Event Coverage Bonneville role call...Who's going to speed week?

oh shit now that is too cool, looking forward to seeing that make some passes. we always stop by your pit but you guys always seem real busy to be chatting.

 

I think I am going to try and make it for a couple of days.. I will probably be helping out on my old bosses Lakester.
Jimmy White

 

my mate Mike will be there wrenching on this...... both all the way from NZ.

 

Wrenching on this to do what? I certainly hope you're bringing it over thinking you're going to run. I see a few glaring omissions. Wayno

 

Don`t worry Wayno, the photo is months old. The boys have it together....if you aren`t too busy with Mike, Dana and Greg, I`ll buy you a cold one...hope to be there in the Sedan again this year. Leaving Portland 7am Sat. 16th...Kev, hope to see you there...I am supposed to be giving Kiwi Steve and Shug and Irene a hand. I think this is officially #20 for me....First one was `84 with Kiwi legend Bill Ward, who is returning this year with a new car, and half the friggin country...

 

Click on this link for a full list of all the Kiwi teams competing this year:

http://www.nz-hotrod.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=47299#post47299

 

Bunch of us from Connecticut will be there. Customer of ours runs the Thaker/Shine roadster. Should be a good year.

 

I'll be there in my coupe. Staying at the bend since the hotels are all filled up.

 

We were there last year and will be back for the kiwi invasion this year. Staying at the nuggert again, hope to catch up with some of you over our 5 days in Wendover. There will be 20 in our group and I have heard of up to 250 more kiwis heading over to support all the teams this year. see you on the salt. GP

 

I'll se ya'll there, Tom.

I was in Long Beach for a wedding (not mine) this past weekend. Mary and I drove out to El Mirage on Sunday morning, I didn't get the word about the cancellation, doh! We wound up taking a nice drive though the desert and the Angeles Forest, so it ended up being a pretty good day anyway.

 

The "FLYING PICKEL" will be there .Ive been on this crew for going on 10 years now 300" of alcohol injected Chrysler hemi, circa 1954! See you there!

 

I do believe The Flying Pickle goes down as one of the coolest names of all time!

 

We're heading up from So-Cal with about 12 cars. First time back in 20 years. Really looking forward to it. Might even have a ride on the salt to get my license.

 

Can't make it this year, but my wife and I are already planning our trip for '09. Can anyone advise about the options of where to stay, etc.? Camping isn't for us. We'll be Bonneville virgins, so we don't really know have a clue about this sort of stuff. Any advice would be very appreciated.

 

I know alot of people think Bonneville is just a big party BUT, there is alot of work, stress & dedication by everyone involved fron inspectors to particpants for a safe run !
Here a special inspector comes to our pit area for an indepth safety check.


No detail is left unchecked. A close eye could save a life!


A good swift kick to make sure everything is O.K.


At last, everyone is happy with inspection, Let's go racing!!!

 

I don't remember THAT kitty inspector from last year....

Keven

 

Well, helloooooooo kitty!

 

Check the SCTA site in the whats new.........

http://www.scta-bni.org/

Errrrrr.

 

Dennis Varni ... Always the perfect gentleman!

 

2 1/2 weeks to go......

 

I am so bumbed I will not make it this year. for those of you that are on the fence about going, GO!!!!! Its the best event on this planet!!!!!!!!!!! You will not regret it even if you have to tent it.

 

Sooo, Water, Factor 5K sunblock, hat, shades, reflective undergarments, anything I'm missing?

 

Looks like the salt is gonna be OK this year:


07/23/08: A note regarding our 2nd Pre-Trip July 20-23



Trip went well. (Almost) On Sunday the 20th, as we traveled, it rained all through Las Vegas and a lot through ELY up through White Horse Pass just South of Wendover. It cleared up by Wendover and had not rained at all there.

Monday we spent all day setting up and dragging. Salt was Hard, Dry and Smooth, Weather was in low 90’s and overcast.

We completely finished the Long Course (8 mi) and had both the Short Courses ready to go to begin dragging again on Tues. morning. It Thundered and Lighting most of the night (Monday night) but no rain fell in “Downtown” Wendover.

Not so on the salt flats, there was considerable water standing across most of our race course areas and we had to call off any further work for this trip.

We decided to wait until we arrive just prior (A week) to the event to do the finishing touches on the courses. With no further rain ( the storm had passed through) in sight we feel that the water should be gone in a few days and the salt will be left in at least as good condition (Great) as it was prior to the storm.

As we left Wendover the weather was Clear and Hot (Of Course) We’ll keep you up dated from now until the event with reports as we get them. Be sure to check the SCTA / BNI web site for ACCURATE Up Dates.

A special thanks to the other members of our Advance Crew. Russ Eyres, Fred Dannenfelzer, Jim Jensen, Jim Dunn and Larry Volk.

Mike Waters, Chairman BNI

 

the wife and I will be there! cant wait!!

 

2 weeks from today I'm leaving, can't wait!

 

Maggi and I will be there in the Sedan starting Saturday. First timers. Planning to caravan to the drags with Denise, Megan, and others I'm sure. Looking forward to a great week!

 

I'm planning driving up and sleeping in the 87 suburban, with my 20 yo son. Should be there Sat night?

 

We'll be at bonneville with cars # 1034 and 1946 looking forward to another great year on the salt.

 

This will be my first time out on the salt. Flying out with a couple of friends. It's gettin close. So cool...

 

For the first timers remember the sunblock.My sunblock is for sissies comment still makes for good laughs.check out my avator.Can't wait to see everyone again this year.