Dry Lakes Racers Australia

I have been on the lake every year since 1990 (often 3 times a year) but have never really studied it as we have in the past 6 weeks. I personally have learned a lot & it was worth the trips up there. The biggest plus to come out of these trips was meeting with two of the traditional owners. I ...

Bugger
& to also add
Thanks HEAPS to those who have worked SO hard on inspections etc.
Maybe next year

Dreamliner 200 wrote:Hi Lynchy and Gaz, the jag is so cool, I won't be at the salt for the meet, but wish you all the best!

Be safe and GO FAST!

Same here (I was looking forward to seeing it in person)
I hope all goes well, it's been a GREAT built!

Looks good Plucka
(& turned in pipes to fill all those shutes your gunna need............ cause we all know 'Black' cars go real fast )
Well done (can't wait to see it in real life!)

I unfortunately think it's more than just the water, that is the problem, but I too would be interested

swello wrote:Sorry about the turf tyre comment, it was tongue in cheek. Just trying to brighten up the inner petrol head!

I had a little chuckle

(again, thanks to those who went out!)

Absolootly Cookey,
Someone has to make the call (be it good or bad & for those who have a long way to travel)
Good luck & thanks for the extra info.
Dennis called in today for a chat, we are of couse still hopefull we will be ok

Thanks all. @JonB - I have an RV-6A affectionately known as "Little Red". The camera is mounted under its right wing and it only takes 20 minutes to get from Wudinna to the Lake. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IL3Mdk5aYBH2YR7KJeR4_OM-h58BnE5wggw6kS3j11M?feat=directlink Anyone on th...

Wudinna,
I must get there some time.
Our Publican keeps talking about it (he also runs the Pub there) & is often taking the drive up............... so he knows Plucka too

A great video (but like others have said, not with the water )
(better change the date on you tube but )

Thanks for posting Cookey

OLDtimer wrote:This weekend's lake inspection has been cancelled due to road closures. We are planning to go up late next week, that way we will get a better idea of road conditions etc as well as how the lake surface is looking. Cheers, Pete DLRA #6.

On Ya Pete!

Cookey wrote:Thanx Rod,
We have a plane available to the club to take us in but will wait for a few more days to see what evolves.

yeah!!
how about a hot air balloon (there's enough "fuel" around to power it )

Roads are closed now which looks like blocking our lake inspection trip this weekend. :( :( :( Rain has been falling steadily over the area all day and now forecast to continue for the next couple of days. :roll: :roll: U need a chopper to get in Cookey?? (could be arranged, but 'd have to navigate...