So while we're down I'll add some more photos from up at the line. Remember, by the way , for you folks that are just getting on line for the first time today, that it's wet out here at Bonneville and we're only running one combination course. Two of them were prepared - but the one nearer the pits is still too wet for racing. If the weather stays dry and as bright and sunny as it is now (well, partly cloudy, but still nice) -- maybe the nearby course (a/k/a course #1) will dry and be usable tomorrow.
Photos:
First -- the Danny Thompson ride that just got upside down:
Before I forget, Mike Cook just qualified his 589 car, and Nancy's got the speed written down so I can tell you, but she's got the note with her. I'll report that later. She's back -- he ran 238 on a 223 record.
One of the BMW S1000 competitors in P/P 1000:
Look at all the salt on the car -- just from being towed down to the line from the pits:
Rice and Vigeant. Okay, I apologize for saying that it isn't a belly tank car. I said that a year ago -- and caught a bit of hassle from the Rice brothers because of my mis-statement.
More wet salt on the race car:
Chad Howey's car:
I know that anything running in I/CGALT oughta sound like it's got a small motor, but boyoboy, this car's engine note reminds me of an angry hornet. I think I heard he qualified -- will check in impound later.
Cathy Butler about two vehicles back from the line:
The 'liner from Vermont:
Jeannie Pflum on her Honda P/P 1000 bike. Her run started out sounding good, but about the 3-4 shift it didn't sound right -- like the trans jumjped down to fifth, or maybe sixth. She pulled off the course soon thereafter.
Barnyard Bearcat:
Bike rider with his lightweight bike:
More later -- we're still on hold.
