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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Bonneville General Chat => Topic started by: Dakin Engineering on February 19, 2016, 08:20:55 AM

Title: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 19, 2016, 08:20:55 AM: The meeting is today!
Please let Utah know we are watching and waiting.

http://semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa2016UT1&g=SEMAGA

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: crawford on February 19, 2016, 01:20:30 PM: so how did it turn out?
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: desotoman on February 19, 2016, 01:49:49 PM: Here is what I found.

http://le.utah.gov/asp/votes/comvotes.asp?sessionid=2016GS&voteid=5637&sequence=14140

Tom G.

House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
2/19/2016 8:00:00 AM - 445 State Capitol
Minutes

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
HCR008S01 - Concurrent Resolution on the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway

Yeas - 8
   Briscoe, J.
   Brown, M.
   Chew, S.
   Duckworth, S.
   Handy, S.
   McKell, M.
   Perry, L.
   Sagers, D.
   Nays - 0
   Absent - 6
   Hawkes, T.
   Noel, M.
   Owens, D.
   Powell, K.
   Sandall, S.
   Schultz, M.

HCR008S01 Bill Status http://le.utah.gov/DynaBill/status.jsp?bill=HCR008S01&sessionid=2016GS
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: JoshH on February 19, 2016, 02:49:37 PM: Here's the audio - http://utahlegislature.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=19848&meta_id=619051
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Stan Back on February 19, 2016, 08:07:03 PM: That was just gorgeous!

But what weight does it have?
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: sofadriver on February 19, 2016, 10:26:31 PM: Quote from: Dakin Engineering on February 19, 2016, 08:20:55 AM
The meeting is today!
Please let Utah know we are watching and waiting.

http://semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa2016UT1&g=SEMAGA

Sam

I just sent a note of thanks to Representative Handy.
His e-mail address is at the bottom of the above link.
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 20, 2016, 07:26:49 AM: SD, I had the same idea.
Atta boy!

The complete list;

Briscoe, J. jbriscoe@le.utah.gov

Brown, M. melbrown@le.utah.gov

Chew, S. scottchew@le.utah.gov

Duckworth, S. sduckworth@le.utah.gov

Handy, S. stevehandy@le.utah.gov

McKell, M. mmckell@le.utah.gov

Perry, L. leeperry@le.utah.gov

Sagers, D. dougsagers@le.utah.gov

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 20, 2016, 10:06:53 AM: Quote from: Stan Back on February 19, 2016, 08:07:03 PM
That was just gorgeous!

But what weight does it have?

Stan,
Honestly, I don't know.
But, think of an avalanche.
It doesn't always start with a loud noise.
Sometimes just the shifting of a pebble will start one.
Or
A pat on the back, a thank-you note, an atta boy....

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: ronnieroadster on February 20, 2016, 02:48:36 PM: A thanks for the support has been sent to all of the listed Reps from my CT location.
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: ronnieroadster on February 20, 2016, 05:36:14 PM: Steve Handy has already responded to my email what a nice guy. This all makes me feel much better about the possibility I will get to run on the salt. :cheers:
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 22, 2016, 07:08:13 PM: The resolution was was passed in the full house today with only one nay vote!

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: jimmy six on February 22, 2016, 07:40:18 PM: Find out how much $$ the NAY voter got from Intrepid. :-D it's always about the Benjamins.

It's almost good that the Salt Flats isn't in Cali. They would save it at all costs but we wouldn't be able to run on it....JD
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 23, 2016, 06:47:03 AM: Thank-you note sent to the following (copied from SEMA)
With one deletion....

mailto:ssandall@le.utah.gov; dlifferth@le.utah.gov; jdraxler@le.utah.gov; eredd@le.utah.gov; janderegg@le.utah.gov; justinfawson@le.utah.gov; gfroerer@le.utah.gov; jeremyapeterson@le.utah.gov; dpitcher@le.utah.gov; mikeschultz@le.utah.gov; pray@le.utah.gov; bradwilson@le.utah.gov; thawkes@le.utah.gov; rayward@le.utah.gov; beckyedwards@le.utah.gov; dougsagers@le.utah.gov; sduckworth@le.utah.gov; shollins@le.utah.gov; rchouck@le.utah.gov; jbriscoe@le.utah.gov; angelaromero@le.utah.gov; mikekennedy@le.utah.gov; leeperry@le.utah.gov; fredcox@le.utah.gov; sdicaro@le.utah.gov; lavarchristensen@le.utah.gov; chall@le.utah.gov; janderson34@le.utah.gov; markwheatley@le.utah.gov; parent@le.utah.gov; csmoss@le.utah.gov; ehutchings@le.utah.gov; jdunnigan@le.utah.gov; lhemingway@le.utah.gov; dmccay@le.utah.gov; kimcoleman@le.utah.gov; earltanner@le.utah.gov; brucecutler@le.utah.gov; seliason@le.utah.gov; mariepoulson@le.utah.gov; kstratton@le.utah.gov; rspendlove@le.utah.gov; rcunningham@le.utah.gov; greghughes@le.utah.gov; jknotwell@le.utah.gov; melbrown@le.utah.gov; kraigpowell@le.utah.gov; scottchew@le.utah.gov; bgreene@le.utah.gov; derrinowens@le.utah.gov; vpeterson@le.utah.gov; bdaw@le.utah.gov; keithgrover@le.utah.gov; jstanard@le.utah.gov; dsanpei@le.utah.gov; normthurston@le.utah.gov; fgibson@le.utah.gov; mmckell@le.utah.gov; mroberts@le.utah.gov; mnelson@le.utah.gov; bradking@le.utah.gov; kaymciff@le.utah.gov; blast@le.utah.gov; jwestwood@le.utah.gov; mnoel@kanab.net; vlsnow@le.utah.gov; dipson@le.utah.gov; stuartg@sema.org; SANalert@sema.org

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: tauruck on February 23, 2016, 11:04:37 AM: Way to go. Thanks man.
Even I although very far away feel better now. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: velocity on February 23, 2016, 12:32:58 PM: FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Utah House Gives Bonneville Restoration Big Boost

Salt Lake City, UT - - The Utah House of Representatives to passed a resolution urging the federal government to take immediate action to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF). The message is directed to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, which has controlled the land since 1946 and allowed millions of tons of salt to be withdrawn from this unique venue for land speed records dating back to 1914. The historic racetrack was once over 13 miles long and in 2015, racers were unable to identify a 3-mile track.

House Concurrent Resolution 8 is sponsored by Rep. Stephen Handy has moved onto the Senate for consideration sponsored by Senate Majority Assistant Whip Peter C Knudson who also represents Toole County where the Bonneville Salt Flats are located.

“The Bonneville Flats are one of the most important and widely recognized pieces of land in our state,” said Senator Knudson. “The preservation of these lands is of the upmost importance.”

It is rare that a resolution passes through committee with 100% support, which allows it to be fast tracked through the remaining process culminating in a vote by the Senate – hopefully before the end of the current legislative session in, mid-March.

“This is one of the issues we face when we as a state see issues out there with regards to public lands management but we don't control the land," said Mike Mower, Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Herbert. "Something is happening that we feel is very negative out on our Bonneville Salt Flats."

Responding to past geological survey statements noting that there had been no measurable decline in salt on the flats since 1988. Utah Alliance Chairman Dennis Sullivan explained that geologists and racers interpret “crust” in two different ways.

"It's no longer white; it's brown," observed Sullivan who is also President of the Utah Salt Flats Racers Association. "You can't even see the salt. Some geologists say this is a natural occurring event. To me, that's like saying we know that they're taking dirt out of the copper pit, but we don't know if that's what caused the hole."

Encouraging support for the resolution a life-long resident artist and historian noted of the national treasure.

“If the salt flats are allowed to go away, it is not only a travesty, but a tragedy,” said Utah Alliance Rep. Robert Rampton who is well aware that it is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern and listed on the Registry of Historic Places.

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The Save the Salt Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats. The Utah Alliance is a volunteer Utah-based advocacy group using its expertise and contacts at the local level to protect this Historic Place listed on the National Register. The Save the Salt Coalition is an umbrella group comprised of automotive and motorsports companies and organizations with a vested interest in this national treasure. All three organizations are collaborating to keep the Bonneville Salt Flats available for future generations.
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: distributorguy on February 23, 2016, 06:26:00 PM: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! :cheers:
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 23, 2016, 07:41:56 PM: Ya'll know Timing is Everything!
GET OUT and PUSH!

http://semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa2016UT3&g=SEMAGA

Tip 'o the hat to the Utah Alliance,
Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: velocity on February 24, 2016, 01:23:37 AM: THESE PEOPLE WILL VOTE THE RESOLUTION TO SAVE THE SALT ON THURSDAY MORNING (2/25). IF YOU WANT TO HELP SENT THEM YOUR THOUGHTS WITHOUT DELAY.

sjenkins@le.utah.gov
pknudson@le.utah.gov
achristensen@le.utah.gov
mdayton@le.utah.gov
jiwamoto@le.utah.gov
bshiozawa@le.utah.gov
evickers@le.utah.gov

Dear Members of the Utah Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee:

When Rep. Steve Handy for introduced House Concurrent Resolution 8 which urges the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats, he was not just doing the “right thing” ecologically, but culturally as well. HCR 8 has far-reaching impact on thousands of Americans who, up to now, have felt somewhat abandoned by their leaders. We are grateful to Senator Knudson for sponsoring the resolution in the Utah Senate and I urge its adoption by the Committee.

As an automotive journalist and author for 30 years, I have covered every form of mechanized sports on the planet, but have found no greater expression of the American “Can Do” Spirit than among those who bring their dreams alive with every pass across this suffering sparkling saline speedway. If you have not been, I assure you a visit will expose you to the animated rejuvenation of old made young, the young eagerly engaged and families enriched and remade anew. The magic kingdom is not in Anaheim, or Orlando, it comes to life with every time trial hosted, where “nobodys” earn world recognition as “somebodys” by doing something not done before.

HCR 8 is a magnificent contribution to not only restore a national geologic treasure in your own backyard, but show the thousands of land speed racers that they are not the only ones who care — and they do not fight alone for its restoration. Heartfelt thanks for your consideration.

Speedy Sincere Regards,

“LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 24, 2016, 06:50:19 PM: PLEASE!
Don't wait. Don't think someone else will take care of it.
That is how this mess got to the shape it's in.

You are racers and tuners.
The tools are in front of you.
GET TO WORK!

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on February 25, 2016, 07:23:57 PM: Here are 6 more getting a pat on the back;

sjenkins@le.utah.gov
pknudson@le.utah.gov
achristensen@le.utah.gov
mdayton@le.utah.gov
jiwamoto@le.utah.gov
bshiozawa@le.utah.gov

And the USFRA, UA/STS, SEMA of course!

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: velocity on February 26, 2016, 10:46:33 AM: This was reported to the entire SEMA membership worldwide this past week:

https://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2016/08/utah-legislature-advances-resolution-urging-the-restoration-of-the-bonneville?utm_source=ET&utm_medium=email&utm_content=50800723&utm_campaign=eNews

ALERT: Following the Utah House vote in support of HCR 8, the Utah Senate Committee of Natural Resources unanimously vote "aye" for the HCR 8, sending to the Senate floor for a vote early next week.
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Bob Drury on February 26, 2016, 01:29:41 PM: I applaud the Governor and Legislature of Utah along with those who gave Testimony in support of this bill and those who have donated time and $ to the cause.
One thing I thought should have been added in the testimony or any future Testimony is what great stewards We have been on the Salt.
A few years back Lionel Pitts and I were the last people to leave Speedweek due to a small issue (replacing the motor in my tow vehicle). After Mike Cook stopped by and handed us the "keys" to the joint, Lionel and I looked around from our still set up pit space and their was NO VISIBLE SIGNS that any one had been there the day before except for one shipping container which I assume held supplies for Mikes Meet a few weeks later or the USFRA World of Speed.
The sh*tters were gone. The dumpsters were gone. The Cones, Flags, Debris... all gone. Mike had just fininshed driving over the whole area to make sure it was pristine. All He found were two tired, burnt out racers who were looking for a hand grenade to fix our problem.
It was absolutely stunning to be out there with nothing but the salt. I of course never thought to take a picture........... :-P
ORB :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: gnomenator on February 26, 2016, 01:44:11 PM: I sent an email to all the involved Utah reps yesterday urging them to support the bill, I got answers from 3 indicating they were happy to do so, then this morning, upon seeing Louise's post about the bill passing , I sent individual 'thank-you' emails to each rep. I just got 3 return answers all of which indicated basically it was an honor for them and they would most certainly continue this effort. Maybe ,just maybe, we may get a all-around workable solution finally. I for one will continue to do all possible and thanks to all who have been doing that long before I was 'hooked' by our beloved flats!! Salt Flats forever!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Dakin Engineering on March 03, 2016, 07:49:01 AM: Full Senate vote:

Yeas - 22
Bramble, C.   Christensen, A.   Dabakis, J.   Davis, G.   Dayton, M.
Fillmore, L.   Harper, W.   Henderson, D.   Hillyard, L.   Hinkins, D.
Jackson, A.   Jenkins, S.   Knudson, P.   Mayne, K.   Millner, A.
Okerlund, R.   Shiozawa, B.   Stephenson, H.   Stevenson, J.   Van Tassell, K.
Vickers, E.   Weiler, T.

Nays- 0

More Thank-you notes to send,

Sam
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: SPARKY on March 26, 2016, 12:29:54 AM: We Racers have lots of work to do!

I serve on the Phoenix Citizens Transportation Committee which is headed by retired Congressman Ed Pastor. I have asked him to be my coach as we have 3 members on the Energy and Mineral Resources Sub Committee which will be very KEY in our efforts as we go forward.He has agreed and should be able to introduce me to Hon. Ron Grijalva AZ CD 3 the ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committe

This most likely will be at least a 10 year battle as we seek funding from every budget to pay for the movement of salt to restore and preserve.

Sema and SEMASAN.com will play a big part..but we need to learn how to help and what to do!!
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: BoredAndStroked on March 27, 2016, 10:27:21 AM: Thanks to ALL who have been a part of this thread and for your support of STS- without it, Bonneville racing will only be in the history books and not a part of our future.

THANK YOU!

Dale
Title: Re: SEMA support for Bonneville
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 21, 2016, 06:53:32 PM: I'm not sure that this is the best place to post this, but what the heck -- it's important. I just got it via Ron Main.

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/breaking-news-epa-withdraws-racecar-regulation-from-proposal/