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25.01.2022 The Speed Demon throws down a big qualifier. 469mph! Wednesday afternoon there are no queues and its run when you are ready.

25.01.2022 For those in the Elizabeth area of South Australia, check it out!

25.01.2022 A big thanks to all those who made it out to the Working Bee this last weekend. Because of COVID-19 it was only South Australian members that could go and we were a bit worried that numbers would be down, but typically there was a really good turn out and they got lots of niggling jobs out of the road. All ready now for 8th to 12 March 2021

25.01.2022 Land Speed Racing motorcycle classes start at just 50cc, here are two fast 50's. Both shooting for 100mph in 2021..... Don Short's APS -G KTM JP Afflick's APS -F Derbi

25.01.2022 New Electric motorcycle records

25.01.2022 This is why we request entrants to do shakedown runs, why we mandate that vehicles return to the pit after each run to be checked for loose or missing parts, why we encourage entrants to report any problems straight away, why we will stop the event until we find those missing parts and why we will check the track before and after each session.

24.01.2022 Absolutely cracking day at Peter Page Holden. A lot of interest in the car and Land Speed Racing, it’s a real buzz to show people a different kind of Motorsport.

24.01.2022 World Finals LIVE audio stream 9/29/2020

23.01.2022 A scatter shield being tested to SFI standard

23.01.2022 Good and bad news for Ralph Hudson. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

23.01.2022 Some Bonneville pics from Daniel Walters

23.01.2022 Issue 72 of the DLRA Newsletter has now been published. Includes lots of information and entry forms. https://www.dlra.org.au/newsletter.htm

23.01.2022 Speed Week 2021 is only 3 months away. Get your entry in now! Pre-Entries close 14th February 2021 For details go to https://www.dlra.org.au/2021.htm #SPEEDWEEK #DLRA #LAKEGAIRDNER

23.01.2022 Plenty of notice for this one.

23.01.2022 South Australia are in for the long haul.

23.01.2022 I've never seen anyone so excited about making 18hp on a dyno......

22.01.2022 A must watch for any Land Speed enthusiast https://youtu.be/0KxP5ZogBNE

22.01.2022 Speed Demon putting the 555 big block back in

22.01.2022 Possibly Ralph Hudson's last interview

22.01.2022 The best place in the world for some cool beverages while socially distancing.

21.01.2022 Back into it . It has been a busy week working on what feels like a giant fibreglass jigsaw puzzle . I recently watched a video of a streamliner body being bu...ilt in only 23 days using CAD and a massive 3D robotic thing to machine a complete mould for the fibreglass .... I estimate I have spent 50 days and I am probably only a quarter of the way through the body work . See more

21.01.2022 SPEED WEEK 2021 Get your entry in NOW! https://www.dlra.org.au/2021.htm

21.01.2022 The Speed Demon getting a well deserved clean. https://www.facebook.com/828988897119800/posts/3517782734907056/?vh=e&extid=XapxkDnpvkkSgc4L

20.01.2022 Speed Week 2021

20.01.2022 Speed Week 2021 For details go to https://www.dlra.org.au/2021.htm #SPEEDWEEK #DLRA #LAKEGAIRDNER

20.01.2022 This was Wayne Pickles driving Marilyn at Bonneville in 2012.

20.01.2022 Frank Silva getting the record on a bumpy Bonneville track. All those that race on the salt know how hard you have to work to get your name in the record books. Congrats to the Got Salt Racing Team.

20.01.2022 Checking them off that list, go Danny!

20.01.2022 So far, I think, the best shot of the week.

19.01.2022 Pictures from Saturday at Speedweek.

19.01.2022 The DLRA Qld pre Speedweek meeting will be held at Tom Rabolds Bullet Superchargers workshop at Ant Rd Yatala Qld on 17/1/2021. Starts 11:00am sharp with a BBQ sausage lunch and finish about 2:30pm. Car pre race inspections welcome, please shoot me a message before hand if you need an inspection. Chris Hanlon https://www.facebook.com//530267713/user/100006510310102/

18.01.2022 Heres a good little feature on some of the engines powering the cars at Bonneville this year.

18.01.2022 And so World Finals is over for another year

17.01.2022 Someone is getting closer.....

17.01.2022 To all our members and supporters, all the very best. See you on the Salt in 2021.

16.01.2022 A good read, thanks Jon for sharing.

16.01.2022 Well, heres the official 2020 Speedweek report: We got to the salt on thursday and cleared tech on friday. We were the third or fourth car off the line on sat...urday with nothing but high expectations and clean dry flat salt in front. But in all the excitement, the driver pushed the steering wheel too far onto the shaft which allowed the cool new paddle shifter to hit the digital gauge display. So, every turn of the wheel caused the transmission to upshift. So, that wasnt good. Bogged the motor and struggled up to 255 mph. On Sunday, we lined up for another early run. It was a great start with the car pulling hard through first and second gears. The motor started cutting out in third but eventually got up to the 7000 rpm and the 4th gear shift. The motor started cutting out more and sputtered through the final timing lights at around 355 mph. On the return road we found the remnants of an electrical fire that took out the entire wiring harnes and engine management computer. So that was bad. Lines were really short and there was basically no waiting for most of the afternoon. Only 363 days until next year!!

15.01.2022 Great save- The Beast at El Mirage

15.01.2022 AAA Team have entered for 2021 have you? Remember if you entered for 2020 you still need to re enter for 2021 Speed Week. Go to the DLRA website and use the promo codes supplied if you paid for 2020. ... It’s simple.

15.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS If your coming to Speed Week as a spectator, why not consider volunteering for half a day of your time to help run the event. There are jobs for all levels of skill or experience. Get up close to the action and feel a part of the excitement that is land speed racing. https://www.dlra.org.au/volunteers

14.01.2022 WE HAVE THE RECORD!!!! New record 437mph!! gofastorgohome #bonnevillesaltflats #racing #motorsports #fkrodends #lucasoilproducts #streamliner #speeddemon ...#speeddemon715 #bonnevillesaltflats #landspeedracing #landspeed #landspeedrecord #bigblock #hotrodmagazine #hotrod #maxwellindustries #engineering #stcq See more

14.01.2022 Speed Demon 715 got the big 555 bullet back in the car ready for Monday morning

14.01.2022 Sunsets at Lake Gairdner are just amazing! (A little bit of water at this stage does not hurt)

14.01.2022 For those of you in Queensland, here is a great event for you to check out and support, featuring our very own World and Australian and USA Speed Record holder, Kim Krebs.

13.01.2022 Demon qualifies again in AA/BFS

12.01.2022 Kim Krebs Webinar tonight, click on the get tickets - It is a FREE event you just need to register.........

12.01.2022 40mm of Rain for Mt. I've and the roads are closed.

12.01.2022 Demon goes 411mph on a 412mph record, exit speed 420mph at 3pm.

12.01.2022 For your information, not that it will affect many attempting records here in Australia at the World Speed Trials. Here's the extract from the FIA website. FIA ANNOUNCES WORLD MOTOR SPORT COUNCIL DECISIONS 09.10.20 Hosted by FIA President Jean Todt, the World Motor Sport Council gathered today for its third meeting of the year, with Graham Stoker, FIA Deputy President for Sport and members joining remotely from locations across the globe.... FIA Land Speed Records Commission Amendments to Appendix D and L relating to driver licensing were approved with the view to provide clarification on the requirements and align Land Speed Records regulations with FIA international driver licensing. For very high-speed competitors contesting records up to 1 mile, it is now permitted to set multiple start and finish line in order to allow adequate stopping distance. The measurement conditions of temporary and permanent courses were also updated. Finally, safety requirements in regards to driver and cockpit equipment were clarified with the aim to better take into consideration the specificities of the discipline and advancements in safety equipment.

12.01.2022 Speed Week 2021 is only 2 months away. (logo) For details go to https://www.dlra.org.au/2021.htm #SPEEDWEEK #DLRA #LAKEGAIRDNER

12.01.2022 To all Down Under keep Ralph Hudson in your thoughts today after a bad crash at Bonneville.

11.01.2022 Nice piece on the project from Channel 10 and their RPM program.

11.01.2022 Flashback Speed Week 2015.

11.01.2022 WF Update #6 (9/30/20): There was a total of 92 vehicles registered. There was 14 records set this morning, 127 runs and 13 Cars & 7 Bikes in Impound. The top s...peed vehicle is still #44 DRM Racing @ 348mph. We moved the track tonight for fresh salt in the morning. Salt opens tomorrow at 7:00am and Return Runs begin at 8:00am. Qualifying will resume immediately after until 5:00pm. Registration & Inspection will open at 9:00am. See you on the Salt! Pat McDowell BNI Chairman SCTA Vice President Bill Lattin SCTA President Race Director

10.01.2022 Check it out if you can

10.01.2022 The worlds fastest single cylinder. 2021 Speed Week on its way!

10.01.2022 The next DLRA General Meeting will be held on the 13th December 2020 at the NSHRC club rooms, 25/196 Settlement Road, Thomastown Meeting will start at 11 am sharp, should all be over by 3 pm BBQ lunch, $5 per head for sausages in bread, salads and a soft drink. Visitors Welcome, vehicle inspections by appointment only

10.01.2022 George McMurray running on Aussies Afflicks 100cc blown fuel record set in 2017. Record stands at 111.344mph

10.01.2022 Now that entries are open and we have a few coming in, we'd like to make the following observations. Please take the time to sit down and complete your entry. You must submit a completed 2021 Entry Form (do not just write "the same as last year") You must complete the Hazardous Chemical Register. (unless it's an uncommon fuel type, you dont have to supply the Safety Data Sheets) (do not just write "the same as last year") You must answer all questions the Medical Declar...ation or supply the Medical Examination form signed by a Medical Practioner. You must sign or agree to all disclaimers. Make sure you fill out the COVID-19 Contact Tracing record. If you don't you are just going to be held up even longer at Lake Entry or Registration Membership annual subscriptions are now due and payable for the 2021 year. Entries are not accepted unless you are financial. There is no roll-over for subscriptions. In-completed forms will NOT accepted or processed and will be returned to you. Your assistance with this will be greatly appreciated. See more

09.01.2022 DLRA General Meeting will be held today at the NSHRC club rooms, 25/196 Settlement Road, Thomastown Meeting will start at 11 am sharp, should all be over by 3 pm BBQ lunch, $5 per head for sausages in bread, salads and a soft drink. Visitors Welcome, vehicle inspections by appointment

09.01.2022 As I write this we are just over 2 months out from Speed Week 2021. Up until the end of 2020 things were starting to look pretty good, and then we got the outbreaks in NSW and VIC. We have been getting calls asking if Speed Week will still go ahead. And the standard answer is we are still planning to run an event until someone tells us we can't. It remains a day to day proposition and is totally out of our hands. With that in mind, here's a review of where we are today. I'm u...sing the figures from the 2020 entry list as so far many entrants are sitting on their hands rolling over and confirming their entry for 2021. For 2020 we had 237 entries, 14 of those were from overseas, so unfortunately we won't see them again this year, except for Eva who already has her streamliner back in Australia. South Australia has blocked NSW from entering, so that is 56 entrants who at the present time cannot come. However there is still time for the block to be removed should numbers improve in NSW. Queensland is still open to South Australia, however for them to travel the normal route through NSW under the current restrictions means they cannot stop in NSW, which is virtually impossible.* There are two alternative routes one of which takes them on the Birdsville Track and adds an additional 1000 km to an already long 2000 km journey. Or to head even further north, which adds an additional 3000 km. This is something that I don't think many of the 38 Queensland entrants would contemplate. Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are all currently open to South Australia, so we potentially have 129 entrants who can come to Speed Week. To make Speed Week financially viable, we would need all of those entrants to compete. And we need these entrants to confirm their entries as soon as they can. If you are delaying sending in your entry because of the new medical examination requirement please consider just submitting your entry now, you can lodge your medical at a later date, so long as we have it before Speed Week starts. The other complexity in all of this is the enforcement of quarantine on returning residents. This is an issue not only for entrants, but officials as well and will have a direct and dire consequence on Speed Week if re-introduced in any of the States. We can't even begin to predict where the situation will be in a month's time or two months' time, all we can do is keep working with what we have now. Looking forward, we realise that things may change and certainly may get worse before they get better, so we will delay any decision for as long as we can if it means ensuring that the event goes ahead. Thank you for your time, support and consideration. Be safe and healthy. * update from when I wrote this, Victorians can be permitted to travel through NSW to get home with a minimum of stops and contact.

09.01.2022 Bonneville 2020 is done! We ended up having an internal problem with the 256 engine and decided to not run again. We came out here to get a record over 450mph a...nd we achieved it! Boss man is happy #racing #lucasoilproducts #hotrodmagazine #roddersjournal #fkrodends #millerwelders #arpbolts #motorsports #racing #sprintcars #landspeedracing #bonnevillesaltflats #bonneville #landspeed #hotrod #bigblock #racecar #stca #utah #utahisbeautiful #arp #kennyscomponents #hotrodtrophy #speedrecord #speed #snapontools

09.01.2022 Very Sad news today with the passing of Ralph Hudson. A true gentlemen of the sport who had gone where no one else had gone on a sit on motorcycle - 300mph. God Speed

08.01.2022 Dave Warby and Spirit of Australia testing at Blowering Dam today and tomorrow

08.01.2022 All the very best Mike and Tom and we'll see you on the salt!

08.01.2022 How hard can it be? Your only driving in a straight line.....

08.01.2022 From all the team at Diesel Arrow Racing 414 we'd like to wish you a safe and #merrychristmas with your nearest and fastest family and friends.

08.01.2022 In case you wanted to know what our announcer Seldom Seen Slim looks like....here ya go!

07.01.2022 We are finally going racing at El Mirage! Please read the following information and follow all of our rules and requirements. Thank you and see you on the dirt!

07.01.2022 Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Rob's crash. In some ways it seems like a decade ago, in other ways it seems like it was just a few days back. This docu...mentary was just finished up by Todd Sampson's Body Hack. The crew from Australia spent a couple days with us just before the crash happened and did a wonderful job of capturing what drove our team. Again, a big thank you for the prayers and support shown by so many people that helped us get through this past year. God continues to give us the Grace we need for each day. See more

07.01.2022 Valerie Thompson Racing made her first shake down run down the track at 194 MPH. First time riding this bike and has never put it into gear until the starting l...ine!! Big Thank you Phil Johnson and Angus Wing for an amazing Turbo Tiger bike. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s run SCTA Southern California Timing Association Fuel Clothing Purely Sedona See more

06.01.2022 Something to watch while we are waiting....

06.01.2022 As selected by Kiddo Magazine, the #1 South Australian alternative to a world destination is Lake Gairdner!

06.01.2022 A fitting farewell for true land Speed racer

06.01.2022 The things a land speed racer has to do

06.01.2022 Speed Demon goes 380mph on shake down run and is getting ready to run late again today

05.01.2022 Speed Week 2021 and COVID-19 Please read this and feel free to pass it on to others. Our strategy is to run Speed Week with as many COVID-19 safe guards in place as practicable using the regulations as prescribed now, because if we did get some one infected at Speed Week we would have to be able to respond in a responsible manner. As part of our COVID-19 Management Plan we will be required to provide contract tracing information for all Speed Week participants.... This information will be captured via the entry forms, online payments, the volunteer register and manually at lake entry. You may end up getting asked to provide your details more than once, please bear with us, better to get it twice than not at all. We ask for your patience when queuing at lake entry, especially in the first few days as the collection of contact tracing information will be a manual process as we have no access to mobile coverage or internet to run a QR type system. (The use of 2 lanes, one for entrants and officials and the other for spectators will be strictly enforced at Speed Week 2021) Here are a couple of ways you can help. 1. Book your tickets online - https://www.dlra.org.au/online-booking.htm 2. Use our online COVID-19 Contact Tracing Record - https://www.dlra.org.au/covid19-contact-tracing.htm 3. Download a contact tracing form, fill it out and bring it with you to Lake Entry - https://www.dlra.org.au/docs/contact-tracing-record-form.pdf At this time in South Australia it is not mandatory for face masks in the general community, but it is recommended to wear a mask when out in public if you are unable to physically distance. So bring some masks and any other personal protective equipment you wish. We will be providing hand wash and sanitiser in high traffic areas, but please bring your own as well. Children under 12 years of age do not need to wear a mask. Masks or face coverings should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing. Please be respectful to others as reasons for not wearing a mask are not always obvious. The best ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 continue to be: * Getting tested if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild. * Practising physical distancing (keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others wherever and whenever possible). * Washing (or sanitising) your hands regularly. * Wiping down frequently touched surfaces. * Covering coughs and sneezes in a tissue or elbow. * Staying home and avoiding others when sick.

05.01.2022 The latest DLRA Newsletter has now been published. Includes lots of information and entry forms. https://www.dlra.org.au/newsletter.htm

04.01.2022 Coverage of Speed Week on the HAMB.

04.01.2022 AAA at Bonneville 2017. Setting the fastest record ever for a 100cc. Flying the Aussie Flag

04.01.2022 Demon qualifies with a big run 447mph. 3rd run for the day !!

03.01.2022 Make sure your safety equipment is to spec

03.01.2022 We just make it on to the list. How many do you know? https://www.victorharbortimes.com.au//quiz-test-your-sou/

03.01.2022 We have an update on Ralph Hudson from his son David. Ralph is in the hospital as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in the crash at Bonneville on F...riday. He arrived at the hospital in serious condition but has stabilized over the last two days. Doctors will continue to monitor the situation closely and we hope for continued improvement in the days ahead. Thank you to everyone who has shared their well-wishes and offered support, and we hope to share more positive news soon.

03.01.2022 Both these areas are outside the Lake Gairdner catchment. Have a look at this page for more information. https://www.dlra.org.au/lake-gairdner3.htm#RAINFALL

02.01.2022 Bronze Aussie lives on

01.01.2022 DLRA News Issue 70 - August 2020 The latest issue of the newsletter is now available at http://www.dlra.org.au/newsletter.htm Or you can subscribe here; https://us13.list-manage.com/subscribe

01.01.2022 See this car at Speed Week 2021 #DLRA #SPEEDWEEK #LAKEGAIRDNER

01.01.2022 For sale: Lakester with aluminum trailer as shown. No engine or transmission. Ran BBC with 3 speed Lenco. Last tech and run 2016 Speed Week. $12,500. Located northern Illinois. Email with questions [email protected]

01.01.2022 Impound Insights for El Mirage October 2020 While still a bit hungover from World Finals, a trip to the El Mirage lakebed seemed like a great cure. It was. In t...heory anyway. As technical inspection got under way on Saturday everyone was asked to follow the guidelines that were drawn up by the SCTA to keep in compliance with the standards set by the State’s governing bodies to battle to pandemic that has the world in its grips. As far as I could tell everyone kept it between the lines and were grateful that the SCTA had put together a plan that was sound enough to race by. A big thank you goes out to out to the members of the elected board and all the others who put the plan together. The weather on Saturday was epic but by the time we got to racing on Sunday it turned, and the meet was blown out by the high winds. There was a total of 60 entries but there were only 45 starts that were made and the first round wasn’t completed. This means that amongst other things, there were no points awarded for this meet. That leaves us one race to determine the champions for the 2020 season. Hopefully November treats us better. Let’s talk about some speed’s, shall we? The top speed of the meet went to Rick Yacoucci in the Costella Yacoucci streamliner with a wicked 268.484 mph pass. While this speed qualified for a record, Rick declined to keep it and give it another shot in November. Why would he do that you ask? It’s a points thing. There are 6 records officially in the books. Here they are. The first car into Impound was driven by Derek McLeish. He was behind the wheel of the Team McLeish Datsun entry and he opened it up with a 141.936 mph blast in the H/GCC class. Surprised to see Derek keep that one. Why you ask? It’s a points thing. The Hondata CRX entry had Aaron Hale piloting the entry in F/BFALT to a stout 213.146 mph record. Aaron put over 25 mph on a record that had stood since 1988! The final car to make an appearance was the Eight in a Row Racing entry in XO/BSTR with Randall Foehner at the controls. The once open record now stands at 169.384 mph. And here’s some motorcycle action for you The Green Fiend entry had Mikey Hanrahan in saddle and he pushed the 100/A-G record to 107.112 mph with Kawasaki power. Another 100cc entry had Robbie Cadwallader aboard a Kawasaki KX100 for his namesake entry in the 100/MPS-F class. Robbie ran 95.704 mph on an open record with a 92.000 mph minimum. And to wrap it up we have Randy Speranza setting a record in the 2000/SC-PBG class for the Speranza Brant Robinson Racing entry. Randy put down a 181.835 mph run to bump the record set in 2018. The November meet is a scant three weeks away with technical inspections on Friday ( 11/13 ) and two days of racing the following Saturday and Sunday ( 11/14 & 11/15 ). We will have to go through the gyrations of social distancing and or wearing a face covering so be prepared. There are downloadable forms on the SCTA website that will be required. Your patience and understanding is appreciated. Also, the November meet can be a chilly one so come prepared with something or someone to keep you warm Or better yet, both! See you in November. Cheers! Mike Kaehny Record Certification Officer