Begin forwarded message:
> From: Wester Potter <wester6935@comcast.net>
> Date: October 22, 2005 11:27:53 PM MDT
> To: "MPittwood@compuserve.com" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
> Subject: Re: New project
>
> What are the rules for the Australian Land Speed Racers Association?
> Would they allow a thrust powered bike? If you spent your euros with
> them it would help out their cash flow too. These solo events may be
> convenient but I can't think of any racing organization that couldn't
> use
> an infusion of cash. Seems like a potentially more welcoming place
> than
> Bonneville where we don't really want thrust powered vehicles
> at any of the sanctioned events, even if they are running for time
> only.
>
> I'd hate to see anyone trying to go fast on two lane roads like the
> one the
> electric car intended to run on in Nevada. There's far too many
> potential
> problems from narrow roads, bad shoulders, borrow pits, fence posts and
> fencing and livestock just to mention the obvious ones. Lake Gairdner
> would seem to be a much more logical spot for a British attempt. Six
> months earlier than any racing at Bonneville too.
>
> Wes
>
>
> On Oct 22, 2005, at 10:36 AM, MPittwood@compuserve.com wrote:
>
>> List
>>
>> Even if thrust power is not your choice of power unit check out a new
>> UK
>> programme going for the outright record on two wheels -
>> www.motorcyclespeedrecord.co.uk
>>
>> Who wants to lie across a J-58 - or indeed any jet?
>>
>> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
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