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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Editor: The following correspondence was received from our President as he traveled back East on assignment. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We will reconstruct the Spurgin-Giovanne Roadster back to the 1949 Hot Rod Magazine Cover Car... |
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have just signed up to receive your newsletter and noticed a name on your members list, Gary Svoboda. Could you please pass on my contact info to him. I traded a Jensen Healy to him for a Boss 302 and a California Mustang back in 1982. Would love to get in touch and talk about some projects I have been involved with. Bill Erickson, Thank you. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To our Readers: Please tell me when you want privacy and when you want your information to be made public. While most of us do not care and make our email and phone numbers available to the general public, the policy of the Newsletter and the Society is to respect your opinions at all times and we make every effort to do so. Where we err, we apologize, run retractions and try and change our policies so that we don't make these kinds of mistakes again. We will make errors, it is impossible to always be perfect, but our policy is to minimize mistakes and limit them to the least that we possibly can. On the other hand, if readers WANT to get their contact information out to the public, let me know that as well, because we want to be helpful. For example, Ugo Fadini makes great models of land speed racing vehicles and he often sends us announcements of his new projects and it is important for him to get the word out by way of his website, email and phone numbers. It's his business and he needs for all of you to know where he can be found. In such cases I will post all of that information and anything else that he asks me to, because privacy is not an issue with him, but publicity is an issue. Some of our members encourage their email and phone numbers to be published, because they want and desire contact. The point is, everyone has different needs, so please let me know what you want. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I was hoping you could help me find SCTA-BNI 2008 Rule Book(s). I did not buy them earlier this year and I see on their site the 2009 coming but no more 2008's. I have emailed but no reply yet. SO, I thought since my husband chats online on your site alot, maybe somebody would have extra or one or more for sale, so I need instructions on how to accomplish this please. I am hoping in time for Christmas. Thanks so much, Carrie Hume |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bruce Glascock called here yesterday and he's looking for pictures of the Chappell Muroc Roadster. He has a 25 Roadster and wants to recreate the Chappell car. I thought you or Jim Miller or one of the Landspeed people may have some pics. Thanks, MaryAnn Lawford |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Discovery Channel, December 16, 2008, 10 p.m., 2008 Bonneville Speed Week. Vic Enyart |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Carrie Hume: I have an extra one (SCTA & Bonneville results) that I will be glad to send you. What is the address? Ed Safarik |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First off thanks for putting a great site together I really enjoy it and the newsletter. I'm writing to inquire about a newsletter written little under a year ago. Newsletter 38 January 4th 2008. Jim Miller talked about Arnold Birner. The reason for the inquiry is that I'm trying to track down more information about his pre-war modified. I'm currently in the planning phase of building a pre-war modified and would like to base it off Arnold Birner's modified. Any details and or pictures would be much appreciated. I have tried looking, but have come up short. I appreciate your time. The only other pic (included) I have is of it running circa 1942 with a Riley 4 banger. Here is the newsletter in question: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/heroes/landspeedracing/2008/08newsletter38/. Rodney Bullington, [email protected]. |
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Road Runners and Friends, The Meeting Notes from last night's Road Runners meeting are now posted on the Road Runners News and Special Events page on our website. If you would like a complete copy of the minutes please e-mail me a request. REMINDER: 2009 Membership Dues - The 2009 dues are $70 ($30 Road Runners + $40 SCTA). All dues must be paid, per our By-Laws, by January 31st (2009), or you will be dropped and must re-apply for membership. Mail payments to Reese Adams (address available on our Members Only webpage) or drop dues payment off to Mike Ferguson at the Ed Martin Garage. Associate Member dues are $30. Don't forget to set your DVR/VCR for "Speed Capital of the World: Bonneville" (Speed Week 2008) on Discovery Channel - Dec 16, 10:00 pm (ET/PT), (60 minutes). Check your local listings for exact time in your area. The Road Runners wish you all a Merry Christmas and Joyous Holiday Season!! Jerry Cornelison - Secretary, Road Runners - SCTA (est. 1937) http://www.ussarcherfish.com/roadrunners Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, December 9th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - The Road Runners welcomed six guests to our meeting: Sarah Burns - Wendel Burns' daughter, Dean Jigamian - prospective member (first meeting), Haley Magill - guest, Jason Oberhelman - former member, Ricky Rogers - prospective member (first meeting) & Ernie Sisley - prospective member (first meeting). Ernie has a really nice '32 - 3 window coupe he plans to race. 2009 Membership Dues - The 2009 dues are $70 ($30 Road Runners + $40 SCTA). All dues must be paid, per our By-Laws, by January 31st (2009), or you will be dropped and must re-apply for membership. Mail payments to Reese Adams (address available on our Members Only webpage) or drop payment off to Mike Ferguson at the Ed Martin Garage. Associate Member dues are $30. Timing tags and Record Certificates from November El Mirage Meet distributed. Dale Wester received his Red Timing Tag and Certificate for his XXO/GCC record. Congratulations Dale! President Mike Ferguson congratulated Mark Cavender for Top Points and the Ferguson & Adams Team for Top Time for the 2008 season. El Mirage/BLM passes are available for pre-purchase. Buy your passes for next season in advance to avoid entry problems and delays in May. Contact Mike Ferguson, Jerry Cornelison or Pat Riley to pre-order. We reviewed the 2009 SCTA-BNI Rules and recent amendments. All rules and amendments are posted on the SCTA website. Please pay particular attention to the new rules regarding head and neck restraint requirements. Willie Martin invited everyone to the Annual Ed Martin Garage Christmas Party for "beer and brats." Date is December 19, from 6pm till everyone goes home.....If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes. Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, January 13th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (posted December 10, 2008) |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy Holidays from Lenny Schaeffer's Chop-Shop Customs News at http://www.imakenews.com/chopshopcustoms/index000317283.cfm?x=bdS1hhy,bbpDBsHn. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I will do that. Living on the east coast we didn't have too much in the way of top speed venues but I did start drag racing back in the 1950's and have been doing it off and on ever since so I will get my thoughts together and send them in. Charlie Gilmore |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I forgot to add on the other email, that it is people like you and Ed and Jim, that make Bonneville what it is. I agree with you totally about the history. When I realized that we might not have a 2008, I was heartbroken and really wondered about the past issues, that a person cannot ever just order a certain year or decade when so and so was racing. I personally would be willing to keep books for prosperity. This is so important. Once something is online, we have no control over it, so I can understand the hesitation. I received this from Penny re 2008 rule books: |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Volunteer Opportunities at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The Pit Crew, the museum's volunteer organization, is looking to expand. We are searching for dedicated volunteers to serve as touring docents for the large number of groups that visit the museum each year. Through your work at the museum, you will begin to see history, technology, science and architecture through the windshield of the automobile. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi ALL - Update on the time of the show on the West Coast for those who are on regular cable service - it will be at 10 PM following 2 episodes of 'Dirty Jobs.' It will still be at 9 PM for people in the Central and Standard time zones. Gail Phillips |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am doing a little ditty on Marvin Lee. I don't know much except for his lakes and Bonneville racing, SCTA and NHRA board member. Would appreciate anything you can offer. Thanks- Don Pennington. Author of..."Kickin' Rocks," "Supe Job" and "Karbux," at www.hotrodmotors.com, and "Our Modern History" in magazines on your newsstands. |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The rulebook is in the mail as soon as I strap on my snow shoes. The Frazier Park post offfice is only a mile away. Fresh fallen snow is beautiful. Merry Christmas, Ed Safarik |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "You can see the weekly Newsletter before it comes to your mailbox by going to www.Landspeedracing.com where you'll see all of the Photos that go along with these stories. Go to the site and put it in your favorites so you can visit often. Please go there to see last weeks newsletter # 87 as it did not get emailed out." Hotrodhotline.com sent this. D.E. Lewis |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear LSR Collector, I know it's late for your Xmas tree, but ... the HEISHMAN BMW Bonneville streamliner is back! I recently obtained the remaining stock of parts of the model of this beautiful Bonneville streamliner, produced years ago by German manufacturer Baymo. By arrangement with the new owner of the Baymo line, I produced the missing parts to the original specifications and I am now offering the model ready-built while the stock of parts lasts, in the same two versions originally released. If you missed it at the time, here is your chance to complete your Bonneville or LSR collection! Order now for delivery in early January. |
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1/43 scale, handbuilt in resin, 185 euro each plus registered airmail shipping (9 euro to Europe, 12 to USA and Asia, 15 to AUS/NZ). As originally offered by Baymo, the models did not come mounted on a base, and the box was a cardboard tube, but these will come on a white forex base like most of my models (base will be unsigned, as this is not a model of mine, but will have my initial as the builder). The Heishman BMW was built by Steve Pieper and his father Will, owners of the BMW dealership in Arlington, Virginia. Powered by a 3.5 liter, 24 valve, 6 cylinder from a racing BMW M5 and made its debut at Speed Week in 1990, suffering the usual teething problems of most new cars. Entered again in 1991 it crashed, but was rebuilt during the next couple of years and reappeared in September 1994 at the World of Speed meeting, with a large fin and a new lower nose to improve stability. After qualifying for the E/FBS class record, in the return run Steve Pieper was timed at well over the record speed in the first mile, but the timing did not work in the final mile, which was the one that counted for the record. Unfortunately Pieper then lost the parachute and badly damaged the car in the effort to stop it, so the record was missed for that year. The car was ready to run in 1995, but the poor condition of the salt convinced the SCTA and USFRA to ban metal wheels, which caused further damage to the thin layer of salt. The Heishman BMW was designed with thin metal wheels and could not be converted to rubber tyres so the Piepers had to give up and retire the car, which eventually went on display at the BMW Museum in Greer, South Carolina. HAPPY COLLECTING! Ugo Fadini, Via G. Storlato 19, 35132 Padova, Italy, ph/fax +39.049.613755, email [email protected]. Interested in Land Speed Records, visit us at http://www.ugofadini.com. Ugo |
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