Geoff has kindly sent in some updates on the condition of the salt at Bonneville and pre-event work going on with his Modified Fuel Roadster. The Southern California Timing Association have been posting updates about the condition of the salt with pictures which you can see at the following links:. The smoke haze is still thick, but the weather is perfect for racing.
They will start letting people out on the Salt on Thursday, the salt condition is great. Geoff and his team will be heading to Wendover, near Bonneville on Wednesday. Geoff commented: "Starting at the Mick's Paint shop very early morning today, we started to work on the car, with Scott Campbell looking at the bottom end.
An oil leak was discovered so the heads came off, and after it was fixed it was fire up on gas time. Crew Chief Nick Davies got our fuel mixed and ready. It is one of the smoothest races in the whole season.
It is absolute top notch. The racing surface provided grip for 4. The preparation paid off. So we sure will come back to Mantorp as well as many Swedish and even English Fans. For me, as going to Hockenheim since , the spirit reminds me on the old Hockenheim days. Camping, Car show and of course proper racing. Top Fuel made a great turnout with six Dragster.
Great runs were to be seen. Great to see those fast rails out there in droves. All put in great runs and great show for everyone. Like back in the good old FIA days. He needs two more full passes to get the license, he is not sure when to do this. Tony Bryntesson put in the quickest Run with a 5. He gained the license throughout the weekend with some strong passes up to the 5.
