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FastDoc · 08-26-2013, 03:31 PM

This is one of the best Ride Reports ever!

I have been to the Salt Flats, and even landed there (odd experience) but was never there for the speed runs. I am so glad you guys got to enjoy it so much. You really put some great effort into sharing the pictures and giving us a great narrative, Spud and Weld :-)

It's like Mardi Gras for a gearhead. Some awesome and interesting machinery.

I wonder if the salt hurts the antiques, or is it only corrosive if there is moisture. With the air so dry I bet short term exposure is harmless, just be sure to wash it off 100% as soon as practical.

Still, Tom was wise to not drive the Viggan there, and Lord knows I would not run the Ducati!

Sorry to hear about the Lifan, but there is always next year, and it did put in an honorable performace :-)

Thanks also for posting the pics of DocLand, I enjoyed them also. Meeting you all was a high point of my vacation.

08-26-2013, 03:31 PM	#17
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This is one of the best Ride Reports ever! I have been to the Salt Flats, and even landed there (odd experience) but was never there for the speed runs. I am so glad you guys got to enjoy it so much. You really put some great effort into sharing the pictures and giving us a great narrative, Spud and Weld :-) It's like Mardi Gras for a gearhead. Some awesome and interesting machinery. I wonder if the salt hurts the antiques, or is it only corrosive if there is moisture. With the air so dry I bet short term exposure is harmless, just be sure to wash it off 100% as soon as practical. Still, Tom was wise to not drive the Viggan there, and Lord knows I would not run the Ducati! Sorry to hear about the Lifan, but there is always next year, and it did put in an honorable performace :-) Thanks also for posting the pics of DocLand, I enjoyed them also. Meeting you all was a high point of my vacation. __________________ Happy to serve.
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