« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 11 12 13   Go Down

Author Topic: World of Speed 2008  (Read 64535 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline t russell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 579
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #120 on: September 19, 2008, 10:22:26 PM »
1st thanks for up dates and pics
2nd Looks like Jon and Nancy love the new job.
terry
Logged

Offline Glen

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 7024
  • SCTA/BNI timer 1983 to 2004, Retired,. Crew on Tur
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #121 on: September 20, 2008, 09:35:23 AM »
When will we see some results, still nothing on the USFRA web site :roll:
Logged
Glen
Crew on Turbinator II

South West, Utah

Offline Seldom Seen Slim

  • Nancy and me and the pit bike
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 13172
  • Nancy -- 201.913 mph record on a production ZX15!
    • Nancy and Jon's personal website.
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #122 on: September 20, 2008, 09:41:05 AM »
Really, Glen?  Dan Wright has called me each day to say that theresults are in my inbox and also on the USFRA site.  I haven'tlooked over there to check, but I thought. . .

By the way, folks, today and tomorrow the old Mormon Meteor car will be on the Salt doing an exhibition -- static, and also being driven on a six-mile oval.  I don't know the full details, but a bunch of us are staying over to work the show.  And last night I learned that they're not going to let me drive the car.  Instead they're bringing in some unknown to do that chore.  He's due in this afternoon.  Anybody ever hear of him?  His name is Andy Green.





Yes, I'll get some photos.
Logged
Jon E. Wennerberg
 a/k/a Seldom Seen Slim
 Skandia, Michigan
 (that's way up north)
2 Club member x2
Owner of landracing.com

Offline Glen

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 7024
  • SCTA/BNI timer 1983 to 2004, Retired,. Crew on Tur
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #123 on: September 20, 2008, 10:08:24 AM »
I reloaded the web site and only have Wednesday and Thursday results. Nothing for yesterday.
Logged
Glen
Crew on Turbinator II

South West, Utah

landracing

  • Guest
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #124 on: September 20, 2008, 12:11:11 PM »
anybody notice this in the resuls for Thursday
272 GARY FISHER FISHER, GARY E C/GMR   0   0 317.13379    0    0 -- WOW ---

And also Roger Lessmans AA/BGS at 311 mph running on Natural Gas. I think this is the fastest run on this newer car. He has had minor problems in the past buts its a real nice looking car. It is on an open record.

Also looks like Tom Bryant has gotten his car back in the 240's with there D/FCC with Mary West driving.

Team #1000 Bockscar with Stainless Steele driving got the 215 backup run for a record around 215 and change yesterday morning. They ran over something on the course and ruined a tire.

Glen I too can't see any results for Friday.

They also dont have Sparky listed for a 300 mph chapter new member yet... Believe me he is sporting the new hat.

JonAmo
Logged

Offline John Noonan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3606
  • 306 200+ mph time slips. 252 mph on a dirtbike
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #125 on: September 20, 2008, 12:21:20 PM »
Great info, any other news from todays backup runs? ?

J
Logged

Offline desotoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2816
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #126 on: September 20, 2008, 01:13:02 PM »
Quote from: landracing on September 20, 2008, 12:11:11 PM
anybody notice this in the resuls for Thursday
272 GARY FISHER FISHER, GARY E C/GMR   0   0 317.13379    0    0 -- WOW ---

JonAmo

Jon,

Do you know where I can buy those type of steroids for my Roadster? LOL. How is the liner coming along?

Tom G.
« Last Edit: September 20, 2008, 03:24:35 PM by desotoman »
Logged
I love the USA. How much longer will we be a free nation?

Asking questions is one's only way of getting answers.

The rational person lets verified facts form or modify his opinion.  The ideologue ignores verified facts which don't fit his preconceived opinions.

Offline Glen

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 7024
  • SCTA/BNI timer 1983 to 2004, Retired,. Crew on Tur
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #127 on: September 20, 2008, 02:12:26 PM »
Me and Jon Amo and I am sure others would love to see Fridays results and even todays. They don't open on the USFRA web site :-o
Logged
Glen
Crew on Turbinator II

South West, Utah

Offline John Noonan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3606
  • 306 200+ mph time slips. 252 mph on a dirtbike
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #128 on: September 20, 2008, 04:08:14 PM »
Just spoke with Fireman Jim and got some bike updates:

Richard Assen gains entry in to the Bonneville 200mph club with an average speed aroung 247+mph on his Beautiful Turbo Red Hayabusa.   :cheers: :cheers:  His top speed is about 248mph which is a bit lower than his greater speed at Bubs of 250mph however he snags a hat with several mph to spare!

Greg Watters and Jim both also enter the 200mph club on the same Turbo GSXR-750, Jims average should be about 218.5 mph and Gregs is a few mph less however they both get the Hat!!

They had one pit area, two bikes, and they come away with three new Red hats!

Awesome showing guys and congrats.  :cheers:


John
Logged

Offline gazza414

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 78
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #129 on: September 20, 2008, 04:23:39 PM »
Following on from John's post..many congrads Jim and Richard with the addition of the Red Hats

Richard had issues with chunking tyres and then the plenum blew off the throttle bodies for a 247.22mph pass ...think it was the old Motorheads record???..John, can you confirm?

Jim did a 218.219mph...yee haa  ..good on ya mate :cheers:


I think they'll all have many fond memories of this trip and the many friends :cheers:
Logged
1 FAST HAYABUSA 217.443mph so far
9 Official Timeslips over 200mph
Very much the apprentice

Offline John Noonan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3606
  • 306 200+ mph time slips. 252 mph on a dirtbike
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #130 on: September 20, 2008, 04:33:03 PM »

Regarding the tire chunking I would assume like all others he was over-spinning the tire and that was the reason for the problems and a common situation is to hit the limiter and then backfire the plenum off during the run.  Been there and done that.  Either way those guys were haulin azz.




GARRY, PM sent


J
« Last Edit: September 20, 2008, 06:02:03 PM by John Noonan »
Logged

Offline Dr Goggles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3120
  • The Jarman-Stewart "Spirit of Sunshine" Bellytank
    • "Australian Bellytank" , http://thespiritofsunshine.blogspot.com/
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #131 on: September 20, 2008, 05:58:34 PM »
Quote from: DahMurf on September 19, 2008, 09:43:46 PM


Congratulations Greg, one the first people I met when I arrived at the salt for the very first time.Anyone who has met Greg will agree that there couldn't be a nicer bloke wearing one of those red hats , fantastic effort , We're all very proud of you. :-D :-D :-D

BTW: Greg you're not actually drinking that American beer are you? :roll:
Logged
Few understand what I'm trying to do but they vastly outnumber those who understand why...................

http://thespiritofsunshine.blogspot.com/

Current Australian E/GL record holder at 215.041mph

THE LUCKIEST MAN IN SLOW BUSINESS.

Offline Larry Forstall

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 294
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #132 on: September 20, 2008, 06:27:19 PM »
Big Congrats to Richard Assen for his new record and membership into the Bonneville 200 MPH Club.  :cheers: For the last five years Team Forstall-Knecum-DeLuca has been custodian of that record. With a healthy 5 MPH bump, it now moves Down Under. Enjoy the feeling, you can't buy it, you must earn it. Cheers.  Larry
Logged

Offline HighFiveCycles

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 43
    • High Five Cycles
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #133 on: September 20, 2008, 07:40:41 PM »
Congrats on the hats! Nicely done.....
Logged
Fastest Record of any woman on a motorcycle in the world
FIM 232mph 2000MPSBF record, 192mph 1000PP record
200mph club Naked!

Offline isiahstites

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1152
Re: World of Speed 2008
« Reply #134 on: September 20, 2008, 08:34:21 PM »
This was my first USFRA meet I am must say I was impressed with all of the volunteers and there attitudes towards the racers. I really enjoyed my time there and see myself returning in the future. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful!

It was also nice to meet Stainless, Fireman Jim, Greg Waters, Narider, Slim, Nancy and a bunch of other great people!

Scott
Logged
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 11 12 13   Go Up
« previous next »