Thread: Bonneville. Who has been there?

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I understand the Curry and Fjiastadt families have been regulars there. Bob, have you met these people?

Originally Posted by deuce4papa

Bob, have you met these people?

No I haven't, at least not that I remember......

Was there two years ago for the 60th Anniversary,due to numerous NZ teams competing.Had a blast and would have gone this year but Hot August Nights was in full swing.We ended up camping in a couple of tents and had a great time.Parked the car at the pits area and used bicycles to get around.Worked out well but it is a couple of miles to the start line.And as mentioned above take sunscreen and big hats,is tough to convince boss that you were sick when you show upto work with a suntan.

I go every year, and Bob P. has got it covered. Hotel rooms are very hard to find, so start calling now. You will probably be put on a waiting list, but call back often, there are usually cancellations, but camping at the "bend" is always a possibility.

The first part of the week is usually the most interesting. Theres lots of cruising and an evening gathering in front of the Nugget Casino that is unbelieveable if you are into traditional hot rods.

Once you go it will get in your blood, and just possibly ruin you for life!!

Mick

Originally Posted by lurker mick

........... and just possibly ruin you for life!!

Mick

Isn't that the whole point of hot rodding Mick?

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Vendors for food and stuff?
Don

Not at the salt.
The ONE grocery store in Wendover does land office business that week...............especially in ice and WATER.

Sounds like renting a Winnebago or some such vehicle would work best. Provides a nice base camp, etc...

That's probably true about the Motorhome. I just checked the driving milage, it's 2086 miles from here. Won't be roadstering it, that's for sure.

So it looks like there is a lot to do besides watching the speed trials. (I guess technically it isn't a "race" ) What lessons have you guys learned about where to stay, what to bring and not bring, etc? I know sunblock and sunglasses, but anything a person might not normally think is needed but is?


Don

went back in the late 60's but we had tents to sleep in and had a great time. We tried to put a 60 chevy with a 348 in the fiel;d, but we couldn't for some reason or other but I'm sure everything has changed in the last 40 years.

I really want to go now. Sounds like it is pretty remote and not many facilities so camping might be the way to go. I'm not a camper normally but in this case it looks like the best alternative. I guess it is REALLY hot and the whiteness magnifies it a lot.

I know they call it Speed Week, but how many days are actually the races? Besides the racing is there much else to do? Vendors for food and stuff? I've been thinking a minibike might be handy.

Thanks for all the info so far guys.


Don

Originally Posted by deuce4papa

I understand the Curry and Fjiastadt families have been regulars there. Bob, have you met these people?

I know them both very well, Frank Curry and I are in the same car club and I used to date Roy Fyastad daughter Kathy. Is there something specific you wanted to know?
Ken