A few questions for salt flat vets

[Old Henry]

My son and I are going to get the salt flats off of my bucket list next week. I've lived 3 hours from there all of my life and have never been. Wayno aka Elmo Rogde got me so excited with his belly tanker I've got to go see him run it. He also graciously referred me to this very recent thread on the LandRacing site for advice to spectators, which we'll be. http://www.landracing.com/forum/inde...c,14019.0.html

That is all most excellent information but I have a couple more questions that info didn't address:

1. Exactly where is the primitive camping? All we need is a toilet to sit on. The info said at the "Bend in the Road, and another camp site just down the road for free." Is that the bend on this Google Earth image of the road that goes north from the freeway where it turns east to the raceway? Or somewhere else that can be identified on this image. And where is the other camp site "just down the road" that's free?



2. The information and what I learned from Wayno is that the pits are spread over a long distance up to three miles. I'm limited in the amount of walking I can do and wonder if we might ride bicycles around to get to places faster and easier or what else does anyone recommend to cover the long distances, if there are some? Of course, I'm assuming that everyone can't just drive their vehicle anywhere they want. If we can, question answered.

That's all for now. I may think of some more later.

Hope someone with experience can help.

[Lawrie]

Henry, the camping is at the bend,this is the right hand turn on the left of your pic,Basic,for sure,I have seen it after rain and also a wind storm,not nice,the road that goes to the left of the right angle turn goes up into the hills a ways and at least you won't get flooded out there if it rains,
there is also a free camping area just as you enter town coming from the flats,pretty small area though,.
Re the pits,I see all manner of powered transportation getting around them,push bikes would be no worries.We bought a table and chairs and a big umblellor for shade and set up in the pis buy the edge of the track.
There are plenty of portable toilets at the flats,and we did notice that they were always clean.
NOW, I expect another detailed trip report ,and pics of Waynos record.
Lawrie

[texas webb]

Maybe another road trip to check things out?

[RMR&C]

You won't be able to miss the 5000 RV's, tents, etc at the bend.
You can drive from the pits to the starting line(s), but not within the pits unless you have a pit pass. The pits area is quite large...bikes would help there.

[Old Henry]

Any other good movies/videos to watch about speed trials at Bonneville speed week other than "The World's Fastest Indian" and "Boys of Bonneville: Racing on a Ribbon of Salt"?

[VeryTangled]

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Hi Everyone, What does it take to get a pit pass?

Old Henry, here's some short videos from Discovery.
http://www.discovery.com/video-topic...salt-flats.htm

National Geographic
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...lle-speed-week

A nice photo collection including some Ab Jenkins.
http://m.deseretnews.com/top/1888/42...alt-Flats.html

I also saw a reference to Independence Day with Will Smith, but that's not likely what you're asking about. I'm not coming up with much, so I suggest watching the Fastest Indian again, it's a great movie.

[Pete]

Here is the URL for the SCTA/BNI site.
Everything you need to know about Speedweek.
http://www.scta-bni.org/

[Ol' Ron]

Your biggest problem will be finding a room. Good luck

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Your biggest problem will be finding a room. Good luck

This will be our room.

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone, What does it take to get a pit pass?

Thanks for all the great links. I looked at them all.

My understanding is that a pit pass is only necessary to drive a motorized vehicle in the pit area. Pedestrians, including bicycles, can view the pits up close, just not drive there.

If this is wrong I hope someone will correct.

[Old Henry]

Just checked a couple of temperature forecasts for speed week. Daytime highs in the low 90's and nighttime lows in the 60's. Sounds great. Don't have to run the A/C at night.

[Old Henry]

Are there food vendors at the raceway or do we need to bring everything we want to eat there?

[Rusty Junk Ranch]

There is 1 or 2 food vendors there. Best to come prepaired ie, sunscreen, water, food, shade etc. See you there ! We will be there in the 32. Stop & say hi!

[Ol' Ron]

The restaurant on the way in is the place to stop for breakfast. Great fun.

[Rusty Junk Ranch]

Yes, the mexican resturaunt at the end of the road @ Hwy 80 is a must!

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

The restaurant on the way in is the place to stop for breakfast. Great fun.

[uncle max]

Go to the SCTA trailer and buy a cheapo pit pass.
Tell 'em you're with Wayno, car # 404.
Then, you can drive anywhere you like, but keep it down to 10 mph.
Also - very important for first timers... If you are wearing shorts, be damn sure to wear undergarments! The sun reflects off the salt and could make your trip miserable and memorable for all the wrong reasons!

[Rusty Junk Ranch]

By Sunday night, there will be rooms everywhere.

Originally Posted by Old Henry

This will be our room.

[zzlegend]

Henry. I hope this does not ruin your plans.
http://www.landracing.com/forum/inde...cseen.html#new

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Henry. I hope this does not ruin your plans.
http://www.landracing.com/forum/inde...cseen.html#new

Wow! Looks bad. I understand that this was this morning in the pit area. More water than is on the course but still some there too.






Glad I'm only 3 hours from there so I can leave at the last minute if it clears up and not miss anything - a lot better position to be in than those from the east that are in suspense wondering whether or not to leave.

I guess we have to be careful what we pray for here in Utah, we might just get it. (Been praying for rain all summer to ease the drought. We've had rain up the wazoo the last week causing flooding and landslides after most of the summer with nothing.)

Thanks for the heads up.

[hope]

From Rhode Island!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uncle Max! i meet you in 2006 on the flats and i didn't wear undergarments while there and didn't have any PROBLEMS.

[Old Henry]

From the SCTA web site (http://www.scta-bni.org/):

Course Condition Update

Salt Report Wed Aug 6th

The Bonneville Salt Flats has experienced a flash cell that came over within the last hour. The storm left additional water on the salt that had been drying out nicely. Therefore the SCTA has decided to delay all activities one full day. Inspection will be held Friday, with the first racing day now scheduled for Sun Aug 10. Please do not use the access road as you will be turned around. Further updates will be posted tomorrow (Thurs) afternoon. We still believe the event will occur based on the current weather forecast.

Scott Andrews, SCTA President.

[Old Henry]

Latest report:

Course Condition Update

Salt Report Thurs Aug 7th

After reviewing the conditions, it appears that the courses are drying and we expect continued improvement. The board has decided to start site cleanup on Saturday Aug 9.

Participants will be allowed onto the salt Sunday for pit selection and inspection. We hope to begin racing on Monday Aug 11, based on course conditions

[V8COOPMAN]

SCTA has announced that Speedweek has been CNXLD for the week! DD

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

SCTA has announced that Speedweek has been CNXLD for the week! DD

Looking forward now to Bonneville Speedweek, August, 2015

[Pete]

The BNI board is considering adding 3 days to the World Finals.

[jimalabam]

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