Event Coverage Bonneville Speedweek 2024

I'll be there.

 

yup. Unless I hurt it before then.

 

We (me and the crew) will be there with my 4-banger Hemi Model A roadster, F/Fuel Roadster #199. Look for us in the pits and come say hello.

 

This will be my first year going, my wife and I are traveling from Kansas City to spectate and then drive on up to Oregon. Is there pretty good racing all week weather permitting? We will only be able to make it the 7th-9th.

 

I will be there with the roadster and working in Tech.

 

I will be at The Bend in the Road again,,,,, with the Bend in the road gang, Will have some The Bend in the Road Gang" T shirts available,,, ( for a $ 25 donation to " Pixie " Satterfield, who lost her husband, "Old Rodder" Satterfield a couple of months after last years meet ) Just look to your left as you start to go around,,,,,, "The Bend in the Road !" ( How's that for some plugging the "Bend in the Road Gang ! " lolololol Crow, TBITRG's P.R Dood !!

 

1900 Will Be there, Looking forward to this!

 

If all goes as planned myself and a friend of mine will be there in our coupes.

 

We will be there Saturday. I’m taking my daughter this year, it’s her first time to the Mecca/Salt.

 

Most of the activities are during the first few days, but there are runs all week. Check out the pits, park somewhere along the long course (maybe at the 3-5 mile area) and watch the action pass by (ask around for the AM or CB broadcast channels) and if possible hang out at any one of the the start lines and take it all in. Check out the info at scta-bni.org for a spectator primer.

Enjoy!

John

 

Typically, the majority of the action takes place the first 3 days. Most teams have new equipment, and want to prove it as soon as the event starts. As the week progresses, the records are set, or not, or the engines get blown up. Later on, the well funded guys who didn't make their number, or the late guy, or the guys that made some ad hoc repairs, are still going. So by the end of the week, there's a lot less teams still active, but still may post some big runs. Also, the weather is huge, can delay action several days. No place else like it, something for everyone. Wear a big hat!

 

Things really quite down near the end of the week, but any time on the "Salt" is special! Hopefully we are still getting after it, feel free to find us in the pits, we have plenty of shade or at the start line. Always willing to BS with fellow H.A.M.B.E.R.S.
Invitation goes out to others as well!
#9509 V4F/GMR Jimmy aka "Wally"

 

Always something to watch. After Sunday most of the r r’s are gone. Later in the afternoon there are streamliners that like to run…. Most teams in the pits are always busy but take time to say hi, ask where you are from, etc if they aren’t thrashing..impounds are busy for their allotted time then sit and shoot the s**t and have adult beverage…There are many engines you don’t see in any other racing venue because they can be competitive in the class they chose…ours if you find it…

 

Two weeks to go!

Weather so far looks pretty typical.....overall hot and dry with a a few pop up late day small showers.
Fingers crossed!

 

Fingers crossed for good weather !

 

Yeah, it's hard to rely on any forecast more than 3 days out....just guessing beyond that.
Looks like some rain coming in the next couple days,
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapCli...LC&textField1=40.7372&textField2=-114.037&e=0

Generally though the western US is under a high pressure dome that seems to be hangin around

 

One week to go!

 

One week to NOT go.

Wish I was.

Dave

 

The last time I was there (52years ago) I was on my honeymoon. Still have the same wife but the belly tank is gone. Salt was so hard and deep I bent the tent stakes while driving them in.

 

Was Hard And deep and bent the the tent stake?You talking about the wedding night or the salt? Ha Ha! 6 days left. I cant wait.I will be out friday night at the nugget for the festivities then back out again on sunday for the cool stuff on the salt.(my new to me blown big block <56 bel air will be at the car show)Sayy Hi.....

 

Anyone going through Carson City on their way to Bonneville ? I Could use a Hamb relay for a pair of doors ,would be happy to pay to offset fuel costs. Thanks Rod

 

Weather report for this week is looking good. Upper 90s too 100 no rain to be had here in Salt Lake.
Only 4 days away!

 

I will be out there again. See you all this weekend.

 

I trying to arrange my schedule so I'll be working in Salt Lake next week. Hopefully I can spend Monday and Tuesday taking in the sites.

 

Have you checked with BenD?

 

Was out there Saturday afternoon - thunderstorms - Wendover got drenched & Floating Island got drenched - the track didn't receive a drop! Sunday was hot & clear - they were well underway grading and inspecting the track - salt looks to be in the best condition I've seen in 4 years. Weather is upper 90°s ~ 100° with clear skies - should be near perfect conditions for racing

 

I spent my Boneville trip fund on a new project and drove 30 hrs round trip in 48hrs,I'm burned up driving..I'm gonna have to miss this year again...hopefully next year with the Desert Express and the model t.

 

I sent out a message this evening, Thanks for the reminder. I wasn't planning on going this year, and the Girlfriend asked if we could go to Bonneville again this year. (I know ,Right? what a keeper) I thought I might kill two birds with one stone.

 

I'm heading out tomorrow, safe travels and see you on the salt!