Top Truck Challange, 2012

CHOP SHOP · Jun 18, 2012

Jaydog said:
I think you had the same realization as Bunk did at KOH, you have to have big $$$ now a days to be a top competitor!

No ya dont.

90 percent driver, 10 percent rig.

TTC on the other hand is 90 percent large rubber, 10 percent driver.

crash2 · Jun 18, 2012

CHOP SHOP said:
No ya dont.

90 percent driver, 10 percent rig.

TTC on the other hand is 90 percent large rubber, 10 percent driver.

I do believe a good driver can go far. But without backing $$$ wise in parts and help a well outfitted driver can still outdo a good driver. Kinda like 2 identical rigs one with DOT tires and one with sticky's. A decent driver can still out perform a good driver with good tires on rock surfaces...

It still takes $$$ to keep a rig together...

CHOP SHOP · Jun 18, 2012

crash said:
I do believe a good driver can go far. But without backing $$$ wise in parts and help a well outfitted driver can still outdo a good driver. Kinda like 2 identical rigs one with DOT tires and one with sticky's. A decent driver can still out perform a good driver with good tires on rock surfaces...

It still takes $$$ to keep a rig together...

Hmmm, one carbed, leafed, iroked, toyota comes to mind.

It was a reliable rig with LOTS of seat time. No surprises. He finished while TONS of hi dollar rigs with tons of support DID NOT.

I understand "finishing" is not very competitive, but its more competitive than NOT finishing.

CHOP SHOP · Jun 18, 2012

Hey Tony, how did Toby do?

TreeClimber · Jun 18, 2012

CHOP SHOP said:
Hey Tony, how did Toby do?

Dave Green (2009)
Toby Harrell (2003)
Matt Thorson (2007)
Brian Waddell (2001)
Mike Karwath (2010)
Shannon Campbell (1996)
Steven Montpas (2011)
Jeremy Naeger (2008)
Ron George (Voted In)
Jason Gray (2010)
Brent Burton (2006)
Clayton Kraatz (2008)
Randy Ellis (1995)
Jerry Duffy (2005)
Alex Sanders (2011)
Gaby Wager (1997)
Tony Fox (1994)
Brad Austin (2004)

Read more: http://blogs.fourwheeler.com/677302...ons-challenge-winner/index.html#ixzz1yAdN1rY1

TreeClimber · Jun 18, 2012

CHOP SHOP said:
Hey Tony, how did Toby do?

Toby did AWESOME. He had some cut boggers, that were beyond "cut", more like 'shaved' all the way to the cords, completely around the tire. Amazing tire. And he was a really nice dude. His 'Mini' buggy was wicked fast. Blazing speed thru the tank trap. Rumor and hearsay was it actually floated thru hole number 2.

Jaydog · Jun 18, 2012

CHOP SHOP said:
No ya dont.

90 percent driver, 10 percent rig.

TTC on the other hand is 90 percent large rubber, 10 percent driver.

Same rig, equal drivers one has a Vortec while the other has an LS9...Who do you think would win? :corn:

Avanteone · Jun 18, 2012

Jaydog said:
Same rig, equal drivers one has a Vortec while the other has an LS9...Who do you think would win? :corn:

Brad. Duh. :fawkdancesmiley::haha:

TreeClimber · Jun 18, 2012

Avanteone said:
Brad. Duh. :fawkdancesmiley::haha:

Sorry, Brad took 18th.

Lucky Jeff · Jun 18, 2012

Brad would kick anyone's ass with a cushman. Money and support means nothing.

2pwrlftrs4u · Jun 19, 2012

Jaydog said:
I think you had the same realization as Bunk did at KOH, you have to have big $$$ now a days to be a top competitor!

that and we know tony could have drove the TJ there, did the comp, and drove home. how many could have done that?

WA-Wheeler · Jun 19, 2012

All I have to say is it doesn't take money to have fun :awesomework:

The way I see it tony is a lucky sob.....the only TCC action I see is on e television.....

TreeClimber · Jun 19, 2012

I asked Jeeptech1 to post pics, when he can. I ended up with only 2 pics on my camera, and that's of my ugly mug. If he can't, I should have a disc in a week or two, and I'll post / update this thread at that time.

There is some great vids on youtube that show Toby's tank trap run (record setting, including a flop) and mudpit run, and frametwister run.