Re: Maxton

["James Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>]

Why not accept all the runs for what they are and quit making comparisons.
Sound like too much "my dad can beat up your dad" syndrome.  All these are
outstanding in their own right and no comparisons are needed

> >
> > I've been trying to keep up with this thread and make comparisons as
best
> > they can be made. So far I have:
> >
> > Fastest one way pass (not necessarily a record)
> > Bonneville: 256mph (not sure of exit spd)
> > Maxton:     250mph (exit speed was 253mph)
> >
> > Fastest AVERAGE record:
> > Bonneville: 245mph
> > Maxton:     248mph (averaging 250 run with run before or after)
> > ElMirage:   218mph
> >
> > Bonneville has less traction but 5 miles to get there & plenty of room
to
> > shut down.
> > Maxton has optimum traction but only 1 mile to get there & less then a
> mile
> > (including sandtraps) to shut down. (brakes are NOT optional!)
> > Both venues require varying degrees of skill to handle the bike in the
> given
> > conditions.
> > Considering all factors involved I don't see why we can't give a
> "resonable"
> > comparison.