Racing at Bonneville?
04-15-2010, 03:28 PM
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Racing at Bonneville? Is "Speed Week" the only time they allow you to race on the salt flats? I'm interested in going to Bonneville while I'm doing my roadtrip through the states, but I don't want to have to pay $500 to race! 
04-16-2010, 12:55 PM
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The land belongs to the State of Utah, not private land, and is considered a protected park I believe. Just finding a place to go and floor it will result in a very very hefty fine. Racing or runs are only allowed in a designated area as is strictly supervised. I know speed week is an annual event and one of the times one can go to set an official record of some sort but the flats are open for running through the summer and fall.
Racing For Speed
The salt flats' potential for racing was first recognized in 1896 by W.D. Rishel who was scouting a bicycle race course from New York to San Francisco. Rishel returned and convinced daredevil Teddy Tezlaff to attempt an automobile speed record on the flats. Tezlaff drove a Blitzen Benz 141.73 m.p.h. to set an unofficial record in 1914.
The salt flats drew international attention in the 1930's when Utah driver Ab Jenkins lured British racer Sir Malcolm Campbell to compete for speed records on the salt surface.
By 1949, the raceway on the Bonneville Salt Flats was the standard course for world land speed records. On this natural straightaway the 300, 400, 500, and 600 mile per hour land speed barriers were broken.
In the 1960's, jet powered vehicles and names like Craig Breedlove (600.6 mph) and Art Arfons (576.55 mph) captured the imagination of millions. In 1970, Gary Gabolich's rocket car, "Blue Flame", attained a spectacular 622.4 miles per hour.
Since the first speed record attempts in 1914, hundreds of records have been set and broken in a variety of automotive and motorcycle classes.
Typically, speed trials are scheduled throughout the summer and fall at the Bonneville Raceway. Most events are open to the public. The annual Speed Week is usually held in mid-August. For more information contact the Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake District, (801) 977-4300.
http://www.utah.com/playgrounds/bonneville_salt.htm
Racing For Speed
The salt flats' potential for racing was first recognized in 1896 by W.D. Rishel who was scouting a bicycle race course from New York to San Francisco. Rishel returned and convinced daredevil Teddy Tezlaff to attempt an automobile speed record on the flats. Tezlaff drove a Blitzen Benz 141.73 m.p.h. to set an unofficial record in 1914.
The salt flats drew international attention in the 1930's when Utah driver Ab Jenkins lured British racer Sir Malcolm Campbell to compete for speed records on the salt surface.
By 1949, the raceway on the Bonneville Salt Flats was the standard course for world land speed records. On this natural straightaway the 300, 400, 500, and 600 mile per hour land speed barriers were broken.
In the 1960's, jet powered vehicles and names like Craig Breedlove (600.6 mph) and Art Arfons (576.55 mph) captured the imagination of millions. In 1970, Gary Gabolich's rocket car, "Blue Flame", attained a spectacular 622.4 miles per hour.
Since the first speed record attempts in 1914, hundreds of records have been set and broken in a variety of automotive and motorcycle classes.
Typically, speed trials are scheduled throughout the summer and fall at the Bonneville Raceway. Most events are open to the public. The annual Speed Week is usually held in mid-August. For more information contact the Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake District, (801) 977-4300.
http://www.utah.com/playgrounds/bonneville_salt.htm
04-16-2010, 04:48 PM
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I have no idea, but I've always wanted to go and check it out. More especially after I saw the Viper ACR tear it up on youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTBJ3bfsIeQ
By the way, Nice avatar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTBJ3bfsIeQ
By the way, Nice avatar
