Thanks for the update. We heard Jack's record breaking
run on the radio as we headed back to SLC to get me to work
Monday morning. Also heard Ron Christiansen announce
Dr. Jean's 279 mph record in the Seth Hammond streamliner.
Another truly wonderful aspect of Salt Flat racing. As you
said so very well, there are so many different ways to enjoy
the salt, even if you do not have a race car, yet!
It was fantastic meeting many of these emailers on Sat & Sun.
The Amos, Fergusons, etc. etc.
Dan had a great time at the Bend in the Road get together,
a very class act from the report.
The dog enjoyed her couple of runs on the other side of
the road at the Bend, a very soft surface for those of you
who want to let their dog kick it out, off the leash.
Thanks to all of you at SCTA, a very fine meet.
Kris Wright
TFC1932@aol.com wrote:
> Hi i returned from the salt monday night late. i had only three days helping
> out jack and keiko costella and gang. this was my first time out and it was
> overwhelming to the senses. it was a dream come true. and to top it off Jack
> broke the record in the fuel streamliner G class (open) second pass 227.
> something. The run the day before was done without the water pump on so when
> he returned the plugs were melted. after the record run we checked the plugs
> and there was water on them. we did the compression and it ranged from 60 to
> 160.... Put in some bars leak torqued the head and got ready for the next
> morning. Oh yeah he only had third gear. do we pull the trans? no, we couldnt
> cause we would might be in bigger trouble. The morning was beautiful. the
> sunrise was amazing. we were in line with neb. ther. 2 going just before us,
> he got a record in the 1 ltr. streamliner class. also dozer and hegerty in
> line before us and they got a record at 364 (something). these are three cars
> Jack costella was invloved with. it was quite amazing. well he lined up and
> went with a poor compression motor, overheated motor and only third gear.
> At mile five the rod let loose and punched a 6" hole in the block. But the
> record was had with a 223 average. Rich fox said in the pits that the motor
> was built just right, strong enough to run two times and to get a record. now
> it goes to the junk heap whence it came from. i found a 4" piece with part
> of the serial number and gave it to rich for a keep sake. he laughed. it
> was quite and experience. in tech we got ready to pull the motor to replace
> it with the turbo or the 400 chevy. i am not sure which one went in cause i
> had to leave to get back to monterey.i guess it was done some in the motel 6
> area.
> It was a very fun, challenging and tiring few day at the races. i dont know
> how they do it all week. it is not a vacation. but i tell you i am going to
> keep comming back as often as i can. I dont have a car now ,but those who
> are on this site and love the sport and want to get involved, hook up with a
> team and do what you can. they need your help. it is a tough sport and many
> people are needed and appreciated. jack and crew didnt know me from adam,but
> they have welcomed me and let me take part and be a valuable part of the
> team. from his wife keico and all the others who have been with him many
> years they were very gracious and willing to teach. ( i think they like to
> break in the virgins in a nice way :) thanks guys.
> the legends were there, and the future legends. Teagues humility before a
> race was so amazing. I said good luck and he said " i need it". He knows
> what is going on. truly only the greatest can become the smallest. The
> family feeling of the event is amazing. Jack kelly, Norm bennum, charlie
> marklee ,so many others who were there doing buisness , it was great. i could
> go on and on. i will shut up now. oh yeah the sunrises, the moon settings.
> the lack of sleep. gosh nevada is a very empty( that is a nice way of saying
> something else about neveda). Actually it helps me to understand why
> prostitution is legal in that state. i know why speed week is only once a
> year, its because u need that much time to catch up on the sleep you lost.
> and i was only there for 3 days!. lol take care all!
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