Dry Lakes Racers Australia

I have been asked to put a build diary on here partly for the interest of others and also to keep me motivated to keep working on the project that I have been working on for a few years now. The story so far.... like most people I went to the lake a few years ago “just for a look” and was blown away...

I have been asked to put a build diary on here partly for the interest of others and also to keep me motivated to keep working on the project That I have been working on for a few years now. The story so far.... like most people I went to the lake a few years ago “just for a look” and was blown away...

Yep, they are really good, seen them in use at our local Ag show, but they are not an easily transportable item. They need to be laid and then filled with something, sand, gravel, salt etc. So will need a loader or bobcat or something. Not sure how the powers that be would be with that??? Cheers Ian...

It is terrible that this happens to anyone, but particularly sad to happen to such a wonderful group as the Clare family.

Keep fighting Trent......

car assembly 2013.gif I thought it was time I posted a build diary that will hopefully keep me motivated to work at finishing what has been a many year dreaming and designing project, and may interest some people. Well firstly the engine, it’s a Rolls Royce Nimbus engine from a Westland Wasp anti s...

I have been asked to put a build diary on here partly for the interest of others and also to keep me motivated to keep working on the project. The story so far.... like most people I went to the lake a few years ago “just for a look” and was blown away by the place and all the weird and wonderful ma...

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Just so there is no confusion later, you are both right, 26th meeting (less cancelled ones) and 25th Anniversary

4 cylinder Vertex magneto & Coil.
Good spark from some type of speed car .
$200
phone Ian 08 9578 3119

ian@ranwood.com.au

HI Paul, Ask 10 salt racers what ONE item makes a good car and you will get about 15 different answers. That's the great thing about this sport, everyone has their own way to skin the cat. A Soarer could make a good car but it depends on the class you want to run? If "I" was to modify it r...

Just another thought, why not make some new inlet runners and try to separate the carbs more?

If you can get the 90 degree inlet pipes, you may still have a problems with the carbs vibrating against each other?

Ian...

Another place to get good info on salt racing is from our friends across the pond http://www.landracing.com/

With a steam rocket, you would not be "running" the engine while the water is being heated, more like "refuelling". If the valve failed and the driver was on board he would just be a passenger, I still think the best thing would be to heat the water away from everyone else.....pr...

Agree.... with the safety factors involved with turbine/jet engines, there is a lot of expertise around the place in the aeronautical field and your brother would be a good source. As for developing safety protocols on other types of propulsion, Bob Maddox would be a good start for Pulse Jets, he ha...

I don't reckon that ratchet strap will hold. :wink: Ahhh where is your sense of adventure... :) cyote.JPG In all honesty though I think opening the flood gates to all types of "thrust Vehicles" would be a machine examiners nightmare. These things are only as safe as the people handling th...