Newbie and the 130mph class

ponchobilly · February 24, 2011, 08:15:11 PM

Hello all.
I'm Bil from Merrick, NY. I caught the LSR bug from a trip out to Bonneville in 2002. I drove my beloved 57 Pontiac out onto the salt and have envisioned running it ever since. I heard of the event in Loring, ME from the HAMB. I believe trying to run the 130mph class is a good way to start.

That said... any (and all) advise for a novice to run Loring this summer?
I have the Utah Salt Flats Racing Assoc inspection checklist for the 130mph club. Would the checklist used in Loring be similar?
Thanx, Bil.

wobblywalrus · February 24, 2011, 09:12:21 PM

Is that '57 Pontiac a "Chieftan?"

ponchobilly · February 24, 2011, 09:21:59 PM

Starchief 2dr hardtop w/continental kit. The drivetrain has been improved for reliability. It is stock appearing except for the Cragars ...(and interior).
Bil

blackslax · February 25, 2011, 04:08:40 AM

Hello Bill,

Tim from the LTA here.
The 135 class requires a registered car, safe tires, a Snell 2005 or 2010 SA or M helmet, 3-point seat belt as a min., full lenght non-synthetic clothing.

WE would love to see you this summer at the Maine Event! Luckily, you won't have to spend all winter prepping the car

.

ponchobilly · February 27, 2011, 07:47:27 PM

I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil

RansomT · February 28, 2011, 07:14:38 AM

Quote from: ponchobilly on February 27, 2011, 07:47:27 PM
I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil

Not in the 135 mph class. Just what is listed above.

ponchobilly · March 19, 2011, 08:16:33 PM

Things are starting to come together, here. I scheduled the vacation time. The hotel I have reserved is "pet friendly". I have not found anywhere saying if the pit area would be too. Anybody know for sure?
Bil

tedgram · March 26, 2011, 05:10:13 AM

There is plenty of room in the pits for pets. I believe I saw some last year.

Cajun Kid · March 26, 2011, 06:57:07 AM

as long as they are on a leash and not allowed to roam freely

Peter Jack · March 26, 2011, 07:23:55 AM

That should probably go for some crew people too!

Pete

Seldom Seen Slim · March 26, 2011, 07:39:36 AM

This reminds me of the sign I've seen in various businesses (where kids accompany parents, but must be strictly supervised):

"Unattended children will be given a puppy."

entropy · March 28, 2011, 06:58:08 AM

Quote from: Cajun Kid on March 26, 2011, 06:57:07 AM
as long as he's on a leash and not allowed to roam freely

that's what my wife says about me and topless bars.

55chevr · March 28, 2011, 12:50:45 PM

Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar?

tedgram · March 28, 2011, 01:48:25 PM

No she keeps him on a leash so he doesn't roam free.

entropy · March 29, 2011, 08:36:44 AM

Quote from: 55chevr on March 28, 2011, 12:50:45 PM
Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar?

hey Joe,
I saw a buncha puppies at a topless bar, had the cutest little noses.

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