Shootout 2016

[RCKirby]

 A couple of the sit on bikes have just run. The sound is absolutely phenomenal on the salt this morning. You can hear the bikes coming from several miles away.

[RCKirby]

Just from the sound alone it sounds like the sit on bikes are hooking up very well. It doesn't sound like there is a tremendous amount of wheel slip.

[RCKirby]

The Truz Missle  just aborted their return run. I'm sure it's very disappointing for them! The Honda streamliner is preparing to run from Lodi mountain to the pits.  They will be starting at the 10 mile.

[RCKirby]

 It sounds like the Honda streamliner will run next. Followed by the Ohio State streamliner. And then the Castro triumph motorcycle streamliner. The air continues to be cool with absolutely zero wind at the moment.

[TrickyDicky]

... And then the Castro triumph motorcycle streamliner. ...

The story was picked up by several UK newspapers this morning - probably because 'Guy Martin' is a name they know.  They seem in no doubt that he will take the outright record whenever he runs this week.   

[comet]

It/Guy even got a mention on the lunchtime news on BBC Radio 2 today. It goes to show what a big name can do for publicity I guess.
"Good luck to Guy Martin for his attempt at 376mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats later on today" or words very similar to that at least.

[TD]

Fingers crossed Dannys is easily repairable.
Best wishes to everyone for safe runs here on in.

thompsonlsr has been tweeting:

• Damage is more extensive than first thought
• Still investigating the root cause
• Near term repairs are unrealisitc
• They will not make further runs at Cook's
• GPS data shows 413 MPH at about mile 4.6

Major bummer.

[RCKirby]

The Honda streamliner just ran a beautiful 256 mph run.

[joea]

previous record they set according to Mike Cook Shootout page said
"J-Fuel streamliner...660 cc FIM cat A-1-4"

so that was normally aspirated..?

and now possibly blown class...

[RCKirby]

 The Honda streamliner just aborted it's return run. Slowing and coming to a stop at the 3 mile. Disappointing for them I'm sure. Weather here on the skt remains ideal. I've been unable to return to the pits so I can't give you any information regarding what's going on there.

[jdincau]

At Speedweek they were running J/BFS

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Jeff:

Danny sez his tire blew at 413 on the GPS.

Buckeye Bullet is (probly) next.

Bell 407 EMS 'copter just landed at the timing tower.  They said they're required (to be on station, I 'spose) by the Triumph's insurance.

[fastesthonda_jim]

Any news yet on how much of the course is being utilized?  Are they actually starting at 0 or do they idle out across the chunkies until the course smooths out at, say, mile 2?
Bummer about Danny!!!

[RCKirby]

Ohio State streamliner on the track right now. Seems like they're doing more of a test run than anything else. They've stopped about a mile and a half before the measured mile and I are going to restart I believe.

[RCKirby]

 I'm not sure about how much track is actually being used. I spent most of my time at the time instead. Obviously both ends are probably just a little sketchy. If I happen to get down that way I'll ask around and find out where they're actually starting. Aside from the streamliners I think most of them are using a lot less track. The sit on bikes for example are starting around 3 mile.