Event Coverage The Salt Flats Are Back! Get Ready for SpeedWeek

From Yesterday:
Speed Week Pre-Trip Update #3

Today was our last day on the Salt. Course 1 was finished being groomed. So now we have 4 COURSES! All groomed & ready to go! The Salt is simply FANTASTIC!!

Also worth mentioning, the ramp at the end of the road is like a freeway onramp!!

Thanks to the entire crew for a JOB WELL DONE!

Also thanks to Intrepid Mining Co. for their continued pumping efforts. It helps!!

That's all for now! Start packing!

SEE YA ON THE SALT!

#scta #bni #bonneville #sw2018 #landspeed #loveourvolunteers



Damn, wish we could bring our roadster,, but all play and no work means no calendar next year,,,,

 

Thanks for the update, I better get cracking to make it on time !

 

I really wish I could go. As for camping...I'm from Michigan! I tent camped this past new years day overnight. Got down to -10*. I was cold...But I didn't let it beat me.

 

I'll be there. Save me a couple of calendars.

 

It's an incredible experience to attend. You go once, you'll keep going back......guaranteed!

 

Looks like I start a project in SLC in July. Year long so I should make 2 events on company dime.

 

I'll be coming back. Sunrise on the salt, nothing like it.

 

Especially from impound!

Ed

 

Been and seen and will be going back soon...nothing like it !!! JW

 

Can't wait. This will be my first time at Bonneville and I have the incredible privilege of driving the 640 XO/PP Virginia HAMB Special.

 

Looking forward to some "good salt" this year!!! We plan on leaving from the east coast on the 10th, rolling in Sunday afternoon....inspection and runs on Monday.......hope to see some of you guys there!!!

 

Some Out Takes
I only have room for 28 images, so it is very difficult to choose,, but I will post some of the out-takes that almost made it.

 

I understand this truck has new owners,,, maybe they will bring back

 

Guam Bomb,, I have followed this car from its beginnings of a rough Studie to a record holder

 

Ive stayed in Wendover, Wells, Salt Lake & slept in my van. If you've never been its a must see event. The greatest car show on the face of the earth. Its hot, hot, hot though, come prepared for it

 

We are staying in Wells about a 50 minute drive, can't wait for breakfest on the Salt ,best pancakes any where.

 

Just go!! jeez I have gone there from New Zealand before with NO BOOKINGS. There is always somewhere to stay and eat. Talk to people , spare beds always materialize...You only sleep for a few hours anyway...I have even slept on an air bed in the back of my pickup in the KOA.... it's safe enough there and if you are there on the right night, m there is always a chance that you will be invited to Chilli and margaritas with the Bean Bandits.

 

There will/should be the Inliners at the KOA for grub, be sure to pay.
Don't know if HOPUP will have their 100mph banquet
Montana Dodge Boys always have something up their sleves
At the KOA, they ask that you pay a little to cover for showers and pool if you slide in with your buddies.

 

If anyone plans to stay into the week, we found that the room rates dropped as racers and other attendees headed home after the weekend busy-ness. If you don't have a room on Saturday or Sunday, stick around because they do come available.

 

Sorry for the bad movie quote,,,,,,,,,,

I'm beginning to feel the need. the need for SPEED!
We leave Tuesday, set up sales cover on the start line, Chick will be inspecting all you dirty neck racers,
Saturday morning meeting at the start line,,, then let the music begin!

 

I went to Hotels.com last week and got a room starting next Thursday for a week at the Nugget.... Just Lucky I guess.

 

JD,
Did you get the gamblers special of 29.95 a night???

 

No....a little up on that but who could know that getting a room that way. I know these outfits keep sections of rooms Speed Week or not so maybe I was just lucky.

 

I will be there walking around and watching with our car club. Just look for the Midnighters shirts.

 

Hoping our buddy Jerry Garcia will show, also a Midnighter

 

I'm going. I always camp, there is always plenty of room for those that have not been there before. Bring a tent or camper and enjoy!

Dave

 

As far as I know he will be helping crew on Tim's F100 truck blue and white

 

Sun screen, hat, binoculars, spoting scope, camera, you could stay in salt lake and drive out.