Ok... any of u cats ever been to Bonneville?

[Tripper]

Bonneville is definitely on my bucket list & any advice on where to stay, what to do or not do or any other tips would be appreciated!

BoB

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

The motels are booked a long ways out, but they are overrated anyways. Camp right on the salt at the bend in the road. There are everything from puptents to million dollar motorhomes, and there's always a party and good people to hang out with. You won't know a stranger there. If you need a shower hit up the Wendover truck stop or the KOA. 5 bucks and you're good for another day or two.

Bring lots of sunblock, water and a wide-brimmed hat. The sun is BRUTAL. Also make sure you get sunblock on the underside of your arms, chin and up your shorts. The sun reflects of the salt something fierce and it will burn Tripper Jr. in a hurry!

Get some good duct tape before hand and seal up as much of your vehicle as you possibly can. Knock off your shoes really good before getting in the car or better yet take them off. Immediately after you leave the salt for the last time get to a car wash and hose it down. Then hose it down again when you get home. Wash, rinse, repeat! That salt is EXTREMELY corrosive, and while it makes for cool pics while you're out there don't leave it on long or you will regret it. It gets everywhere!

Most importantly get ready for a life-changing experience. You won't be the same after you come back. The salt is a sickness all it's own...

 

[RAT IHC]

I'm heading there in August for Speed Week! Might only be able to stay for day or two, but at least I'll be able to cross it off my bucket list. I've been thinking about doing a belly tanker as my next build so I'll be gathering lots of info while there.

-Troy

 

[donsrods]

That is on my list too, Bob. I swear one of these years I am going to make that trip.

Don

 

[Bonehead]

Okay, official meeting of the RRR at the Salt this year.

 

[RAT IHC]

Okay, official meeting of the RRR at the Salt this year.

Yeah! How cool would that be! Great idea Bonehead! [cl[cl[cl

 

[donsrods]

Ya know, that would be cool. [cl What are the dates?

Don

 

[Bonehead]

http://www.scta-bni.org/events.html

 

[maverickmk]

It's on my bucket list as well. I've flown over it several times and always wished I could be there.

 

[donsrods]

I just Google mapped it and it is about 2500 mile from here. I guess the best bet is to fly in to SLC and rent a car but I understand the rentacar companies won't rent one if it is going to the salt. (rusting)

We'll have to give it some thought.


Don

 

[RAT IHC]

Don,

Just think of a 16 passenger van. We'll pick up members along the way...share driving duties...listen to some good oldies and rock music all the way there.

Few rules for the van up front:
1. No one is allowed to eat beans for the entire week leading up to and during the trip.

2. If you have a blader problem you will need to bring your own jar...no sharing!

3. There will be no talk about work...conversation will be limited to women, rods and beer.

Please feel free to add more rules.

-Tory

 

[donsrods]

1) Oldest guy in the van goes free.

2) See rule number one.

Don

 

[Tripper]

Yes... I am a member of the RRR 2012 Bonneville Racing Team! [ddd

Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week August 2012! [cl[cl[cl

BoB

 

[maverickmk]

Don,

Just think of a 16 passenger van. We'll pick up members along the way...share driving duties...listen to some good oldies and rock music all the way there.

Few rules for the van up front:
1. No one is allowed to eat beans for the entire week leading up to and during the trip.

2. If you have a bladder problem you will need to bring your own jar...no sharing!

3. There will be no talk about work...conversation will be limited to women, rods and beer.

Please feel free to add more rules.

-Tory

I'm in!

 

[Torch]

bonneville

Never seen then run...been there bunch of times... Keep a little on hand just in case the fever breaks out...

 

[Got Rust?]

Dis sounds fun, will check summer plans before I say I'm in. Anybody know what the dates are for the Hot August nights, in Reno? I did that one year, and it was a blast!

 

[Flipper_1938]

Me and my son drove out for SpeedWeek 2010. Great time! On the way back, we stopped by and saw Bonehead's shop....almost as cool as Speedweek.

Here are pics from the trip (somewhere in the neighborhood of 600? pics)

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=505071&highlight=flipper+bonneville

When Roofus is done, I plan on making the trip out in it (gonna be a brutal trip with no top)