Event Coverage Done and in the Sun Tour 2008....Big Olds does Speed Week

Day 1 Thursday Aug 14th
Livonia, MI to Davenport, IA
452miles

I worked till 4pm and blasted home where I found Megan already there and her stuff for our adventure packed in Big Olds already. I quickly changed and threw my stuff in Big Olds as well. My folks and sisiter were there to bid us farewell and snapped a couple of photos of me and Megan.




As some might remember, last weekend we installed a stereo in Big Olds for the first time. Of course Megan and I both brought a bunch of CD’s, Megan even in a Big Olds matching case.


I usually take a photo of the starting mileage for a trip


We hit the highway and after 10 miles he was still running cool. I can’t thank my buddy Jim for working his butt off all week to make sure Big Olds was ready for a 5,000+ mile journey.


Megan gives the stereo directions a look over. I’m in charge of the driving, she's in charge of the music.


A couple of hours down the road we come upon my favorite exit in Michigan.


A couple of hours after that we reached IN…..


We were just a few miles from Lake Michigan were I imagine the sunset was spectatular but watching from the highway was as close as we were going to get this trip.


The IL sign wasn’t as easy to get


I can’t remember what town but we always see this sign for a Tiki Motel so we thought we’d stop and check it out…..the sign was the only thing even remotely tiki.


I don’t see us staying there anytime soon.


Made it to west of the Mississippi River and stay at the usual exit we like to stay at. Once in the room we were alittle wired still so I did my finger and toe nails to match Big Olds.


Nite, nite

 

Day 2, Friday Aug 15th
Davenport, IA to Omaha, NE
375 miles

Woke up to blue skies and sunshine with just a slight nip in the air…perfect for topless cruzn. The place we like to stay at overlooks the mighty Mississippi River. One of these days Megan wants to swim across it. When that happens I’ll video it and post it on the HAMB.




We didn’t stop this time


Was the only classic anything we saw all day




These gas station just crack us up. We don’t have them in Michigan or Ohio


Entering Nebraska




Our first stop once we arrived in Omaha was at SoloLobo's (aka Larry) shop in the downtown warehouse district. We were kinda fimiliar with the location because we had been there last year when Larry thru a party at Retro Rocket, his vintage clothes and furniture place last year when we rolled thru town. We parked Big Olds in the alley near his front door and snuck up on him to surprise him.


After hugs all around and alittle visiting Megan and I decided to take awalk around to stretch our legs and see the sites. We didn't get one full block from Larry's place when this "offical" looking SUV does a U-turn and pulls right up next to us. Low and behold it was a pal of Malcolm's, Dan, who we met last month during the Salina, KS KKOA event. He's a batallion chief for the fire dept and his station is right down the block from Larry's shop. He didn't know we'd be there but spotted the pink cap and recognized it so he stopped to say hi and chat.


Soon after Dan stopped what do ya know, Malcolm AKA Nick drive's up. Unbenounced to us he went into work early so he could get off early to hang out with us girls before the party tonight


The four of us chatted for bit then Nick escorted us around the warehouse district for an afternoon of shoping cute and quaint little shops.


We stopped at our favorite area ice cream shop for a yummy break but were bummed that our bud CarKiller, who also loves this place, wasn't there to ejoy it with us. Next time sweetie.




We then decided to check out a couple of scrapbook stores before heading back to Nick's for party prep. Nick having the time of his life.

 

Nick's place with plenty of room in the driveway for Big Olds


Before too long HAMB pals started to arrive
Wayne AKA: Rocky....WONDERFUL seeing you again bud and having the opportunity to hang out


This is Rocky's friends truck


Dallas AKA: Hellraiser.... AWESOME seeing you up and about. Means alot to me that you made such a HUGE effort to come visit us for the evening. I'm thrill you were feeling up to it. LOVE your new Oldsmobile.


Been having trouble with this hubcap. Just about everyone took a swing at trying to get it on.


Jess arrived in her coupe....GREAT seeing you and Jen again sweetie.


Just and Jen's Dad John came to the party as well as their brother. The red roadster belongs to John. It awesome seeing a whole family enjoying this hobby together.


Folks hanging out








More folks inside hanging out and mingling


Megan, Rocky and Hot Rod Roadster


Dick AKA: Xdelilict, Denise, Gary AKA: Hot Rod Roadster, Jess & Megan


Hokey Ass HAMB Group shot


Some Ladies of the HAMB......Megan, Jess, Jen and Denise

 

Gary trying out this cool bike for size


Rob Lee truck....I'm so happy you're doing so well after the accident bud. It was so nice to hear the business is doing well too. Please tell the boys I said hi....especailly Jr.


Jeff AKA: Hiboy32, and his rocket car. Nice to see you too sweetie. Looks like blast. Hopefully I'll be able to see it run one of these days.


Everyone mingling outside again




Shortly thereafter I called it a night and went to bed knowing we had a long day on the road the next day. Not sure what time the party ended cuz I fell right to sleep I was so exhusted. I'd like to thank Nick for the warm hospitality. You certainly know how to throw a kick ass party. Looking forward to your next one. I'd also like to thank the rest of the Omaha boys for being such great friends. Means alot that whenever we come to town you guys make a HUGE effort and come over and hang out with us. You're the bestest!

Day Three, Saturday Aug 16th
Omaha, NE to Rock Springs, WY
752 miles

The next morning we were up and out the door. Thankfully Nick had room in his car for some of our stuff so we could hear the speakers under the back seat in Big Olds.

The previous day Big Olds had a tough time getting up Nick's driveway so he decided to use some scrap pieces of wood so Big Olds would have less of a chance of scraping. I LOVE Big Olds new stance but it does take alittle more effort, and thinking, when driving.




On the road heading west!




Megan still trying to figure out how to get her satalite system to work with my new stereo


Cool little trailer we saw.




I don't know if it's Megan's or Nick's road game but the three of us spent the day looking at license plates.....


....and taking pictures of each other

 

We stopped for fuel and made sandwiches for a picnic. Most of the time we like to bring lunch meat, bread and stuff and stop for a homemade lunch instead of expensive fast food stuff


Things were going so well weatherwise till this. Oh crap, this doesn't look good I said. Megan goes, "It'll just blow over us". I wasn't thinking so. The next exit we pulled off to put up the top, rain-X the windshield and generally batten down the hatches so to speak.


You can clearly see where I rain-x'd around this big ol bug that I didn't wipe off




I should have grabbed some rags from the trunk when I got out the rain-x. We both used our clothes to try to keep the interior dry.


Megan wrapped the stereo in a bag but alas it was too late. Water had already gotten to it and it never worked again the whole trip. Not sure what I'm more pissed about, the money spent on the stereo OR the amount of time loss in installing it.


We're going to take a minute for a commerical announcement.
In the past Megan has put her gummy bears candy on the floor of Big Olds underneath her seat to melt together cuz that's how she likes to eat them. This process use to just take a few miles cuz Big Olds had bare metal floors till this past winter. Well now that there is carpet with insulation from Lobucrod http://www.lobucrod.com/ her gummy bears took DAYS to melt and really I think they melted after we got to the Salt and that was because of the sun and not heat from Big Olds.

Megan pointing out the fact that they aren't melted yet


Lucky for us there was contruction in the area of the Wyoming sign which made it.....


...real easy to pull over to the shoulder without worrying about being hit.


You guys know how I love state signs.....but I think I need a taller tripod


At this point Nick decides to turn on his heat....what a wuzz
To his defense it was freezing cold and at the next gas stop I put on long jeans and my Chucks with socks.


LONG day of driving. We pushed it today knowing that the longer we drove today the earlier we would get to the Salt tomorrow.


Made it to Rock Springs to find just about the whole town under contruction. Found a place to sleep and a place to eat then called it a night. We were all beat.

Day Four, Sunday Aug 17th
Rock Springs, WY to Wendover, UT
301 miles

The next morning was brisk but clear and dry. We got up extra early wanting to be on the Salt by noon to check out tech inspection. I really like staying at places with the door facing the parking spots when I'm traveling with Big Olds.


Lots and lots of windmills in the area

 

We stopped to check out some buffalo




and this dude was extremely friendly and outgoing.


At this point this truck was the only hot rod looking thing we saw heading west the last three days




Once west of Salt Lake City we stop for fuel for the last time before reaching Wendover. I gassed up Big Olds then went inside to use the restroom. When I walked back outside there was a group around Big Olds and a couple of other hot rods at pumps.




I took a few steps toward Big Olds and this dude that I did not recognize starts walking quickly toward me and engulfs me in this HUGH bear hug while his wife is snapping photos. While still hugging me he proceeds to tell me he is the brother of the guy that owns the chopped grey primer '47 Olds convertible that I've seen before. So of course this gets me excited because I've seen the car a couple of times, first time was in June of 2002 at Speedy Bills Museum during the kick off party for Power Tour but was never able to catch up with the owner.

One time, just this past GG DesMoines IA event a guy came up to me on a Harley while I was driving Big Olds on the main drag outside the fairgrounds and introduced himself to me as Randy, the owner of the grey '47 Olds covert. We made chit chat while sitting at the light and he said he'd catch up with me inside the fairgrounds. Never happened, and I was bummed that we didn't get a chance to talk Oldsmobiles.

Now at the gas station, Randy's brother Ryan is telling me how he wants to hook me and his brother up and is writing Randy's name and number down AND his own number and wanting me to call Randy and keep in touch with him as well. Anyway, I'm sharing too much information and at this rate the adventure story will take me weeks to write.

Here's me and Ryan, my future brother in law.


This HAMB guy was running with them, from CO but I've forgotten his name.


Almost there....






We arrived in Wendover and decided to check in real quick and throw our stuff in our room and hook up with Bill AKA: BrokenSpoke who flew into SLC and arrived in Wendover at the same time as us. I then called Rick AKA: RdachsDog, who hauled my go-cart and Megan mini-bike to the Flats for us. He was at the KOA campground so we all ran over there to help unload the go-cart from the trailer and throw it in his pickup for the short ride to the Salt.


I'd llike to take this opportunity to thank Rick for all the effort he went thru to make sure Megan and I both had our "toys" there to cruise around on. My go-cart was a blast to drive out on the Salt. A huge difference from riding in the grass, fields and gravel at Scott's place here in Michigan. Thanks bud for making this event extra special for me. I truely apprecaite it.


At this point the Bend in the Road wasn't too crowded yet

 

When we reached almost the end of the asphalt........


........I parked Big Olds and was planning on hopping in Malcolm's Galaxie but just then CharlieChops pulled up in his very cool little track nose roadster so I hopped in there for an AWESOME ride out to about the 5 mile mark.


Thanks for the ride Charlie. It was fun ride and a pleasure seeing and hanging out with you.


We unloaded the go-cart and mini-bike from Rick's truck and I rode the go-cart over to Hooley's pit to say "hi". Got the chance to meet Beck (from the RRT) for the first time. Wonderful finally meeting you bud!
Beck and Hooley.....I think these two could easily pass for brothers


The guys had already taken the car thru tech and were just getting ready to fire it for the first time






It was wonderful seeing all the boys from Hooleys team. Congrats to all involved for upping your own record.

Headed back over to the 5 mile spectator area. BenD, Nick79, Maggi, the Suedes, and a bunch of other HAMB folks all had their tents and stuff set up in this area.
Malcolm's and Nick79's ride






Nick's cool seats


Ran into Boones and KustomBuick there as well. GREAT seeing you again Ken. I'm so glad we were able to help each other out regarding the rooms and it was great meeting KustomBuick for the first time. Your car is bitchen.


At this point we decided to head over to the tech inspection area and check out whats going on there. Megan and Bill rode with Nick in the Galaxie and I rode the go-cart.


We ran into BobK there. ALWAYS a pleasure seeing you sweetie.


Also ran into Brett, AKA: GreenMtnBoy. AWESOME finally meeting you sweetie. I had a blast hanging with you and your Dad.

 

Brett showed us the pith helmets that BigA painted us for him and his Dad. Very cool indeed!






As we were all standing around talking some cool cars cruised by. This guys name is Hairy and he shipped his car over from NZ.


Tub from Ohio


Tub's running buddy




A wristband allows you to walk anywhere, inlcuding right up to the start line. Not sure how necessary it is as no one has ever said anything to me when I haven't wore one.


Brett doing some shoping


I could kick myself for not remembering this HAMB guys name as I had a real nice conversation with him. Sorry bud


Brett went to go put his stash away and came back with presents for me and Megan. Very cool bottle openers from Atlanta. Thanks sweetie, mine will come in handy for sure.


We were all hanging out near ModelTSteve's car which still had it's Salt Cured HAMB sticker from last year on it


Finally got around to checking out some of the cars going thru tech






Spent quite a bit of time taking to these two Kiwi's. Nice dudes

 

Saw the little French bike for the first time. Very cool

 

Yeah, we spent ALOT of time in the tech inspection area








Chatted with this guy abit, very nice


This photos for Earl Schieb....memories of "The Beak"

 

Decided to head back to our transportation and cruz the pits for abit......








...on our way to "Salt Talks" at the Bend in the Road which is sponsored by LandRacing.com. We had plans for dinner so we didn't eat anything but the grub did look delicious. We mingled around abit and I was able to meet Jon, the owner of the site. It was a real pleasure. Next time perhaps we'll have more time for a longer, get to know you chat.


Ran into Jim AKA: Squirrel there as well and had a real nice conversation. WOUNDERFUL meeting you and your son Steven.


Front row, left to right
Malcolm, ChevyGirlRox, HotrodLadyCrusr, Skajaquada, and TomCat46
Back row, Steven (son of Squirrel) and Squirrel.
I enjoyed hanging out with you boys and shootin the shit

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Skajaquada and his lovely wife for the tiki glasses. I absolutely LOVE them and can't wait to use them at the next party. Speaking of which you two really need to make it out here to Detroit one of these days to hang out. The Detroit Autorama in March is a blast. I've got plenty of room here at the house so think about it.

Me & Ridgerunner. It was wonderful meeting you and chatting. Thank you so much for introducing yourself. One of these days soon I'd like to make it to a few events in the northeast. Hopefully our paths will cross again then.


L2R
Malcolm, AceGuy AKA: Stable Steve, Megan, Bill AKA BrokenSpoke, Chaz and Dana AKA: Toymont
AWESOME seeing and hanging out with the Strange Days crew and catching up with what's new. Look for this team next year as they are building a streamliner right now.


We then decided to head back to the rooms, shower and meet for dinner. You know you're good pals when you can share the bathroom getting ready


We met the Strange Days crew at the Nugget. Steve had a present for me. He painted up a Flintstone skull that Daryl Mayhab had given me a couple of years ago. I had forgotten about it. Steve even made a very cool stand for it. Thanks sweetie! I LOVE it!


We walked across the street for dinner. I'm bummed we missed the Friday night buffet which was my favorite.


Then walked back to the Nugget to check out the cars and mingle



This couple was from England and shipped their car over. Malcolm chatted them up as he recognized them from another event.


Ran into a group of my English pals from many moons ago


Megan, Brett and Mike from AZ. Great seeing you again Mike. Sorry to hear about your troubles on the way home.

 

You can tell these folks aren't from the west coast


Diana Branch's car. Bummed I didn't see her but I did get to say hi to her husband Tom. Hopefully he passed along my hello to her


Mick and his not so hot rod truck.
WONDERFUL seeing you and hanging out sweetie. Looking forward to doing the same at the Detroit Autorama in March.




What a treat meeting HAMB member Hershambob from England. What a great guy and a complete BLAST to hang out with! AWESOME meeting you bud! Come to Detroit sometime soon. I've got plenty of room here at teh house.


Then ran into 63Comet from Melbourne. Boy we sure had fun huh? You and your mates are more then welcome in Detroit at any time as well.


Then we took a break to have alittle Gene sandwich


















Hairy's from NZ


The story on this damage is a wheel came off a trailer. No one was hurt




By now it's late and most have headed in. We called it a night knowing we had a full day on the Salt tommorrow.

 

Day 5, Monday Aug 18th
First full day on the Salt

We all decide to get up on the earlier side so we can catch the drivers meeting at 9am. We grab a quick breakie and head out. Me, Megan, Bill all hop in Nick's Galaxie for the quick ride to the start line.


Not sure what these were but on Sunday and this morning they had the roadways tied up moving them.


The line was longer this morning to get on the Salt but it moved fast and there were lots of cool cars to view








The drivers meeting lasts about one hour in total and is not only important but informative as well.


Some of Hooleys crew


Boones and KustomBuick


After the drivers meeting everyone got to drive down the course as fast as they dared.




Not sure who's riding with BenD in his truck. It doesn't even look like his truck is moving but we're at speed for sure






Hairy

 

After the jaunt down the track Nick took me to where my go-cart was cuz I wanted to ride it out to the start line. Passed a few pits on the way








Bill AKA: BrokenSpoke










Saw a number of runs


Then just as Hoolys turn came up something happened on the track to delay his start.


Sumner's truck as the push vehicle




making sure everything is tight



I always feel bad for the guys all suited up and just sitting and waiting,

 

but finally.....


Got the chance to hang out with Don AKA DRD57 alot. Wonderful seeing you again. Good luck and have fun in Europe sweetie


Bob West, Hershambob and Malcolm


The big camera boom is Discovery. They did alot of filming there. Suppose to air in Dec. Watch for a detailed annoucment from the Olds Crow team when the time gets closer


Not only cool race cars everywhere but the spectators cars were top notch as well




Megan had been keeping in touch with the Old Crow team via text and found out they were in impound so we headed over to congradulate them.










We then checked out a few cars that were in line for fuel




Once Nick started showing an interest in this Lincoln the owner jumped out and opened it all up for us. GREAT guy

 

We then decide to head back to the camopy area where alot of HAMB folks were hanging out to have a quick sandwich for lunch. Megan and Nick in the Galaxie, I rode my go-cart


Once back in that area caught up with the Suedes adjusting the carbs on Dakota's roadster. It was nice seeing them all again and hanging out.


Tony from Streamline was on the Salt with their trucks and trailers and ask me to take a few shots of Eyeball's AWESOME new roadster by their trailer.

L2R, Tony AKA Chopped Tudor, Eyeball, and Nick, AKA Malcolm




Megan, Tony's driver and Dakota


Sodbuster out for a cruz on his bike. Nice seeing both you and Jen again sweetie


Went for a ride to the potty in BenD truck. Hats off to ModelTSteve for once again keeping the port-a-pots clean and fresh. Thanks bud!


We finally sat down unnder the canopy and spotted Hooley coming back from a run


We had lots of company under the shade. I'd like to thank the folks that brought the canopies for sharing. Very much appreciated






This little truck reminded me of Tyler, AKA FltBlk. I miss seeing him everywhere I go




We then decide to cruz the pits again and stop and see our pals in the HopUp area......


Me and Darryl, AKA Derilict, nice meeting you and hanging out.

 

....our our way back to the start line










My goal was to find and meet AV8Paul....found his car first


and Brett and his pop from VT


and the French boys little trike




Checked out alot of racer in line while looking for Paul






and spectators cars


George's coupe had alittle overheating issue and puked


FINALLY found Paul in line and we met for the first time. It was certainly a pleasure sweetie.

 

One of the Maine Barons race cars






Lurker Mick's RPU


I think the 5 window on the left is 272Sedan's from WA. I'm bummed we didn't meet.










Cool wagon


We then decide to head back to our room, shower and head to this "gourmet" buger place in town we had heard about. Before we left on this trip everyone talked about how the cops were going to be out in full force and to watch your speed not only on the Salt but the acess road and in town as well. I only saw police cars this one time and it was on the access road


HAMB boys hanging out just before we left for dinner
L2R
BrokenSpoke, Bobby Green, Lucky Burton, BobK, KiwiKev, and rdachsdog


Elizbeth runs the Motel6 now and was a real sweetheart to everyone.


Was having some issues the last couple of days with nuts and bolts loosening up and falling off the top bows assembly. Had alittle help putting some back in before we left for dinner.


The burger place was packed but unfortunantly the burgers were just frozen pattys from a box and not what we expected....PLUS they were charging us $4 a burger more then normal and we ate them at folding tables with greasy plastic tablecoverings that they didn't even wipe off after the people before us left and we sat down. Service was VERY slow, understanable under the cirumstances but still. Haven't really figured out why they didn't hire a few more cooks and waitstaff to get folks in and out faster which leads to more profit. Bummer for them cuz I'll never eat there again and I don't think my posse will either. Did run into Brett, his Dad and the other guys from VT

 

We then went back to the Nugget to hang out for the evening














Megan showing Brett and the guys from VT her '53 Chevy photos




Kevin AKA: KTC31Coupe from Colorado.


_____, me and Hotwire. You boys from CO are a hoot. Looking forward to spending more time with you guys in the future.




Jim from the Maine Barons....goes by Kathy2151. GREAT hanging out with you again sweetie. xoxoxo




Me, JiveBomber and Megan. Loved seeing you and BaronVonMike again.

 

Gene was out and about every night....till late. I have no clue how he does it. The man is totally awesome and I enjoy spending time with him.


Me and NineInch. Wonderful to finally meet you sweetie. I enjoyed hanging out with you. You have a way of making a gal feel special just by being near you. thanks xoxo


Once agin I forgot who this is but it was nice to meet him and his daughter


We then called it a night and headed back to our room. Stopped and checked out Jim Shelton's roadster before turning in for the night.




Day 6, Tuesday Aug 19th

The next morning, Megan, Nick and Bill decided they were going to head out at the crack of dawn to watch the Old Crow team back up their record. I was not. They came back just as I was finishing my shower and we all headed to breakie then the Salt.


Cruised the pits...








Ran into my good pal Wayne AKA Rochie from Canada. Had a nice visit, certainly wasn't long enough. GREAT seeing you and your posse again sweetie!


Don't know what happened but George's car broke down

 

Spent ALOT of time in Vern's pit hanging out and chatting with everyone






Bill and Vern






Kent Fuller signing a photo that was taken of him and I during Speed Week 2003. It was great seeing him again.




Me and Mike Bishop, AKA: AV8, AWESOME seeing you again sweetie. I'm thrilled we got a chance to really spend some quality time together. I really enjoyed myself sweetie. Thank you xoxo


Bill and Mike


More of the Tardel posse


Nice "seeing" you Keith, wish we would have had some time to chat. Next time I hope




Nick taking one of the boys bike for a spin


We decide at this point that it's almost time for the HAMB Meet & Greet so we should start heading that way

 

SO looking forward to seeing the est of this post. Thank you for all the work that goes into these.

I was so happy that you made it back to MI after the repairs at Joplin. I'm thinking that it was the grit from the cut off wheel an AZ that did in the bearing that we changed out.


jerry

 

We had hung the HAMB Meet & Greet banner off of BenD's canopy first thing this morning so hopefully folks saw it so they knew where it was going to be held


I was SHOCKED at the number of HAMB folks that attended the M&G and would just like to thank those that attended. Networking is so important and a meet & greet can be so beneficial in accomplishing the task of introducing yourself to a number of people in a short period of time, PLUS they're so much fun!

There were name tags and stickers for all. Sorry about running out toward the end. I was not expecting such a huge crowd. Next time I'll be prepared.










and most brought their cars so we were able to plan the group shot so the cars were in the background

 

It was GREAT to see folks mingling
Hot Wire front and center


and getting to know each other












Hokey Ass Group Shot


Flathead Dooley and Slammed63....nice hanging out with you boys


Dakota and his Dad AKA: Armstrong, love seeing a father son team enjoying the hot rod scene together. See ya both at the PileUp??


KustomBuick, nice meeting you and hanging out. Take care of my good pal Ken for me please.


63Compact, you and Slammed63 were a hoot. Glad we got alittle time to party with you two on Tuesday night. Looking forward to perhaps hanging out together in Melbourne one of these days.


Colorado boys


The Strange Days Crew....one with very dirty knees


Don and BaronVonMike

 

RCKT98.....wonderful finally meeting you sweetie and THANKS so much for the hat and magazine. I'll see you in March at the Beach Hop.


WildTurkey46...ALWAYS a pleasure seeing you and hanging out. Looking forward to next time for sure.




Danny and Gir431.....we didn't get much of a chance to chat but thanks so much for coming to the M&G. Next time we'll spend some time getting to know each other.






KiwiKev, always a pleasure seeing and hanging out with you sweetie.


Elmo Rodge, Me and BobK, thanks for the "Denise" sandwich boys. Had fun xoxo




Me and Jaws....thanks for the warm hugs sweetie

 

Tombstone....nice meeting you and hanging out.








TomCat46, THANKS so much for the nutcracker sweetie. Will be a blast at my next party in the Tiki Lounge. One of these days you'll have to come over.




Kiwi Tinbender......it was a please hanging out with you. Thanks so much for joining me for dinner. It was nice to be able to sit down over a meal, caht and really get to know each other. Good luck with the sale of your Sedan bud.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290958


My local pal rdachsdog....thanks again bud for hauling my go-cart to the Salt and back. Very much appreciated


Those crazy Colorado boys








Boones....THRILLED I got to see you this trip. Sure do miss you here in the Midwest


Loudpedal...FINALLY got to meet you. It was a pleasure chatting with you and your Dad. Thanks for your number. I'll call next time I'm in town.

 

WOW, talk about handsome boys




63Compact & Slammed63






KiwiPaul's Sedan that's currently for sale in the classifieds
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290958


Paul took me for my promised ride in his roadster....thanks bud! I had a blast!

 

Once the Meet & Greet broke up Megan decided to gas up her mini-bike and take it for a spin.


I wanted to continue to visit with pals in the pits. Stopped for a brief visit in Gene's pits


Someone in his pit has neat salt transportation


I then stopped at the Maine Barons for awhile




I have forgotten what his name is but he is the oldest living member of the 200 MPH Club at what I'm remembering is 96 years old.




Hooked back up with Megan and Nick and decided to head out to the start line again. I stopped and introduced myself to Uno's brother Jesus, very nice guy


Ran into Rochie and posse at the start line.....






.....and watched a few runs




.....and chatted with Brian Bass and posse. Nice seeing ya again sweetie


We then decided it was time to head over to the Hop Up party but first we needed to hook up with Rick so we could throw the go-cart and mini-bike in his truck since this was our last day on the salt. Got everything loaded up then posed for a few shots




Who can pass up an ice cream....even if it is just before dinner

 

So we head over to the Hop Up party at the Bend in the Road and it's in full swing!






Jay welcoming folks












The Suede posse


Me & HemiDeuce. It was wonderful meeting you. It's a bummer the party broke up so early. I sure would have enjoyed hanging out and chatting more. Next time for sure.


Limey and his wife, GREAT meeting you both. I enjoyed our chat.






My English pals from the old Watford Rods




I LOVE this Ute

 

The wind really started picking up so the party was breaking up sooner then last year




Got the chance to hang out and chat with my good pal Jim Shelton


JiveBomber and VonBaronMike


Hopefully they weren't his only pair for the week