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Aerodynamics / Re: C/GALT Body Stretch??

« Last post by jl222 on April 24, 2024, 10:01:45 PM »

 YEAH, 208 +2%=212.16

 Thats what we did to the 222 Camaro. Nobody has protests us or checked but we carry paperwork off the internet from looking up car specs.

                      JL222

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Bonneville General Chat / Re: 2023 member patch

« Last post by Seldom Seen Slim on April 24, 2024, 09:24:44 PM »

Thanks, Deepindebt and MRK.  I now have two-count-them-two patches from 2023!  I got the '24 item already so now the sewing fun begins.

I wonder if any more will arrive. . .

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Aerodynamics / C/GALT Body Stretch??

« Last post by 71GSSDemon on April 24, 2024, 09:19:17 PM »

So I was reading in the 2023 rule book.  It says in C/GALT you can stretch the front ahead of the firewall a maximum of 2%.  So on a car with a 208" overall length, does this mean I can stretch the front end sheet metal 4.16" as long as it doesnt add streamlining?  Like a Torino Talladega or Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II cars (yes Mercury went 6" but you get it)?  Overall unless making it to impound it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Yes?

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by USFRAMONTE on April 23, 2024, 11:06:48 PM »

We have decided to hold the Test and Tune regardless of the number of entries. Of course Mother Nature will have the final say.
This will provide an opportunity to get licensed, qualify to run on the long course, have your vehicle inspected, make some tuning runs and work out any bugs the vehicle may have. Just be aware this is not an event to qualify for or set any records.
We will also be offering runs for both the 130 and 150 mph clubs.
There will not be any gasoline or fuel available on the salt so you will need to bring your own supply.
We hope to see several of you there and hope for good weather and track conditions.

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by USFRAMONTE on April 23, 2024, 03:11:09 PM »

We are having a club officers meeting tonight. I will have more info to post once we have met and discussed things. I will update everyone either tonight or first thing tomorrow.

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by Mr. Schimstock on April 23, 2024, 01:30:54 PM »

Thanks for the update Monte.   If the conditions are good I'll be there to make some license passes and shake out any bugs from the car. 

That reminds me... I need to purchase an entry.   How many do you have so far?

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by gnomenator on April 23, 2024, 12:49:26 PM »

As always Monte, thank you and all the great folks who go out of their way to make sure we can race. We couldn't do it without you all! One question- how is the T&T sign up going? Hopefully we won't be short like we were a couple years back ! See you on the salt- Thanks again!!

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Bonneville General Chat / Re: John Cobb

« Last post by datadoc on April 23, 2024, 10:50:27 AM »

Here's another video on John Cobb. Looks to be  more on his car and not the hydroplane. Don't know if it's been posted before, checked with the search function and couldn't find it.    https://youtu.be/0KxP5ZogBNE

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by deepindebt on April 23, 2024, 10:25:18 AM »

 

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World of Speed-specific stuff / Re: USFRA Test and Tune 2024

« Last post by sabat on April 23, 2024, 09:28:56 AM »

Thanks for the report     Fingers crossed for good conditions for the T&T, SW, BMST, WOS, WF....