McMeekin Brothers Land Speed Racing

Reflections on Speedweek 2010

Reflections on Speedweek 2010

Most heard questions:
“What do you have in it this year?” Same straight 8 as last two years?
“Why did you do that???” Answers varied.

Performance of rookie crew members Frink:
EXCEPTIONAL. Dick & Charlotte were great fun to have around. As “salt flat virgins,” they were interested in everything, pitching in to help with getting us ready to run each day. I even saw Dick under the car helping to hold up the belly pan! We had a little trouble with Charlotte who would wander over to the long course starting line because she REALLY liked the faster cars & the slick motorcycles. What a speed freak she turned out to be!

Parting Emotions:
RELIEF – Don has struggled with this engine for three years and we were seriously doubting that it could set a record. We are all relieved that the changes he made over the winter put some new life into the old girl (engine, not Jane).

SADNESS – Whenever we leave the salt flats we always say we will be back next year, but a year is a long time.

PRIDE – All of us were over the top with the results this year. Not only did we set two records, but the paparazzi were ALL OVER us. The car has built up quite a reputation by now. Many people seem to remember our previous engines and are impressed with the creativity of mixing a “modern” car with unique, interesting engines. One of the best compliments we received all week came from Chief Technical Inspector, Dan Warner, when he said to Kenny, “You guys are a class act!” Coming from Dan, that is really something.

posted by Jane and Don McMeekin @ 10:38 PM