tallguy here. I made the trip last year, and had an AWESOME time!
I was only there for 2 days, and was totally overwhelmed by the size
and scope of the event. So many vehicles! Such variety!
I spent a good amount of time sitting in my truck at the 5, with the air
conditioner on and an ice chest of sodas, listening to the live broadcast
of the runs. It was great!
I saw Speed Demon whiz by at 384 mph. I realize it had gone faster
earlier in the meet, but had never before seen anything on the ground
go that fast. About 330 mph (dragsters) was the fastest before that, and
I wasn't at the finish line then.
I also in 2013 went to the Top Speed Shootout (it was rained out and
rescheduled for a later time). I went to watch it at the rescheduled
time, and it was rained out AGAIN! The two trips were wasted.
But this year, although I had planned to go to SW, I was smart enough to
keep informed about the weather and track conditions. So I didn't go. I
am sympathetic with all the people who did go (especially from faraway
places such as England!) -- and hope they have better luck in the future.
I plan to watch the weather and conditions for the next couple months,
also, because I'm considering attending the Top Speed Shootout. I'd
REALLY like to watch, in person and in real time, the first 400+ mph
motorcycle run. Good luck to everyone who plans to go to that meet.
Good luck, also, to anyone planning to attend the BUB (yeah, I know
that's not what it's called anymore), World of Speed, World Finals, and
"Speed Week," should it happen later this year.