FIM Charlie just visited and said the saltmobile (well, really a snowmobile) is classed as -- ready for this? --
Snowmobile, partially streamlined, 1000 cc, forced induction.
That's it.
And it wasn't him, but his passenger in the car, that asked to see as much of Nancy's tattoos as was publicly acceptable. She demurred -- I showed him mine. He's sorry he asked. . .
The jet bike is about to make another run. NO further information -- never did get a speed.
Okay -- jet made a pass. They only time his "exit" speed, since they're only looking for ultimate numbers -- he ran about a mile and a half and went 169.222 mph. Chute is out, bike is stopped, all's okay.
Warner and Cook are reporting that there are almost no noticeable tracks from the jet bike on the salt. That's really good to hear. Warner says he can see the right side groove from the rear wheel appears to have "hopped" a bit -- probably a result of the torque from the spinning motor pushing the left side down.
Buckeye Bullet is putting the driver in the vehicle now -- ready in maybe five minutes.
