| "Little Giant 444" and Team Vesco set new record! |
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| Kreg Fugate, Eric Ritter, Cliff Scott, Driver Dave Spangler, Bill Lee, and Rick Vesco. (Mike Yurosko not pictured) |
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| It takes a dedicated team, a fast car AND a great driver! |
Team Vesco arrived mid-day on Sunday and promptly passed the inspection by Speed Week officials. "Little Giant 444" was ready to run with the Duttweiler 370" Chevy V-8 on gasoline. Veteran driver and 300 mph Club member, Dave Spangler, was eager to pilot
444 in the attempt to break the existing record held by Hedirch Motorsports at 323.126 mph.
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| Inspection |
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| Rick Vesco and the Turbinator |
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The World's Fastest Wheel-driven vehicle @ 470 mph, Team Vesco's Turbinator returned to the salt for show & tell. Team Vesco is working on plans to fulfill the late Don Vesco's dream of turning 500 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats with the Turbinator. Friends and fans came by to wish us well and admire this legendary car.
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| Setting up the pits |
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| Team member Rikki Scott |
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| Supporter and friend Jim Burkdoll lends a hand |
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| The work begins |
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| Team Vesco |
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| Driver Dave visits with daughter Tracy and wife Karen |
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| The "Pit Chicks" support the team: Rikki, Tracy, Jinx, June, Lynn, Jean & Karen |
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| Ready to run |
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| An alright run for off the trailer but fell short of qualifying. |
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| After run discussion with the team |
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| Pit naps |
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| Shopping |
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| A big "Thank you" to Hot Wheels |
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| Our "Monster" friends |
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| The McClures next door make lunch |
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| Keeping cool |
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| Getting some shade |
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| In line |
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| Eric & Rick secure Dave's belts |
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After making several modifications and adjustments throughout the week, Team Vesco was optimistic and ready to make a qualifying run on Saturday. "Little Giant" did not disappoint. The 323.7 mph run qualified Team Vesco to make a record run on Sunday.
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| Rick washes salt off the wheels |
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| Early morning, last day |
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| New Record @ 323.460 mph! |
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| Team Vesco breaks the record with a 323.191 run. |
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| Impound verification |
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Team Vesco was able to achieve their goal this meet. However, we believe a greater speed is attainable with "Little Giant."
Next month at World of Speed Team Vesco will change gearing, run fuel and license new drivers. Stay tuned...
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| A heartfelt thanks to our crew & friends |
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| Eric Ritter |
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| Cliff Scott & Bill Lee |
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| Mike Yurosko |
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| Jean Yurosko |
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Team Vesco thanks Mike & Jean for keeping us fed, swept-up and informed!
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| Lynn Lee |
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| Karen Spangler |
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| Tracy Fugate |
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| Kreg Fugate |
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| June Ritter |
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| Rikki Scott |
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| Rick Kunze |
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| Driver Dave Spangler |
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| Crew Chief Rick Vesco |
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| Team Vesco thanks SCTA/BNI for a terrific Speed Week! |
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