Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

[MustangFan]

Re: Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

Wasn't that the year of the "snowstorm" Unlimited Gold? IIRC, Skip's canopy was fogging which was a contributing factor to the pylon cut.

Yep. If I remember they ran the Gold Final earlier than scheduled, due to the weather closing in. Hinton didn't even take them around Peavine; they did a short formup and then boom...down the chute.

Coldest I've ever been at Reno...barely made it back over the Sierras to Sacramento.
Here's hoping for better weather this year.

[Bigger Al]

Re: Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

Yep. If I remember they ran the Gold Final earlier than scheduled, due to the weather closing in. Hinton didn't even take them around Peavine; they did a short formup and then boom...down the chute.

Coldest I've ever been at Reno...barely made it back over the Sierras to Sacramento.
Here's hoping for better weather this year.

My wife called me that day to tell me that it was raining like Hell at home, and that the weather forecast called for snow over the Sierras. Naturally, my oldest daughter and I were on a motorcycle. We bugged out at about 1:00 to be on the safe side. It started snowing in Verdi, and didn't let up until about 60 miles later on Hwy. 20 near Nevada City.
I've ridden for years, and have some really good gear, but I've never been as cold as I was on that day.
Never again.

[ebutner]

Re: Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

My wife called me that day to tell me that it was raining like Hell at home, and that the weather forecast called for snow over the Sierras. Naturally, my oldest daughter and I were on a motorcycle. We bugged out at about 1:00 to be on the safe side. It started snowing in Verdi, and didn't let up until about 60 miles later on Hwy. 20 near Nevada City.
I've ridden for years, and have some really good gear, but I've never been as cold as I was on that day.
Never again.

BURRRRRRR! Did you get the bike fixed yet? I'm brining my Roadstar.

Eric

[Box A35]

Re: Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

For those who have not read it, here is the great story about 2004 direct from Skip himself:

http://www.skipholm.com/air_racing.htm

[Bigger Al]

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BURRRRRRR! Did you get the bike fixed yet? I'm brining my Roadstar.

Eric

Nope. The timing chain itself is backordered, so it looks like we'll be coming in the trusty Camry wagon.
I thought about loading the KLR down, but with my *ahem* girth, and all of the camping crap, it just makes more sense to bring the car.
We'll be there on Friday night, most likely between 8 and 9.

Jeez, I'm gettin' really pumped up for this!!!

[Bob]

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Jeez, I'm gettin' really pumped up for this!!!

You think you are, I am so excited I just may pee my pants.
Hey Bigger Al, we are neighbors. I am just up the road from you in gold run area.

[Bigger Al]

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You think you are, I am so excited I just may pee my pants.
Hey Bigger Al, we are neighbors. I am just up the road from you in gold run area.

Hey Bob!

I live in Lake of the Pines. Which day are you going up?

[Bob]

Re: Dago Red 500 mph Lap Who built that engine?

Heading up tuesday morning early, leaving at 5am, lol Should have camp set up by the first bipe session.

[Bigger Al]

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Heading up tuesday morning early, leaving at 5am, lol Should have camp set up by the first bipe session.

We'll be up Friday night after I get off of work (sucks).

See you there!!