Wheels & Wings at Hill AFB Aerospace Museum
August 31, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 1 Comment
The Hill Air Force Base Museum in Ogden, Utah held a Car Show they call Wheels & Wings! The entry fee for spectators was a money donation or canned foods for a local Charity.
I was surprised at how many people showed up. Enjoy these photos of some of my favorite rides. There were some great hot rods and customs. I wish there were more warbirds and airplanes, as they make for great photo ops. Go HERE for the full Picture Gallery.
Bonneville Veteran Dies at Speed Week
August 12, 2009 by pikesan · 5 Comments
Bonneville Salt Flats Tragedy:
With all the excitement about Bonneville Speed Week, before I post my first blog and pictures, I want to show my respect following the tragic death of a great family man and land speed racer, Barry Bryant.
Unfortunately, I only knew of Barry Bryant of Anderson, California by his race car. I told some friends about a sinister looking, long and bad, silver and black competition coupe that stood out as one of my favorites on the salt. After describing the car as best I could, I learned it was the Bryant family’s “Tom Thumb Special”
Late in the afternoon of 8/9/2009, Barry Bryant crashed near the 5 mile marker on the long course at Bonneville traveling close to 200 mph.
MyRideisMe.com would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Barry Bryant.
If you knew Barry, please leave a comment.
Catching Salt Fever at Bonneville Speedweek!
August 10, 2009 by GreaseGirl · 3 Comments
Bonneville Salt Flats – Our First Trip
For over 61 years the Bonneville Salt Flats have been giving people “salt fever” during its annual Speed Week each August. This year Pikesan, Hetchspeed, and GreaseGirl met up at the flats to bring everyone at MyRideisMe.com a little taste of the salty stuff!
And are you guys in for a treat!!! Not only is Speedweek home to land speed racings biggest event but its also one of the most amazing mix of cool people and cars you’ll ever experience. So check back into MyRideisMe.com soon to catch a glimpse of some of the nearly 1000 pictures we took, coverage of build stories, records broken, life on the salt, and the people that make it all happen.
We had the time of our lives out on the white stuff and we can’t wait to share it with ya!
Speedweek 2009-Bonnie’s Homecoming
August 9, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 8 Comments
Bonneville Salt Flats: Welcome Home Bonnie!
I think its only fitting that the first pic from Speedweek 2009 that we post is of our fearless leader, pikesan. I’ll let pikesan post most of the pics of his car “Bonnie” and her homecoming to the Salt Flats but, I took this cool rolling shot Saturday morning and wanted to share it with you all. This was taken about 30 seconds after Bonnie and pikesan (suffering from a sever case of Salt Fever) made it onto the Salt for the first time. What a cool moment! I switched to shutter priority mode on the D90 and started snapping pics while trying to drive (luckily the entry road is super wide).
This shot inspires me to build my own roadster. Well, that’s it for now. The MyRideisMe.com crew that made it out to the Salt (we missed you Swanee) for Speedweek 2009 will be sharing stories and a sizeable photo gallery. It was also the first time pikesan, GreaseGirl and Hechtspeed met in person. We had a great time and can’t wait to share our experiences!
Ok, this pic is just too good (imho) not to post now. This black car just pops against the bright fresh Salt.
Hechtspeed
More Bonneville Salt Flat pictures:
Nugget Casino Car Show during Bonneville Speedweek Picture Gallery
Bonneville Speedweek Roadster Picture Gallery
Bonneville Bound – My Traveling Buddy’s go 250mph!
Bonneville Salt Flats Race Car:
Traveling along sucks. That’s why I’m glad to have a traveling buddy for the long drive from Phoenix to Wendover, Utah for Speedweek on the Bonneville Satlt Flats. I’m towing my 1927 roadster, so I can’t drive that fast so I fit right in with my 250mph partners on the road, “Bonnieville Bob” and his son Rocky.
Their B/GMR modified roadster is a stretched 1927 roadster that’s been as fast as 251 mph at Bonneville and that’s just 4 mph off the record.
Much more to come on these guys since I’ll be shooting lots of pictures of all the race cars and picking Bob and Rocky’s speed-brain for all they’re worth!
Look for us on the salt! And if you know Bob, say hi right here by leaving a comment.
