Bonneville Speedweek 2021

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07-08-2021, 10:45 AM
Iceaxe

Bonneville Speedweek 2021

This year is shaping up to be one of the fastest Speedweeks in history so long as Mother Nature continues to cooperate.

The hot young stripper wife and I will be on The Salt August 6-9 so pack your bag and come on out.

Currently three courses have been groomed. Course #1 is 8+ miles long and will be up to 10+ miles by race day. Course #2 is 8+ miles long and Course #3 at this time is set up to the 2 ¼ timed miles. The salt is smooth, hard, and durable, the thickness of the salt has increased modestly, however the distribution is far more uniform which has led to a smoother and harder surface. The course layout is the same as last year except they are adding course 3. Some of our old timers say they have not seen salt this good in 50 years.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...86f1eb5dda.jpg
08-02-2021, 06:11 PM
Iceaxe

For those heading out to Bonneville Speedweek... the recent rain storms have missed the salt flats and we should have the best salt we've had in over 30 years.... records are going to falls.

UPDATE 8/2/21:

We have been surrounded by terrible weather for several days, but somehow Mother Nature has shined on us! We got a little rain yesterday, but thanks to Mother Nature, it did not affect the Salt one bit! All 3 courses have amazing Salt! Still the best in many, many years! The forecast is for sunny skies!

We made a ton of progress today. The pits are coming together. We also picked up a ton of trash that had been left behind by other folks. A special thanks to our volunteers for that!

As for progress on the courses: Course #1 is all dressed up! Completely groomed, mile markers are in, turn outs are done, the return road is in. Courses #2 & #3 are also groomed & signs, turn outs, return roads are all in progress. Surveying will be completed in the morning.

Things are really taking shape. About the only the only thing missing is you! Pack all the fast stuff & we'll see ya soon!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d0ee9dba39.jpg
08-03-2021, 04:30 AM
BruteForce

Well,this explains all the salt in the casino parking lots in Wendover last weekend! :crazy: Drove 5 hours so the wife could get her Wendover fix-on...
08-03-2021, 04:07 PM
Iceaxe

Speedweek Live Streaming Links

http://lsrlive.com/

http://Facebook.com/GearheadHobbies/live

They should go active Saturday when official timed runs begin.
08-04-2021, 06:17 PM
Iceaxe

UPDATE #4 (8/3/21):

Beautiful day on the salt! All three courses are ready to go. Return Roads, Course Signage & Turnouts are complete. The pits are almost ready. Security will start tonight. Don’t forget that Inspection starts Thursday morning. The salt truly is the best in years on all three courses – Firm, hard & smooth.
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08-04-2021, 09:17 PM
Iceaxe

UPDATE #5 (8/4/21):

Everything is ready for tomorrow. Pits open at 7:00 a.m. & Inspection opens at 10:00 a.m. Please follow all traffic signs and speed limits. Keep to the right of the double blue lines a max speed is 45mph. Plenty of pit spaces available. Courses and pits are ready to go and course signage is up on all courses. All three courses remain in excellent condition. Each course return road is designated by a different color banner. VP Fuel is onsite and will be open by the afternoon.
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08-05-2021, 06:35 PM
Iceaxe

I just received this...

Holy s***, 3 microbursts back-to-back wiped out our hard work. It's looking bad but definitely nothing we can't deal with. We will be rebuilding the courses all day tomorrow. Any crews and team members who would like to help see me in the morning, and we can use your help! 951-923-3635 or CB channel 1
08-05-2021, 07:10 PM
Iceaxe

Alright... the salt is still good to go but the wind caused some damage... racing is still set to begin Saturday morning.

UPDATE #6 (8/5/21):

Registration/Inspection started today and ran smoothly up until closing time. NEWS FLASH a windstorm hit the salt, winds pushing 80mph! Cones, signs, tents, awnings, etc…were blown away. That being said, if you are coming onto the salt tomorrow morning, please understand there will be workers everywhere. Please be careful and watch out for the workers. Inspection/Registration opening will be delayed. If you have any available crew to help with resetting everything, please come to the Registration Trailer – We will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. but we will except help at all times.
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08-06-2021, 06:35 PM
double moo

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Originally Posted by Iceaxe

Alright... the salt is still good to go but the wind caused some damage... racing is still set to begin Saturday morning.

UPDATE #6 (8/5/21):

Registration/Inspection started today and ran smoothly up until closing time. NEWS FLASH a windstorm hit the salt, winds pushing 80mph! Cones, signs, tents, awnings, etc…were blown away. That being said, if you are coming onto the salt tomorrow morning, please understand there will be workers everywhere. Please be careful and watch out for the workers. Inspection/Registration opening will be delayed. If you have any available crew to help with resetting everything, please come to the Registration Trailer – We will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. but we will except help at all times.
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Planning to head out on the morning. Firat timer... any tips?
08-06-2021, 07:17 PM
Byron

Yeah...try not to stare at the hot stripper wife's boobs.
08-06-2021, 11:09 PM
Iceaxe

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Originally Posted by double moo

Planning to head out on the morning. Firat timer... any tips?

Bring your own drinks and food. In the morning hang out at the starting line, which will be the big group you see to the south.
08-08-2021, 03:42 PM
Iceaxe

Some of my favorite cars so far from Bonneville Speedweek 2021.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...14f5732a18.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8ed8a3318c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...75878ab803.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8032694cc4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...510974ffa2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...68f381b960.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...591f9e57e0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...24be9c1001.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...463e0b0558.jpg
08-08-2021, 06:51 PM
Iceaxe

Rough day on The Salt...

August 8, 2021 - Bonneville Salt Flats
At approximately 11:15 a.m. Mountain Time today, driver Lloyd Halsey, age 81, lost control of his land speed vehicle at 212.389mph. Lloyd was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City.

August 8, 2021 - Bonneville Salt Flats
At approximately 1:29 p.m. Mountain Time today, rider Bob Lewis 77, lost control of his motorcycle land speed vehicle at 97mph. Bob was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City.

August 8, 2021 - Bonneville Salt Flats
At approximately 3:42 p.m. Mountain Time today, driver Parker Merrill 73, lost control of his land speed vehicle at 189.722mph. Parker was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City.

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08-09-2021, 11:37 AM
Iceaxe

Hi, my names Iceaxe, I'm kind of a big deal around here, maybe you've heard of me?

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08-09-2021, 12:23 PM
Scott Card

"Hi, we're Tiffany and Monica. We are not getting paid enough for all these creepy old guys touching us. If you are wondering, no, they absolutely don't have a chance." :haha:
08-09-2021, 12:51 PM
Iceaxe

Pro Tip - You always have a chance.... because everyone always has a price.
08-09-2021, 01:00 PM
oldno7

Did ya sniff their hair?

Oh, never mind, thats the "other" creepy old guy:haha:
08-09-2021, 02:36 PM
Byron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

Pro Tip - You always have a chance.... because everyone always has a price.

Yeah...you gotta pay for it one way or another, huh?

Isn't it funny how much easier it was when we were young and didn't have any money?
08-09-2021, 03:21 PM
Iceaxe

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Originally Posted by Byron

Yeah...you gotta pay for it one way or another, huh?

Isn't it funny how much easier it was when we were young and didn't have any money?

I don't know about easier... but... It was definitely cheaper when I was younger.
08-10-2021, 10:43 AM
rockgremlin

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Originally Posted by Iceaxe

Pro Tip - You always have a chance.... because everyone always has a price.

Yep, there are plenty of women out there who are just fine with exploiting their body and good looks to get ahead financially. They relish the endless supply of cash and constant attention because most of them realize that their beauty will eventually fade so it's best to take advantage when they're young and able.
08-11-2021, 01:25 PM
Iceaxe

August 11, 2021 - Bonneville Salt Flats

At approximately 12:44 p.m. Mountain Time today, driver Keith Platt 51, lost control of his land speed vehicle at approximately 120mph. Keith was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City.
08-11-2021, 01:27 PM
Iceaxe

August 9, 2021 - Bonneville Salt Flats

At approximately 2:45 p.m. Mountain Time today, driver Jim Kirk 74, lost control of his land speed vehicle at 180mph. Jim was treated by medical professionals at the scene and transported by ambulance to Life Flight and flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City.
08-11-2021, 05:08 PM
rockgremlin

Speedweek is keeping Life Flight busy this year. Is this a typical year for serious accidents?

If you take a helicopter ride to a Salt Lake hospital are you billed for that?
08-11-2021, 07:33 PM
Iceaxe

This is NOT typical, usually one bad crash a year. Usually a death every couple of years. The helicopter ride is on your dime.

The Salt has never been this good in my lifetime and speeds are up.

"There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." -Ernest Hemingway
08-11-2021, 07:36 PM
Iceaxe

Top speed so far... 399.102 mph... I don't expect that to hold...

That time was set with an unblown B motor (373 to 439 ci). There are a lot bigger motors on the salt and many are running forced induction (blower or supercharger).

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08-12-2021, 10:16 AM
rockgremlin

400 mph.....that's impressive!! :eek2:

It's like getting strapped to a rocket.
08-12-2021, 05:15 PM
Iceaxe

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

400 mph.....that's impressive!! :eek2:

It's like getting strapped to a rocket.

FWIW - Rockets (and jets) are not allowed at Speedweek. The vehicle must be wheel driven.
08-13-2021, 05:59 AM
Iceaxe

For the 10th time, Speed Demon 715 has collected the Hot Rod Trophy for SpeedWeek, awarded to the Fastest overall speed for the Event. There speed of 466.290 in A/ Blown Fuel Streamliner powered by a 443 ci small block Chevrolet took top honors.
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08-13-2021, 09:42 AM
Scott Card

Gotta say, that is a cool looking vehicle!
09-06-2021, 10:05 AM
Iceaxe

World of Speed is this weekend on the Salt Flats. I might be crewing on this car, it's a A/BFS streamliner and should be looking at a Speed over 400 mph [emoji3] [emoji469][emoji1258]
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09-09-2021, 08:56 PM
double moo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

World of Speed is this weekend on the Salt Flats. I might be crewing on this car, it's a A/BFS streamliner and should be looking at a Speed over 400 mph [emoji3] [emoji469][emoji1258]
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How does this compare to Speed Week? Similar format? Rules?
09-10-2021, 05:38 AM
Iceaxe

World of Speed is much smaller than Speedweek, which is both good and bad. The rules for each LSR is the same. The format is also the same.

One hugh difference is YOU can enter your car and attempt to qualify for the 135 mph club, and if you succeed at that you can attempt to make the 150 mph club. This is the only time you can put your street car on the salt and see what it will actually do. Earning entrance into the 135 or 150 club is not as easy as you would think and carries some prestige with it.

I won't be there this weekend as I now have to help my daughter move.

World Finals will be at the end of September. Which again is small, as only the fastest cars in the world are invited to attend.
09-10-2021, 06:54 PM
double moo

Thank you for the explanation!
09-15-2021, 06:35 PM
Sandstone Addiction

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

One hugh difference is YOU can enter your car and attempt to qualify for the 135 mph club, and if you succeed at that you can attempt to make the 150 mph club. This is the only time you can put your street car on the salt and see what it will actually do. Earning entrance into the 135 or 150 club is not as easy as you would think and carries some prestige with it.

A person has to reach 135 or 150 mph from a dead stop in 1 mile or less, correct?
09-15-2021, 08:32 PM
Iceaxe

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Originally Posted by Sandstone Addiction

A person has to reach 135 or 150 mph from a dead stop in 1 mile or less, correct?

Not correct... you must average 135 or 150 through the measured mile... track length depends on salt conditions each year... but this year the track was 8 miles long and fast times were measured between the 4 mile and 5 mile. 5 to 8 are used for stopping.

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