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Bonniville Salt Flats

I've been twice, stayed at the Montego Bay, lots of typical Vegas style resturants and bars in all the hotels.

http://www.wendoverfun.com/propertie...gobay/main.htm

Definately a great time, I'm sure I'll be going again one year. My brother works as an official when he goes out there for a week and works the track.

Originally Posted by Infomaniac

Exactly what week is it? Without searching for it.

3rd full week of August every year, this year it's from August 8th to the 14th, if you haven't booked a room yet, you're probably shit outta luck. Here's some more info for you;



HELPFUL HINTS FOR SPECTATORS

The Bonneville Speedway is located approximately 88 miles west of Salt Lake City, UT right off Interstate 80. Wendover is the closest town to the salt flats for accommodations, food, casinos & night life. The spectacular scenery and racing conditions at Bonneville make it one of the most popular areas in the world for speed.

Transportation from Salt Lake City to Wendover is available from downtown Salt Lake at the Red Lion Hotel:

Lebus 1-800-366-0288 LeBus Web Site



Speed Week consists of seven days of racing in August and World Final is four days of racing in October.

ALL vehicles are allowed to run every day, weather and conditions permitting. There are no special days for motorcycles or cars, etc.

There is no camping ON the salt. EVERYONE must exit the salt at dusk.

Private campgrounds and hookups are available in nearby Wendover. Free camping on BLM land West of the salt near bend of the road.

You can purchase entry passes daily/weekly at the entrance to the salt.

Spectators are allowed to walk through the pits, view the vehicles, and talk to the drivers and crew members. Public parking is south of the pit area, on the west side of the race track, outside of the cones.

Be sure to bring a hat, and shade from the sun. If you intend to set up a 'semi-permanent' spectator area, you must secure a tarp as a floor covering on the salt. Don’t forget your camera and bring lots of film, because you will want to remember everything you see. Binoculars are also a great idea since the race vehicles are at least 1/4 mile away as they travel down the course.

There will be vendors located on the salt for food, refreshments, eyewear, sunscreen & much more.

Hotel and accommodation information is available through the Wendover Tourism and Convention Bureau, 1-775-664-3138 or Toll Free 1-866-299-2489.

Please pick up ALL of your trash and take it with you—everyday. There will be dumpsters provided near the pit area.

The colors, excitement, people and smells are some of the reasons we race addicts return to the salt, year after year. Better known as "Salt Fever." CATCH IT!

Thanks for the info. I am booking a room this week!
Jason

Have been several times and had a blast each time. I will tell you this, hang out on a tarp or DO NOT wear boxers under your shorts. Worse sunburn I have ever gotten I got at Bonni