Event Coverage Bonneville 2012 Roll call!

Rich knows of what he speaks!

 

That's not a bad idea. It's been fairly nice out there the last couple of years we may be in for a hot one this year.

Sorry to hear about the heat in the mid west and beyond, we've had it easy here in central CA, can't believe it's almost July and highs have been in the 80s.

 

Well it's looking like the Joisey Boys are heading west with the 608 AA/GL and the 1986 E roadster. A little more power and new tires. New tires mean we are really serious. Here we come!

Carburaters on both cars this year, us old guys need simple stuff that we can fiddle with. That's the plan.

frank

 

I'll be there and finally running my car. Wayno

 

Looks like a sweet ride! Looking forward to see it up close!


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We have the darnedest times getting rooms every forking year. Maybe its because we can only stay Saturday and Sunday nights. So we got our rooms in Wells again, and just for shits and giggles my brother called a few places in Wendover. We got lucky and got two rooms for two nights. Saves us over a hundred mile round trip to Wells every day.

So just keep trying fellas that dont have rooms in Wendover yet. We were also told they will be releasing the rooms they are holding for package deals several days before Speed Week starts.




Mark

 

wow

 

Likewise! I'll dig up something cool for the raffle. I had another thought since we talked last: If there's anything you need taken to the salt that you don't have room for, feel free to ship it to me and I can lug it out there.

Also, if anyone needs their roadster driven out there let me know. I'm happy to take care of that for you.

 

Just another tip for everyone driving out... There's an exhibit in Salt Lake City right now with some very cool cars on display. You may want to check this out while you're in town. Here's a link to a thread I put on the main board with some pictures and info on how to get tickets:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=712327

 

Sent my chassis and all inside tin to powder coating shop yesterday. Blown flat head not ready, well run a injected one instead. Body should be painted by next weekend . Then work.work,work! We'll make it!

 

bruce brought the texoma flyer up yesterday for its annual updates and maint run ... we are really looking forward to running it this year... here it is in the shop ...............

 

54 chop and i will be riding our motorcycles out. if anyone is interested in meeting i will be on a maroon and black hayabusa and chop will be on a black v strom. maybe we will try and meet some of you guys.

 

Texoma looks nice as ever.

 

I am a 1st timer and I was told this weekend that as a spectator I can only get about 1/4 mile from the start. Is that true? I am bringing my 8 year old and he will be so bummed if he can't see the cars start any closer than that.
Tim

 

Not true. You can walk right up to the line and touch the cars. Maybe even give the driver cold water or shade. Or maybe just a What-up? Its so great, Man!

 

Yup. You can walk right up to the start and touch the cars. But be careful about the what-ups. Some drivers get extremely nervous, focused, call it what you want and engaging in idle chit chat might not get you the answer you want to hear.

 

Planning on coming in on Thursday the 9th - with the FlatCad crew. Having the same/similar crew as last year . . . have some fun planned as well. Will try to make the BBQ, let me know what we can do to help donate for the fun.

 

Cool!! That is what I was hoping to hear, Thanks!

 

Sometimes you even get to touch the drivers or riders.

 

I bet you will not touch me like that.

 

We found a cat and chicken sitter so we'll be rolling in on the 10th if all goes as planned.

Getting excited.

 

aha! I watched and i mean watched.... when she walked away from your truck last year...........

 

You bet correct sir!

 

sold! caffeine is also appreciated.

 

Who'da thunk a Y block brick would e a chick magnet?

 

Only thing I got to touch was the sweaty bastard on the right! Eww

Oh yeah, I did belch in your face as I strapped you in. Sorry buddy!

 

Count me in once again.....

 

You know she likes bikes.

Tell me again why I have you on my crew?

 

That's a good enough reason to go!!