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#81

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by SPARKY - October 09, 2026, 05:43:38 AM

I had a similar experience in my journey, I left the track at above 200 not at and exit twice  once because I was hit by what we call a dust devil in Texas left track but came back on the track before the next mile marker finished the run---was called a spin sent through inspection had to listen to Dietz lecture about proper parachute procedures.

 Next year I had a rear pannel pop lose and I left the track due to "AERO STEERING".  Over the winter I over lapped "fish scaled" all panels.
  Wasn't told that I lost my lisc. but I had to make to controlled passes 1 under 225. 1 under 275 to prove I could control my car and knew how fast I was going and where I was on the track.. Same results just different label.

#82

Upcoming Events / Re: Bolivia 2026 event

Last post by ack - October 08, 2026, 05:45:48 PM

The 2026 Bolivia event is progressing nicely. Reg has a 19-mile course graded. He is running way behind, and his event may run over into our event.  Daily video updates from the salt during the event will be available on our website and on YouTube. Brian has released the first episode of his six-part series. A link is below. There are two rooms left at the hotel.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIyAYtEZGds&t=0s
https://www.boliviaspeedtrials.com/
https://cmrchallenges.co.nz/

#83

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by MRK - October 08, 2026, 04:06:34 PM

Legit Question:

Is there a official rule in the book about losing 2 licenses for dropping "debris" on the course?
A lug nut?
a dzus fastener?
chunks of your oil pan?

Will losing one of them automatically get you dropped down 2 spots?
Or is it only unsecured ballast that carries that penalty?

There is no standard when it comes to sanctioning a competitor for breaking a rule.
In my experience, all sanctions are levied at the discretion of the SCTA/BNI board. They act upon recommendations from the committee's that are assigned to investigate the incident(s). In Matt's case, he was hit hard but I've seen other cases that I would consider equally as bad or maybe even worse where no penalty was levied. One would hope that there would be no bias when these types of penalties are handed out but from time to time, bias and favoritism do come in to play.   

#84

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by Dynoroom - October 08, 2026, 04:06:16 PM

2026 SCTA Rule Book 1.A, last paragraph:

 Under penalty of disqualification, expulsion or permanent ban, no modifications (additions, deletions, or changes) are permitted to either vehicle equipment or driver/rider gear after passing Technical Inspection unless coordinated with the Event Director and Chief Technical Inspector. This includes any changes in vehicle condition due to breakdowns or failures, flat or damaged tires, spins, fires or any other reason. It is the entrant's or driver's/rider's responsibility to resubmit the vehicle to Technical Inspection for approval of any changes.

#85

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by bob sav - October 08, 2026, 03:45:20 PM

maybe a key fob is what punctured my left front tire in my streamliner at 180 mph and sent me hard left unsteerable and wacked a quarter mile marker . ruined my week.  going over your assigned speed is one thing , dropping unsecured ballast on the track is a life thing. .   ya I remember hot nuts and what he did . 

#86

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by gowing - October 08, 2026, 03:19:35 PM

Legit Question:

Is there a official rule in the book about losing 2 licenses for dropping "debris" on the course?
A lug nut?
a dzus fastener?
chunks of your oil pan?

Will losing one of them automatically get you dropped down 2 spots?
Or is it only unsecured ballast that carries that penalty?

#87

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by Lilhigbee - October 08, 2026, 02:38:39 PM

Anyone remember Johnny Hotnuts??  Unsecured ballast (and his attitude) got him a five-year ban from the salt.  He wasn't even allowed on the salt as a spectator.

#88

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by MRK - October 08, 2026, 12:36:18 PM

It's club racing.

A small select clique makes and enforces the rules.
You are either part of their club... or you are not.

Seems like maybe someone with authority doesn't like superfastmatt.

Quite insightful. I've witnessed personal grievances cloud the judgement of SCTA officials and been on the sharp end of that stick myself. With that said, the rule broken at SW was a big deal and the penalty was fair in my opinion. His flippant attitude towards said penalty at WF is a bigger issue. Matt needed to make sure he stayed within the boundaries set and should have ensured by any means available that he did so. His excuses were pretty weak in my opinion and the BNI came down very hard on him for good reason. He is quite fortunate that someone championed his cause and he was allowed a reduced penalty. I don't know Matt but he seems like a nice person and he's proven that he's a skilled builder and driver. He should be bummed but not discouraged. I think by putting that rig away for a time is the best thing. He'll roll the situation around in his head, dissect it and put it back together, beat himself up and curse the SCTA/BNI but we all know he'll be back and he'll have a greater understanding of how things work or don't within the SCTA/BNI. The organization needs young, smart guys like Matt to keep this thing alive and hopefully someone within his club or the SCTA/BNI will talk to him and help him keep the flame lit.         

#89

Items Wanted / Re: Supercharger blower wanted

Last post by WEAL - October 08, 2026, 11:03:44 AM

where do you live

Germany

#90

Bonneville General Chat / Re: Super Fast Matt's new Yout...

Last post by 1leg - October 08, 2026, 09:57:36 AM

IMO, Here is the good that comes out of this experience for everyone to think about.

Make sure any type of container in your vehicle can support the weight you put in it. Remember Bonneville has changed and is not smooth like it once was. So with bumps overbuild everything.

Onboard Fires. Do more damage than most realize, especially with all of the electronics that everyone runs now.
You must check every electronic device after a fire to make sure it still works correctly after you have rewired the area the fire was in. Both boxes and sensors can be affected and partially or completely become disabled.

When one has to do a run and stay between a certain speeds, use both you tachometer, and speedometer/GPS to verify your speed, and if they don't agree take your foot off the gas pedal and turn off. Go back to the pits and find out why they are not agreeing. SCTA is watching the run. Turning out will save you more time and grief than having the SCTA sanction you for not following rules.

Some food for thought.

I believe Matt will be back. 

I agree with all that.