Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
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Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Thinking about showing up for this as a spectator, wondering how many other 510 folks might be there. Anybody making plans to attend?
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Always a good time. Been going for years.
Wish I could go this year, but seems my youngest son wants to get married that weekend this year, so I think I know what the right choice is. See you all there!!! ha, not.....
Wish I could go this year, but seems my youngest son wants to get married that weekend this year, so I think I know what the right choice is. See you all there!!! ha, not.....
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
I was thinking of driving up for the day and hike the hill. Will keep you posted.
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1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
So, anyone heading up to Knox? I see maybe 3 510's going to be there, Cam Thorkelson for one. Wouter is taking his crazy fast rotary up again so that will be fun to watch.
Now, the downside is that the weather is projected to actually not be very good, especially for Saturday, so I am still mulling over.
Now, the downside is that the weather is projected to actually not be very good, especially for Saturday, so I am still mulling over.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
I had been planning to go, for months already, but have to cancel out. We're renovating our kitchen and it turns out "everything" is arriving right now-- cabinets, countertops, appliances. So the long weekend is suddenly pre-empted by domestic duties.
Mind you, progress on my 510 has been slower than expected, too. The suspension mods I started on months ago are still not done, meaning that I couldn't take that car down to Kelowna anyway. And that was half of the point, getting a nice long road trip in the 510 to connect with some of you 510 guys.
Going to Knox is still on my bucket list though, so maybe next year.
Mind you, progress on my 510 has been slower than expected, too. The suspension mods I started on months ago are still not done, meaning that I couldn't take that car down to Kelowna anyway. And that was half of the point, getting a nice long road trip in the 510 to connect with some of you 510 guys.
Going to Knox is still on my bucket list though, so maybe next year.
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
I will be leaving White Rock about 4:30 and should be at the Hill by 8:30. Day looks to have showers but who knows for Kelowna.
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
I will be sleeping soundly at 4:30 and " might " be up by 8:30.... Gonna skip Knox this year.
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
....Candy ass bikers......
View from Turn 3 this morning....
View from Turn 3 this morning....
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Huh..what? You up there already. I thought you weren't leaving until Saturday morning??? Oh well... guess I'll get out of my PJ's and go tinker on the Audi again. Frickin' German cars.... Grrrrrr
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
No, that is a screen shot from the reservoir camera just down below Turn 3, that I grabbed this morning.
I just keep an eye on the weather this way. Either way I will be prepared for anything.
I just keep an eye on the weather this way. Either way I will be prepared for anything.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
What...No one else wants to get up at 3:30 Am and drive for four hours at 130KMH, walk and stand for another 6 hours in possible rain, wind, heat, have crap for food..... and then drive 4 hours back.......?
Wait a minute......
Wait a minute......
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
sounds like fun... but the last time I had 6inches on the coke bits were falling off the dash
two_68_510s wrote:I guess our donkeys are quicker then your sled dogs!
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Nobody said ANYTHING about a blizzard.....nor the London fog on the way back...
Story and heavy pics to come.....
Story and heavy pics to come.....
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
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Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Oh boy... more " Tales from the great Rolling Dyno "... can't wait.
Re: Anyone going to the Knox Mtn hillclimb 21-22 May 2016?
Breath is bated....
Finished is better than perfect......