SpeedWeek 2018: The developing story

[Tman]

Great commentary Slim, thanks!! had it on in the shop all day

[superleggera]

I thought I heard Danny went home. Got what he wanted.

Danny accomplished all his desired goals and dreams at Bonneville -- and hopefully he just loads it into the trailer and puts the streamliner in the museum.  Nothing wrong in doing that.  Somebody might break his record soon or decades from now.  Doesn't matter.  It won't take away what he has accomplished and for himself personally.  One heck of a story and final closing chapter for a great family legacy at Bonneville!  

[ls7gto]

I thought I heard Danny went home. Got what he wanted.

Danny accomplished all his desired goals and dreams at Bonneville -- and hopefully he just loads it into the trailer and puts the streamliner in the museum.  Nothing wrong in doing that.  Somebody might break his record soon or decades from now.  Doesn't matter.  It won't take away what he has accomplished and for himself personally.  One heck of a story and final closing chapter for a great family legacy at Bonneville!  

I completely understand, was just curious .  I met Danny in 2013 when I was shooting pics at speedweek for Bangshift.com, super nice guy. Wishing i was there! 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Danny AA/FS, George (today) B/BFS

[Avanti Kid]

Amazing Turbinator with his fuel controller fixed just did 463.038 mph as the fastest time of the meet, congratulation to that racing team, the salt must be good to go that fast, WOW!

[trimmers]

What was George's speed?

Jeff in Boise
(Who's not allowed to stream audio or video at work!)

[velocity]

Congrats to Dave Spangler, drive of the Turbinator who just laid down a 463 run with a blistering 470 exit speed - which means there be more in that the speed machine.

Whoo Yeah! Dave!

Could there be a new name on the Hot Rod Magazine Top Time Trophy in 2018?

[RCKirby]

I may be wrong but...from what I understand the Speed Demon is running on its own record.

B/BFS 416pmh

This was set at Speed Week in 2016.

There 452 mph 1st run today REALLY set the bar high today.  If the back it up...awesome!

Their 452 mph exit is just shy of Danny's 459mph.

This is almost better than reality!!!!!

RCKirby 

[RCKirby]

Turbinator exit 470 mph!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Simply unbelievable.  Good job team Vesco!!!

RCKirby

[Seldom Seen Slim]

John Levie on Scott Guthrie Racing SC/S 300.396 mile 5!!!!!!!

[ls7gto]

I may be wrong but...from what I understand the Speed Demon is running on its own record.

B/BFS 416pmh

This was set at Speed Week in 2016.

There 452 mph 1st run today REALLY set the bar high today.  If the back it up...awesome!

Their 452 mph exit is just shy of Danny's 459mph.

This is almost better than reality!!!!!

George's exit speed was 464.246, with a mile 5 of 452.246

RCKirby 

[mc1984ss]

Thank you so much for the live stream! It is the next best thing to being there. Had it on at work today sure helped to pass the time. Thank you!!!

[jdincau]

Ron's mic is off gain

[trimmers]

That's at least four cars (Challenger 2, Carbiliner, Speed Demon, and Turbinator II) which have run over 400MPH in the same meet.

Has that ever happened before?

Jeff in Boise

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Shootout a few years ago  - Nearburg, Nish, Speed Demon, Spectre.  Rocky went 394 in the Ack bike