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Cole
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Matt O got third I beileve, they seemed to work really well.
I got third in my class, missed first by 6 seconds. I was in first for most of the day, was only the third competitor to finish out of the first 13 or 14. It was a whole lot of fun and RCRC put on a great event as well. I made enough money to cover my trip and got a cool trophy! P did a great job as spotter, we pushed the TJ to it's limits. Those tires are the **** BTW!!!
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Cole
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Couple pictures my buddy Kelley took today.
I will say that I didn't like the way it was ran and if I had paid $150 to run my jeep I would have been extremely dissapointed. Also I did have a good time, nothing like hanging out with buddies and watching people beat on there junk.
I will have a few videos up tomorrow. I didn't get many because it was hard to video from where I was sitting.
Also there was alot of hating goin on. Its funny how people act, just because someone else works hard and has nice thinggs.
It was all I could do to keep Lori from getting me into a fight with the people in front of us.
I will say that I didn't like the way it was ran and if I had paid $150 to run my jeep I would have been extremely dissapointed. Also I did have a good time, nothing like hanging out with buddies and watching people beat on there junk.
I will have a few videos up tomorrow. I didn't get many because it was hard to video from where I was sitting.
Also there was alot of hating goin on. Its funny how people act, just because someone else works hard and has nice thinggs.
It was all I could do to keep Lori from getting me into a fight with the people in front of us.
Cole said:
LOL
Lori, if you're reading this... You are the best. ;D
I have some opinions on this year's event... but I don't want no drama!
I had a blast.. and it was great seeing ya'll racin.
Deffinatly lots a Blingin' & Bangin'
I think this event was one of the better ones, although some "upgrades" are in order..
Didnt take but a few pix... plenty of video tho
Matt, your TJ did awesome!
P, hurry up with your chassis
Cole, dont let em bug ya! Haters will always hate :
Now, all drama aside.. how bout some suggestions on making next years event even better?
Later..
~Mo
Deffinatly lots a Blingin' & Bangin'
I think this event was one of the better ones, although some "upgrades" are in order..
Didnt take but a few pix... plenty of video tho
Matt, your TJ did awesome!
P, hurry up with your chassis
Cole, dont let em bug ya! Haters will always hate :
Now, all drama aside.. how bout some suggestions on making next years event even better?
Later..
~Mo
Thanks Mo. Only suggestion I have is that maybe have the ability to run the small tires and big tire classes at the same time to speed things up. May not be possible given the layout of the course though. I think it was cool taht the RCRC staff gave us the option of running longer and also knew they were wrong on the time limit decision (Greg Herring) and let him immediately run again. I think you guys do a great job
P
If its free, its P
Matt did a great job and the Jeep performed really well, at the end of the day a hater cant say **** when you work hard and it shows.
Mo,
I had a good time, but the first part of the day was just painfully slow... alot of that has to do with conditions on the track , but man if there is NO forward progress for like 3 minutes... call the run and get them off the course, especially when there are 40 some rigs entered and time is of the essence. Just my thoughts. I think the mid day drivers meeting to discuss dropping the run time cut off and letting everyone run a second run was a good call. I think there were a few rigs that jumped lines and got back in before everyone had gotten a first run in too. Dont know what that was about , can you shed any light on that ?
Mo,
I had a good time, but the first part of the day was just painfully slow... alot of that has to do with conditions on the track , but man if there is NO forward progress for like 3 minutes... call the run and get them off the course, especially when there are 40 some rigs entered and time is of the essence. Just my thoughts. I think the mid day drivers meeting to discuss dropping the run time cut off and letting everyone run a second run was a good call. I think there were a few rigs that jumped lines and got back in before everyone had gotten a first run in too. Dont know what that was about , can you shed any light on that ?
Although im not an RCRC member, i care about this event cause i was there from its beginings... that and its my favorite playground ;D
Ive discussed with some of the RCRC members about running the small/big classes running together. It deffinatly is doable. As a matter of fact, theres another trail that would be perfect for the smaller class just on the other side of the exit trail. I'd like to hear some more suggestions. The more input RCRC has on improving the event would benifit ALL OF US!
We need to organize a Chainsaw party.. clear out more trails and see what other options there is up there
As far as running longer, im glad Danny stepped 2 the plate. I hate being told when to stop wheelin.
There were a couple Oop's but they were remedied quickly. Some thought it was unfair that a couple guys ran twice before others, but they didnt know the reason behind the desision.
Remember guys/gals... events are only as good as its participants and partisipants are what make the event!
Thanks for helping make it happen!
~Mo
Ive discussed with some of the RCRC members about running the small/big classes running together. It deffinatly is doable. As a matter of fact, theres another trail that would be perfect for the smaller class just on the other side of the exit trail. I'd like to hear some more suggestions. The more input RCRC has on improving the event would benifit ALL OF US!
We need to organize a Chainsaw party.. clear out more trails and see what other options there is up there
As far as running longer, im glad Danny stepped 2 the plate. I hate being told when to stop wheelin.
There were a couple Oop's but they were remedied quickly. Some thought it was unfair that a couple guys ran twice before others, but they didnt know the reason behind the desision.
Remember guys/gals... events are only as good as its participants and partisipants are what make the event!
Thanks for helping make it happen!
~Mo
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Cole
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I think it would have been alot better had they ran the vehicles back to back. It seemed like there was to much time in between. Also I think the rule about touching the tape sucks, I can understand if you tear it down but to just touch it isn't fair. Those were my biggest complaints.
P said:
Heres what i obsered..
The 10 min starting time was rediculous. The first KOTH, the time limit was set high cause nobody knew how fast the runs could be.. fastest time that year was 87 sec or so...(JJ i think). Most everyone knows that that mountain is quite difficult when wet. The first half was verrrrrry slow possibly due to cautious drivers, testing lines, watching others, etc... ive run the trail wet/dry, daylight/nite time and it changed with every pass. Danny and I go way back, and relayed feedback is what makes improvements. i heard a few folks complaining about times so we made a change.
The two guys that jumped line were allowed to for fairness sake. One broke crossing the start line(OD Green Amigo) and the others run was Greg Herring, seems spectator tripped the lite..
The tape issues do suck... theres been discussion on improving that one cause it does suck to make a sweet run and DQ 15ft from the finish on some BS tape. Give suggesions guys and im sure next year will be better!
Yeah, XRRA rules would be sweet. None of this crap about touching the tape or crossing the plane, just don't break it. Having two courses side by side would make it run faster and be more entertaining. Also if there is a way to clear out some trees to improve the view for the spectators that would also be a good cool. Of course these are just like to haves, I think the event as it is is top notch and you guys work hard to put it out. By far the best event in the SE......
Couple Pics:
I am there whenever we need to, it is only an hour away! I would like to set something up for this fall, and if you guys need help working just let us know!
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Cole
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Let me know when you guys are going. I would like to help out also. Its only about 1hour 30 minutes for me. I can't wait to get my jeep back. I think I could spend all day just crawling around on those rocks.
6uldv8
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THere's another "Greg Herring" in the world?!? 
........I must find him...there can be only one!
........I must find him...there can be only one!
Maybe that is not his last name, hell I can't remember. Might of just gotten confused, I know his first name is Greg
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His name is Greg Carry. The blue buggy with flames.
I was the number 2 single seater. Purple FireLogs.com.
Constructive critism.
1) If they were going to pull me (and others) out of line bacause we had already run once. They certainly could have told us hours earlier. I could have moved it into the woods and walked up the hill and watched. I stayed real close as they said at drivers meeting and kept it moved up in line.
2) All drivers should attend the drivers meeting or be penalized. I was first up the hill as number 1 did not show up. When I got back to the bottom, I got in line at the end. I got back in line at number 17 or 18. That means 17 or 18 to 47 was late, but yet, they were not penalized. The ones that had already run had to let them go by us. This would allow a 2 hour or so down time to work on the rig at camp. Come back and get in line WITHOUT penalty. In my opinion, tht is wrong.
3) I think the line to the start should be two lanes. That way no one had to move to let a broke rig down backwards from the starting line. Also if driver is not at their rig, you can go around if you can get entirely back in the lane ahead of him. That is a PENALTY for not staying at your rig. You should be able to run as many times as you get to the front of the line, regardless of how many times those late or broke got to go.
4) There needs to be two courses running at the same time. I understand from talking to some that insurance may be the reason. I also understnd the two separate courses, XRRA style, is how they got around that rule. That would require two start/finish timing setups, but this is growing and the growth must be allowed for. You can run 2 classes one way and one the other as signup dictates the field should be and difficulty level for the small tires.
5) Banners. Go XRRA style. Use pennants, not tape. If you brake a pennant, you are DQed. Rubbing is fine. I also thought some spectator bannors were too close to the course for a proper margin of safety.
6) Portalettes, more. Should have been at least 6 there.
7) T-shirts should have been closer. There was no reason for the competitors to go out the spectator entrance to find them. I happened to see someone carrying a shirt and asked where they purchased it.
Now for the kudos!
1) Course marshall was great. I did not get his name. I had two issues I went to him on. He answered them quick and precise. I did not like what he said ;D, but he showed professionalism, and fairness. He even came to the parking lot afterwards and thanked me and the others around for coming.
2) second drivers meeting letting us decide on the 5PM cut off.
3) Number of staff, good job.
4) Food, good and fast service.
5) Amount of air time you gave the sponsors, like the Off Road Connection ledge. It is nice to see the sponsors getting return for their money.
That's enough for now, any more, and it'll sound like Kelley ;D
I was the number 2 single seater. Purple FireLogs.com.
Constructive critism.
1) If they were going to pull me (and others) out of line bacause we had already run once. They certainly could have told us hours earlier. I could have moved it into the woods and walked up the hill and watched. I stayed real close as they said at drivers meeting and kept it moved up in line.
2) All drivers should attend the drivers meeting or be penalized. I was first up the hill as number 1 did not show up. When I got back to the bottom, I got in line at the end. I got back in line at number 17 or 18. That means 17 or 18 to 47 was late, but yet, they were not penalized. The ones that had already run had to let them go by us. This would allow a 2 hour or so down time to work on the rig at camp. Come back and get in line WITHOUT penalty. In my opinion, tht is wrong.
3) I think the line to the start should be two lanes. That way no one had to move to let a broke rig down backwards from the starting line. Also if driver is not at their rig, you can go around if you can get entirely back in the lane ahead of him. That is a PENALTY for not staying at your rig. You should be able to run as many times as you get to the front of the line, regardless of how many times those late or broke got to go.
4) There needs to be two courses running at the same time. I understand from talking to some that insurance may be the reason. I also understnd the two separate courses, XRRA style, is how they got around that rule. That would require two start/finish timing setups, but this is growing and the growth must be allowed for. You can run 2 classes one way and one the other as signup dictates the field should be and difficulty level for the small tires.
5) Banners. Go XRRA style. Use pennants, not tape. If you brake a pennant, you are DQed. Rubbing is fine. I also thought some spectator bannors were too close to the course for a proper margin of safety.
6) Portalettes, more. Should have been at least 6 there.
7) T-shirts should have been closer. There was no reason for the competitors to go out the spectator entrance to find them. I happened to see someone carrying a shirt and asked where they purchased it.
Now for the kudos!
1) Course marshall was great. I did not get his name. I had two issues I went to him on. He answered them quick and precise. I did not like what he said ;D, but he showed professionalism, and fairness. He even came to the parking lot afterwards and thanked me and the others around for coming.
2) second drivers meeting letting us decide on the 5PM cut off.
3) Number of staff, good job.
4) Food, good and fast service.
5) Amount of air time you gave the sponsors, like the Off Road Connection ledge. It is nice to see the sponsors getting return for their money.
That's enough for now, any more, and it'll sound like Kelley ;D
