Title: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Steve Pyro on September 07, 2012, 12:55:12 am
I've spent the best part of August in Utah / Nevada / Idaho / Wyoming.
As I travelled past the Bonneville Salt Flats, and it was Speed Week, it would have been rude not to 'drop by' :-)
Here's a few photos and vids of the racers - http://www.flickr.com/photos/13111644@N00/sets/72157631424099364/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13111644@N00/sets/72157631424099364/show/)
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Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Steve Pyro on September 07, 2012, 12:58:19 am
The Videos -
http://youtu.be/wRl4b8Cgf_o (http://youtu.be/wRl4b8Cgf_o)
http://youtu.be/0H3gfPfKFmk (http://youtu.be/0H3gfPfKFmk)
http://youtu.be/PZb9ZMNq1W0 (http://youtu.be/PZb9ZMNq1W0)
http://youtu.be/WZxL0epZq84 (http://youtu.be/WZxL0epZq84)
http://youtu.be/YZfhn82NqsU (http://youtu.be/YZfhn82NqsU)
http://youtu.be/suAhQiUEa-I (http://youtu.be/suAhQiUEa-I)
http://youtu.be/4ki4uC4R24E (http://youtu.be/4ki4uC4R24E)
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Werner on September 07, 2012, 07:21:40 am
Some awesome vehicles, thanks for sharing this, Steve. Just added another entry on my list of things which need to be done somewhen in the future...
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: pretzel on September 07, 2012, 09:12:58 am
Fantastick pics Steve. Is the light really that ethereal, or is it a trick of the camera?
I have to echo Werners sentiment - I have recently been evaluating what other motorspots events I MUST see and Speed Week has just been added to the list.
I have to echo Werners sentiment - I have recently been evaluating what other motorspots events I MUST see and Speed Week has just been added to the list.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Lazy B'stard on September 07, 2012, 09:35:28 am
Wow!
It's been on my list of things to do since I was a Street Machine magazine addict in my early teens. In light of recent events, it's time this dreams were pushed further up the list of priorities.
It's been on my list of things to do since I was a Street Machine magazine addict in my early teens. In light of recent events, it's time this dreams were pushed further up the list of priorities.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: garyfrogeye on September 07, 2012, 10:16:33 am
Fantastic photos Teve.
That silver car (is it a mercury?) looks like the Devil's own personal mode of transport. You'd move out the way sharpish if that came up behind you.
I love it.
That silver car (is it a mercury?) looks like the Devil's own personal mode of transport. You'd move out the way sharpish if that came up behind you.
I love it.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Kristof on September 07, 2012, 10:17:28 am
Nice ! This one is also on my to do list for a long time.
Date in August isn't that bad either, easy to combine with another race or roadtrip.
Must be great to take pictures, not only at the start but also when cars and bikes are taking their run (if you can get there)
Date in August isn't that bad either, easy to combine with another race or roadtrip.
Must be great to take pictures, not only at the start but also when cars and bikes are taking their run (if you can get there)
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Stu on September 07, 2012, 11:27:45 am
Do you know what Steve, sometimes I really really hate you ;D ;D. One I would like to do. Nice pic's A Speed Week and Pikes Peak holiday would be nice although Pikes Peak is all tarmac now.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Steve Pyro on September 07, 2012, 11:41:00 am
It truly is an amazing, surreal place. Access is very fan friendly and laid back. We just drove the RV right to the start line. The pit area is also open to all.
The colour shots are from my Nikon D300 with generally a wide lens. The last few shots are from my D200 that has been permanently converted to 720 nm infrared.
Thanks for your comments, it really is a 'must see' place.
The colour shots are from my Nikon D300 with generally a wide lens. The last few shots are from my D200 that has been permanently converted to 720 nm infrared.
Thanks for your comments, it really is a 'must see' place.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Andy Zarse on September 07, 2012, 01:37:39 pm
It is on my hitlist! Great shots Mr B, looks like you had a ball.
PS buy some new shorts La-di-da Gunner Graham! ;D
PS buy some new shorts La-di-da Gunner Graham! ;D
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: nopanic - neil on September 07, 2012, 02:04:57 pm
Do you know what Steve, sometimes I really really hate you ;D ;D. One I would like to do. Nice pic's A Speed Week and Pikes Peak holiday would be nice although Pikes Peak is all tarmac now.
yes - I agree
Great place and great pics - really hate you more now ;)
Look fun time was had by all, even with the RV
not sure what we got top speed of ours in Oregon & Washington state(over 75mph), but realised I may have be keen as I went around a gentle bend at speed, boy did it lean!
neally need the brown trousers I was wearing.
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: LuxExpat on September 07, 2012, 05:07:31 pm
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Superb pictures!
Superb pictures!
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Boorish Grobian on September 07, 2012, 08:33:05 pm
Great photos Steve, I know you were looking forward to this trip, glad it lived up to your expectations. As everyone's mentioned, one of those motorsports "bucket list" trips.
Good lord some of those devices look like death-traps!
Fax
Good lord some of those devices look like death-traps!
Fax
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: mgmark on September 07, 2012, 09:30:48 pm
You lucky, lucky, lucky ba***rd.......
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Lorry on September 08, 2012, 10:39:39 pm
You lucky, lucky, lucky ba***rd.......
MG Mark
I agree. Can I come next yearMG Mark
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: Shortcut on September 08, 2012, 10:41:28 pm
I have been to most of 'The great races' around the world, but Speed Week was not on it. However, having viewed your photos and videos, it most certainly is now on the 'to do' list. Absolutely fantastic, and as you say, totally fan friendly.
Note to the rest of the Team Booze 'n Tabs members.....start saving!
Note to the rest of the Team Booze 'n Tabs members.....start saving!
Title: Re: Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week 2012
Post by: JDS on September 15, 2012, 09:13:42 am
Great pics Steve - I have so much admiration for the bike riders, totally bonkers!
