Inspection starts Thursday morning, I think. I thought I saw the USFRA website proclaiming the event is 7 - 10 September and inspection starts the day before -- 6 Sept.
And why do I think I know it? Because I've been recruited to be an inspector - but that wasn't 'til AFTER I had booked my return flight to SLC for the 5th, thinking I'd have all day Thursday to wander out to Wendover and the salt before the event per se started. Now -- I arrive SLC 10.45PM, won't get to my truck 'til about 11.15 if all goes well, and therefore won't get to Wendover and lodging 'til 1 or so. And I've gotta be on the salt first thing Thursday morning? Ohh, I'm going to be a tired old boy, made worse still by having to be on good behavior so I don't get cross at someone who's bike doesn't quite meet the requirements.