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81. Another August comes around (score: 1)
Author: M Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 03:12:43 -0400
Another August comes by and I will be remaining here in the UK - had hoped to be in South Africa on their dirt, but that plan has had to be changed. Good luck and safe racing to all travelling to th
/html/land-speed/2004-08/msg00105.html (7,057 bytes)

82. Visit to the USA (score: 1)
Author: M Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:25:04 -0400
Firstly congratulations to all who participated in Speed Week, especially those who set records - I am now aiming to attend the 60th event on the salt. Thanks Jon for the updates and photos on landr
/html/land-speed/2004-08/msg00301.html (8,130 bytes)

83. Open Road speed record locations (score: 1)
Author: M Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:15:51 -0400
A question for at least the US, German and Aussie members of the list - certainly not the Brits!. In any of these non British countries does anyone know of straight, flat and smooth tarmac road(s) o
/html/land-speed/2004-07/msg00194.html (7,843 bytes)

84. Roadways for LSR (score: 1)
Author: M Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 03:05:53 -0400
Thanks for the information - all contributions will be followed up by the team concerned. Malcolm ps - anymore ideas keep them coming.
/html/land-speed/2004-07/msg00224.html (6,285 bytes)

85. Tunisia (score: 1)
Author: M Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 11:56:03 -0400
Just so you know the surface of the Chott was affected by late rains so the electric attempt by Primetime with ABB e = motion could not take place. The Chott is not yet ready to become "Europes Bonn
/html/land-speed/2004-06/msg00322.html (6,320 bytes)

86. Safety on an 'open bike' (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 15:28:57 -0400
Gary and List The chutes for Hydros (by Lifeline in USA) are to drop a body feet first from say a starting point of about 200 mph into the water at a survivable speed. But I would expect there to be
/html/land-speed/2004-05/msg00017.html (7,919 bytes)

87. High Speed Biker safety (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 05:04:55 -0400
Firstly, I did state I was not a biker - I am impressed always by those who ride them - top fuel drag bikes being the most impressive to be close to, but watching 220 at Maxton was something .......
/html/land-speed/2004-05/msg00027.html (8,340 bytes)

88. Aerodynamic improvements - sort of LSR (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 07:02:31 -0400
A Japanese University professor has confirmed that Dolphins increase their performance through the water by shedding their skin as they go. The shedding reduces friction and improves speed to a leve
/html/land-speed/2004-05/msg00191.html (7,346 bytes)

89. Shedding to go fast (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 04:50:57 -0400
List & Keith Is this shedding technique that was 'perfected' on the Camaro, a version of the Atkins Diet we should all learn about? Seems to me Keith that a coat of paint would be less expensive some
/html/land-speed/2004-05/msg00241.html (6,809 bytes)

90. Information Please (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:20:00 -0400
As a change to picking on KT ........ well during the 'half time break' at least ...... can the list provide me with some data that my own LSR library cannot confirm? Track weight of Al Teague's Spi
/html/land-speed/2004-04/msg00212.html (6,845 bytes)

91. Texas Mile (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:51:13 -0500
Looking at the photos in Hot Rod the Texas mile seems to be on a very good surface and iy has a lot of width, Hmm ... will KT need a diagram to make it from one end to the other?. It will be good to
/html/land-speed/2004-03/msg00380.html (6,496 bytes)

92. Congratulations to KT (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:51:11 -0500
Hey Keith. Even from over this side of the water it sounds like a good life. Maybe Jane and I can get across and share a meal in a BBQ restaurant with you both .............. Invite a dozen more and
/html/land-speed/2004-03/msg00381.html (6,610 bytes)

93. Whats happening? (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 17:08:50 -0500
My news has LSR content, but nothing to do with building a fast car. A week ago I was just on the edge of the Sahara desert in Tunisia checking on the conditions for running land speed records on th
/html/land-speed/2004-02/msg00193.html (7,489 bytes)

94. So Cal Lakester - wheels & 'tyres' (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:58:54 -0500
Even though reportedly shown as a 'concept' by GM Performance, what are the list's views on the urethane 'clad' aluminium billet wheels on the So Cal Speed Shop built Blown Lakester? (Think Skateboa
/html/land-speed/2004-02/msg00278.html (8,016 bytes)

95. Urethane & Billet Wheels (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 15:22:08 -0500
Thanks for your contributions to this topic - looks as though it will remain pneumatic tyres on racing steels for the salt. Malcolm
/html/land-speed/2004-02/msg00339.html (6,366 bytes)

96. Governing Body & More Stirring (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:27:43 -0500
JB, ChrisH & List I have no official status in the FIA, apart from being a licence holder recognised by them. I did meet the new UK representative for the FIA Records Commission this weekend when in
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00041.html (9,073 bytes)

97. Bub Mannings Event (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:20:09 -0500
Did anyone see mention of a class for the rocket two wheeler? Might be worth dusting her down for part of $35K, particularly from Dennis's wallet (LOL). Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00217.html (6,644 bytes)

98. FIA Costs for attempt and ratification (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 04:32:35 -0500
Bryan and List To be 'hit' with unexpected costs after making any speed attempt would be rather shocking but should not have occured. As I understand it even during the 80's and 90's the FIA required
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00107.html (9,416 bytes)

99. Christmas Holiday (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:30:37 -0500
Merry Christmas and have an enjoyable and safe holiday. Along with English record attempts in 2004 it looks as though I will need to learn French & Arabic for one and Afrikaans for another, but not
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00526.html (6,547 bytes)

100. World Record (score: 1)
Author: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 04:49:48 -0500
Keith & List Just in case Jack's last but one comments (seat belts and valve caps) create the impression that the FIA does not care about safety may I clarify matters. The FIA Appendix D is about run
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00656.html (8,610 bytes)


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