Motorcycle Streamliners at the Shootout

[Kansas Bad Man]

The Mike Cook Shootout this year should be something to see.  Got a question.

Will Angelic Bulldog, Lucky Seven, gas turbine being built in Rob North's shop in San Diego, jet liner, or EZ-Hook be there?

I know for sure Ack Attack and Black Lightning will be there.  Are there any others hiding out there that we might look forward to seeing? 

Time's getting short 128 days before we load up.  Stainless will be hauling my Vincent streamliner, and I'll be hauling his little car to the WOS.  Black Lightning will all of her gear, needs the dualy.  My F150 can handle the little car, no problem.

See all you guys on the salt.

                                           Max
 

[Glen]

Max,looking forward to seeing you on salt. I will working on the Vesco team

[trimmers]

According to Gabriel's website, no Bulldog in 2013.

[rlague]

Sam Wheeler will be there.

[rouse]

If the conditions are good, this may be the year to be there. I have to hold down the fort during SW, however I may just sneak out there for the Shootout.

Rouse

[ack]

As of today June 6th we have 4 motorcycle streamliners and two open wheel bikes committed to run at the Shootout.  Again Top 1 Oil will pick up the AMA, FIM and course survey costs for those who display Top Oil graphics on their bike.  There are a number of very formidable car entries also.

Confirmed bike entries:

Streamliners

Max

Ack Attack                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Sam wheeler

Denis Manning

Open wheel

Al Lamb

Jamie Williams

Streamliners that will not attend

Angelic Bulldog

Jet Reaction

Confirmed Car entries:

Terry Nish

David Brant

Rick Vesco - Terminator

Jim Knapp - Barnyard Bearcat

Len Goodfellow - Morman Missle

Potent and Main - Speed Demon

Ohio State - Buckeye Bullet

Jim and Mary True - True's Missle

May attend

Danny Thompson - Challenger 2.5

Charles Nearburg - Spirit of Rett

[racefanwfo]

I had heard that Mike Charlton was going to show up this year with his jet bike.

[Kansas Bad Man]

In conjunction with the Shootout, Black Lightning will also be attending the World of Speed.  Don Angel will take on the riding chores at the WOS, and Hartmut Weidelich from Germany will go for the FIM at the Shootout.  Class is streamliner side car blown fuel, 3000cc.  Last week I sent off for the WOS entry forms.  They arrived yesterday.  In going through the brochure, I read, "2009--Chris Carr, current motorcycle LSR at 367.382 mph..."--??? 

                      See You All on the Salt,

                                Max

[rlague]

Great that Denis is coming!!  Is Chris Carr driving?

[John Noonan]

Yes....Chris is coming back for a shot 

[rlague]

This should be interesting!!!

John you should build a liner for 2014!!!

[Malcolm UK]

Whilst none of the British streamliners will be at the Shootout 2013 , all three that are built or in build will be on display during the Goodwood Festival of Speed event in two weeks time alongside the fasest ever UK bike - the Gillette Mach3 Challenger rocket bike (332.877 mph one way). 

Jet Reaction is completed and making test runs controlled by Richard Brown whenever the UK weather co-operates and airfields are available, but funding will be needed for the trip to the salt in 2014; Angelic Bulldog is getting parts completed to enable assembly to continue under the management of Gabriel Uttley, but funds will be needed for a trip to either USA or to South Africa; The 52 Express is in the UK and is being clothed in its skin (over the gas turbine) and Alex Macfadzean and Robin Richardson are seeking the funding for a trip to the USA or to South Africa.

There is a common theme of the lack of funding brought about by the financial crisis and recession(s) that the UK suffered.

Malcolm UK, Derby, England.
 

[TrickyDicky]

Perhaps the BBC can be persuaded to fund a shipping container to take them all to Bonneville??

[Malcolm UK]

I have a feeling that each project has already arranged documentary production with other TV organisations.

Malcolm UK, Derby, England

[pofg]

Perhaps the BBC can be persuaded to fund a shipping container to take them all to Bonneville??

Hahahahahahhahahahaha! You have NO idea how much work it was just to persuade the BBC to come last year... the thought of them actually spending tax payers money to help race teams to the Salt is superb. But sadly never ever ever going to happen.

We're hoping to secure the final $$$ we need to bring the Flower to the Shootout this year, but I keep emailing Mike and use the website contact form to no avail... given I'm hoping to have the BBC crew along with me again I'd have thought it might make good publicity for one and all. But guessing we're too small and too slow.

Rick