Most racers will have to go 175 mph on the three mile course (short course) to qualify to race on the five mile course (long course) but since Lange has already qualified with his former times, he won't have to run the short course. There are two courses, the three mile course and the five mile course. It’s according to what is going on the course such as wrecks, etc. Sometimes there are so many he may only get a run or two in during the day while other times he may run more. He just has to get in line with everyone else that is out there running. He can run as many times as he wants on the course. He could start racing Saturday but most probably it will be Sunday. Thursday and Friday the course is being set and officials are there making sure everything is ready to go. Thursday with his crew, Barlow Soper from Ruston, La., Billy Oden from Effingham and Mike Fischer from Newton. ![]() Jim Lange is on his way to the Bonneville Salt Flats to push a landspeed record he holds with his Studebaker Avanti higher. Jim Lange with his Studebaker Avanti is attempting a new record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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