Event Coverage 2022 Bonneville Speed Week August 6-12

Only 2 months away folks......who's going?
I plan on driving down in my coupe if gas prices don't go from stupid to insane!

 

Will be there, I don't think the roadster will be ready but have a ton of friends that need help

 

At this time I'm planning on going....

Dave

 

?? 91 Octane in my part of Nor-Cal is already at $7.02 at some stations - but, with that in mind each has to prioritize where you will go no matter what.

 

Yes, thankfully I don't have to travel through CA. Here's a map of gas prices...
https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap?lat=38.822395&lng=-96.591588&z=5

 

I will admit, if pricing keeps climbing it may affect my decision to go.

 

Gas prices have forced my hand on a number of trips this year. Bonneville was gonna be a tight one this year anyway, but gas prices forced me out for good this time. Driving my 39 from VA to the salt wasnt cheap last year. If i did it this year i could probably buy another driving hotrod for the fuel cost alone.

 

Yep I hear ya......and it's not only gas. Lodging and food(and beer) costs need to be added in.
Still a great road trip though!

 

Got there last year, look forward to the photos from 2022.

Bob

 

The family and I will be there this year for a few days. We'll be on our way back from our cross country road trip.

 

With the rising costs some may be cancelling reservations. Thinking about seeing if there are any rooms available at this late date. It won't be cheap, but hell, I'm not getting any younger. Just thinking about it right now.

 

Do it if you can.....who knows, next year the costs may be out of reach. All of the motels in Wendover jack up their rates for speed week, but by Monday there are usually rooms available.
I will have my teardrop camper again this year, staying near the "bend".

 

I wanna go real bad! Hopefully the General will be ready . I gotta do a clutch and rear main on my 12 valve before I go. The Vanguard hotel , bar and grille will be at the bend.....if the stars align

 

The "ball field" at the east end of town, across from the auto parts store, looked like a good, sensible place to camp last year. Free, and it even had porta-potties. And, if it rained, it looked like you could get out of there with no sweat.

 

You haven't lived until you are stuck spinning on the dead flat bend

 

Yep, the "Bend in the Road". Best bet to park facing the road -- the tow bill will be smaller.

 

Looking forward to seeing you guys and the coupe there this year!

 

Some general info from SCTA/BNI for anyone that hasn't been there.....

https://scta-bni.org/bonneville

 

My wife, kids and I are driving out from Texas this year. Have not been since for a few years...looking forward to it.

 

Really glad I made it their last year. Have to pass this time, but maybe next year.

 

Will be there running the D/BGRMR "Punk Ass Roadster" would be willing to have a HAMB get together at our pit one eve. if anyone is interested. Or just stop by anytime to visit or at the start area, Flying Rose Racing #426

 

A HAMB get together is a great idea! We need to make it happen!

 

Best of luck with a record !

 

Th “ Bones “ shop is just like my Grandkids.
Grandkids are counting remaining school days .
Bones guys are counting how many “Sleeps” before they leave for the Salt.
Stretch

 

https://meso1.chpc.utah.edu/station_cameras/bflat_cam/bflat_cam_current.jpg
A current photo of the salt...

 

Sounds good, will set something up and post when we get closer. Feel free to message me

 

THANKS! We will be trying to push our current record of 198.503 into the 215 range. Hope all the stars align and the salt is good again.

 

What's the minimum for the 2-Club?

 

235 for D/BGRMR

 

For sure?

The Bonneville record for D/Blown Gas (Front Engine) Modified Roadster is 285.
The Bonneville record for D/Blown Gas Street Roadster is 229.

It doesn't seem possible that the Rear Engine would be 50 MPH less that the Front Engine Modified Roadster record.