10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Prepare For Lift Off

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The salt is more like the slushy snow and ice we have around here in December.

 

[TriumPhil]

Neither inspiring nor unusual for preparing to make a record run.

Hope they sort out the Streamliner, but those track conditions sound awfully sketchy.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

The salt is more like the slushy snow and ice we have around here in December.

WAY to dangerous for any 400 MPH runs

 

[rocketjohn]

I note in the pictures there's shorts and tennis shoes in the shop area. Will not fly in my line of work. Long pants and 6 inch minimum boots with a definite heel.

 

[1olbull]

Neither inspiring nor unusual for preparing to make a record run.
Hope they sort out the Streamliner, but those track conditions sound awfully sketchy.

They shoulda went to Gerlach, NV.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I just read an attempt was made on Sunday again for the 300+ FIM qualifying run. The bike crossed a slippery wet patch fishtailed and fell over. Guy was uninjured but the bike is in question. No more attempts to be made until a thorough inspection is done.

 

[Ishrub]

I note in the pictures there's shorts and tennis shoes in the shop area. Will not fly in my line of work. Long pants and 6 inch minimum boots with a definite heel.

But what do you have under the pants to go with the 6" heels?

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

They shoulda went to Gerlach, NV.

Interstate 80 is just a few feet away from the track. Right near there I80 has a 29 mile straight. Close one side of I80 and do it there.

 

[1olbull]

Interstate 80 is just a few feet away from the track. Right near there I80 has a 29 mile straight. Close one side of I80 and do it there.

Black Rock Desert, I be referring to, Bill.
Tis clay and NOT salt.
Many World Land Speed records have been done there as Bonneville is too short.

 

[rocketjohn]

But what do you have under the pants to go with the 6" heels?

Ahem....six inches of leather going up, so as to cover and secure your ankles! The heels must be 1/4 inch or so, so you can hook your feet to ladder rungs.