Author Topic: Shootout 2009 (Read 324640 times)

Seldom Seen Slim · « **Reply #180 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:48:49 PM »

Official numbers:

341.360 kilo,

341.167 mile

Those are the averages of both runs. The old record was about 314 kile and 315 mile. Now I'll go try to get a class designation for you. The Canadians next to me got some video of the spin - and still shots, too. I don't know if I can get them into the computer -- will see if he can email 'em to me tonight.

Mormon Missile sets a new FIA diesel record (pending certification, of course)!!!!

RayTheRat · « **Reply #181 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:51:12 PM »

The Missile is it came and went by the timing stand

Glen · « **Reply #182 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:54:55 PM »

341.360= 549.356 KPH
Not bad for a bunch of hotrodders.
I'll bet there is more in it if they have enough time, sure hope so and they get the JCB record as well.

coloradodave · « **Reply #183 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:55:31 PM »

Did the wind ever slow enough for the BUB bike to make a pass

DrofRockology · « **Reply #184 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:57:15 PM »

thanks for the great coverage, guys!

this is great.

the only thing that could make it better is if blowbird were offering his expert commentary.

mayner · « **Reply #185 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:58:44 PM »

Quote from: coloradodave on September 22, 2009, 02:55:31 PM

Did the wind ever slow enough for the BUB bike to make a pass

I hope so. I'm getting e-mail updates from my friend but haven't gotten one since an hour or so ago. This site seems to be quicker!

McRat · « **Reply #186 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:59:02 PM »

Congrats to all involved!!!

I believe the goal is to outrun the JCB Dieselmax, which is a twin-engined diesel streamliner that claims to be the world's fastest diesel. Not sure what class or record though. I've heard it ran 350mph, but not sure if that's a "best speed" or actual record.

Seldom Seen Slim · « **Reply #187 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:02:25 PM »

The Bub bike is anxiously awaiting wind speeds to make a run. They've been at the 12 mile since first thing this morning. Wind is about 5-8mph into the left front corner of the bike as he would be heading this way. No reports on wind on the other parts of the course.

I don't know just how fast is the JCB record.

Bub is starting the engine to put some heat in it. Maybe run within 10-15 minutes, but no promises yet. Speed Demon crew is delivering lunch to the tower -- gotta feed them guys.

Bub isn't on the ground yet, per Drew Gatewood, who's down there with them. Ready to lower it and run the engine for a minute or three.

I just looked it up. Dieselmax record is 350.092 per their website. That's within shooting distance for the Missile, hey?

coloradodave · « **Reply #188 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:02:43 PM »

Thank you guys so much for the great coverage, I have to go get something done now.

LittleLiner · « **Reply #189 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:05:13 PM »

Just checked the FIA record list on their web site. Looks like Mormon Missile runs in Cat A, Group III, Class 10. They broke their own records.

Only faster diesel is the JCB liner that ran in A/III/11 at 350.452 in kilo and 350.092 in mile.

Translation -
Cat A = unlimited ( e.g. Streamliner ),
Group III = blown diesel,
Class 10 = displacement over 5000cc up to 8000cc, . . . . and class 11 is over 8000cc.

Seldom Seen Slim · « **Reply #190 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:10:13 PM »

They just fired up the jet bike -- about 100 feet from me. nancy was napping on the back deck of the pickup. I don't think she's still sleeping. Wooo, what a sound -- whine as it spins up, then PLOOOSH as they put the fuel to it and light it off. I gotta go take a photo or three.

Seldom Seen Slim · « **Reply #191 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:19:58 PM »

Jim Benning, photographer, just handed me a thumbdrive with photos of the Missile's spin. Here are a few -- I'll get 'em all on the site soon.

RayTheRat · « **Reply #192 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:21:24 PM »

From the 12 mile:

Well...the Missile being towed back was about at the 10.

Bub fired up, ran until it ran outta gas...or nearly so.

Chris Carr is checking wind speed. Team members are on the way to the 11 mile to check some anomaly on the course.