seconds in the 1/4, and its my every day rider, with over 180k on the clock. i love that bike!  ''not that this qualifies me as even entry level, just happened to be the road that has gotten me here''

i know to even attempt to go 200mph is a huge undertaking, i also know what it takes to battle the odds in racing. i have run the circuit in AMA, AHDRA, NHRA. so i go into this with an open and clear mind.

so what % am i at? LOL

well got to get another cup of coffee, and start my day.

RUNT

[Stainless1]

Welcome Runt, dropping it from an airplane will only get you 180 or so.... 

That means you are gonna need some nitro....  that is how the guys that have gone 200 on big twins have done it...
Good luck with your project, see ya on the salt   

[Cajun Kid]

Welcome Runt,

The Fastest American V Twin in the Mile, that  I know of is Bradley Everhart.. He went 198.915 mph at Maxton this October

[runt13]

stainless, if i drop it from an airplane! i do believe the backup run may prove difficult? LOL!

[fredvance]

Cal Rayborn went 260+ in 1971, Jon Minnino went 226. It can be done on a Harley, just lots harder than on a Busa.

  Fred

ps sorry if I misspelled your name Jon

[dart4forte]

My name is John and I've been a gearhead most of my adult life. I've tried my hand at drag racing, autocross such as SCCA Solo and Solo II, hillclimb, some roadracing and now over the past several years I've started to become interested in land speed competition.

The bug started to bite when a local here in town built a vehicle and actually ran at Bonneville his first year taking the record in his class. So far he's held on to it.

I'll be participating in this site as I learn more about this sport. In talking with several individuals I am seeing that this is something you just can't jump into. In fact I'm on my third read of the SCTA rulebook.

Presently I am working on a build where I am at a turning point. As I lean more from talking with folks here and actually paying a visit to Bonneville next year as a spectator I'll be able to finish the build using the knowledge I've obtained.

I look forward to chatting with each and everyone of the members and hopefully I gain enough knowledge here to assist me in my build.

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