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Bonneville General Chat / Re: The camera on the salt flats
« Last post by aircap on April 22, 2024, 11:49:16 PM »Can't imagine trying to find my way around in the dark out on the salt.
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Bonneville General Chat / Re: The camera on the salt flats
« Last post by Stainless1 on April 22, 2024, 09:32:57 PM »When I looked yestereday it looked like lots of vehicles running around on the salt. Lots after dark as well. I did see the sunset watchers.... but the salt was white during the morning of the video. Of course it is different every day
https://meso1.chpc.utah.edu/station_cameras/bflat_cam/bflat_cam_yesterday.mp4
https://meso1.chpc.utah.edu/station_cameras/bflat_cam/bflat_cam_yesterday.mp4
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World of Speed-specific stuff / USFRA Test and Tune 2024
« Last post by USFRAMONTE on April 22, 2024, 09:03:53 PM »Dennis and I drove out to the salt flats on Sunday April 21st. Our objective was to check current salt conditions in preparation for the upcoming Test & Tune event scheduled for June 28th and 29th.
> We found the salt to be unusually dry for this time of year. We were surprised to see how little salt was picked up by the tires on the truck. That said, we found approximately the first two miles of both course one and two are rough and have a great number of potholes. From there all the way out to eight miles, it gets quite smooth and seems to be hardening up nicely. The salt crust is still very thin at the far end of the courses.
> We both came away encouraged with the current condition. We will watch closely what the weather brings and hope that it continues to improve.
> As usual we did find lots of garbage, remanents of campfires and the usual track destroying donuts left behind by the hooligans. That part is hard to stomach as it never used to be that way.
> Stay tuned for further updates.
The dates for Test and Tune is June 28th and 29th. The weather will be the determining factor.
> We found the salt to be unusually dry for this time of year. We were surprised to see how little salt was picked up by the tires on the truck. That said, we found approximately the first two miles of both course one and two are rough and have a great number of potholes. From there all the way out to eight miles, it gets quite smooth and seems to be hardening up nicely. The salt crust is still very thin at the far end of the courses.
> We both came away encouraged with the current condition. We will watch closely what the weather brings and hope that it continues to improve.
> As usual we did find lots of garbage, remanents of campfires and the usual track destroying donuts left behind by the hooligans. That part is hard to stomach as it never used to be that way.
> Stay tuned for further updates.
The dates for Test and Tune is June 28th and 29th. The weather will be the determining factor.
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For Sale by Private Parties / Re: -20 Firesuit for sale
« Last post by Stan Back on April 22, 2024, 03:58:01 PM ». . . still better than NASCAR -- bunches of look-alike cars running around bumping into each other in front of stands filled with painted-on spectators until the cars end it when they're "flushed" to pick a winner.
(You know -- the old Skittles in the Toilet image.)
(You know -- the old Skittles in the Toilet image.)
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Bonneville General Chat / Re: The camera on the salt flats
« Last post by Stan Back on April 22, 2024, 03:51:42 PM »Must be a "sepia" (sp?) print. The "floor" should be brilliant white.
See print to the left.
See print to the left.
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Bonneville General Chat / Re: The camera on the salt flats
« Last post by TrickyDicky on April 22, 2024, 03:44:07 PM »What's happening here?
Driving off into the sunset?
Driving off into the sunset?
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For Sale by Private Parties / Re: -20 Firesuit for sale
« Last post by jimmy six on April 22, 2024, 01:59:01 PM »This is not the NHRA ........ Thank God
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Items Wanted / Re: Motorcycle wheel starter
« Last post by Beairsto Racing on April 21, 2024, 09:27:15 AM »https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/bike-starters-2-5kw-high-performance-roller-starter/
I bought one of these Australian made starters, recently from Iconic Motorbikes.
Expensive...but the build quality is good.
-Scott
I bought one of these Australian made starters, recently from Iconic Motorbikes.
Expensive...but the build quality is good.
-Scott
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Bville Motorcycle Speed Trials General Chat / Re: BMST 2024 Rulebook Available
« Last post by Stan Back on April 20, 2024, 09:16:04 PM »Bet they don't have that many classes.
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Bonneville General Chat / Re: 2023 member patch
« Last post by Stan Back on April 20, 2024, 09:14:23 PM »"Looking like time to start a new row... already slightly off kilter.... kinda like you."
"You talkin' to me!?!"
"You talkin' to me!?!"