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Chico Kodama’s Memoirs from the Bonneville World Finals 2011 Tuesday morning 11:00am, we were on the salt and got through inspection. Wednesday, 7:00am – Gate opened to get on salt, but it was windy and then came rain. At about 10:00am, the rain started to come down harder. We . . .
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Last day of World final. After looking back at the timing slips, all 3 times were almost identical at all measuring mile. I figured maybe I’ll pull little harder at lower gears to gain speed. 207.343 mph. My best run so far. And more left. We’ve accomplished quite a . . . We got a text from Chico. He’s at the World Finals in Wendover, Utah. Yes, BONNEVILLE! Here’s what he sent us. “Found cause of problem we were having at Speed Week, so we decided to try World Final. First day of World Final, still dark before 7:00am Mountain time, . . . More El Mirage photos, this time a few of the cool land speed motorcycles on the dry . . . This is El . . . Bonneville is salt and El Mirage is sand. Which do you prefer? Chico’s Roadster is ready to for El Mirage next weekend! It’s the first meet this year at El Mirage. Inspection is on Friday 14th, race is on Saturday 15th and possibly Sunday 16th. If you are around, please come and check it out! Look for the MOONEYES tent. . . . Report by Chico Kodama Chico had started to build race car for Bonneville. First draw chassis on the floor, then line up square pipe to make base for chassis. Here, there is no blue print. Everything in Chico’ head and three line on floor. Chico plans to break BNI, Modified Roadster "F" Class . . . |
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