Based on unofficial reports, there were about 50 attendees.

Special thanks to Tom Kimmel, our host for over three days of fun. Tom had everything well organized, with 25+ presentations, food, and equipment demonstration at the fairground. Later, a tour of his shop, comparative engine and boiler investigations, more food, a campfire.

Thanks to everyone who brought hardware, and/or facilitated others in bringing hardware. This gave those of us who did not bring hardware, a chance to ride, inspect, break, or help repair it.

The Time Trials

    Time trials at Ginger Man raceway went smoothly. Everyone with drivable equipment had an opportunity to participate. Frankie F. presented awards after the dinner, and had something special for everyone who came to the trials and stayed through the awards.

Jay Carter, Frankie F., Dave Nergaard

The British have taken the land "Steam" speed record.

Congratulations!

August 25, 2009 @  Edwards Air Force Base
..."Today at 8.19am (California time) Charles Burnett III successfully broke the land speed record for a steam powered car – which has stood for more than 100 years"...

     After 10 years of trials and tribulations, the British Steam Car Challenge Team, pending verification of FAI, has taken five speed records over two days. August 25th and 26th, 2009 will go down in the books with148.308mph the  speed to beat in any future steam speed challenges.

Further information and pictures are available at the official website,
The British Steam Car Challenge

OR

The Steam Car Club of Great Britain web site.
Diary for August
Land Speed Record page
 

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