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**Jive-Bomber** · 07-08-2011, 08:31 AM

That's right. We're only a little over a month away from the yearly SCTA pilgrimage to the great salt lake of Bonneville in Wendover, Utah for Speed Week.

Every August, new believers come back from 'The Salt' after their first time, no longer saline...

To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

**BrandonB** · 07-08-2011, 08:51 AM

"Just go. It beats any car show, any hot rod shop, and other live racing event, because being there is transforming, and words or pictures don’t do it real justice. You’ve got to feel it for yourself."

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That says it all.

GH · 07-08-2011, 09:02 AM

I recommend not going, unless you want to get hooked and have a great time. I went in 1998 to watch and I said, "I gotta do this". Made 12 trips to the salt and had the time of my life.

Tman · 07-08-2011, 09:38 AM

Getting my camping gear sorted already.

motoandy · 07-08-2011, 10:01 AM

Listen, as a newbie last year to the salt flats, if there is someone out there that is on the fence of going or not it is very easy.... DO IT! Prior to going I only saw it in mags, youtube, tv, etc. Once you step foot on the salt and see and hear the cars it is awesome. Truly a must at least once. Problem is that once you go you want to keep going. Be warned......

30tudor · 07-08-2011, 10:04 AM

The biggest dyno in the world.

TomH · 07-08-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Getting my camping gear sorted already.

You staying at the bend?? If so will be neighbors

**grander** · 07-08-2011, 10:54 AM

I have been to Bonneville several times. Always a great experience. You can stand right at the starting line, close to the cars, walk the line of cars and bikes waiting their turn, wander the pits and talk to the crews. Or just park yourself along the course and watch cars at speed. just GO!!

Tman · 07-08-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomH

You staying at the bend?? If so will be neighbors

Should be Tom, unless it gets too crowded and I will camp at the "other" place. Who is coming with you?

**Church** · 07-08-2011, 11:36 AM

Bonneville changed my life.
I'll be making another Old Crow limited edition canvas print for this year. Last years sold out.

Boeing Bomber · 07-08-2011, 12:07 PM

First time in years I wont be there... F**king economy...

TomH · 07-08-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Should be Tom, unless it gets too crowded and I will camp at the "other" place. Who is coming with you?

Just me and the wife so far.

**sinticket** · 07-08-2011, 01:38 PM

Bonneville is THE greatest place on earth...PERIOD. Once you go you are surely hooked for life...I sure as hell am!

bowtiemyk · 07-08-2011, 02:31 PM

After going last year, I can't believe I never went when I was stationed at Hell AFB in Ogden. Remember to bring sunglasses for your sunglasses!

Fopelaez · 07-08-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Getting my camping gear sorted already.

Never thought of that option, I'll consider for next year, it is a very very very long trip....driving

**mctim64** · 07-08-2011, 02:51 PM

We'll be there Wed. night. Tech on Thurs. ;-)

Tman · 07-08-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mctim64

We'll be there Wed. night. Tech on Thurs. ;-)

I will be rolling in late Thurs, PM me your number and I can get that tank out of your way before the weekend gets going.

**James Boys** · 07-08-2011, 03:33 PM

Any tips for a first-timer? Lots of sunscreen obviously....

Will be there helping out Candy-Man and his lakester

Tman · 07-08-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Boys

Any tips for a first-timer? Lots of sunscreen obviously....

Will be there helping out Candy-Man and his lakester

Need an updae on that lakester!

As for tips, check out www.scta-bni.org There is a page with beginner tips.

**Canada Jeff** · 07-08-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Boys

Any tips for a first-timer? Lots of sunscreen obviously....

If wearing shorts, sunscreen your lower legs more than you normally do; the reflected light off the salt can burn too. If your shorts are baggy, wear briefs, not boxers. Same reason.

Other than that, bring a bike or some form of wheeled transport and try to get around as much as you can, the pits are HUGE and there is awesome hidden everywhere.

07-08-2011, 08:31 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,420	It's almost that time again... That's right. We're only a little over a month away from the yearly SCTA pilgrimage to the great salt lake of Bonneville in Wendover, Utah for Speed Week. Every August, new believers come back from 'The Salt' after their first time, no longer saline... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

07-08-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
BrandonB Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: no cal Posts: 2,225	Re: It's almost that time again... "Just go. It beats any car show, any hot rod shop, and other live racing event, because being there is transforming, and words or pictures don’t do it real justice. You’ve got to feel it for yourself." ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That says it all.

07-08-2011, 09:02 AM	#3
GH FNG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 23	Re: It's almost that time again... I recommend not going, unless you want to get hooked and have a great time. I went in 1998 to watch and I said, "I gotta do this". Made 12 trips to the salt and had the time of my life.

07-08-2011, 09:38 AM	#4
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,186	Re: It's almost that time again... Getting my camping gear sorted already. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

07-08-2011, 10:01 AM	#5
motoandy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,594	Re: It's almost that time again... Listen, as a newbie last year to the salt flats, if there is someone out there that is on the fence of going or not it is very easy.... DO IT! Prior to going I only saw it in mags, youtube, tv, etc. Once you step foot on the salt and see and hear the cars it is awesome. Truly a must at least once. Problem is that once you go you want to keep going. Be warned...... __________________ Life ain't easy when your fat and greasy

07-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#6
30tudor Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2002 Location: salt lick oregon Posts: 344	Re: It's almost that time again... The biggest dyno in the world. __________________ They're not so much rules as they are general guidelines.

07-08-2011, 10:54 AM	#8
grander Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 49	Re: It's almost that time again... I have been to Bonneville several times. Always a great experience. You can stand right at the starting line, close to the cars, walk the line of cars and bikes waiting their turn, wander the pits and talk to the crews. Or just park yourself along the course and watch cars at speed. just GO!!

07-08-2011, 11:36 AM	#10
Church Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Bay Posts: 2,299	Re: It's almost that time again... Bonneville changed my life. I'll be making another Old Crow limited edition canvas print for this year. Last years sold out.

07-08-2011, 12:07 PM	#11
Boeing Bomber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmonds, Wa. Posts: 1,059	Re: It's almost that time again... First time in years I wont be there... F**king economy... __________________ Beware of High Performance cars with Low Performance drivers

07-08-2011, 01:38 PM	#13
sinticket Alliance Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 550	Re: It's almost that time again... Bonneville is THE greatest place on earth...PERIOD. Once you go you are surely hooked for life...I sure as hell am! __________________ Iron Lords CC Standing the Test of Time "They go for the face and genitals in Africa...I think thats where they are from" Terd Fergeson

07-08-2011, 02:31 PM	#14
bowtiemyk Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hell's Bend, Arizona Posts: 174	Re: It's almost that time again... After going last year, I can't believe I never went when I was stationed at Hell AFB in Ogden. Remember to bring sunglasses for your sunglasses! __________________ Told my girl I just had to forget her. I'd rather buy me a new carburator. So she made tracks sayin' this is the end now. Cars don't talk back they're just four wheeled friends now!

07-08-2011, 02:51 PM	#16
mctim64 Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California, somewhere just below Fresno. Posts: 5,003	Re: It's almost that time again... We'll be there Wed. night. Tech on Thurs. ;-) __________________ Y-Block Powered Model A Tudor project http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=667198 "it looks just like a Tellafunkin U-47" http://yblockguy.com/

07-08-2011, 03:33 PM	#18
James Boys Alliance Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: London ONT Posts: 171	Re: It's almost that time again... Any tips for a first-timer? Lots of sunscreen obviously.... Will be there helping out Candy-Man and his lakester

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