Landracing Forum
East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: racer x on January 30, 2009, 03:40:48 PM
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I have a round trip ticket to anywhere in the USA . So where would a land racer want to go ? UTAH!!
How about August ?
HA I am going to go to Bonneville :-D . When should I go? The 8-14 Th of August is speed week . But Should I go some other time? When do the most ECTA people go to the salt? I guess that is my question.
WOO I am excited.And no I wont have my motorcycle. But I will have my tent. no fire ants out there.
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If you're only going to do one event or if it's your first even... Absolutely make it Speedweek.
Best people, best vehicles and best way to experience your first memory of the salt in my opinion!
Very cool to her Eric... Congrats. I can still smell the moisture and feel the stillness in the air from my first step on the salt last year. I can't imagine it not being Speedweek or not happening with those that helped Deb and I share in such a great first experience (there's more but, Jon, Nancy, Freud, Stainless, Gowetski, Robert, Glen, Scott, Ellen, Keith, Tonya and Dan are all etched in my mind like the salt that was in my eyes that first few seconds).
You always remember your first time, so you might as well choose the most experienced one that will have ya! ;-)
Todd
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Todd is totally correct, speed week and a camera plus a note pad. The program is very important as well. Enjoy the trip.
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Speedweek hands down if your going as a spectator. has 3 to 5 times as many cars as the other events. Now if your racing for the first time the other venues may be better but for your first spectator event I would choose Speedweek.
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Eric, do what you can to find someone with which you can hang around -- someone that's been there a couple of times. You'll probably find more of the background stuff that you'd otherwise miss -- things like eating at the Salt Flats Cafe and the Red Flame, and pointers on when to be at the Bend in the Road ( the big area where the camping is free and so are the background noises at night, and also where Salt Talks happens on the Sunday of SpeedWeek - this year the ninth of August). If you're flying -- will you rent a car in SLC and drive out to the Salt? If so -- get your car at Rent-a-Wreck in SLC. They don't mind having their vehicles on the salt -- other rental agencies DO mind, and may charge you a big bundle if you take your car there against their wishes.
And on and on -- there are zillions of tips that we'll be glad to offer to you to make your first visit even more enjoyable 0- and memorable. We look forward to seeing you on the Salt!
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Sweet! You're going to have so much fun & be so much fun!! I can see you now! Definitely do Speed Week! :cheers:
Debbie
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The week of speed week is the same week my wife is riding a 750 miles nonstop on bicycle in Canada. How about BUB that is later in the month? Is any one going to that?I am a little bummed.I wanted to go to speed week.But I am a motorcycle guy so BUB will be awesome.Thanks for the advice on the car Slim.
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From what I understand, the BUB meet will be held August 30th through September 3rd.
Sorry to hear you'll be missing Speed Week.
Lynda
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If your a M/C guy.....the BUB is the place to go......
PLUS++++++++++it is a lot easier to get a hotel room in Wendover.......................................................
Stop by and see us (sidecar #1194) free water
during race time..........and beer at days end.......
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A hotel is high livin for me but I think it might be for the best if the weather turns bad. I don't mind the tent .
I will come buy and have a look .I love side cars. Thanks.
I will do speed week next year .And bring my bike.
That way I can make this year like a scouting mission :cheers:
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I did World of speed as my first event last year. Smaller event but still plenty to see along with some of the more unusual stuff running on the mile course. Hotels were half the cost of speedweek and i never had to wait for a seat at the bar at the Black and White so i sure can't complain. I had a great time and got the lay of the land.
I will be attending Speedweek for the first time this year and expect life to be a bit more hectic and uncomfortable as in hot and crowded but can't wait to see it. I am mostly concerned that my buddies who aren't fully committed to LSR will get 'pissy' by day 3 and start yacking about air conditioned diversions. Nothing a rental car in their name won't fix! :evil:
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If your a M/C guy.....the BUB is the place to go......
Your kidding right??? Well I could agree on that its a motorcycle only event... And you can see some illegal SCTA bikes... And you can see alot of illegal BUB AMA bikes... Speedweek will always be the Epitome of the sport with the most interesting bikes in LSR...
And if you want the full effect of a properly run meet with radio communications, cb communications, a full AM radio broadcast great organization of the event and miles of pits of everything you could possibly want to see then Speedweek is the answer. There is NO other that can lay claim the best event on the salt, There are close seconds like World of Speed and World Finals.
JonAmo
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Illegal bothers me as long as it doesn't mean UNSAFE! Or is this a subtle slam at MOTHER organization SCTA members who maybe race illegal?
SHAME! On them (for racing illegal) and on YOU for THINKING that.
I'm sure that statement, Jon, though POSSIBLY true, was little bit tongue in cheek.
My opinion is as long as there's a benevolent dictator approach to tech inspection to make sure the the entered racer has the proper body protection (His/Hers), that all nuts and bolts are tight and that what applies to emergency shutdown levers and switches, wheels and tires are copa-setic etc., let 'em have at it.
But then, if they set/break a record, make sure they're held to the rules to the max.
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Illegal bothers me as long as it doesn't mean UNSAFE! Or is this a subtle slam at MOTHER organization SCTA members who maybe race illegal?
SHAME! On them (for racing illegal) and on YOU for THINKING that.
I'm sure that statement, Jon, though POSSIBLY true, was little bit tongue in cheek.
My opinion is as long as there's a benevolent dictator approach to tech inspection to make sure the the entered racer has the proper body protection (His/Hers), that all nuts and bolts are tight and that what applies to emergency shutdown levers and switches, wheels and tires are copa-setic etc., let 'em have at it.
But then, if they set/break a record, make sure they're held to the rules to the max.
I read what he said to mean that they would be illegal to run at a SCTA event,
Sum
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Hey Amo, I won't bother to dignify your post with a reply.................................................................
We all know where you are comming from!!!
RacerX....see you at the BUB..................................
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My post Is 100% accurate... And it was No slam to the SCTA... Some of the bikes at BUB's are Illegal by SCTA standards and therefore only run BUB event, that was the meaning of my previous post.
Hell a large portion of the BUB's bikes who set records at the AMA BUB event were ILLEGAL by BUB and AMA standards and own rules running in their own event. And their (AMA) reply was, after proving to them they were illegal was, well we will try to do better next year but the records stand (knowing they were illegal)... A credible organization would have said shoot we messed up and we can not allow those records...
I then challenge anybody to argue about illegal bikes running last year at BUB's setting records and the AMA let it go....
JonAmo
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If I fly into Vegas and rent a car there ??
1. Will I have a "salt waiver" like I hear you encounter at main stream car rentals in SLC ?
2. How far is the drive from Vegas to Wendover ?
Thanks
Charles
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I don't see how this could even be debated. If you are a first timer at Bonneville you must go to Speed Week. You will see everything there, roadster, coups, cars, streamliner, and yes plenty of bikes. :cheers:
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Depending on how well you read speed limit signs, it can take (should take) :roll: about 5 hours to drive from Vegas to Wendover. It's about an hour to hour and a half from SLC. If you don't mention going to Wendover, they'll still rent you a car in SLC. Unless you're big on gambling or just want to see the sights of Las Vegas, don't go there!! 120 miles versus 360...uhh, yeah, I'd go with SLC! Of course, I could be prejudice too!! :-D
Lynda
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I don't see how this could even be debated. If you are a first timer at Bonneville you must go to Speed Week. You will see everything there, roadster, coups, cars, streamliner, and yes plenty of bikes. :cheers:
100% Pure Wisdom in that post.... You are a god.....
JonAmo
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I wanted to go to Speed week originally. BUT my lovely wife comes first. So of the entire summer that is the week of her big ride.1200 kilometers non stop on a bicycle .So I cant go to speed week . I would rather drive out and stay for a whole 10 days and do it right .maybe bring my bike.
I just got this ticket because my wife bought two tickets to San Fransisco for Valentines day. We are so in love (And married for ten years) We decided on separate vacations. If we both go at once we have to pay someone to mind the farm and it cost to much.
I use all my vacation time Racing at Maxton anyhow . But a couple three days with a cold wont cost me my job. :wink:
Anyhow it looks like BUB for this year
Thanks . for the input .it is still a ways away. If anyone else is going . Let me know . I don't snore much if anyone wants to split a hotel.
Eric.
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You can get hotel's easily for Bub's and it is the same adventure without cars ... Joe
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Lynda, I hate to fly (in the air that is) so any time I must fly and I get any where near Vegas I try to go there for a night or two.
Charles
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Well I am going to BUB. Just to watch.
I just got the ticket. August 29 I fly into SLC. I stay till Thursday and fly home just in time to get ready for Maxton in September.
I figure I will go to speed week when I have my own van. next year.
Thanks everyone for the advice
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This will be my first Speed Week. I'm So thankful that I can hang with the Slims, Dan Warner said I can shadow him for a while, and I'll likely work the ECTA booth for a while, too. I expect to get shivers and maybe a tear or two when I first step foot on the place just thinking of Craig Breedlove and all the rest......
I have a room in Wendover with two beds. If someone wants to split expenses I'd be OK with a room mate.
How early can I book my Rent-A-Wreck?
Big Adventure!
Dan
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I have 3 guys scheduled to share a room with a king bed over at Motel 6 at this point so I might want to take you up on that offer. Or maybe a room swap might work if the schedule works. Which hotel/motel are you at?
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maybe no fire ants----but PLENTY of scorpions :-D
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Dan, you're late in booking the R-a-W if you's to ask me. I did that about a month ago. Make sure you tell Tony (the boss) or Todd, the underling -- that you're a racer. It might help. Tony runs a roadster in the 130 Club (or at least is trying to get it into the Club).
And what's this about an ECTA BOOTH? Whoa, going big time? Or do you mean one of the little green booths in which I specialize out there? That I could understand. . .
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Racer X - Jon Amo may be right about some so-called illegal racers taking records away from a legit entry, but they are gettin better every year - and besides different venues have different regulations. SO - If the BUB time frame is what fits your schedule - you'll have have a great time. Nothing but bikes of all types and configurations, and some of the coolest, most friendly people on the planet. The entire BUB Volunteer staff are friendly and helpfull. Just start off by stopping by the Buell Brothers Racing pit, a fantastic bunch of guys and gals, then mozy on down pit row. Take your camera and charged batteries, and don't forget a wide brimmed sun shade type hat. Naturally you are more then welcome to stop by and say howdy at the Gray Ghost Pit also and have a cold H2o.
Also - Good luck to your wife on her ride. Have a great trip, and be forwarned - They don't call it "Salt Fever" for nothing. :cheers:
Jimbo :-D
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I'm in the Econo Lodge. Not all that "Econo" if you ask me! But I'm guessing they make their $$ in a couple of weeks a year. PM me if you want to sublease.
Jon - Tonya asked me if I wanted to work the ECTA booth, and that's all I know about it, except I said "yes". Maybe we're leasing our own "facilities"?
I'll call WaR first thing in the morning. I wasn't sure how soon they'll take reservations - thinking back to my Pine Acres experience.
I've been breaking in my "Landracing" T-shirt. No one around here gets it, but that's OK. It should be nice and soft by the time I get to the salt. Also have a new BangShift shirt that's getting broken in, too.
Later, all
Dan