WF is on!!

[Seldom Seen Slim]

It was a good day 2 of World Finals.  Fogie in the DRM 44 BFL got a 332 record.  There were 27 vehicles in impound last night, and about 2/3 of those backed up their records.  The 911 car hurt the input shaft while warming in Impound this morning - that's why it didn't make a return run.

Mike Kaehny in Impound reports 14 cars tonight, and I walked around and found at least 5 motorcycles including Randy Speranza.  Randy ran a 201.9 (I think it was), and that is the first run over 200 by a Harley-powered SCS  (SCS/BG 2000).

The course was moved tonight after racing ended so there'll be fresh salt for return runs in the morning.

[gowing]

The course was moved tonight after racing ended so there'll be fresh salt for return runs in the morning.

So what?
is this an advantage or a disadvantage to everyone running tomorrow to back up their time?
I mean...... I'm not so sure how "equal" things can be if they are running on a new course.

[deepindebt]

Great job Slim,nice to meet you,we ended up burning a head down,so we enjoyed spectating and are heading home in the morning.I guess we have next year again):What a great event this has turned out to be,so bummed we are out after one run,I guess that?s why it?s called racing and not winning LOL

[jl222]

The course was moved tonight after racing ended so there'll be fresh salt for return runs in the morning.

So what?
is this an advantage or a disadvantage to everyone running tomorrow to back up their time?
I mean...... I'm not so sure how "equal" things can be if they are running on a new course.

  So when do you think the course should be changed?

 I think BNI is doing the right thing for racers.

 What's this equal crap? The course changes with number of runs.

                   JL222

[trimmers]

Yes, it's no big deal, as they're just shifting it to one side or the other of (and adjacent to) the existing course, rather than putting it in a completely new location.  This way, they can still use the same survey markings. 
At Speedweek last year, the salt was so soft and was getting so torn up, they moved it each and every night!

Jeff in Boise

[gowing]

listening again now....
The girl announcing the speeds doing a great job.
you guys are really making this event interesting and entertaining.

[wickedwagens]

Great job from everyone!  Keeping me sane here at work all week.

[TheHardOne]

I've really been enjoying the coverage of the event so far this week... been a great way to get through the work day!  Outstanding job to all!

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Jack Iliff changed  classes to A/GALT and ran about 3 mph over the record and is in impound (number changed to 8522).

[Seldom Seen Slim]

We're done for the day.  Tomorrow is the last day of WF this year.  Record return runs start at 8, as usual, and qualifying starts when the return runs are done.  Qualifying will go 'til 11, then a one hour break for some impound time for any qualifiers, then run  'em out.  Probably done by 1.

My flight out tomorrow is early enough that I'll hafta leave about 9.30-10AM.   

[Dynoroom]

Your coverage was excellent Slim. Thank you for your effort. 

[jacksoni]

Jack Iliff changed  classes to A/GALT and ran about 3 mph over the record and is in impound (number changed to 8522).

thanks for all your coverage Slim on everyone the whole meet. We struggled first two days with performance and temperature management. The class change fixed  both(removed belly pan) change was to G/FAlt. Went 192+. Hoping for a good run in am
 The salt has been the best in a long long time. Thanks to all the crews and volunteers and office folks. Well done!

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I'm heading out there in a few minutes, but I'll mention that there are 16 in impound this morning, of which are 10 bikes and 6 cars.  Randy Speranza is NOT going to make a return run as he hurt the bike.  He's packed up and leaving today.  He's wearing a fancy red hat, though, so I expect that his disappointment is tempered a bit.

I will be leaving the salt about 9.30 this morning to catch my flight, so the announcing might kinda stop then, especially since the stream originates through one of my laptops.  Maybe I can arrange to leave it here.  Whatever - -

Return runs start with the 8AM parade.  Qualifying will resume once those are done.  All qualifying for the event ends at 11 this morning, then a one hour break for impoundy-stuff, the last of the return runs, and most likely the event is history by 1.

See you on the salt.

[wickedwagens]

Jack Iliff changed  classes to A/GALT and ran about 3 mph over the record and is in impound (number changed to 8522).

thanks for all your coverage Slim on everyone the whole meet. We struggled first two days with performance and temperature management. The class change fixed  both(removed belly pan) change was to G/FAlt. Went 192+. Hoping for a good run in am
 The salt has been the best in a long long time. Thanks to all the crews and volunteers and office folks. Well done!

Congrats on the Record!!  I have enjoyed watching the videos of that 2 stroke run!

[Tom Liberatore]

Awesome job by Slim covering the meet! We got to listen to the last of the broadcast as we cruised into smoke filled California on hwy 80, at times I thought that I was listening to the reincarnation of Walter Crankcase and Paul Harvey. Congratulations to all the racers, the SCTA, and the Salt gods for a near perfect meet.