Speed Week 2009

PeterB · Post by **PeterB** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:40 am

Hey Rob,

Have fun at the Salt.

Did you remember to bring some ear plugs and/or ear muffs home from work?! Then again, you need some culture so enjoy Don's music!

Cheers,

Pete

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:33 am

Thanks Pete,

Just doing a last minute internet/email sweep before heading off to the airport.

See you when I get back.

Cheers,
Rob

fredeuce · Post by **fredeuce** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:24 am

Guys , Thanks for the advise about the fuel at Iron Knob. A few Gerry Cans will be in order I think.

Last Minute Racing · Post by **Last Minute Racing** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:28 pm

All packed and ready to head off at 6:00 AM
See you all there

blownvn · Post by **blownvn** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:08 pm

We're leaving tomorrow morning to arrive Monday midday, I know I'm going to be talking to myself now but see you all there. :lol:

firemanjim · Post by **firemanjim** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:31 am

Anyone have any info on the meet yet?? Awful quiet.

fredeuce · Post by **fredeuce** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:56 am

Just arrived back from the Lake last night. There was 10mm of rain on the lake on the Sat night before speedweek.

That delayed proceedings until Tuesday afternoon when the course was opened up for racing. Some additional showers followed that day but licensing passes were run for new competitors.

Full day of racing on Wed. Proceedings were running well into early afternoon on Thursday when we left. Severe storms were experienced nearby on Wednesday causing local flooding but did not appear to reach the lake. Report from Chris Hanlon that the salt was not offering great traction and was experiening considerable wheel sping in the top end reducing speed.
Lots of newcomers this year and apart from the delays all appeared to be running well.

If anyone at the lake can pick up the internet please be advised that the road from Mt Ive to Iron Knob was badly affected by the storm that passed through that area yesterday. Was still passable when we went through but many muddy areas that were becoming badly churned up. Take care out there and be patient.

Some pics below give a taste of the vehicles there.

DLRA 112 · Post by **DLRA 112** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:06 am

Great photos.

Any more to share :?:

Rocket · Post by **Rocket** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:24 am

Was a GREAT time!
I've got a few pic's but I can't seem to get onto my photo bucket ATM so I'll keep trying.
I wil be back next year (just had to come home early for proir commitments :cry:

)
Good pic's Fred!

DLRA 112 · Post by **DLRA 112** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:06 pm

Hi Rod, Sounds like all went well. Will wait to see your photos.

gennyshovel · Post by **gennyshovel** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:08 pm

I was welcomed home fromm speedweek '09 with a freshly painted shed,,time to toe the line I recon :shock:

Tiny

gennyshovel · Post by **gennyshovel** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:33 pm

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gennyshovel · Post by **gennyshovel** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:40 pm

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Speed Week 2009

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