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by K/Pro
Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Danny Thompson LSR attempt
Replies: 2
Views: 6057

Re: Danny Thompson LSR attempt

I think it is very exciting that we are able to follow this record attempt as it takes place! I have never been able to get very excited about the Rocket & Jet powered record attempts. (Absolute LSR) The WHEEL-DRIVEN LSR is much more important to me. There is a genuine "Lakes Racer - Hot Ro...
by K/Pro
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Danny Thompson LSR attempt
Replies: 2
Views: 6057

Danny Thompson LSR attempt

Is anyone here following Danny Thompson current LSR record attempt in the USA? Danny Thompson (the late Mickey Thompson's son) has rebuilt and modernized his father's twin Ford engine powered Streamliner aiming to break the current wheel-driven LSR at Bonneville. The Streamliner now has two Brad And...
by K/Pro
Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Mcbride Bros new Top Fuel M/C masterpiece
Replies: 5
Views: 9053

Re: Mcbride Bros new Top Fuel M/C masterpiece

What engine does it use?

I wonder how fast a Motorcycle Streamliner with this engine it would go ? !!!
by K/Pro
Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Turbo Diesel cars in /Pro classes
Replies: 2
Views: 6028

Turbo Diesel cars in /Pro classes

I am new here, pardon me if this subject has been discussed before. What are the DLRA thoughts on Turbo Diesel sedans running in the Production Car classes? Currently the /Pro classes are restricted to "Gas" (petrol) engines. Love them or hate them Turbo Diesel cars are becoming quite popu...
by K/Pro
Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Australian Land Speed Racing History
Topic: Lake Gairdner and Bluebird
Replies: 1
Views: 9981

Re: Lake Gairdner and Bluebird

Available as a hard copy book from Real Classic Co. UK (United Kingdom) (www.realclassic.co.uk)
Book has an ISBN number ( ISBN 095569515 ) so check with your local library.

Regards from K/Pro
by K/Pro
Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:26 pm
Forum: Australian Land Speed Racing History
Topic: NSW record attempts Coonabarabran
Replies: 3
Views: 14008

Re: NSW record attempts Coonabarabran

Interesting stuff! What year was this article from? I can't read the fine print! CAMS used to have a section their "Manual of Motor Sport" (CAMS manual) listing National Speed Records. I have a 1983 edition with these records listed but nothing in later editions. CAMS use FIA classificatio...