That's Great! I'm really happy for Keith, I talked to him on Saturday
after his 191 MPH run, which was a record speed. I asked him if he had
sealed the engine, he replied, I didn't come here to go 191. Guess he
wasn't joking. I saw his 196 run, but I guess I left before he went the
205 MPH.
We had a great time, I went 196.91 off the trailer, then Jeff went
191.947 after a gear change on a loose course late Saturday. He was on
and off the throttle to keep under control, so he felt that 200 was our
next run. Sunday I made an adjustment to our new secondary by-pass and
went the wrong way causing it to be rich on the low end of high gear
using up too much course, so 192 was our close out run.
As I have reported before, we were having problems at the Lakes with
loading up at the start of the runs and fouling plugs. I installed a
secondary by-pass that gave us a completely different car on gasoline.
It pulled strong from the minute it went into high gear, a feeling we
have not had in the past, except with nitrous on. The down side was it
didn't idle well, so I installed a jet in the secondary by-pass to
restrict the fuel relief, a good idle returned, but, unfortunately, so
did the lazy low end of high gear, my mistake! We are going to work on
this and at this time I believe we will go back to El Mirage next month.
As usual, I didn't get around the pits to socialize as I should. I
apologize to Rich Fox, Dave Haller, Katie, and others for not looking
them up. I did see and hear their runs, however. Jonathan Amo came by
our pits on Saturday and visited for a while, it was great to meet
Jonathan, a true Land Speed Enthusiast. Gene Barbie stopped by in line
and introduced himself, I knew the car, but had not met him. While
talking with Dale Caulfield, my chassis builder, he said that Gary
Foster was also there. A good showing for our landspeed group.
I had better get to work cleaning up equipment. The Lakes dirt doesn't
cause rust, but it is more difficult to remove than the salt.
John Beckett wrote:
>
> Congrats Katie, putting 6 MPH on the record is no easy job.
>
> Can't imagine Keith in front of the Speedvision camera...and nothing
> broke...Diet Coke in one hand, cigarette in the other and a smile from ear
> to ear...literally...anybody gota tape of that?
>
> John Beckett, LSR #79
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Drylakercr@aol.com>
> To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 2:33 AM
> Subject: Another Great Weekend in the Dirt
>
> > Hi All!
> >
> > What an awesome weekend we had at Muroc even with the powerful wind and
> > talcum powder like dirt. It was great to meet Keith Turk and Jonathan Amo.
> > And one highlight had to be the witnessing of Keith getting his Muroc 200
> > club cap as Speedvision cameras were rolling.
> >
> > However, I must admit that the greatest highlight for me, hands down, was
> my
> > 149.642 mph run down the course to break my dad's 143 mph record from
> > Saturday in the XXO/VGC class. Hats off to my dad for being such a great
> > 6-cylinder mechanic! What a thrill that ride was. Thank you to all who
> shared
> > in my joy by showing their support!
> >
> > See all of you El Mirage regulars in two weeks at the lake--
> >
> > Katie Young Cortez
> > #256
> > Livermore, CA
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