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Re: Diesel Trucks

To: Dan Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>,
Subject: Re: Diesel Trucks
From: dahlgren <dahlgren@uconect.net>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 08:23:26 -0400
To all.......
with all the effort to save the salt and most all knowing how thin and
fragile it is in many places, why would it be encouraged to bring out
trucks with a minimum weight of 14,500 lbs ??? Haven't some of the
trucks physically sunk on the return road and left huge holes?? Help me
here i just don't get it. I would think BNI/USFRA would encourage light
vehicles that don't damage the salt with ruts and holes or break through
to the underlying structure.  What's next a class for vehicles with
tracks (I am saving up for a M60 tank personally) or perhaps a class for
jumbo jets ???  So much wisedom is displayed at times and at others
....Oh well... On second thought makebe a class for tractors with
harrows. Could classify them according to blade size and depth of cut
over a 5 mile pass/drag... Just an opinion and like backsides everyone
has one... Maybe if everyone really wants to save the salt you might
consider a maximum wheel loading per sq in of contact...
Dahlgren

Dan Warner wrote:
> 
> Tom & list,
> 
> Both Highway Hauler classes are the same - the difference between HH2 & HH3
> is the number of wheels on the ground. The HH2 class has four wheels on the
> ground, two on the front axle and two on the single rear axle. The HH3 class
> has six wheels on the ground, two on the front axle and four on the two rear
> axles. Please note that these classes have been rewritten for 2000. The
> class has a 14,500 min weight, requires several items which would needed for
> highway operation and requires the use of spec diesel fuel.
> 
> I hope this helps with your presentation.
> 
> Dan Warner ( I can't think of anything cute to end my email like Keith does)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thomas E. Bryant <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
> To: Land Speed <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:04 AM
> Subject: Diesel Trucks
> 
> > List,
> > This is a question for Dan Warner, but there may be someone else that
> > can  answer it for me. I am putting together a presentation on
> > Bonneville and I don't quite understand the Highway Hauler classes. What
> > is the difference between HH2 & HH3 classes?
> >
> > Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
> >

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