2012 Rookie

[Bjohnny]

Today I'm watching the 8+ inches of snow falling and realized I did not say THANK YOU to all those I contacted on this forum, (and those I met on the salt) for all the help I got for my/our first trip to Bonneville! It was quite an experience to say the least, and I only got yelled at once, ( and Yes it was my fault ! ). It is easy to now see why you all keep going back each and every time.I know my Grandson had a blast, as did I. The amazing cars, truck, bikes, people...etc., whom didn't ever seem to have a problem answering my dumb questions! Chatting with everyone "in town" at the motels was great as well. Be back soon ! Thanks All !

[Glen]

I guess you know by now that you have SALT FEVER that requires a yearly fix.

[Jack Gifford]

If that's your Buick- thanks for adding to the "variety" in this sport!

[Nortonist 592]

The first year I went I arrived right after a huge rain storm.  The drop off onto the salt at roads end was a drive through a hub deep brine sea.  When you walked around salt packed onto the soles of your shoes.  My wife loved the fact that the salt made you taller.  On one run I missed the graded turn out and rode across ungraded salt.  It was like a snowstorm with the tires flinging salt up in the air.  When I left I told my wife "If I never see this place again I won't miss it!".

I've been going back every year since.  Plans are well in hand for 2013.  Life is funny.

[desperate]

Ha ha, Nortonist, 2012 was my first visit with my old Indian, & before I left the UK I told everyone it was "Just a one-off". I too rode off the ungraded salt & it was pretty interesting. What's this Salt Fever thing everyone tells me about? I never got it. Sorry, I have to sign off now & get back in my shed to work on the new supercharged Indian & raise funds for my return in 2014.