Spent three hours with Chris Carr and Rocky Robinson talking about their march towards 400MPH. The congenial, talented riders offered up insights on their record runs, riding styles, best and worse runs and future plans. We got so lost in LSR talk that we closed down the restaurant.
While I'll reserve most of the conversation for my article for the New York Times, they both agree they are only limited by the the harmonious balancing act of traction, aerodynamic drag and horsepower. Neither has any desire to "beat" the other, rather they view the record runs as a never-ending race, where there is no checkered flag, only different leaders for awhile.
These two gentlemen are both grand ambassadors of the sport of land speed racing and it is a privilege and honor to know them both. It is people like this that make land speed racing the most enviable in all of motorsport.
Paul Drayson's beautiful electric Lola is packed up -- the team has commitments elsewhere to honor. The team hopes to return to the salt or may have another venue where the electric car can flex its stuff. The whole crew is sad to leave Wendover without a record, but they are ready to roll with a new set of salt-specific wheels and tires. A few photos are included here.
Al Lamb is ready, as are Mary and Jim True have their new red,white and blue Truz Missile teched and tuned for speed -- all they need is dry salt.
Buckeye Bullet scampered down the runway today, no word on speed, I am guessing with was a system check of some description.
Can't tell you anything about Jamie Williams; he's too busy to talk.
After a ping-pong conversation I am thoroughly confused by the Killajoule program but sincerely hope they find their way forward.
Going to the international course with Mike Cook on Sunday, will post pix tomorrow night.
LandSpeed Louise
