Bonneville 2014
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These pics are from 2012. We had to drive through the salt brine to get to the race course. The course had buckled because of the recent rain, and conditions were terrible. They dragged it, but there were soft spots and potholes.
I hope for better this year.
Imagine doing this to a car or truck that you love. Or even just like.
I hope for better this year.
Imagine doing this to a car or truck that you love. Or even just like.
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Here is what happened after the rain. The salt swelled, and buckles into this patchwork of joints. Like miniature tectonic plates.
The left side is one of the the race course exits after it is dragged. The right side is au natural.
Flat? Yes. Smooth? Hell no.
The left side is one of the the race course exits after it is dragged. The right side is au natural.
Flat? Yes. Smooth? Hell no.
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Just posted by the SCTA:
So... I'm going! I'll be there at about 11 AM and we'll hang out 'till they let us on the Salt to set up our pits on Sunday afternoon, and I hope we race Monday. The silver lining is that there will be a lot fewer of us, meaning more runs!
Bonneville Salt Report, August 7, 8:30pm: after a complete review of the Bonneville Salt Flats, it appears that the courses are drying and we expect continued improvement. The Board has decided to start site cleanup on Saturday, August 9th, allowing all participants onto the salt for pit selection and inspection. We hope to start racing on Monday, August 11th based upon course conditions. The SCTA merchandize trailer will be open on the entry road for all SCTA products. The Board thanks all racers and fans for their continued support and patience during this delay. We will have another update tomorrow morning to provide current conditions but for now, Speed Week and the Century of Speed celebration is still on! — at Bonneville Salt Flats.
So... I'm going! I'll be there at about 11 AM and we'll hang out 'till they let us on the Salt to set up our pits on Sunday afternoon, and I hope we race Monday. The silver lining is that there will be a lot fewer of us, meaning more runs!
