TREITS STREAMLINER

[desotoman]

World of Speed report by Marlo.

http://www.target550.com/news.html

In the headings click on World of Speed 2019

Tom G.

[desotoman]

Tribute to Dr. Freud.

http://www.target550.com/news.html

In the headings click on Glenn Freudenberger - In Memory

Tom G.

[TD]

Per the Book of Face the car has reached Australia.

[Paulin adelaide]

Entry list shows Les Davenport and Valerie Thompson both driving.

Also Green Envy the new replacement for the Killajoule electric sidecar has gained another  " wheel " for the FIA event

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Are you sure about that extra wheel for the event?  I know Eva and Bill had fitted a fourth wheel for extra stability driving around the parking lot.  I could have missed mention of said wheel in Eva's updates, I suppose.

[Paulin adelaide]

just saying a sidecar cant be entered in FIA  ,    it is my guess that another wheel is being fitted .

Jon have you checked the Airline prices , we have a spare seat in our vehicle .
jim higgins     jim knapp     valerie thompson   les davenport    chris mursick     juan cole    jim lindsay   ,   are all entries from USA .

[Malcolm UK]

According to the builder, 'Green Envy' is an electric sidecar outfit.

The organisers (DLRA) do state that the follow on event to their speed week is for both FIA and FIM World records (and the FIM does list the event on their webpage but there are few details No. 197/01 - but that is not unusual). 

Adding just a fourth outrigged rear wheel does not convert a motorcycle with sidecar into a 'car' (in Europe an Automobile). The definition of an "automobile" is strictly defined by the FIA. Much more work would have been needed to the planned vehicle to ensure that is steered by two wheels and powered through two wheels. 

[John Clutch]

Dont mind me. Im just leaving a checkmark on this amazing thread.

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[desotoman]

http://target550.com/_images2021/new-Jan.JPG

Update from Marlo.

Tom G.

[racergeo]

   I talked with Marlo a couple days ago. He said he would have had to have a 5 year lease on his 11000 sq. ft at the airport so he moved home to his purpose built shop with 4000 sq. ft.  He bought 2 storage containers and is convinced he can make it work. I've been to to his home shop and it is really nice but a real downsize for him. Like he said he has no crystal ball so everything is up in the air.

    He brought up something I had never heard of and that is Newfoundland Basin near Bonneville. He said it is a place that they pumped a lot of salt water from flooding of The Great Salt Lake.  It is fairly unreachable by land but he said even with going by helicopter it is cheaper then Australia. I think it would have to be an FIA event, possibly funded by him and Poteet. That didn't come from him, just my idea of how both teams could take advantage of a better stretch of salt. 6 miles would benefit both of there goals of reaching 500MPH. Anyone else heard of this site??

[4-barrel Mike]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_Evaporation_Basin

https://www.bing.com/maps?q=newfoundland+evaporation+basin&form=QBLH&sp=-1&pq=newfoundland+evaporation+basin&sc=1-30&qs=n&sk=&cvid=398482899ECD4150B179A2507AEC65C9

Mike

[TD]

For those who haven't seen it, Marlo Treit has posted an update on the Target550 web site.

The car is on its way back from Down Undah.

Happy holidays to all -
Tim

[floydjer]

O.K.

[TD]

The latest on target550.com:   They have a paid SpeedWeek entry and are looking for a driver...  Threatening to stay home if they cannot find one.

Tim

[racergeo]

 

  They are looking for a "lady" driver, which I identify as. I will post date the check for after Speed Week No worries there. I have my SFI 20 driver suit