Bonneville Speedweek 2020

[Iceaxe]

Bonneville Speedweek is nominated for one of the top 10 Motorsports destinations. Vote for your favorite or bucket list item. I'm really looking forward to Speedweek 2020 and I'm praying for good salt.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-motorsports-race/

[Iceaxe]

It's official... Bonneville Speedweek 2020 is good to go. The SCTA just announced they have received all necessary permits from the BLM, Tooele County and the Utah State Health department. The hot young stripper wife and I will be on The Salt August 7-9, everyone is welcome to join us, come out for the day, the weekend or the week. There is also a great hot rod show at the State Line on Friday and Saturday nights.

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[Iceaxe]

Preparation of race course #1 began today. I'm told the salt is really smooth and they will easily have 8+ miles of race course.

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[accadacca]

Cancelled...

[Iceaxe]

Cancelled...
WRONG!!!

World of Speed (USFRA) in September has been canceled. Speedweek (SCTA) in August is still good to go.

Two completely different events run by two different organizations. Speedweek is the biggest event of the year.

[accadacca]

WRONG!!!

World of Speed (USFRA) in September has been canceled. Speedweek (SCTA) in August is still good to go.

Two completely different events run by two different organizations. Speedweek is the biggest event of the year.
Ok, we shall see...

[accadacca]

Yeah gotcha, this is the update I saw... https://saltflats.com/

[Iceaxe]

LMAO... You really doubt me when it comes to LSR racing?!?

Dude... I'm the guy that sets their schedules and agendas.

[Iceaxe]

SPEEDWEEK IS ON!

Aug 8-14

We are in full GO mode and the entire SCTA-BNI crew is working hard!

No matter what you’ve heard … We will be racing!

1.) If you feel sick, please stay home.

2.) If you’re vulnerable, please stay home.

3.) Social Distancing is a must and masks within 6 ft of others, please.

4.) For entry to the salt, bring your Covid release form with you. (signed with BLUE ink only)

http://www.scta-bni.org/2020-speed-week-mandatory-release-forms.html

WITH YOUR HELP WE WILL ALL STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.

SCTA-BNI CANNOT DO IT FOR YOU! We can only follow recommended guidelines, it is up to you to protect yourself and your fellow racers!

Spread the word, we will be racing Aug 8-14th 2020

See you on the salt!
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[Iceaxe]

Attn: Speedweek Racers & Spectators - Here is the Schedule for Speedweek

Bonneville National SpeedWeek Schedule of Events - August 8 -14, 2020
(TIMES SHOWN ARE MOUNTAIN TIME — UTAH)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

7:00 a.m. - Pits Open for Set-up 10:00 a.m. - Fuel Truck Opens
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Inspection and Registration 8:00 p.m. - Salt Closed

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
7:00 a.m. - Pits Open for Set-up 9:00 a.m. - Fuel Truck Opens
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Inspection and Registration 8:00 p.m. - Salt Closed

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
6:30 a.m. - Salt Opens; Line-up Open
8:00 a.m. Course Stewards Meeting at Timing Tower
9:00 a.m. - Mandatory Drivers Meeting (All Drivers / Riders, Crew)
at Course 1-2 Starting Line
Rookie Orientation to Follow (All New Drivers, Riders and Crew Must Attend)
10:00 a.m. (+/-) - Racing Begins!
5:30 p.m. - Racing Ends 8:00 p.m. - Salt Closed

SUNDAY thru THURSDAY, AUGUST 9-13
6:30 a.m. - Salt Opens (Upon Arrival of the Impound Monitor) 7:30 a.m. Record Return Runs on All Courses,
Qualifying Starts on All Courses Immediately after Record Runs 5:30 p.m. - Racing Ends
8:00 p.m. - Salt Closed

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 (Or on Last Day of Racing)
6:30 a.m. - Salt Opens (Upon Arrival of the Impound Monitor)
7:30 a.m. Record Runs on All Courses, Qualifying Starts on All Courses Immediately after Morning Record Runs and Ends at 11:00 a.m. - All Additional Return Runs Will Be Later on the Same Day.

[Iceaxe]

Want to buy a 400 mph Bonneville Streamliner? The current bid is only $19k and that's a bargain.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/400mph-bonneville-streamliner/

[Iceaxe]

SW Update - 7/23/2020

*** UPDATES FROM WENDOVER & WEST WENDOVER ***

As we get closer & closer to Speedweek 2020, we would like to keep you informed of what’s happening in town.

In a message from West Wendover, Nv. Mayor Daniel J. Corona wants to let us know that restrictions on the Nevada side are different from Wendover on the Utah side. Along with masks in public, there are 50% occupancy caps at markets, restaurants & casinos. Bars are currently closed, along with local parks, gathering of no more than 10 people, also social distancing is in place. We would like to thank Mayor Corona for keeping us up to date of the Nevada side. Please remember we are guests in both of these cities and need to be respectful in everything we do there.

We have reached out to Smith’s Foods, who always take care of all our needs at Speedweek. They are looking forward to serving us once again! They have lengthened their hours to help us. (they’ll be open until 11pm). To help them we ask that you shop in off hours, like early morning or in the evening. Remember the residents of both towns here depend on Smith’s for most of their grocery needs. In these “crazy times” there are some items in short supply as you all know. If possible try to bring these items with you. Other than that, they’re ready for business as usual! Of course there are some COVID stipulations just like everywhere else. Masks at all times, social distancing & pretty much just plain old common sense. They do have a store capacity of 264 at a time. They don’t think that will be a problem if we shop during the off hours. They’re doing their best for us so let’s give them our best too!

Stay tuned for more updates as they happen!

Pat McDowell
BNI Chairman

Bill Lattin
SCTA President

[Iceaxe]

8/4/2020

Light dragging on both courses today. Course #1 & #2 have 9+ miles– Both Courses: From Mile #1 to Mile #3 are very nice & smooth. From Mile #3 to Mile #6 it gets a little bumpy, but it didn’t jolt my truck at 70mph with my hands off of the wheel. The salt is durable enough to handle the heavy drag so we have been knocking down the high spots and filling the low spots. We have drug the courses several times and they seem to get better & better. Dragging is now complete.

We are almost race ready! Looking good! Pits are coming together & will be ready soon. Remember we are social distancing in the pit area. We are using every other pit space. The empty pit spaces may be used for parking, but please no gatherings.

Return roads are marked, turnouts are being done. Everything is really taking shape.

“SEE YA ON THE SALT!”
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[Iceaxe]

Bonneville Speedweek 2020. Shauna and I will be on The Salt August 7 thru 9... if you have never been it's a great time. Easy enough to drive out from Salt Lake City for the day.

From my own experience pack a cooler and snacks. Hanging around the starting line is where all the action is, that will be the large group of people and cars furthest south. I can't wait!!! The earlier in the week you go the better.... things are really hopping the first 4 days, after that things really die down as cars head home. There is also a big hot rod show Friday and Saturday night at the Golden Nugget Casino, which is free.

RADIO: The track PA system is also broadcast over 88.7 FM so you can listen over your car radio or bring a portable radio.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SPECTATORS

The Bonneville Speedway is located approximately 88 miles west of Salt Lake City, UT right off Interstate 80. Wendover is the closest town to the salt flats for accommodations, food, casinos & night life. The spectacular scenery and racing conditions at Bonneville make it one of the most popular areas in the world for speed.

Speed Week consists of seven days of racing in August and World Final is four days of racing in October.

ALL vehicles are allowed to run every day, weather and conditions permitting. There are no special days for motorcycles or cars, etc.

There is no camping ON the salt. EVERYONE must exit the salt at dusk.

Private campgrounds and hookups are available in nearby Wendover. Free camping on BLM land West of the salt near bend of the road.

You can purchase entry passes daily/weekly at the entrance to the salt.

Spectators are allowed to walk through the pits, view the vehicles, and talk to the drivers and crew members. Public parking is south of the pit area, on the west side of the race track, outside of the cones.

Be sure to bring a hat, and shade from the sun. If you intend to set up a 'semi-permanent' spectator area, you must secure a tarp as a floor covering on the salt.

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[Iceaxe]

***2020 Bonneville Speedweek***
If you are going to Speedweek this year you need to download and sign (in BLUE ink) the forms in the following link. The forms say if you catch Covid it's your own damn fault. You will not be allowed on the salt without these forms signed.

http://www.scta-bni.org/2020-speed-week-mandatory-release-forms.html

[BruteForce]

I was in Wendover for the Speedweek kickoff. I parked next to a guy sporting a 429mph license plate. Lots and lots of old dragster style cars out and about. In town, most every parking lot covered in layers of white salt!

[Iceaxe]

We went out Friday morning and stayed an extra day. We drove back to SLC this morning and I dropped the wife off at her work on the way home. She was joking about the last time she was making the high speed early morning run from Wendover trying to get to work on time she was 21 years old... LOL...

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[Iceaxe]

Speed Demon just set a class record of 437 mph. Next target is the all time wheel driven record of 448.75 mph. It appears they have the speed and salt to do it as they ran 450 mph in mile 5.

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[Iceaxe]

Speed Demon just shattered the wheel driven LSR with a 470.012 mph two run average.

I think that's about all they can get out of the car without better salt. I think they need another mile of salt to reach 500 mph, but they could do it then as they are still accelerating when they exit the 5 mile.

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[Iceaxe]

Speed Demon has switched to the smaller "E" engine (256 ci) and will be gunning for more LSR's later today. 348 mph is the E Class record.

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[accadacca]

I hope this guy is going to make it.

WENDOVER, Utah – A 69-year-old motorcyclist from California crashed his bike while attempting to set a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, according to officials with the Southern California Timing Association.

Officials said veteran rider Ralph Hudson lost control of his vehicle around 8:20 a.m. Friday. He traveling approximately 252 mph at the time of the crash.

Hudson was treated at the scene of the crash before being airlifted to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. No update on his condition was immediately available.

A “unique” 72nd Speed Week at the salt flats wrapped up Friday (https://ksltv.com/443360/unique-speed-week-at-bonneville-salt-flats-wraps-up/). Around 200 racers competed compared to the usual 500 that make the trek out to Wendover each summer.

[Sombeech]

Well crap, I wasn't able to take my boy out there this week. Maybe we can catch one of the other events this fall.

Curious, do they have any "no drones allowed" signs anywhere?

[Iceaxe]

Speedweek is the biggest event by far each year. World of Speed is second largest and has been canceled this year.

I haven't seen any no drone signs. I looked on YouTube and see several drone videos from Speedweek.

[Iceaxe]

SCTA World Finals
September 29 - October 2

Anyone going to World Finals needs to have these forms signed in BLUE ink.

http://www.scta-bni.org/2020-wf-mandatory-release-forms.html

See ya on the Salt!

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[Iceaxe]

I hope this guy is going to make it.

WENDOVER, Utah – A 69-year-old motorcyclist from California crashed his bike while attempting to set a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, according to officials with the Southern California Timing Association.

Officials said veteran rider Ralph Hudson lost control of his vehicle around 8:20 a.m. Friday. He traveling approximately 252 mph at the time of the crash.

Hudson was treated at the scene of the crash before being airlifted to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. No update on his condition was immediately available.

A “unique” 72nd Speed Week at the salt flats wrapped up Friday (https://ksltv.com/443360/unique-speed-week-at-bonneville-salt-flats-wraps-up/). Around 200 racers competed compared to the usual 500 that make the trek out to Wendover each summer.


It is with a breaking heart I must inform our racing community that Ralph Hudson succumbed last night to the injuries he suffered at Bonneville on August 14. He was surrounded by his son David, myself and his best friend of 30 years, Linda. Information regarding a celebration of life and a memorial scholarship in Ralph’s name will follow when available. We sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support during this very difficult time. Ralph would want everyone to stay strong and keep going fast…Leslie Murrayhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200907/af8c1a2377d4507b7b1464a343f1ec0c.jpg