Ohio Turnpike and CB radio.
Or the Shoreway on a normal day.

 

i love the tpike here in ohio. just keep up to date on those smoket reports. i got from the cle airport to toledo in an hour the one day it was great. bu where to get a limiter removed. trifecta. ill get a tune while im at it.

 

one more thing. who wants to share a room wih me bc im 20 nd for somre reason you have to be 21. if we want to do this we will plan this prolly sometime in january. anyone know how to apply a poll to this thread so we cn judge interest. i think we should have at least 5 go to make agood showing. sholdnt just be limited to just us 2.2l

 

Bonneville is Sept 16th. That is when the salt is dry and in good shape. It is like a 5 day event and if you meet all of the safety requirements for the speeds you run you can make as many passes as time allows. When you are ready to make a run and have passed tech you get in line and wait your turn.
You do have to pass tech though.
I think the factory 2.2 HHR tires are rated at about 110 MPH so I do not think they would let you run over that speed with stock tires. You are probably required to wear a helmet and fire jacket. There may be other requirements that would prevent you from making a pass such as 4 way seat belts, roll bar / roll cage, remote battery dissconnect, HANS device, all glass removed and replaced with lexan or any other number of rules.

I really do not know what all is required as far as safety equipment but from my experience drag racing you should find out exactly what the rules are and make sure you can meet them before you travel across the country. At the minimum I think you would probably have to have fire jacket, helmet and correct speed rated tires.

There may be many other rules that would make it so you could not run. Make sure you know what they are.

 

i agree bruce, make sure you know the rules before traveling to something like that..

the texas mile is a good race too.. you ever heard of it bruce..

 

the class i was looking at for that was for peole pretty much coming in off thhe street. ill look up the rules tonight.

 

i don't think you need a firesuit or any harness. they run bikes there. a friend of mine took his bike there , and i have seen them run bikes on tv , no firesuit , or harness. i could be wrong , but it would be silly for them to require things in a car that is not required on a bike. even though i haven't had my 2.4 auto over 105 , i would like to have fixed so that it doesn't shut off. oh , they do have some requirements, it would be great if someone new exactly what.

 

Drag racing requires full motorcycle leathers, helmet and a cut-off switch to shut off motorcycle should rider come off.
I would be very surprised if Bonneville did not have similar requirements. But I have not read the rules for Bonneville.
Almost every year someone dies at Bonneville and they want to do everything they can to eliminate that.

 

here are the rules for the 130 club.
pretty much the only things we need that are not stock would be the helment, fire extinguisher, and tires.
Utah Salt Flats Racing Association's 130 MPH Club

It Only Sounds Easy!!!

130 MPH Club Rules

* All drivers must be members of USFRA, possess a current valid state drivers license, and sign a loss damage waiver to participate.
* A maximum of five (5) runs will be allowed per entry fee paid.
* Each driver is a new entry. Each driver change must report to tech inspection separately, obtain a new vehicle number at registration, be a member of the USFRA and pay a separate entry and course prep fee. Driver change and new tech inspection may not occur until previous drivers runs are completed.
* The 130-mph format is specifically designed for currently licensed and insured, street legal cars/motorcycles. Requests for exemption from the Street Legal, Licensed & Insured requirement will require USFRA approval 45 days prior to the event. Participation in anything other than Street Legal Licensed vehicles will not gain you entrance to the 130 MPH Club, you will only receive timing slips.
To gain Membership into the 130-mph club, the vehicle must run the measured mile twice in the same event at a speed no less than 130 mph. The two runs are then averaged. Once a driver & car combination has achieved 130 Club Member status no more runs will be allowed.
* An initial "licensing" pass at no more than 100 mph will be required to calibrate on board speed gauge equipment. i.e.; tachometer, speedometer, etc.
* Maximum speed will be 139.999 mph - any vehicle exceeding 139.999 mph will forefit any of the unused 5 runs will not receive a timing slip.
If a disqualified vehicle wishes to run again, it must go back through tech inspection, Rookie Orientation and repurchase another 5 run pass.
* The driver must wear a Snell 2000 (or later) approved, full-face helmet with full face shield, long sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants and closed shoes (no sandals).
* Motorcycle riders must have full leathers, either one piece or full 360 degree zip together, leather boots and gloves, and a Snell 2000 (or later) approved, full-face helmet with full face shield.
* Open cars must have a 4-point roll bar. Convertiables and any aftermarket roof modifications are considered "open car". Rollbar must be above Drivers helmet.
* Factory T-tops must have OEM inserts in place when running.
* Cars must be equipped with OEM lap and shoulder (minimum 3 point) belts. If vehicle was manufactured prior to belts, 3 point seat belts (or better) will be added.
* Only gasoline, diesel, electric, fuels may be used - NO nitrous, alcohol or nitro-fueled vehicles will be allowed.
* Cars must have an adequate battery tie down.
* A Driveshaft retention loop is required in the front 25% of each section of drive shaft on rear-wheel cars where adequate retention and control of a broken driveline is not assured by body/frame design.
* Dual throttle return springs are recommended.
* Vehicles must have H, W, V, or Z rated tires which are rated for speeds in excess of 130 mph.
* Tires & wheels for all vehicles will have metal valve caps and metal valve stems are required. No tires wider than 10" will be allowed, unless the tires are OEM to the vehicle. (Narrow tires provide better traction and vehicle control on the Salt).
* Wheel covers will be positively attached or removed.
* All cars will have a minimum 5 pound fire extinguisher securely mounted inside the vehicle (zip ties and/or duct tape are not secure mounts).
* A ground cover must be used under the vehicle in the pit area. Waste fluids will not be "dumped" they will be taken off the salt for disposal. Pit areas and general Salt will be kept neat and clean at all times
* Rental Cars will not be allowed to run in the 130 MPH Club.
* Riding Lawn Mowers, dwarf cars, legends cars, ATV’s, ATC's, lawn tractors and snowmobiles are not allowed to run in the 130 MPH Club.
* INSPECTION:
* -All vehicles must be currently licensed, registered, insured, and street legal in their respective state.
* -Fees will not be charged for any inspection.
* -Inspection will verify the acceptable condition of the engine, drive train, wheels, tires, fuel, steering, braking, and safety systems to an approved checklist.
* -Decisions of the inspectors and officials are final in the areas of safety assessment and requirements.
* USFRA/SCTA Competition Licenses will not be issued for 130 MPH Club Classe runs.

 

did anyone get to this. When I went we just pulled in off the road and went as fast as we wanted to. Im still wanting to get back there especially now that I got some new shoes on the HHR.