| Team Vesco prepares for Speed Week 2012 |
Team Vesco is preparing the #444 "Little Giant" streamliner for another record setting year, beginning with SCTA-bni's annual Speed Week event August 11th - 17th on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Driver Dave Spangler will be the first to take the wheel with the powerful 434 c.i. Al Sanderson Small Block Chevy engine supplying the ponies. "Super" Dave Spangler will be running in the B-fuel class pursuing a record of 344 mph. Go Super Dave!
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| Al Sanderson in pits with #444 |
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| Al, Dave Spangler & Rick Vesco 2011 Speed Week |
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| 2011 Speed Week Crew |
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| Rhonnie Vesco - Fastest Lady! |
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| Rhonnie Vesco's top speed 314.418 mph at World of Speed 2011 |
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Rhonnie Vesco was honored to receive Utah Salt Flat Racing Association's "Fast Lady" trophy for her record setting one way speed of 314.418 mph at USFRA's annual awards banquet. After completing her licensing runs at the 25th Annual World of Speed event, Rhonnie commanded the ever so sleek Team Vesco #444 streamliner, powered by the Al Sanderson 304 c.i. Small Block Chevy, to the fastest speed record set at the meet at 310.981 mph. This speed propelled Rhonnie into the prestigious 300 mph chapter of the 200 mph Club.
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| Rhonnie and proud dad, Rick Vesco |
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Rick, Hugh Coltharp and Gary Wilkinson reminisced and entertained the banqueteers with a history of the formation of the Utah Salt Flat Racing Association. It was 25 years ago when a handful of "speed freaks" began looking into ways to expand the number of racing events held each year on the Bonneville Salt Flats. USFRA has been hosting quality, safe and fun events ever since. Team Vesco salutes the group of dedicated volunteers and "salt guardians" that make it all possible.
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| Rick, Hugh, Gary |
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| Good job Rhonnie! |
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