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Wow, that was way more awesome than I even thought it was going to be! Thanks to everyone for letting me shoot their cars, directing me on where to go and generally being a very friendly group of people to a newbie! I've edited my photos and put them up on my website here: www.gwencalavera.com/elmirageHope you all like them! -Gwen |
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2010, 12:17:50 AM » |
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Gwen,
Cool pictures..
John
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On 9-27-08 we lost a great friend and fellow racer, he was the BEST, he helped anyone with anything at anytime. His name is Dave Owen and he will be missed by all that knew him and I am glad to have met him.
Seeing him at Bonneville during 2008 Speedweek was the tops, Dave was in awe of the salt and as usual was there helping out anyone who asked..simply put we lost a great man who will be missed by all.
J
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2010, 12:32:14 AM » |
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Which route did you end up taking to get to El Mirage? Highway 14 or Interstate 15. Did you have any problems finding the entrance?
Tom G.
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"Got'Cha" was first run in 1974. Bill Temple entered both 2 clubs in 1976 with records in AA/BGR. At El Mirage 201.79 and Bonneville at 220.
In 1977 Greg Temple started driving "Got'Cha" and entered the El Mirage Dirty 2 club in 1979 @ 201.97. Greg went on to set two records at Bonneville, one in 1981 at 241.848, then in 1991 he set another record at 262.230
Bill and Greg were the first father and son to enter the El Mirage Dirty 2 club. They broke the D/BFR at Bonneville in 1981 @ 241 with top speed of 249. This record still stands today. In 1991 they set the A/BFR @ 262 which was later broke by Duane McKinney.
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2010, 12:58:33 AM » |
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I see Willie and Sheri's camp!
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2010, 01:07:59 AM » |
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The one photo of Butch is awesome. Can I get a copy of that? I want to give it to Butch. It is such a great shot.
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2010, 11:08:34 AM » |
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Nice photos Gwen. I enjoyed your excitement in the morning when you first arrive. I sense you didn't lose your enthusiasm.
DW
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2010, 11:30:01 AM » |
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That is a great shot of Butch!!!!!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2010, 11:47:02 AM » |
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For some reason, I especially like the last one!
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Mike Kelly - PROUD owner of the V4F that powered the #1931 VGC to a 82.803 mph record in 2008!
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2010, 11:23:44 PM » |
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John - Cool bike! I've been telling everyone we saw a motorcycle go 252 mph, the looks on their faces are priceless.
Hey Tom - I ended up taking both routes. 15 there and 14 back. 14 was much more interesting and actually seemed faster but who knows I'd been up for over 24 hours at that point!
DW- I was so excited. I really love car stuff and don't get out to do it as much as I should. Well that and everyone was so friendly. I definitely wasn't sure what to expect.
roadsterswap - I could absolutely get you a print to give to Butch, he was one of our favorites! His "I rule" hat was the best. [email me!]
Thanks everyone and if any of you are in the LA metro I'd love to shoot you and your rides! Hope to see you all again soon.
Feel free to email me!
gwen AT gwencalavera.com
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2010, 11:32:56 PM » |
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Gwen,
Thanks and if you come out to El Mo again please look us up and introduce yourself, if you need a place to stay we have a rather accomodating rig (36') and if you have any other pictures of Michelle or I please let me know.
Take care and welcome to LR.com
John
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On 9-27-08 we lost a great friend and fellow racer, he was the BEST, he helped anyone with anything at anytime. His name is Dave Owen and he will be missed by all that knew him and I am glad to have met him.
Seeing him at Bonneville during 2008 Speedweek was the tops, Dave was in awe of the salt and as usual was there helping out anyone who asked..simply put we lost a great man who will be missed by all.
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2010, 12:07:20 AM » |
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Hey Tom - I ended up taking both routes. 15 there and 14 back. 14 was much more interesting and actually seemed faster but who knows I'd been up for over 24 hours at that point!
gwen AT gwencalavera.com
Gwen, Glad you found El Mirage OK. I personally take 14 as I live in the SF Valley. If you go again, take 14 to Pearblossom Hwy. That way you don't have all those signals to go through on Palmdale Blvd. Thanks for the link to you photos. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Tom G. |
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"Got'Cha" was first run in 1974. Bill Temple entered both 2 clubs in 1976 with records in AA/BGR. At El Mirage 201.79 and Bonneville at 220.
In 1977 Greg Temple started driving "Got'Cha" and entered the El Mirage Dirty 2 club in 1979 @ 201.97. Greg went on to set two records at Bonneville, one in 1981 at 241.848, then in 1991 he set another record at 262.230
Bill and Greg were the first father and son to enter the El Mirage Dirty 2 club. They broke the D/BFR at Bonneville in 1981 @ 241 with top speed of 249. This record still stands today. In 1991 they set the A/BFR @ 262 which was later broke by Duane McKinney.
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