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[Ridefree]

So, have we heard any more news on their progress?

 

[TriumPhil]

Speed Week is coming to a close this weekend and the finals begin Sept. 27. The weather outlook between now and then looks pretty good. The Triumph gang is on the salt doing their final prep for the big run. These links reveal all that we can know at this point:

http://nebula.wsimg.com/ba925209ff9...89604A3781742F233&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Bonneville Salt Flats

 

[Boog]

I believe Castrol quit early, no patients in the current society.

 

[TriumPhil]

I believe that two other sponsors, one a big British tech firm and the other, Belstaff, the famed Brit clothier and gear brand, ponied up more money than Castrol was willing to do. The other reason possibly might be that Castrol didn't want their name attached to an endeavor that could end very badly (God forbid!) if an accident were to befall Captain Guy.

 

[Bob R]

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It looks like a run @ 1130am today.

bob

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Called Carpenter Racing several times to find out what is happening today. No answer so far after 4 attempts.

 

[TriumPhil]

Eddie, their chief wrench, is at the salt flats and Bob's probably enjoying the bitter end of our boating season over here.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The Streamliner fell over on its right side while being towed out for the run this morning. No racing today for Guy Martin.

Bike topples over before Guy Martin motorcycle speed record bid - AOL News UK

My friend Jerry and I are leaving at 1 AM to go to Bonneville to watch tomorrow. I sure hope Triumph runs the streamliner tomorrow.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I think that the last shakedown run at over 175 mph peeled their lettering off the fuselage!

THAT was 275 mph and Triumph has new sponsors that are willing to spend more $$$$$$

 

[1olbull]

Thanks for the update, Bill!
Good fortune for tomorrow!