Event Coverage Bonneville Speedweek 2021 Official Thread

Hi Bob! We miss ya.

 

Hope your comment about " testing the waters " doesn't jinx it !

 

reverse psychology

 

Always a good time when Bob would roll up to our pits.

 

What are the changes for this year? I forget.

 

Don't run over crap that breaks the car before you get to 200.

 

Hahaha, see, i forgot!

 

We'll be there providing it doesn't get cancelled and the salt is good.

 

Hope you guys have better luck this time around.

 

We'll be there!!!

 

Tough class, good luck!

 

Bumpage.

 

I would love to go I have never been there one day I will. I have been building a bonneville 32 ford coupe for more that ten years. It has been a dream of mine please when you go take lots of pictures for us and post them. I'm always looking for good pics of the cars in the pits like suspention set ups and engine trans drive train cock pit photos. My dad went out a few years ago and the pic he took were great. Most of the pictures of cars at bonneville on the internet are starting line photos but few are of the pits and up close. I would love to see a thread on bonneville pics

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Oh boy - you owe it to yourself to go, especially if you are building a car to run there. I see you’re from PA. Other that getting there and back.... it is rather simple to attend, watch, chat with racers, and see some of the coolest vehicles you will ever find. One of the most low-key events I’ve ever been to,- and so much to do and see. I’ve been 4or 5 times - spectator only.

‘John

 

If I have the time off we'll be there this year.

 

I should have went when my dad went out there but at the time I had young kids that need me but I. Thinking about going out there soon the kids are a little older now maybe I can get away. So just wondering how does one go there I know it is in the middle of nowhere can you fly in to salt lakes city and rent a car and I guess drive in. I guess what I'm saying is where is the place to stay and what is the best way to plan to go.

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I’ll be there spectating and maybe crewing, camping just past the bend. Not sure which car I’ll bring.
I’m glad that Bonneville isn’t in Iowa.




Following the gospel since 2004

 

Book hotel in Wendover, fly into Salt Lake, rent car, drive to Wendover. Bonneville is a few minutes drive from Wendover, couldn't be easier. Super easy and life changing if you're a hot rodder!

 

(Not too) Long Ago, and Far Away...

Somebody wanted pics? Take a minute and check my link below...then GO!

 

We always fly into SLC and rent a car. We bring camping gear with us and set up at the "Bend". A few others tent camp, but it's mostly campers out there. They don't exactly encourage taking rentals out on the salt, so if you do get one wrap the pedals in plastic bags and tape, and get some cheap towels to use as disposable floor mats. Bring a couple rolls of quarters with too so you can vacuum and hose the car down. The salt gets EVERYWHERE. I think the Texaco in Wendover has a coin operated car wash.

 

We're headed there, but without the truck unless a miracle happens. The salt should be great since this'll be the second year in a row with no pumping.

 

I drove last year by myself from Jersey on Rt 80, 4600 miles round trip Wednesday to Wednesday. No traffic or hotels until Cheyenne WY due to COVID. The drive out and Bonneville was epic. My 14yr old wants to go so I am planning on doing it again this year. DM me if you want and I can give you some pointers if you are going to drive. It was my first time. I was a spectator but ran into and met lots of folks.

 

My goal is to tow my junk out there this year just to drive it on the Salt and watch some records fall...
I went for the first time in 2020 and had a blast, all things considered.
Now if I can just convince the wife that Speedweek will make a much better vacation than a cruise or week at the beach...
Chappy

 

I've got a room booked, but I'm not really holding my breath that the border will be open. Quite probably wishful thinkin', I'm thinkin'.

 

If you make it out, come find our pit and hang out a bit.

 

We'll be there! Set a D/BGRMR class record 2020 only to have it broken 2 mos. later at the "World Finals". Going to get it back, hoping to push into the 200 range. Funny you used a picture of my car (inspiration photos ) from back in 2013, different paint scheme, that Willie owned, I bought it in 2018. If you are going, certainly find us, "Flying Rose Racing" #426 Let's have a HAMB get together.

 

Don't tell the rental company you are going to Bonneville. or even Wendover. Don't wear hot rod clothing , tell em your going to Winnemucca or Ely, etc etc. They don't like salt in their cars!

 

I can't believe it's been 13 years since me and the boys went to Bonneville.
Maybe this is the year to do it again.

I also can't believe the photos still show up from this decade old thread!
jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/boston-to-bonneville-alter-boys-invade.319495/

 

Certainly will look you up. We are skinning our car as a F/BGMR. Had a 27 body that was jealous of the lakester idea.

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Last year was my first year, we camped at the Bend. It was a blast! I asked about it before I went and got told all the things to bring and expect...... except
1: binoculars! I usually bring them on every trip, but some how I forgot them. The spectators are about a 1/4 mile or more from the cars on the fast end!
2: bring a portable radio, or something that will pick up radio waves, not sure about this new stuff. We drove our side by sides and neither had radios. They broadcast info and results immediately on the radio. We were monitoring something on our phones, but it was delayed ....something like five minutes or so. Easy to get mixed up.We Parked by some cars that had theirs doors open and survived, but it would have been nice to have our own radio.
Just a couple of things, among many, that stood out on our trip.





Bones