ELMO SEPT 12

[Bonneville Racing News]

After Noonan and Salty Dogs I haven't seen another vehicle in the 200mph line.  Noonan probably has the High Speed of the Meet

the six rookies at this meet are showing up now with their vehicles.  S CTA has a new rookie orientation procedure.  They have to watch the first ten entries leaving the line.  Then they go down and watch at the lights and finish line.  after that they can get in the rookie line for licensing passes.  The BLM is watching closely and they want NO mistakes.

[Glen]

Wendy, thanks for the updates

[piratediverjefff]

John Noonan just did 248.3 mph! announcer said it is a record so he must be in a different class than July when he did 252 mph.

The Hondata set a record and a bit of a breeze is starting.  Life is good at El Mirage.

Way to go John Boy!

[4-barrel Mike]

Wendy, thanks for the updates

X2 

Mike

[Bonneville Racing News]

At 11:44 we started second runs.

the little #6060 ran again and got it inside the cones this time for a record at 158 mph. 

Lattin and Gillette have a new car his grandson is driving.  It is a 1931 Austin American 3-windowed coupe.  Too cute! (hey I'm a female). He put the record up 5mph to 85 mph.

It's getting HOT but at least there is just enough breeze down the track to clear the dust.  they say there is a soft spot mid way down the track and no way around it.  They simply have to drive through it and it clears up on the other side.

[Freud]

Wendy, You are WONDERFUL. Stay on the upwind side.

THANX

FREUD

[Nortonist 592]

I think Iheard them call round 4 a few minutes ago.  I believe Noonan went over 240.  The course has a big soft spot and like Wendy said theres no way around it.  I went through it and went right for a few feet.  Ran 120 on a 116 record so I can't complain.  Hell we're racing so what is there to complain about?

[Glen]

Nort, good for you!   do you know if #701 LeFevers roadster got in a good run. Thanks for all updates from everyone

[4-barrel Mike]

At 11:44 we started second runs.

Lattin and Gillette have a new car his grandson is driving.  It is a 1931 Austin American 3-windowed coupe.  Too cute! (hey I'm a female). He put the record up 5mph to 85 mph.

Unblown Vintage Gas Coupe - /VGC

V4F   Minimum     80.000

Gawd!  16" narrower and 28" shorter than any contemporary vehicle!! 75" wheelbase.  British Austin 15 hp engine.



Three inch beauty chop (!), SCTA roll cage, include a ?Ford? flathead four, and where does the driver go???

Pictures, please, someone!   

Mike

[theazoldcrow]

  Wendy!  Thanks for your up dates.  I had other commitments this week end so I really enjoy having the on-line up dates!  Thanks again!     Crow.

[desotoman]

Here are some times I heard this morning by car or bike number.

Tom G.

585 B  151.xxx
85       179.xxx
1169   172.xxx
387     153.xxx
2101   187.xxx
139 B  120.xxx
7550   112.xxx
243     123.xxx
637     148.xxx
131     turn out
378     175.xxx
947 B  Rookie
7919 B 120.xxx
3791 B 169.xxx
102       92.xxx
3535 B 203.xxx Record
7712    111.xxx Rookie
539 B   201.xxx Record
354 B   170.xxx
794 B   143.xxx
Rasberry Rocket 175.xxx

[desotoman]

This is what the lakebed looked like this morning just past the finish line.

Tom G.

[desotoman]

This picture is not very good, but it is better than nothing so I will post it. For best results double click on the picture for the close up of the Rasberry Rocket.

Tom G.

[Glen]

The dust is behind the car so it shows it's pretty clean and not a vacuum pulling it back and under the lakester. Good shot. A lot of coupes have a lot of dirt under the rear.

[desotoman]

Here is one of #352 Studebaker, again click twice to get a better view.

Tom G.