Ray.... you have always had to set a record over 200mph from almost the
begining of the club.... back in the early 50's it wasn't required... but
that changed early on... to maintain the integrity of the club...
The whole deal has worked for me since Tom explained it... his logic hasn't
changed... it's the same today...
Bottom line.... I'm going racing.... it's Maxton time....
Looking forward to the fun....
Keith
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Buck" <rbuck@aros.net>
To: <Nt788@aol.com>; <ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: Bonneville 200mph club minimums...
> A quick correction on the quote and an observation from a FNG (me.)
>
> France said, "The mule's blind, boys. Keep loadin the wagon." (At least
> that's how Smokey Yunick quoted him.) Pretty close.
>
> The FNG observation is that if I go 200 mph, why shouldn't I get into the
> 200 mph club? I've read the discussion and I see some well-made points on
> both sides, but this is just what comes to my mind as a new guy. I'd love
> to take my door slammer over 200. If I do, that'll meet my goal. But if
I
> get there and find out that it doesn't qualify for membership in the
> club...well, that's a little disappointing. Ahhh....life is
disappointing,
> I spose.
>
> Ray
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