In the last few years a "short short" course was tried -- one mile to
the first light, then one at the two, one at the 2 1/4, and one at
the three. A racer could run the short-short if he wanted a test and
tune run, for instance, or if he knew he'd only go 100 or thereabouts
- and clear the course more quickly for the next vehicle in line.
Jon Wennerberg
Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
Marquette, Michigan
(that's 'way up north)
On Nov 19, 2007, at 7:55 AM, john robinson wrote:
I had someone ask a question about the short track, and as I have not
been
to the Salt in several years, I was not sure of the answer, what is the
procedure for a small engined bike or car, something that only runs
around
110 top speed? still a 2 mile run to the timed mile. or is there a
shorter
distance for those who do not need a long run up? thanks drive
carefully.
John Robinson, Mechanician
Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
1513 University Ave.
Madison, Wi. 53706
608-262-3606
Current World Land Speed Record Holder
Bonneville Salt Flats
H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
144.396 MPH set 2000
Antarctic Ice Driller 2002-03
Greenland Ice Driller 2006
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