The “Spirit of Rett” 400 MPH Video from the Bonneville Salt Flats

Charles Nearburg and the "Spirit of Rett", a land speed racing car.

I found this video online and thought it was interesting to watch and ride along at over 400 MPH. The car was named the “Spirit of Rett” after driver Charles Nearburg’s son Rett who passed away in 2005 at the age of 22 from a long battle of a rare cancer known as Ewing’s Sarcoma. The car is sponsored by Northern California’s Red Line Oil and broke a 45 year-old record. Pretty amazing!

The first run of the new land speed record for a naturally-aspirated, wheel-driven car. Record was set September 21st, 2010 at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Charles Nearburg driving. Orange signs whizzing by on the left side indicate miles – recorded speed is an average between mile 5 and mile 6. On this run the average was 416.90 mph.

For more information on Rett Nearburg please visit: www.rett.org.

Northern California Car Shows, Races & Swap Meets: October 7-9, 2011

Anderson

The “Jimmy Sills Classic” is Saturday, October 8th at the Shasta Raceway Park in Anderson, CA. It is a USAC Western Classic and USAC Western Sprint Car Series race.

Cameron Park
The 22nd Show N’ Shine & Fly-In is Saturday, October 8th at the Cameron Park Airpark from 7am to 3pm.

Crescent City

The 20th Annual Sea Cruise car show is held at Beachfront Park in Crescent City on Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th.

Madera

The 18th Annual San Joaquin Valley Mopars Fall Finale is Saturday, October 8th at Lions Town & Country Park in Madera. Gates open at 7:30am.

Oakhurst

The “Sports Cars in the Park” Car Show is Saturday, October 8th in the Oakhurst Community Park from 9am to 4pm.

Rio Vista

The 64th Annual Rio Vista Bass Festival Car Show is Saturday, October 8th on Main Street in Rio Vista from 7am to 2:30pm.

Sacramento

The NSRA Golden State Street Rod Nationals are Friday, October 7th to Sunday, October 9th at the Cal Expo State Fairgrounds.

Santa Cruz

The 14th Annual Hot Rods at the Beach Car Show will be held on Saturday & Sunday October 8th & 9th at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk from 10am to 5pm.

 
 
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Northern California Car Shows, Races & Swap Meets: October 1-2, 2011

Calistoga

The Calistoga Half Mile Nationals AMA Grand National Championship is Saturday, October 1st at the Calistoga Speedway.

Chico

The 19th Annual Pacific Sprint Fall Nationals at the Silver Dollar Speedway is Friday, Sept. 30th and Saturday, October 1st. The weekend’s races will pay tribute to Mike “carwash” Avilla. Mike passed earlier this week and our whole community has been saddened by his loss.

Citrus Heights
The 3rd Annual Hearts & Rods Streetrod and Classic Car Holiday Toy Run is at Fuddruckers, 5495 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights from 9am – 2pm. It is sponsored by Fuddruckers and the North Valley Rodders Car Club.

Coalinga

The CoalingaFest Car Show & Street Fair is Saturday, October 1st, at Coalinga Plaza and Frame Parl from 11am to 4pm.

El Dorado Hills

The 8th Annual Niello Concours at Serrano is Sunday, October 2nd, On the Green – Serrano Visitor’s Center 4525 Serrano Parkway, in El Dorado Hills from 10am to 5pm.

French Camp

Pete Paulsen’s 22nd Annual Hot Rod Party is Sunday, October 2nd at the Paulsen Ranch, 1504 W. Bowman Rd in French Camp from 9am to 5pm.

Fresno
The Muscle Mayhem Custom Car Show is Saturday, October 2nd at the Manchester Shopping Center, 1901 E Shields Ave in Fresno from 11am to 4pm.

Marysville
The 5th Annual Yuba College Auto Club Car Show is Saturday, October 1st, at 2088 N. Beale Road in Marysville from 10AM to 2PM.

Middletown

The Lost in the 50’s Car Show is Saturday, October 1st at the Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course, 19210 Hartmann Road from 8am to 3pm.

Redwood City

The Horses to Horsepower Car Show is Sunday, October 2nd at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. Gates open at 7am.

Sacramento

Join us on Sunday, October 2nd for Founders Day at the California Automobile Museum – admission will be half off… Yes! you read it correctly, half off and if you come between 2:00pm-4:00pm you will get to meet Edward Towe and enjoy an ice cream cone on us! Come and hear about how it all started!

San Mateo

Kimochi’s 1st Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show is Saturday, October 1st, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the College of San Mateo – main parking lot across from the Farmers’ Market in San Mateo.

Sonoma
The MG Fall Festival 2011 is Sept. 29th to October 2nd at Infineon Raceway.

Sonoma

The Classic Sports Racing Group’s 8th annual Charity Challenge at Infineon Raceway is October 1st and 2nd.

Turlock
The Fall Turlock 2011 Swap Meet is Sunday, October 2nd, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds from 6am to 4pm.

 
 
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