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Old 12-02-2021, 11:11 AM   #1
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Them Ausssies are having too much fun!!!

https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/r...h-sprints-2021

Here in the lower48, we enjoy "The race of the Gentlemen" in Wildwood, NJ
(You know when you pray to God from South Jersey, it is a local call!).

I note the Aussies run in salt water. Either the know something we don't, or all the ocean salt floats up north. I spoke with a local here a few years back about getting the sand out of his #29 Model A from runs at Wildwood. He said 6 vacuum trys and still the sand was coming out.
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Looks like Fun!! Nice cars too!!
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In the 70's we ran on the beach at Ormand Beach, FL. Good times and a nice wide and dry beach!
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I note the Aussies run in salt water. Either the know something we don't, or all the ocean salt floats up north. I spoke with a local here a few years back about getting the sand out of his #29 Model A from runs at Wildwood. He said 6 vacuum trys and still the sand was coming out.
It's to do with the beach. In recent times there have been fires and floods and storms in that area. About half of the width of the beach had been washed away.

As high tide was at about mid day, the racing started late and finished early due to the lack of beach real estate.
Some waves came in unexpectedly and cars ended up a bit swamped.
The last photo is the next day, same location.
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Old 12-03-2021, 01:46 AM   #5
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Fun in the "Sun Down Under".
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Old 12-03-2021, 08:44 AM   #6
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Thanks for the ride. It must have been exciting.

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That looks super fun! I like the hill climbs here, I've been to the one in Auburn CA to watch before and it looks like fun.
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Great read! I speak Aussie fairly well but missed a couple of words. I know Rod Hadfield, and Ted Robinette, the maker of the Willy-Willy cylinder head. The sand inside the cars wouldn't be my greatest worry, it's the salt! When I get back from Bonneville I spend hours under my truck with a pressure nozzle, and still the next day there is more salt on the garage floor!
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Great read! I speak Aussie fairly well but missed a couple of words. I know Rod Hadfield, and Ted Robinette, the maker of the Willy-Willy cylinder head. The sand inside the cars wouldn't be my greatest worry, it's the salt! When I get back from Bonneville I spend hours under my truck with a pressure nozzle, and still the next day there is more salt on the garage floor!
Jim, I assume you have seen Rod's collection of cars. What do you think of the "Warman" Merlin powered monster?
For the unfortunate guys who live in the US, here is a snapshot of Rod's work. https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attra..._Victoria.html
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Tickets are on sale for spectators for the next one in May 2022 here in Oz. Google "rattle trap tickets". Accomodation and tickets will be limited tho.
There is also a Facebook Page called "The Rattletrap" with some great photos from photographers who were closer to the action.
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