i have been in contact with the operators of the ECTA events and they are an extremely helpful bunch.
there are a few ways we can go about doing this event.
#1 work under the ECTA's rules, insurance, and timing structure. this will be the most cost effective as far as getting the event off the ground, but it would add all of their safety requirements to the mix which can get pricey for the faster cars.
#2 organize and "run" the event ourselves under the timing and scoring of the ECTA. this will make the event much much more expensive to run, but would free up the rules, reducing the bulk of the car prep requirements
to be honest, i am a much bigger fan of the first method. these guys take land speed racing very seriously and know how to put on a safe program. for crs reaching higher speeds it means a greater expense in car prep, but to meit is a sacrifice worth making in the remote event something does go wrong on your pass.
i will continue talking to the ECTA guys and work out mroe detailed outlines for possible event solutions. to participate at a typical ECTA event costs $50 for membership and $100 to run in the event. not a bad deal considering that is less than 1/4 the fines for going those speeds on a public road. lol
please let all of the folks on any f-body boards you participate inknowabout the planning of this event. the concept is to make it an all f-body land speed meet for some trophies and bragging rights.
BTW, i was informed that the fastest f-body ever to run the course at maxton hit 213 and the fastest wheel driven f-body anywhere did 330 on the bonneville salt
there are your goals, go get them. lol