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1 Congratulations to the SCTA for Speedweek 2009: Speed Week is sanctioned by the SCTA. The SCTA is an all volunteer organization whose mission is to provide safe and friendly Land Speed Racing events for racing enthusiasts from all over the world. For complete results of this event, go to the Southern California Timing Association website at News from Speed Week 2009 at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Demon hit mph The smallestt cubic inch i ((299 CIID)) and tthe ffi irrstt tturrbocharrged carr tto clock ovverr 400 MPH There were 560 Entries: 381 cars and 179 bikes including 56 Class Changes for a total 504 vehicles. There were 3,108 timed runs over the 3 courses. Chad Reynolds was at the 7 mile marker on Bonneville's famed speedway, when George Poteet took the Speed Demon D Fuel Streamliner through the 5 mile at an average of 394 miles per hour with an exit speed of 401 miles per hour. When the car came to a stop to get all the info and reaction from

George, as usual he was cool as a cucumber, and was ready to go faster.

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2 George, as usual he was cool as a cucumber, and was ready to go faster. said Chad Reynolds This pass had the highest recorded speed of the SCTA's 2009 Speed Week, and was incredible to watch. The HOT ROD Top Time trophy went to George Poteet and Ron Main s Speed Demon streamliner. It has been awarded since the first Bonneville Nationals in '49 It was visualized by Wally Parks as the honor for the fastest oneway time at Speed Week. Winning this perennial bronze has remained the crowning achievement to land speeders at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

3 Left to right: George Poteet, Ron Main, Mark Mcaw, Roland Russ Russ, Kenny Duttweiler, Rudy Martinez, Dave Daviak, Gary Thomas, A. J. Smith, Ian Mann, David Main, Bill Guzenski, Paul Green, John Aitken

4 Our crew and sponsors, what can we say They were tireless, awesome, and more importantly, they are true friends. They did most of the work and we were proud and honored to be in their company. Also our gratitude to Vanessa Main, who kept us in the right rooms, made sure we were on schedule and gave her heart to the team. George and Ron Our crew and sponsors, what can we say They were tireless, awesome, and more importantly, they are true friends. They did most of the work and we were proud and honored to be in their company. Also our gratitude to Vanessa Main, who kept us in the right rooms, made sure we were on schedule and gave her heart to the team. George and Ron

For complete information on the Speed Demon Land Speed Streamliner, the Speed Demon team and all of our sponsors, go to www.speeddemon.com Again, special thanks to all of you too numerous to mention.

5 Special thanks and appreciation to everyone at Turbonetics and the Kenny Duttweiler built engine that powered us to over 400 mile per hour. Also thanks to Steve Watt at Maxwell Industries and Stewart Grant and David Farwell at Good Year Racing for their help with their new LSR tires. For complete information on the Speed Demon Land Speed Streamliner, the Speed Demon team and all of our sponsors, go to Again, special thanks to all of you too numerous to mention. We couldn t have done it without all your help and support. George and Ron Bangshift interviews George Poteet after he runs 401 MPH at BonnevilleBy Chad Posted 08/13/09 BangShift.com man on the scene Chad Reynolds was at the 7 mile marker on Bonneville's famed speedway, when George Poteet took the Speed Demon D/Fuel Streamliner through the 5-mile at an average of 394 miles per hour with an exit speed of 401 miles per hour. We were right there when the car came to a stop to get all the info and reaction from George. As usual he was cool as a cucumber, and was ready to go faster. This pass has the highest recorded speed of the SCTA's 2009 Speed Week, and was incredible to watch. Check out the video below to see what Poteet and engine builder/tuner Ken Duttweiler had to talk about after this amazing pass. Check out the video below to see what Poteet and engine builder/tuner Ken Duttweiler had to talk about after this amazing pass. Read Video: More >

7 Chad Reynolds photo Friday August 14, Poteet & Main Speed Demon D/BFS Turn Out

8 Thursday August 13, D BFS Poteet & Main Speed Demon Wednesday August 12, Poteet & Main Speed Demon D/BFS Turn Out Tuesday August 12, :20 PM 387 MPH mile average, exit speed 392 MPH for record qualifying run. Back in impound for 7:00 AM tomorrow morning s record run 1715 D BFS Poteet & Main Speed Demon Monday, August 11, D BFS Poteet & Main Speed Demon Turn Out 11:00 AM changed to fuel, again drive shaft and Trans failed. 715 Poteet & Main Speed Demon D/BGS Turn Out Sunday, August 10, D BGS Poteet & Main Speed Demon th mile mph 715 Poteet & Main Speed Demon D/BGS Turn Out

9 Saturday, August 8, 2009 Number Engine Body Entry Name Quarter Mile1 Mile2 Mile3 Exit Comment 715 D BGS Poteet & Main Speed Demon Sunday, August 9, D/ BGS 715 D/ BGS Poteet & Main Speed Demon Turn Out rear end gears failed Poteet & Main Speed Demon th mile mph Friday, August 14, Bonneville Speed Week: It's a Wrap By Chad Posted 08/14/09 Speed Demon on its way to an aborted pass on the Friday morning of Speed Week As the sun rose on the 7th day of racing at Speed Week 2009, hopes were high among teams, spectators, and SCTA officials alike that we would see a 400-mph measured mile from the Speed Demon streamliner. The Poteet and Main crew were smiling and hopeful, but certainly not cocky given their week-long parts breakage string. As they pushed George Poteet to the line, the crowd got bigger and bigger. The team already had a lock on the Hot Rod Top Time trophy, but Ron Main and George Poteet really wanted it to say 400 rather than their current 394 mph. It took less than a mile to know the fate of the team as the rear end broke right after the 'liner left the push truck. George was not going to be happy, but at least they still got the trophy. It was a dramatic end to one of the most memorable and hard fought streamliner battles in history. One that included three of the top streamliners in the world, including three time winner Team Nish, tribute team Spirit of Rett, and first time winners Poteet and Main in the Speed Demon. Congratulations to them as well as all the competitors at this year s Speed Week.

George Poteet, wishing for a 400 MPH number on the top time trophy Chad Reynolds photo Thursday, August 13, 2009 We interview George Poteet after he runs 401-MPH at Bonneville By Chad Reynolds-posted

10 George Poteet, wishing for a 400 MPH number on the top time trophy Chad Reynolds photo Thursday, August 13, 2009 We interview George Poteet after he runs 401-MPH at Bonneville By Chad Reynolds-posted 08/13/09 BangShift.com man on the scene Chad Reynolds was at the 7 mile marker on Bonneville's famed speedway, when George Poteet took the Speed Demon D Fuel Streamliner through the 5 mile at an average of 394 miles per hour with an exit speed of 401 miles per hour. We were right there when the car came to a stop to get all the info and reaction from George. As usual he was cool as a cucumber, and was ready to go faster. This pass has the highest recorded speed of the SCTA's 2009 Speed Week, and was incredible to watch. Check out the video below to see what Poteet and engine builder/tuner Ken Duttweiler had to talk about after this amazing pass. Written by BangShift Forum Admin Aug

11 George Poteet interview on Video: Click on link below: Breaking News: Speed Demon Runs 401-MPH Exit Speed, Nish Streamliner Breaks Streamliner Breaks By Chad Posted 08/13/09 For the past few days we've been following the chase for top time of the meet at the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week. It started with three streamliners, then fell to two shooting for the highest mph and a place on the Hot Rod Top Time award. This morning it was the Team Nish Royal Purple car against the Poteet and Main Speed Demon. The Nish car was first to run, and driver Mike Nish was on it like a madman, drag racing for a big number when the 720ci engine kicked out a rod. The car coasted to 281 mph in a 2-1/4 miles. But then the big news: Kenny Duttweiler tuned up the Speed Demon to 1,600 hp in the turbo 300ci engine, and driver George Poteet just minutes ago blasted a 394-mph run over the flying mile with an exit speed of 401 mph. The engine was on the rev limiter in fourth gear in the Liberty five speed. It seems that Speed Demon has the top time locked up. The team is now deciding if they want to put the car in impound for a change to back up the SCTA record in the morning. We'll keep you posted here at BangShift.com. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 It ain t over till it over. Wednesday,, Augustt 12,, 2009,, att 12::00 PM,, Ron Main s son David,, wentt tto Wilmingtton,, Califforrni ia tto gett a rrepl lacementt rrearr end fforr tthe Speed Demon Sttrreaml linerr and was lastt l rreporrtted going tthrrough Fonttana arround 5::00 PM ttoday heading fforr Bonneville.. Speed Demon willl rrun again on Thurrsday justt j as soon as tthe tteam getts itt i insttal i lled.. They have everry inttentti i ion off brreaki ing tthe 400 MPH witth tthe new 5 lil itterr mottorr..

12 Scroll down for more pictures of George and Ron at Speedweek Event Coverage: Wednesday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week, Including a 262-MPH Truck! By Chad Posted 08/13/09 OK, you readers, I admit I am totally wiped right now. While the cool guys are out at the 200 MPH Club banquet tonight, I'm still pounding out all the coverage I can on the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week. Click here for the photo gallery of today's action. The biggest news from today is that the Nish Royal Purple streamliner ran 385 mph, threatening to take top speed of the meet and the Hot Rod Magazine trophy away from the Poteet and Main Speed Demon, which has run 387 mph. Both cars will run again in the morning, and BangShift.com will be there to report which car took the highest mph. Both are shooting for 400. Team Nish Still in the Hunt for Top Speed at 2009 Speed Week By Chad Posted 08/12/09 The 2009 SCTA/BNI Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats is slowly drawing to a close as teams set records, blow up, or just plain fail. Meanwhile, the fastest cars of Bonneville are still in a fight for top time of the meet. On Tuesday, the Poteet and Main Speed Demon, which had been plagued with drivetrain issues, finally put together a solid run at 387 mph. Today, the Team Nish Royal Purple streamliner stepped up with a very threatening 385-mph run. The purple Nish streamliner is now sitting in Impound, waiting for its record return run first thing Thursday morning. As a result, the Poteet and Main Speed Demon team sensed the pressure, and stepped up the heat by deciding that they also needed to run in the morning to protect their position. While both streamliner crews are craving a 400-mph pass, the real goal is to get the Hot Rod Top Time Trophy, which has been awarded since 1949 for the best single flying-mile time of Speed Week. What makes this battle even more interesting is how different these two streamliners are. The 385-mph Nish car runs a 720ci Klein big-block Chevy, naturally aspirated, and making 1,600

horsepower. The Speed Demon runs a 300ci GM Gen III engine with a single 117mm turbo by Kenny Duttweiler.

Assuming that one of these beasts accomplishes that feat.

other coverage of Speed Week that we have posted over the past several days: Good job Dad.

13 horsepower. The Speed Demon runs a 300ci GM Gen III engine with a single 117mm turbo by Kenny Duttweiler. We ll be there catching all the action and will let you know what 400 mph looks like. Assuming that one of these beasts accomplishes that feat. Mike Nish of the Team Nish Streamliner after running 385 mph Wednesday at the 2009 SCTA Speed Week Here are some links to the other coverage of Speed Week that we have posted over the past several days: Good job Dad. Friday at Speed Week Saturday at Speed Week Sunday at Speed Week Photo Galleries by Scott Clark Video: In-car camera of a 218-mph pass Poteet and Main Speed Demon Runs 387 mph Video: 248-mph Studebaker Blows a Turbo Video: Take a ride in a 235-mph Corvette 385 mph: Nish Still in the Hunt for Top Speed of the Meet

14 262 mph in a 7,200-pound Dodge truck with just 293ci! Wow! Chad Reynolds photo Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Event Coverage: Tuesday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week By Chad Posted 08/11/09 It was another long day for BangShift.com at the 2009 SCTA/BNI Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats, as we tore all over the Salt to bring you a photo gallery of all the action from Tuesday. The big news from today is the battle between two streamliners vying for the top time of the meet and the Hot Rod Magazine trophy. It was very tight between Spirit of Rett and Speed Demon, both running 369 mph until this afternoon when George Poteet in Speed Demon ran 387 mph. Read more about that here. Also, two of our friends lost records today. David Freiburger's AA/Classic Fuel Altered record of 252 was upped to 255 mph by Gary Spencer (seen in the small photo at the upper left), and Tonya Turk's Modified Sports record fell to a new 245 run by Mike Cook. The Studebaker of Gary Hart that we have followed, and that is tuned by BangShift.com forum member Dieselgeek, had a bad day, as Gary failed to make his record return run this morning when he fragged one of the Ford Powerstroke turbos on his big Chevy. We'll have video of that soon. UPDATE: See the video of the turbo blowing up here. In fact, we're working on several new videos from today, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, click on the Tuesday photo gallery, or see this past coverage from Speed Week: Video: Click on picture

Bonneville Speedweek 2009 By Chad This is the Poteet &

15 Video: In-Car Camera of a 218-MPH Pass at Bonneville Poteet and Main Speed Demon Streamliner runs 387 MPH at Bonneville Speedweek 2009 By Chad This is the Poteet & Main D/Blown Fuel Streamliner on the 387-mph pass. Chad photo

16 George Poteet was a little stoked when exiting the car. Chad Reynolds photo

18 Kenny Duttweiler built the 300ci LSX engine with a 117mm turbo.

The dash of the Speed Demon Chad Reynolds photo Monday, August 10, 2009 Event Coverage: Monday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed WeekBy Chad Posted 08/10/09 The 2009 SCTA/BNI Speed Week at Bonneville got

20 The dash of the Speed Demon Chad Reynolds photo Monday, August 10, 2009 Event Coverage: Monday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed WeekBy Chad Posted 08/10/09 The 2009 SCTA/BNI Speed Week at Bonneville got hot on its third day, and we aren t just talking about the 105-degree temperatures. With teams vying for a piece of record pie, the Hot Rod Top Time trophy, and bragging rights in general, the competition was as fierce as the air temp. Click here to jump to today's photo gallery. When Alan Fogi Fogliadini left the line this morning on his record return pass, driving the BMR Racing C/Fuel Roadster, every person on the starting line was holding their breath. The Sunday-afternoon 291 mph pass was stunning, and there was no doubt Fogi and the gang had the little yellow roadster set on kill. Unfortunately for Fogi, the SCTA requires you to go between all of the orange mile markers, rather than slalom around them, so he aborted the run early. A run later this afternoon was looking great to re-qualify the car

21 for a record, when it suddenly fishtailed and spun multiple times. Fogi and the car are fine, and will be back tomorrow. The Poteet and Main Speed Demon continues to be plagued with drive train problems. Apparently the quickchange rear end has not been happy with all the horsepower that engine builder Kenny Duttweiler is trying to shove through it, and we were not alone in our disappointment at yet another aborted run today. We want to see 400 mph from the team, and so does everyone in attendance. And speaking of attendance, the Speed Week spectator numbers have been through the roof. Several competitors and officials have commented to us that they have not seen this many people camped out on the sidelines ever. As we left the salt this evening, we found the Scott DieselGeek Clark tuned Studebaker of Gary Hart in the impound yard mid thrash. The lack of oil pressure going through the lights was only mildly alarming while in the seat, but a real issue if they are to back up their 248 mph qualifying run today to get Gary into the 200 mph club. The Keith Turk managed D/Rear-engine Modified Roadster entry is sitting in impound as well and they are looking forward to tomorrow morning s record return run. One of the hottest moments in the morning will be watching Mike Cook and Bob Johnson as they both run for a C/Modified Sports record; they both qualified at 245 mph. Click on the links below to see BangShift.com coverage from earlier in the week, and come back later for even more as Speed Week marches on. Sunday, August 9, 2009 Event Coverage: Sunday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week By Chad Posted 08/10/09 From Bang Shift Tons of photos! As Saturday s hard but slightly slick salt conditions slowly faded into hard-packed, dry salt for Sunday, teams brought out the big guns. Records fell on Sunday in dozens of classes, and some by huge margins. Many other cars qualified for records that will be backed up Monday morning, including the BMR C/FR roadster which is best known for being the fastest roadster in the history of El Mirage with a 2008 record over 249 mph. When Alan Fogi Fogliadini pulled to the line Sunday for his run, all eyes were on the yellow BMR roadster. An earlier run had been a bit more sideways than even Fogi was comfortable with, so some tuning was done and they were back. The record Fogi was running against was in the mid 250 range, and he was expected to cover that fairly easily. But nobody on the line was prepared to here the announcer say he had just gone through the 4th measured mile at 291!!! He ll attempt to back up the record Monday morning, and with any luck we ll be bringing you news of a new C/FR record.

22 Throughout the day, we witnessed record after record falling to speeds mph higher. The #896 A/MP 1953 Studebaker truck ran 187 mph on a 154 mph record, and looked great doing it. The team brought a spare AA motor, and are planning a swap and more runs later in the week. But while many succeeded in besting others records, many struggled with new combos, new cars, or not enough power. Our buddy Ed Van Scoy, with new Beck Racing Engines power, is driving the car like a mad man, but is still a few miles per hour slower than the 234 mph record. Scott DieselGeek Clark who you ll find on the BangShift.com forums, is tuning a couple of cars here at Speed Week, including Gary Hart s 1953 Studebaker. Making big power, and running on a 244 mph record, Gary and Scott are experiencing traction issues, but are making progress. Our own Keith Turk is also managing a D/RMR effort this year, and the car is making great headway; it qualified for a record at 218 mph just on a warmup pass for the new driver. It s now lined up for Monday morning, and expected to be in Impound before lunch. Poteet and Main s Speed Demon streamliner still holds the best single pass speed at 369, but problems have plagued the team and they have been unable to make two clean passes in a row for a record. We ll keep you posted, as the team s engine builder and tuner Ken Duttweiler has said the car is tuned soft and has a lot more in it. We can t wait to see just how much. Sadly, another racer was lost on Sunday. Here is the report from the SCTA-BNI web site: Officials of the Bonneville Nationals Inc. report that Barry Bryant, 46, from Anderson, California, died after competing at the speed trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The accident occurred at 5:55 p.m. when his racing vehicle went out of control while traveling approximately 200 mph. He was transported by ambulance off the race track to Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Race Officials were informed that Bryant died before arriving at the Medical Center. Our thoughts are with Barry s family, including his father, longtime Bonneville racer Tom Bryant. Look for more Bonneville Speed Week 2009 coverage throughout the week. Also, see these past reports:

24 Saturday, 8, 2009

25 Bill Guzenski, Announcer that kept us informed.

26 Chad photo When we arrived at Bonneville Speedway on Saturday for the start of the 2009 SCTA/BNI Speed Week, it was no surprise that the team of Poteet and Main had the first car on the line to make a pass. With salt conditions even better than last years once-in-a-lifetime surface, everyone in attendance was looking for big things, like a 400-mph pass. And the Poteet and Main D/Blown Gas Streamliner named Speed Demon did not disappoint, laying down a pass of 369 mph to start the week. This was enough to take and maintain the lead in the quest for the Hot Rod Top Time Trophy even though teams like Nish and Spirit of Rett were giving it their all. In fact, the Spirit of Rett team ran a 369 mph pass of their own, but it fell just.200 mph short of the Speed Demon.

After multiple attempts to best their own 369 mph on gas, which resulted in breaking three quick change rearends, Poteet and Main decided to switch to alcohol, to only shift the trans through fourth

27 After multiple attempts to best their own 369 mph on gas, which resulted in breaking three quick change rearends, Poteet and Main decided to switch to alcohol, to only shift the trans through fourth gear (ignoring fifth), and to wing the snot out of it. We re talking over 9,000 rpm. The result? 387 mph and change! When he got out of the car, Poteet exclaimed that he wanted to make sure he put some real estate between him and the other teams because he wants the team's name on that Hot Rod Trophy home. Nish will be running tomorrow morning again, the Spirit of Rett is planning to run it til it blows or beats the competition, and Tom Hannah has shown up with a new streamliner that is as big a piece of art as instrument of speed. We ll keep you posted as the Poteet and Main team continue to reach for the elusive 400-mph mark, while also watching their butts. For more photos, see the gallery here. Chad photo Event Coverage: Saturday at the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week By Chad Posted 08/08/09 Today was the first day of competition at the SCTA/BNI 2009 Bonneville Speed Week, and if today's top speed is any indication of things to come, we are in for some great racing action. Poteet and Main's Speed Demon Blown Gas Streamliner ran an incredible to take the early lead in the running for the Hot

28 Rod Magazine Top Time Trophy. Team Nish Motorsports, last years' winner, has yet to make a pass, but are expected to run tomorrow. Can Poteet and Main maintain their supremacy? We'll find out. Insiders tell us the tune was soft, the traction control wasn't even turned on, and that the big number will come later in the week on fuel. We can't wait. Conditions on the salt today were some of the best in recent years, but a thin layer of wet salt made it difficult for some teams to get good early numbers. Ed Van Scoy from Gilbert Arizona made his first run Saturday afternoon in an effort to run 234 mph or better on the B/GT record in his C4 Corvette. Ed told us the track was smooth as a pool table, but that it didn't quite have the grip he needed. He'll be back out tomorrow to see what his Beck Racing Engines powered 'Vette can do. We'll be back out at the salt before the sun comes up to bring you results from the first record return runs of 2009 Speed Week, so check back tomorrow for more racing action from the salt.

29 To see 99 photos from the first day of Speed Week 2009, click here. We included shots from the staging lanes and Impound and also a bunch of spectator hot rods from the Salt and from the cruise event at the Nugget Casino. There are 20 more photos of retro rods in yesterday's blog item here. Friday August 7, 2009 BangShift.com Coverage of the 2009 Bonneville Speed Week Starts NowBy Chad Posted 08/08/09 It's almost midnight in Wendover, Utah, on August 7, and I just arrived in town (late, as usual) to start off the BangShift.com coverage of the SCTA/BNI 2009 Bonneville Speed Week. Racing starts after the drivers' meeting tomorrow morning, and I'll be there on the

30 starting line and in the pits bringing you breaking news, photo galleries, and videos for most of the week. Keep checking back for more! While I got here too late to see the big hot rod cruise in front of the Stateline Casino (it's the Nugget now, but everyone knows Stateline), there were still a few rods in the lot, so the coverage starts below with a quick video and some snapshots of cars that have obviously already been out on the damp Salt. It's drizzling a tiny bit right now, hopefully for the last time this week! It s like another world out there Wednesday August 5, 2009

31 8/5/09 The Speed Demon Team leaves Chatsworth, California at 6:00 AM

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