Introduce Yourself

[hawkenz]

My Name is Phil Hawkins and I'm a "Salt" junkie.....

Back at the Flats this year (3rd year now) to document the Norton Effort on the salt for the Factory.

Ran into "Bo" one of your members on his Triumph Bonneville (also my ride of choice) and thought I'd stop in and check it out.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Hello, Phil -- and welcome to this Forum.  It's THE place where a whole bunch of racers and folks interested in dry lakes racing hang out.  If you truly have enjoyed (not suffered) the bite towards addiction -- join the group and enjoy the ride.  We're relatively selfish about our stuff, so don't talk much about certain subjects or you'll be subject of certain ridicule (subjects such as a well-known American racing effort known by its' six-letter name).

So - back to you.  Where are you?  Tell us a bit about yourself, hey?

Best wishes --

Jon a/k/a Seldom Seen Slim

[geezer1]

Hello to all Maxton Bound Racers,
I'm Geo Turner, on this forum as Geezer1. My team from Michigan is hard at it getting ready for Maxton later this month. We've been to Maxton twice now - went in April with the old Mercedes 'cuz the Firebird wasn't ready - what a great group of people! Brian Acton and Ben Herr went back with the Firebird in May - went 172 with the rear window flapping in the breeze. Just about gave Keith and Joe a heart attack! I think that we are ready this time, maybe the chute will blossom behind the car, rather than under it! Stop over and say hello - we're really glad to be a part of your great event!
PRESS ON REGARDLESS!

[55chevr]

Geezer ... you dont have to reintroduce yourself ... you are now a landspeed racer ... see you at Maxton ... Joe

[Cajun Kid]

Geezer What Number and Color is your Firebird ?  where do you pit ?

See u in a few weeks.

Charles

[D400]

  Hi everyone.  My name is Barry Werner.  I live in Bedminster, PA, which is a suburb of Philadelphia.  I come and look around the website every day but do not login.  I think it is about time to introduce myself and start logging in.  I came down to Maxton last year to the October meet.  Well I have been an avid drag race fan/racer for over 30 years and never experienced the warmth and friendliness of everyone we came in contact with over that weekend.  I knew then that this is where I should be racing.  I am in the process of building an '82 Dodge 400 for the F/Pro class.  I hope to be down racing it at Maxton early next year.  In the meantime, my wife, one daughter and I are making plans to come down to Maxton in October to spectate and are looking forward to meeting everyone again.  We were the ones with the Mopar sweatshirts on last year and probably will have them on again this year depending on the weather.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Barry

[Glen]

Barry, welcome aboard the LSR site. Even us west coasters will talk to you. Good luck on the project and enjoy the new chapter in your life. Have fun at Maxton. We are having a lakes meet tomorrow at El Mirage but I can't make this one. Should be some results up tomorrow night or monday.

[Jamezilla]

Hi all
My name is James and I live in Melbourne, Australia.
I'm keen to get to the 2011 World of Speed to take on the 130mph Club. Or, if the right vehicle presents itself, the 150mph Club.
Would I be the first Aussie to do so?

I've tried my hand at drags, circuit, autocross, hillclimbs and tarmac rallies - the salt is the one place I've never been to, and yet always been fascinated by.

I'm trying to learn as much as I can before committing to a car purchase in the US, but hope to make it there for September next year.

Cheers
James

[thefrenchowl]

Hi All,

I'm Patrick, a Frenchman, but been living in Great Britain since December 1984, motorcycle nuthead...

I specially like all sorts of vintage bikes, say till 1970, H-Ds in general and K/Sportsters in particular.

Bonneville has long been a dream, and as I'm not getting any younger, I've decided to build a bike for the Salts... Next to no budget, but I've got some cycle parts I can use without too much mods... Engine I haven't got yet but know where it is, I hope I'll get it soon (or borrow from its owner      !!!)

In the meantime, I'm reading/learning a lot from this site, so, see you around soon when I'll go into details of this built...

Patrick Delli

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Ah, once more I get to say it -- Welcome, Patrick.  I'm glad you've found this site -- 'cause many racers (and folks that are interested in dry lakes racing, whether at Bonneville or anyplace else in the world) hang around here.  Visit frequently, ask questions, make plans, build something -- and enjoy the fun we all share.

[wobblywalrus]

Patrick, there are is no shortage of pre-codger guys on a budget in this sport.  Welcome aboard.

[relaxedphit]

Geezer-- Love your closing comment on you intro post. That's pretty much the way I explain the spelling of my last name-Ken Presson

[geezer1]

Hello KenPressOnregardless,
That saying is part of our family. My Godfather,who died at almost 99 (still grabbing the girls), lived by it. So do I and so do my kids. Hope to meet you at Maxton next week.

Geo Turner

[Briz]

Greetings folks; I'm Briz, I'm from Norfolk, England, and I think I'm getting sucked into this LSR stuff....
I run a custom motorcycle frame building business - Custom Cycle Developments - I built Sumos twin engined Panther frame seen in the build diaries.
I got a project in mind (which I'll ask questions about shortly) which could end up in me coming over in 2012 with Sumo Desperate & co....if they'll let me! Early days yet, of course.

[Glen]

Briz, welcome to the forum, we will look forward to your build.