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Re: Technology

To: Flowbench@aol.com
Subject: Re: Technology
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:11:38 -0700
Amen!! Mike

Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC

Flowbench@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 6/29/04 2:49:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> ddahlgren@snet.net writes:
> in the bigger picture it does not cost nearly as
> much as everyone pretends compared to the rest of the effort. 
> 
> Dave, I truly don't have a problem with you or anyone else using data acq. 
> But most Bonneville folks work with cast off engine parts to race, including 
>me 
> (rods in the #265 car were from a BUSCH engine..........I got them and have 
> been running them since 1986! They went 300, I can go on). We all have 
>different 
> ideas on how to go fast. In the long run preparation seems to be the best for 
> me. However I disagree that electronics' is not expensive, paying you or 
> someone like you and getting the hardware would stall 90% of the racers. As 
>for 
> safety, I hope you learn things you can pass on to those who don't have your 
> skills. And lastly I know how much prize money I've made over the years 
>setting 
> records, we truly are amateurs. 
> Mike






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