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Old 06-24-2004, 03:20 PM
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Here'* some cool Bonneville pics:

http://www.saltflats.com/wos03photo2.htm

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Utah Salt Flats Racing Association
130 MPH Club Rules
All drivers must be members of USFRA, be a licensed driver, and sign a loss damage waiver to participate.
A maximum of five (5) runs will be allowed per entry fee paid.
The 130-mph format is specifically designed for street cars/ motorcycles. To gain entrance into the 130-mph club, the vehicle must run the measured mile twice in the same day at a speed no less than 130 mph. The two runs are then averaged. Once a driver & car combination has achieved 130 club status no more runs will be allowed
An initial "licensing" pass at no more than 100 mph will be required to calibrate on board speed gauge equipment. i.e.; tachometer, speedometer, etc.
Maximum speed will be 140 mph - any vehicle exceeding 140 mph will be disqualified from making anymore passes and will not receive a timing slip.
The driver must wear a Snell 95 approved, full-face helmet, long sleeve shirt or jacket, and long pants.
Motorcycle riders must have full leathers, which zip together, including boots and gloves.
Open cars must have a 4-point roll bar. After market roof modifications are considered "open car". Factory only T-tops must have fiberglass or steel inserts in place when running.
Cars must be equipped with OEM lap and shoulder belts. If vehicle was manufactured prior to belts, they will be added.
Only gasoline, propane, or natural gas fuels may be used - NO nitrous, alcohol or nitro-fueled vehicles will be allowed.
Cars must have an adequate battery tie down.
Drive line loops are required in the front 25% of each section of drive shaft on rear-wheel cars where adequate retention and control of a broken driveline is not assured by body/frame design.
Dual throttle return springs are recommended.
Vehicles must have H, V, or Z rated tires which are rated for speeds in excess of 130 mph.
Tires & wheels for all vehicles will have metal valve caps (metal valve stems highly recommended) & crack-free valve stems. No tires wider than 10" will be allowed, unless the tires are OEM to the vehicle. (Narrow tires work better on the Salt).
Wheel covers will be positively attached or removed.
All cars will have a small fire extinguisher securely mounted inside the vehicle.
A ground cover must be used under the vehicle in the pit area. Waste fluids will not be "dumped" they will be taken off the salt for disposal. Pit areas and general Salt will be kept neat and clean at all times
Rental Cars will not be allowed.
INSPECTION:
-All vehicles must be currently licensed and street legal in their respective state.
-Fees will not be charged for an inspection.
-Inspection will verify the acceptable condition of the engine, drive train, wheels, tires, fuel, steering, braking, and safety systems to an approved checklist.
-Decisions of the inspector are final in the areas of safety assessment and requirements.
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150 MPH Club Rules
All drivers must be members of the USFRA., be a licensed driver, and sign a loss damage waiver to participate.
Successful completion of the technical inspection and payment of fees will allow as many timed passes on the course as the car/driver can make during the meet depending on the number of entrants.
An initial "licensing" pass at 125 mph will be required for all drivers to get the "feel" of the salt.
Maximum speed will be 160 mph any vehicle exceeding 160 mph will be disqualified from making any more passes and will not receive a timing slip.
An acceptable speed indicator is required so the driver has an indication of the car'* speed at any point on the course.
Drivers will be required to participate in a driver orientation meeting with an experienced salt flats driver prior to racing.
Drivers will be required to sign a loss damage waiver to participate in the meet.
Wheel covers will be positively attached or removed.
Only gasoline, propane, or natural gas fuels may be used - NO nitrous, alcohol or nitro-fueled vehicles will be allowed.
Motorcycles must meet all the existing safety requirements in the current SCTA Bonneville Rule Book
The SCTA Bonneville Rule Book will be used as a guideline and reference for the purposes of safety requirements; i.e. Roll Bars.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
A four- (4) point roll bar approved by a recognized Racing sanctioning organization must be installed in the vehicle; driver is responsible to provide objective evidence of approval. Integral Corvette-type roll bar is not acceptable.
The seat assembly must be adequately braced by a portion of the roll bar assembly.
The vehicle must have a 4 point or better seat belt restraint system (5 point is highly recommended) with
Arm restraints or an approved window net.
Drivers must wear a SFI 3.2A/1 rated fire suit or better with an approved neck collar.
The driver must wear a Snell 95 approved, full-face helmet.. Motorcycle riders must have full leathers, which zip together, including boots and gloves.
Tires must be V or Z rated street tires or acceptable racing tires with metal valve caps. (Metal valve stems are highly recommended).
Cars must have an adequate battery tie down.
Driver must have objective evidence of tire speed rating. No tires wider than 10" will be allowed, unless the tires are OEM to the vehicle. (Narrow tires work better on the Salt).
Dual throttle return springs are recommended.
Drive line loops are required in the front 25% of each section of drive shaft on rear-wheel cars where adequate retention and control of a broken driveline is not assured by body/frame design.
A minimum 5 lb. Coast guard-approved fire extinguisher must be positively mounted in the vehicle in an approved quick release bracket
A ground cover must be used under the car in the pit area. Waste fluids will not be dumped, they will be taken off the salt for disposal. Pit areas and general Salt will be kept neat and clean at all times.
INSPEC'IION:
Driver must be licensed and vehicles must be currently licensed and street legal in their respective state.
Each car will require minimum 2 inspectors to enter.
Fees will not be charged for an inspection.
Inspection will verify the acceptable condition of the engine, drive train, wheels, tires, fuel, steering, braking, and safety systems to an approved checklist.
Decisions of the inspectors are final in the areas of safety assessment and requirements.
COURSE:
Course will be a 2 mile long course with a trap at the end of the second mile.
QUALIFYING:
Drivers will qualify for the 150 mph club by making two passes over 150 mph but less than 161 mph during the meet.
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Bonneville is a little under two months away!!!! I have been once and would like to go back again.
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http://www.lib.utah.edu/spc/photo/bonn/bonn.htm

I've been a couple times. Unforgettable.
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Wet T-Shirt for the women in Da Club.

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GAAHH!!! My eyes!!!!
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Originally Posted by 95SLE
Wet T-Shirt for the women in Da Club.

That'* just wrong in every way...
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Uh I think Will would have words with me if I posted a pic of the opposite sex. LOL


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