Almost set a record at Bonniville.

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Just got home from the Bonniville Salt Flats. We actually beat the old record by quite a bit. Unfortunatly, to set a new record, you need to run twice. They then take your average speed of the two runs. On our second run we broke the rear end. We'll be back...

Here's a few shots of the "car".

At the starting line with owner/ driver, Skip Hedrich inside.

Me putting on the wheels.

Check out our exit speed.

Have a few more pics if anyones interested.

Happy spooling...

Mike Barnard

 

[rmar]

Hell yes........

 

[charlief1]

Hell yes........

Makes 2 of us.:biggrin:

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Oh yea!
Even though we didn't set a record, (this time) we will be getting a nice bronze trophy for being the fastest car on the salt, all week.

Mike Barnard

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

A few more.

Skip, getting some ice from his wife, while cooking like a potato in the heat, waiting to run.

After packing the chute on a Comp Eliminator A/Dragster for many years, and packing my own skydiving chute successfully for over 550 jumps. I was asked to take over chute packing dutys. Kinda funny, but I actually find this task very relaxing. Even the dog thinks I'm sick.

Mike B.

 

[sd-slider]

After packing the chute on a Comp Eliminator A/Dragster for many years, and packing my own skydiving chute successfully for over 550 jumps. I was asked to take over chute packing dutys. Kinda funny, but I actually find this task very relaxing. Even the dog thinks I'm sick.

Mike B.

You did collect your $5...didn't you?

Looks like a fun trip!

 

[SS/GN]

That is so cool,thanks for the pics.My friend was their last year with his GN and went 133.8 with a mostly stock GN.He wants to go 200 now so we are looking at a new car to build.Thanks again

Kevin:biggrin:

 

[Nasty Wendy]

Congratulations. Looks like a nice machine and a fun time. Paint scheme is very cool.

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

That is so cool,thanks for the pics.My friend was their last year with his GN and went 133.8 with a mostly stock GN.He wants to go 200 now so we are looking at a new car to build.Thanks again

Kevin:biggrin:

I've pondered the idea of seeing what one could do with a Turbo Buick on the salt. I think I'd go with a TTA with better aerodynamics. With enough power you should have no problem going 200 in a Turbo Buick. Heck! people are doing over 200 mph in the quarter mile with these bricks.

Mike B.

 

[SS/GN]

His car is an all original 40k car.,so he doesn"t want to cage it.I thought 133 was good,I think we could have got a little more by locking the converter.Their were some new (c5) vettes that only went 126 and 128.Thanks again for the pics

Kevin

 

[Red C5]

That is badass

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Thanks everyone.
Can't wait to get back to the salt. I've been into drag racing all my life. However, I may be coming down with a bad case of salt fever.
A few more.

You can see the front and back cameras in the scoop.

Mike B.

 

[slow305]

How come you have to have a name like "Skip" to go 300+mph on the salt?