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Offline RCKirby

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #75 on: September 16, 2016, 05:15:56 PM »
 As far as the weather is concerned here on the salt it seems to be ideal for a motorcycle streamliner pass 69° with winds around 1 to 2 mph.
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #76 on: September 16, 2016, 05:19:01 PM »
I talked with the Ack Attack crew and I believe they will be holding until such time as the  Triump streamliner makes its run. It wouldn't surprise me if they didn't run until tomorrow morning, or even a little bit later.i'm not sure if I'm posting too much, if I am let me know and I'll shut up a little bit.
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Offline TrickyDicky

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #77 on: September 16, 2016, 05:27:34 PM »
Quote from: RCKirby on September 16, 2016, 05:19:01 PM
...i'm not sure if I'm posting too much, if I am let me know and I'll shut up a little bit.

Definitely not too much!  You just answered questions I was about to ask (Triumph/Ack Attack)!

Any word on Speed Demon?  Are they coming, or maybe already there?
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #78 on: September 16, 2016, 05:33:44 PM »
Speed Demon won't be there.  The team hurt an engine at SpeedWeek and doesn't intend to be at the Shootout - per the last I heard from Ron Main.  With Danny done - how 'bout Freyvogel or Nish or maybe Speed by Spectre?
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #79 on: September 16, 2016, 05:35:48 PM »
Suggestion was Guy Martin was to complete a test run 5 hours ago prior to a full blown attempt yet no news?
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #80 on: September 16, 2016, 05:42:40 PM »
The last we heard was that yes indeed to Triumph streamliner was going to make a pass today.  The Honda streamliner is going to make its return run within about 30 minutes and then the Triumph should be headed down to the The 11 mile. A lot of anticipation out here on the salt to watch it run.
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #81 on: September 16, 2016, 06:12:20 PM »
Honda aborted their run.
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #82 on: September 16, 2016, 07:04:05 PM »
 I don't have all the particulars but I believe the triumph streamliner may have tipped over while it was being towed. They are not going to make a run today. I don't have any more information about it. Perhaps someone at the pits can chime in with more details. The last car to run today will be the Ohio State streamliner. From my understanding you will be making another test pass.
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #83 on: September 16, 2016, 07:17:26 PM »
From Triumph Global about Guy and the Liner ......

"On heading up to the start finish line under tow at the 2 mile marker the Triumph Infor Rocket past over a rut in the track which along with the soft surface caused the vehicle to fall onto its side. Guy is in great shape, the vehicle is undamaged and currently being re-prepped. We are also assessing whether the surface further up the track is suitable for a further run this afternoon."

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #84 on: September 16, 2016, 08:14:32 PM »
JOE A  you keep saying minimum---  the 200 Club hat requirement is the 266.+++ Y&C J/BFS record ---- the should be the bar for a hat---- Am I finally understanding your point?
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Offline joea

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #85 on: September 16, 2016, 08:39:37 PM »
actually its deeper than that...

FIA A-1-4 is a Blown class

FIA does not distinguish Fuel from Gas class

so per 200 club folks on the ground...they would be trying to
surpass the fastest SCTA matching/equivalent class...

which is Rick Yacoucci 269.480 J-BGS...set 9 years ago..on a shorter track...


ps...

I have paramount respect for Mike Cook and Dan Warner 200 mph Club president...

we are just wannabe's speculating on whats actually going on..

I trying to explain it to others ..

Bylaws say:   ....Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM) and Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) record categories submitted for membership shall be reviewed and subject to acceptance by a 2/3 majority of the Club Board of Directors....

so perhaps 6/9 2 club board members reviewed and accepted the pending FIA ratification record
 a little more than 40 mph short of SCTA equivalent as ok for admittance to "the club"...

like I said...I a wannabe...peering in from outside at this juncture...

Dan W. and Mike C. are the epitome of integrity in my book...!

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Offline Tman

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #86 on: September 16, 2016, 09:16:47 PM »
Joe, you are not a wannabe. Your resume and records make you a valid commentator.
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Offline joea

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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #87 on: September 16, 2016, 09:26:41 PM »
right now...n...those guys on the salt are putting it on the line...

myself...sitting at home (working on stuff)...is not...

and questioning whats going on can be detrimental.

and can be a negative to this site...

sometimes we cant help but have dialogue on whats going on when we are not
"in the mix"....

kudos to those...putting it on the line..!
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #88 on: September 16, 2016, 10:56:31 PM »
But the BOTTOM LINE---is----WHATS UP---

Or as my Sister in Law Sally L. says  "What the hell is going on?"
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Re: Shootout 2016
« Reply #89 on: September 17, 2016, 12:47:43 AM »
 Broken driveshaft... blown tire. Does rough courses have anything to do with it?

  Amazing no crashes after problems. Good designs and driving  :cheers:

              JL222
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