Going for a 200 record

[John Noonan]

Woo Hoo my winking guy smiley is fixed!!

Thanks Jon..

[Dean Los Angeles]

Woo Hoo my winking guy smiley is fixed!!

Thanks Jon..

My God Noonan! I thought it took more than a smiley face!!

[SanMiguelRacing]

Yes - we are going for the Production 1350cc record at El Mirage and Bonneville.  I know 'THAT' record is a hard one - but who doesn't like a challenge???  8-)

El Mirage
1350 P-P     Rick Yacoucci Hayabusa     R. Yacoucci     11/99     203.392

Bonneville
1350 P-P      R. Yacoucci      Suzuki      ' 99      201.708

Wow, both of those are almost 10 years old. Thats hard to believe in the "Hayabusa" class. Good luck this weekend.

With as fast as that bike was I am surprised he did not sell it for a lot of money..

Who owns it now? Do they race LSR? 

[fredvance]

I think when Rick Y set that record they were still running 2 ways for records. The air is always better in Oct. and I heard that year the course was really good. All of that is not meant to take anything away from Rick and that record. The fact that it has stood for 8 years means that is going to be tough to break. I love a good challenge!!

Fred

[V8Pinto]

We've been creeping up on it a tenth at a time using my change jar as a bike mod fund.  Let's see...we're at 190ish on the dirt right now.  If we gain a tenth of a MPH per month, times 6 months per year...divide the difference...

hmm - we might be at this a while

[John Romero]

I may be mistaken but I think he still has the bike. Maybe we can poke him with a pointy stick and get him to bring it back out for some more runs.

[1212FBGS]

Yeh maybe he should... and after his pass he can be escorted to impound to prove he did it without NOS... then maybe all the accusations of his illegal bike will stop.... What do ya think Rick?
kent

[John Romero]

Yeh maybe he should... and after his pass he can be escorted to impound to prove he did it without NOS... then maybe all the accusations of his illegal bike will stop.... What do ya think Rick?
kent

Wow, sour grapes eh?

[SanMiguelRacing]

This topic was NOT posted to question anyones integrity or to insult anyone in the racing community.  We are new to Land Speed Racing and I was simply asking a question about what to do "when and if" we break this record.  The rules are not specifically addressed when crossing the line between licenses and qualifying for a record that is over 200.  The information John Noonan gave me was helpful.  That is what I was after.  My husband races the bike and I do the rest - so I just want to cover all the rules.  Please do not turn this into a rumor mill of what people think of the record and so on.  If you wish to do that - START YOUR OWN POST -

Thanks -
Krystal

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Krystal:

Thanks for joining us on the Forum.  You asked a fair question, you got some fair answers - and at least one that might have seemed a tad touchy.  I'm (as the owner of the site) sorry that you were surprised by the "vitality" of any response, but I invite you to spend as much time with us as you choose to do so -- more, if we have our way.  We like a full and lively conversation, and we are relatively inured to comments that might seem, especially to one not really familiar with us, a bit too bright.

As for being new to LSR -- I was, too, not all that long ago, and I still am in the eyes of some folks.  I've tried to stand back a bit (not too much) and learn from others, but also to not be afraid to pipe up and say some stuff.  I've been slapped down a few times (might just be so treated again), and I've been thanked a few times for what I've said, too.  Whatever happens we won't revoke your license to race with us, so don't worry too much.

And as for "my husband races and I do the rest"  - that's what my wife used to say, when we first started.  Now she's ridden 185+ on one bike, has records on another, and so on.  Watch out -- this stuff gets in your blood and under your skin and pretty soon you'll have that husband typing the emails while you're getting ready to run.

[Glen]

Krystal
Welcome to the forum. As one of the old timers on the salt and dry lakes since 1953 and working in the timing trailer for 24 years I have seen much in LSR. It's addictive in a hurry. It's a wonderful sport and racing family. You will find the answers to many things on this web site and don't be afraid to ask. We all started at square one.

You will be totally amazed at the people and equipment they race and how the volunteers make LSR the what it is for anyone to enjoy.

Start yourselves a file of information, pictures and notes of every kind. Pay attention to the posts of what you need to do to run on the salt. The pits become a city over night and is about 1 mile long and 1/4 mile wide.

In the next few days more lists will be posted. The drivers meeting is necessary for drivers, riders and crews to understand what is going on. There are tons of information in the archives on this site as well.
Enjoy your new venture in LSR.

[SanMiguelRacing]

I understand what you are saying - but I know from being around the last 2 years that this record is one that alot of people talk about.  I have heard all the 'rumors' ---- HOWEVER,  I don't want to participate in any of that.  It is not respectful of the sport or to Rick.

I will continue to post and read the helpful information that is out there.  Some of these things get heated and it is actually entertainment for me  As far as me riding - we'll see - never say never, right?

Thanks

[bak189]

As a "Moderator" I received a pm to "Moderate
Kent"  Would you believe when Kent speaks I feel the the words are comming from a "Burning Bush" after all he has been there and done that...................................................................................
All kidding aside.........Kent, tells it like it is, Jack
D. used to tell it like it is.......most of the people on this forum would do well to read these posts
and LEARN from them.......Kent, does not waste words and gets right to the point.....if that is something you take exception too........you loose.

PS. nice car Sum.....looks strong and safe.......
regarding the drive chain holding up.......in our sidecar, as you may well know,we use a passenger, the extra weight has given us some drive chain problems in the past.............................

[1212FBGS]

hey who removed my post?

[SanMiguelRacing]

hey who removed my post?

What post?