APS-PF Impound, 09.20 - 21.2000

by Henrik
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The rules state, that if you turn in a record setting speed, you have to go to the impound.
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Your vehicle must be in the impound within an hour after turning in the record setting run.At the impound you have 2 hours to work on the vehicle.
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One of the nicest cars here.

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A really successful team, that has been coming here for years.

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All the trick stuff like window vents...
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And one of the trickest looking flathead V-8 Ford motors you'll ever see.
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Devil is in the details, and everything is checked one more time before the back-up run.
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Every bit is custom made.
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The bike is in the impound, and we're waiting to make the back-up run.
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A little bit of tweaking and adjusting for optimal results.
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Our back-up run did not happen at 5 pm as announced, but the following morning at 8.
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Some last minute comments before we get the chance to prove that we both talk the talk and walk the walk.
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There were many vehicles in impound this morning. Good cool conditions on the Salt.
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The business end of a streamliner.
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Very long, lots of motor and dual aluminum front wheels. This team ran 346 MPH - it took them 6 years of trying. Tough business.
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A model-T tub roadster waiting for his turn.