Free Run Comp

[Silas]

Just throwing a date in there just to get a feel for what folks can do.

I want this to be a free run comp... no money...no payout... just basicly an orginized crawl.

We will follow the rules from USRCCA.com's site, but since its a free run, I feel that we shouldn't dissallow rigs that don't pass pre-race inspection (this will just be noted to show where you may need to adjust your rig for a future comp). This is not limited to NCRCC or QCB member, but open to anyone, so spread the news!!!

I would like to do 3 corses, run 2 heats and 1 main.

Location is TBA, but for our first, Bullhole is a nice happy middle for most of us. But if you would like to do this elsewhere, post it up.

Also if you feel a better day works, lets post that up to and decide on something that most everyone can make!!

Location... Click Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7693886744032279197,35.811758,-80.560588&saddr=&daddr=35.806485,-80.563667&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=35.808208,-80.560126&sspn=0.012755,0.028539&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16)

What say ye?

Edit 0.1* Since there seemed to be a good small amount wanting to do this that day, I have removed the tentative fromt he subject.

Edit 0.2*Schedule for the day... We are going to run the tech per the rules, but will allow you to run if you fail. I want to get everyone aware of the regulations first, and not keep anyone from having some fun!!!

9am will be sign in and tech. I think we can get this in before 9:30.

9:30 start Course 1 of 3 and go from there. I know a few folks that have to get back home early, so we may run 2 courses at once.

[Silas]

Also... anyone willing to help out in inspection, scoring, and judging... post up... Would love to have a little assistance here :beer:

[Cajun]

If I can make it, I'll help. I'll know if I can be there in the next few days.

[southern4x4]

I might be able to help out and since I don't have a true crawler I can help out with the judging. Just need to give me a crash course. Can also be there just to shoot pics.

[Silas]

I might be able to help out and since I don't have a true crawler I can help out with the judging. Just need to give me a crash course. Can also be there just to shoot pics.


Thanks man!!! we can use it for sure... Rules are posted in the Comp Sections... and are really simple... :beer:

[smallcrawl]

Silas I'll help if I can. Just let me know!

[Silas]

Silas I'll help if I can. Just let me know!


Cool deal :thumb:

[Monster Crawler]

Is it going to be at Bullhole for sure. If so would I be able to bring my nitro crawlers? They are in a class all there own and I am realy not interested in actually competing. I am new to the site but would like to help out in any way possible. Let me know where and when, and I will be there.

[Silas]

Yeah.. I think we will do bullhole... Bring them on!

[upnover]

I got that weekend off so I'm game...

[Silas]

I got that weekend off so I'm game...


:thumb:

[Monster Crawler]

Yeah.. I think we will do bullhole... Bring them on!

Sounds great I will be there and ready to go.

[Monster Crawler]

Any idea on what time this is going to be held. What about a rain date.

[DDS]

count me in salis............i will drive and help do judging

[Silas]

count me in salis............i will drive and help do judging


Sweet!! thanks.

[DDS]

Sweet!! thanks.
if its raining are you still going to hold it or move it to sunday?

[Cajun]

After going to both places, I think it should move to High Rock.

[Silas]

After going to both places, I think it should move to High Rock.


Well We have one tentative for a couple weekends end of april and begining of may... I would like to keep it at bullhole for the shear ease of setting it up. Since this is the first one.

[Cajun]

Ok, I'll be there too. :D

[Shocker]

Well We have one tentative for a couple weekends end of april and begining of may.


So you are talking like May 3rd or 4th now ?? I know that I'm off that weekend.

[Silas]

So you are talking like May 3rd or 4th now ?? I know that I'm off that weekend.


That weekend and the one in April... I posted a few calender dates for it.. I want to do what works best for everyone... so put your vote in on one of those :)

[Monster Crawler]

April 12th is great for me because that is the only day I will have off for the next 2 months. I have to work 7 days a week after the 12th. I was thinking of going out to High Rock this Sunday just to see where it is, but it is over an hour away for me. I might just go to Bullhole to do some more testing on my crawler.

[Silas]

Adding to this...

As it looks there is Rain (30%) on Saturday. I am going to hold this as a GO for now...

At 30% and it Monday... a lot can change.

[southern4x4]

Still need me to help judge and snap pics?

[Silas]

Still need me to help judge and snap pics?


We can use ya if you want to come out!!

[Cajun]

Let me rephrase this...if I can I'm gonna be there. I'm gonna try.

[brokeass4runner]

Whats the weather gonna be like on Sun?

[Silas]

better... would this work better for folks if it was on Sunday instead of Saturday? If so, lets make the decission now!

[brokeass4runner]

Either day is fine with me. I could use Saturday to finish some things up on the rig.

[DDS]

eather is good for me

[Cajun]

Either would work for me, and the weather is suppose to be nicer on Sunday. Also, Steve (Threadlocker) could make Sunday I think.

[upnover]

Either day I gotta leave at 12:30pm, but if the weather will not allow a Sat. comp we have Sunday ?

[Silas]

Maybe we will change this to sunday then.... since the weather will be nicer...

all in favor say eye?

[upnover]

eye....

Is there a time format/schedule ? ;)

[brokeass4runner]

Game.

Are there directions or a location posted on here? I don't remember how to get there.

[upnover]

eye....

Is there a time format/schedule ? ;)

:bash: I just saw it thanks...

Edit 0.2*Schedule for the day... We are going to run the tech per the rules, but will allow you to run if you fail. I want to get everyone aware of the regulations first, and not keep anyone from having some fun!!!

9am will be sign in and tech. I think we can get this in before 9:30.

9:30 start Course 1 of 3 and go from there. I know a few folks that have to get back home early, so we may run 2 courses at once.

[Silas]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7693886744032279197,35.811758,-80.560588&saddr=&daddr=35.806485,-80.563667&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=35.808208,-80.560126&sspn=0.012755,0.028539&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

[Cajun]

Aye, Captain, Sunday be fine for this salty old dog. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/verkleidung/costumed-smiley-058.gif


I have an idea to speed tech along...
Everyone running stands in a big Koom-bah-yah circle, you hand your truck to the guy to your right, Captain reads the rule list and we check the truck in hand, you hand the truck back to the owner. Now all the trucks are teched at one time and we're on to the fun. Easy, simple, fair and no way for anyone to complain about favoritism. I ran in a little 3 wheeler club years ago and that's the way we did tech inspection before races.

[southern4x4]

I am good for Sunday. Silas if you want to just pm me any details I need for lending a hand (rule details, tech, time to show up to help set up courses, etc) that would be great.

[brokeass4runner]

I am good for Sunday. Silas if you want to just pm me any details I need for lending a hand (rule details, tech, time to show up to help set up courses, etc) that would be great.

Hell yeah. Carpool. :D

[smallcrawl]

:thumb:

[KvilleKrawler]

I got approval from my better half that I could make a sunday event. What time to be there?

[southern4x4]

Hell yeah. Carpool. :D

Hellz yeah. I will swap your video camera cd for my nylint stuff so that I can charge them up. Not going to run in the comp but probably play around a bit while out there. Might as well bring it just in case.

[Monster Crawler]

Sunday is fine now for me also as long as I can switch my schedule around at work. Ah what the heck I am there either way. Should I be there early to help set up? Around 8:00 or so.

[Silas]

Sunday is fine now for me also as long as I can switch my schedule around at work. Ah what the heck I am there either way. Should I be there early to help set up? Around 8:00 or so.

I think that the earliest I can get there will be 9ish... Unless DDS can get up a bit earlier :)

[DDS]

I think that the earliest I can get there will be 9ish... Unless DDS can get up a bit earlier :)
i can be up at 6:am if need be :finger1:

[Silas]

Well I just saw that they are calling for 30% chance of rain now on sunday, so stay tuned to this thread for the breaking details of our weather dillema!

[DDS]

Well I just saw that they are calling for 30% chance of rain now on sunday, so stay tuned to this thread for the breaking details of our weather dillema!

the HRL run last weekend was 30% chance of rain also, but it stayed clear......if not we can have it in my back yard

[Silas]

I don't think it will be raining at all... but just wanted folks to know to keep looking at this thread incase something changes... I don't want to have someone get blindsided with us canceling something :)

[brokeass4runner]

Will do.

Oh and guys, I am going to mount my RC4WD Rock Crushers on my other wheels and bring them for anyone who wants to try them out. I know I had some questions last week about whether they really sucked as bad as people say. So you will have a chance to see/drive for yourself if you want.:thumb:

[Shocker]

Well I just saw that they are calling for 30% chance of rain now on sunday, so stay tuned to this thread for the breaking details of our weather dillema!


Couldnt that also be construed as 70% chance of NOT raining. :bash:

You also know they are really just guessing, right? Most of the time I dont think they can even predict their own wet fart. :hihi:


*My vote will always be for Saturday. But if I can find a way to make it Sunday, I will.

[Monster Crawler]

The weather acording to my internet says 10% on Sunday at Cooleemee River park. This was last updated at 5:00 PM April 10

[Cajun]

But if I can find a way to make it Sunday, I will.


Pretty sure he found a way. :thumb:

[Silas]

Weather looking great for Sunday now!

[DDS]

Weather looking great for Sunday now!

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/27106?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

it might be a bit chilly in the morning while we are setting up, but no rain makes it better:thumb:

[KvilleKrawler]

Has a time been determined yet? Hopefully not too early, my kids have just started to sleep later on wknds.. Hopefully no rain, I can't wait to try out these badlands I picked up Thursday...

[Silas]

9am is tech and sign in... :) sorry it is a bit early :) but a couple guys gotta leave a little early, so want to get them through the courses

[brokeass4runner]

9am is tech and sign in... :) sorry it is a bit early :) but a couple guys gotta leave a little early, so want to get them through the courses

What time do you think you will be getting there? If its an early morning, it might as well be an early morning.

[Silas]

I think DDS and myself will roll in about 8:30

[upnover]

We'll (Lee,Doug,Steve,Bill,and me)be heading out at 7am quick stop at the waffle house and then to the Bhole,see you guys in the morn...http://smilies.vidahost.com/ups/unknown/sunshine.gif

[Cajun]

Ton of fun today! Thanks Silas! Thanks John!

[Shocker]

Had a GREAT time today guys !!!

Even with my lack of steering prowess. Thanks for the effort Silas & John :thumb: It is appreciated.

Thanks for the lift out there dad of rattlesnake/ owner of BJ.

And thanks so much for your help getting my truck up & crawling Lee. :beer:


Also heard on the rocks today, "Hey you're the one with the crappy steering servo, right"? :monkeyeye:

[Miller Time]

:D Well I guess there are worse things to be famous for.

Today was a great time, thanks to everyone for making it happen.

13 entries total I believe, and a few others that showed up later. Here is some of the group.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5553/img3086yt5.jpg

I saw plenty of cameras taking shots and running video so we should have some great coverage! I'll have my videos up tonight or tomorrow.

[Monster Crawler]

Had fun today. Glad the weather was great and decided not to rain for a change. Hopefully I get some of these bugs worked out for next time.

[brokeass4runner]

I don't think the weather could have been any better.

Had a good time today, glad everyone made it out. It was cool having such a big group. All of yalls rigs were looking good.

:beer:

[southern4x4]

I had a great time and NEVER thought that an RC event would ever give me the same feeling as a 1:1 trip would but today prooved me wrong. Now I have the itch and will be keeping my eyes out for setting the camera down and picking up a controller. I have over an hour of footage to upload and edit. Will be a couple of days probably. PM me music suggestions for the vid.

*Silas, if you know of a way to send me your footage I would love to have it to throw in also for a longer video. And thanks to you and Donovan for taking care of everything. I am going to read through the rules so hopefully Jon can compete next time and I will judge.

[Threadlocker]

Had a great time today guys..The event was very well run.. Thanks Silas and John. This stuff is as addicting as racing..

Thanks to Lee and Tom for tips on setting up my rig.. seemed to work pretty well. Now if I can learn to drive/crawl a lil better.

Enjoyed meeting all of you today, I had a blast

Steve

[upnover]

That was a BLAST...Jon great job judging, Silas your courses were just the right mix for our group. Thanks to Southern 4x4 for his help as well. :thumb:

[Miller Time]

I had a great time and NEVER thought that an RC event would ever give me the same feeling as a 1:1 trip would but today prooved me wrong. Now I have the itch and will be keeping my eyes out for setting the camera down and picking up a controller. I have over an hour of footage to upload and edit. Will be a couple of days probably. PM me music suggestions for the vid.

*Silas, if you know of a way to send me your footage I would love to have it to throw in also for a longer video. And thanks to you and Donovan for taking care of everything. I am going to read through the rules so hopefully Jon can compete next time and I will judge.

Yeah it would be awesome if we could all get together and share the video, I filled both 2gb cards today.

[DDS]

Also heard on the rocks today, "Hey you're the one with the crappy steering servo, right"? :monkeyeye:

i calls it likes i see it:thumb:........sorry..i can be insesitive

[DDS]

Now I have the itch and will be keeping my eyes out for setting the camera down and picking up a controller. .
you can drive mine at the next "free comp" if you like while im judging....:thumb:

[southern4x4]

you can drive mine at the next "free comp" if you like while im judging....:thumb:

sounds good to me. You won't feel bad when I show you what your RC is really capable of with a talented driver behind the control will you? After talking to you after the comp I have no desire to get on your bad side, or approach your driver window with ill intentions or be ANYWHERE near you in a bar.

[DDS]

sounds good to me. You won't feel bad when I show you what your RC is really capable of with a talented driver behind the control will you? After talking to you after the comp I have no desire to get on your bad side, or approach your driver window with ill intentions or be ANYWHERE near you in a bar.

hell my dogs can out drive me on the RC crawler:p..........so you want to go bar hopping this weekend:jester:

[southern4x4]

so you want to go bar hopping this weekend:jester:

yeah, I got your back. No worries.

[WickedWaggy]

Where is the Bullhole at? Theres a few guys in Wilson to come out. Gimmie some directions!

[Silas]

Top of the post...there "Location - Click Here" That will get you a google map to the parking lot at bullhole!

[Silas]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7693886744032279197,35.811758,-80.560588&saddr=&daddr=35.806485,-80.563667&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=35.808208,-80.560126&sspn=0.012755,0.028539&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

[Truggies]

So Bullhole is in Mooresvills NC. Is anyone running there this Sunday. Waggy and myself along with my son want to come crawl with yall if you are doing anything on the 20th

[brokeass4runner]

So Bullhole is in Mooresvills NC. Is anyone running there this Sunday. Waggy and myself along with my son want to come crawl with yall if you are doing anything on the 20th

No, it isnt in Moorseville. About 25 miles away, closer to Mocksville.

[Shocker]

That's sounds about right.

We came home from the Bullhole via Mooresville last weekend. Took us about 30 minutes to get to I-77 Mooresville after the comp.

Nice little drive though. :p