McMeekin Brothers Land Speed Racing

Hello from the Salt Flats 2012 The McMeekin & Grimes team arrived on the salt Sat. morning after an uneventful trip from Ohio. That is good. We like uneventful on the trip out. Inspection went smoothly, as it always does due to Don’s diligence in checking out all the rules and regulations before coming out. Since there had been a rain storm on Friday, the road up to the start line (4 or 5 miles from the pits) was pretty wet, we decided to wait and start running on Sunday. Sunday, August 12 The crew decided that Don would drive for the record, since he knew the car and engine best. Our first run Sunday was a respectable 168.73 but since the record is 174.08 we needed to go a little faster … which we did the next run – 173.28. That is a little faster, just not fast enough. A third run yesterday of 168.84 and then we decided to call it a day. A little tuning in the pits & then home for the evening. Better luck tomorrow. The highlight of Day Two on the salt was the fan base! Carol & Earl Zarbock not only drove over from Salt Lake City to spend the day with us, but they also brought lunch. I tried to talk them into coming every day, but they do have lives back in SLC. We also had a visit from Bob Searles of Westerville who was out here with some college roommates. We love having adoring fans. Now if we can just get the Fan club to do a fund raiser!

posted by Jane and Don McMeekin @ 10:40 AM