How's the comp site?

[jason]

The last update I saw posted about the comp site was that there was 7 feet of snow there. Since we are now counting down the days until the event what does the event site look like? Do we need to bring snow shoes? What about mud boots?

Got any pics?

[racerx]

Good question!:lol:

[chevy42083]

That's one way to prevent pre-running :D

[Unimoger]

Comp site A is still under a couple feet of snow,

Comp site B is dry and the river is running strong,

I am going up to both on saturday and will post pics for you guys to see.

[STANG KILLA SS]

umm us texas boys dont own coats or boots......
i'll have to bring my thickest t-shirts and shorts.......


o and ben make sure those pics you take, have a rig runnin threw that snow :D we dont have that white stuff. always cool to see to me.

[jason]

Comp site A is still under a couple feet of snow,

So is a couple feet of snow expected to melt and dry out in the next 15 days?


Comp site B is dry and the river is running strong,


That sounds better. Should we tie ropes to our rigs when we are on the courses near the water so they are washed away?

[Unimoger]

So is a couple feet of snow expected to melt and dry out in the next 15 days?

yes, but there may be too much mud on the 1:1 road to get there.



That sounds better. Should we tie ropes to our rigs when we are on the courses near the water so they are washed away?

no I have scale bridges made for the big crossings, you can drive through the small creek crossings.

[badger]

Comp site A is still under a couple feet of snow,

You better take your fat ass up there and start shoveling now if your going to get it clear in time.

[666]

So is a couple feet of snow expected to melt and dry out in the next 15 days?



That sounds better. Should we tie ropes to our rigs when we are on the courses near the water so they are washed away?

Naw Ben will run down the river to get them for you!!;-):lol:

[braceysdad]

Naw Ben will skip down the river to get them for you!!;-):lol:

fixed

[Red Rockcrawler]

Yeah last year he was sporting hip waders and shorts all weekend.

[PinchFlat]

Ben just sent me some pics of the sites.

Comp site A:
http://www.michiganwaterfalls.com/whitefish_falls/Dcp_1586.jpg

Comp site B:
http://www.aktrekking.com/pebble/BristolBay/IMG_2218b.jpg

[Unimoger]

Comp site "A" , chains optional on 1:1's:shock: this is the road into the site, 1 mile long. snow is only about 2 feet deep now.:lol:

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adb.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adc.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/add.sized.jpg

better bring a jacket southern guys:lol:
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/ade.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adf.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adg.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adh.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adi.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adj.sized.jpg

course 1 gate 1 -
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adk.sized.jpg

course 2 gate 2 -
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adl.sized.jpg


it's not thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat deep :lol::lol::lol:
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/adm.sized.jpg

[microgoat]

it's not thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat deep :lol::lol::lol:


Tell that to the poor bastard whose head you're standing on :shock:

[jason]

Comp site "A" , chains optional on 1:1's:shock: this is the road into the site, 1 mile long. snow is only about 2 feet deep now.:lol:


So are you still going to hold the event there? Not to be a party pooper but I don't want to drive 1800 miles to get my car stuck on the way to the event site, then stand around in snow all day.

[Eritex Inc.]

Ah F**K!!



What the hell is all that white stuff?



Seriously, snow?



And I was complaining yesterday because it was only 55 degrees out and I had to put on a long sleeve shirt.

[PinchFlat]

And I was complaining yesterday because it was only 55 degrees out and I had to put on a long sleeve shirt.55 deg is shorts & t-shirt weather here in No. Utah."thumbsup":lol:

[Eritex Inc.]

55 deg is shorts & t-shirt weather here in No. Utah."thumbsup":lol:

In May I am usually sitting outside in the evening with shorts and a t-shirt in about 75 to 80 degree weather. We go from -5 degrees in January to 105 degrees in July. I am used to both but dislike the cold much more then the heat.

I hurt to bad in the cold to enjoy it, to many broken bones in my life.

[Unimoger]

So are you still going to hold the event there? Not to be a party pooper but I don't want to drive 1800 miles to get my car stuck on the way to the event site, then stand around in snow all day.

damn you guys are sally's.:roll:

here is comp site "B" , did you really think I wouldn't have a better plan? this is where the comp will be you skirt wearing sally's:lol:

78 degrees and blue sky for days...

look for the course's and the gates.......
this is 1.9 and 2.2 scale only here:

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/abx.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/aby.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/abz.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/aca.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acb.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acc.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acd.sized.jpg

took my BONE STOCK axial out to test the rocks
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/ace.sized.jpg

still a tiny bit of white in the shadows.....
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acf.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acg.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/ach.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/aci.sized.jpg

don't let this wall fool you, only about 25 feet tall
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acj.sized.jpg


I see bridges........
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/ack.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acl.sized.jpg

this one is only about 15 feet tall
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acm.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acn.sized.jpg

this is parking area 1, single file, about 1 mile long, about 100 yards from the site
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/aco.sized.jpg

path to the site, about 100 yards
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acp.sized.jpg

parking area 2, across the river about 200 yard walk, will hold about 30-40 cars, we need to carpool as much as possible though please.
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acq.sized.jpg

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acr.sized.jpg


NEW scaler track width ???????????:lol::lol::lol:

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acs.sized.jpg

[Unimoger]

Here is the 2.2 USRCCA comp area for saturday, big climbs, big walls and big rocks.:shock:

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/act.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acu.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acv.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acw.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acx.sized.jpg


this is the wall of decision :
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acy.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acz.sized.jpg
http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/ada.sized.jpg


as always the pics do not do this site justice, but I will assure you guys, both the scale and comp trucks will be challenged in every way possible.8)

[BENDER]

Looks awesome Ben!! "thumbsup"

[666]

Hell yea!! Thats the same place we camped out the first night last year!! Looks about the same too. I can't wait!!

[PinchFlat]

I've got wood now!:shock::shock:

http://images.comicbookresources.com/oddball/rifleman.jpg

[miniwheeler]

Killer spot!!! I am stoaked"thumbsup"

[chip cross]

So, thats what heaven looks like ??? :lol:

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Thats awesome! But Im pissed I didnt put my water proof esc in the Bronco and Pathy...guess Ill bring them with me and install thursday night.

[slobin3d]

I guess I'll let you all drive around on my secret dog walking area;-)

I'd been eyeballing this spot for a while and walked it tons of times, I brought it up to Ben a while ago as a possible site B. Hope you all like it"thumbsup"





Don't you wish you had a place like that to walk the dogs!:lol:

[exesivefire]

So we really are going to have to waterproof huh?

I got more work to do.... I really don't like water :shock:

[slobin3d]

So we really are going to have to waterproof huh?

I got more work to do.... I really don't like water :shock:I would if I were you;-)

[scuzzy51]

that place looks awesome ben!! the 2.2 comp spot looks awesome! cant wait!

[STANG KILLA SS]

wow those first pics are kinda scary.
in all seriousness, is there anywhere that a sedan on radials needs to worry about?
i assume all the main roads and highways are all clear of snow and ice?


also regaurding the 1.9 and 2.2 scale courses, lets say i come to a spot that is simply unpassable with my rig. is there a penalty i can take to pass that portion and still be able to complete/try the rest of the course. i have no desire to win or even try so points dont matter, but id like to be able to try all of the course. i dont want to drive 1800 miles and be sent packing after gate 1 on every course :(

[Difuser]

Ben has commented about bypasses for the water I would assume there is something similar for other gates?

[STANG KILLA SS]

i think he was refereing to an alternate path or bridge for water crossings for those that didnt want to get wet.
i was refering to an obstical that was too tough for my truck.

[Unimoger]

wow those first pics are kinda scary.
in all seriousness, is there anywhere that a sedan on radials needs to worry about?
i assume all the main roads and highways are all clear of snow and ice?


also regaurding the 1.9 and 2.2 scale courses, lets say i come to a spot that is simply unpassable with my rig. is there a penalty i can take to pass that portion and still be able to complete/try the rest of the course. i have no desire to win or even try so points dont matter, but id like to be able to try all of the course. i dont want to drive 1800 miles and be sent packing after gate 1 on every course :(


Cory,

the snow pics were JUST for you.:lol:

NO, the roads are clear and you could drive my lowered vw gti right up to the comp site, they are dirt and gravel roads, but nothing bad at all.

secondly, there will be a bypass for the deep water areas as well as, a reposition option, you will have no problem driving ALL of the courses."thumbsup"

Ask anyone who came last year or the year before, you will have a smile on your face ALL weekend.8)

[Grizzly4x4]

Looks great Ben. "thumbsup"

So for charging, I don't want to walk 200 yards to top off my batteries between courses.
If I bring a wagon to haul a car battery to the comp area will I be able to get said wagon there or is it rugged terrain walking from the cars?

[Unimoger]

Looks great Ben. "thumbsup"

So for charging, I don't want to walk 200 yards to top off my batteries between courses.
If I bring a wagon to haul a car battery to the comp area will I be able to get said wagon there or is it rugged terrain walking from the cars?

not a problem at all chris, flat and lots of room for that on the road and the trail head area.;-)

[Grizzly4x4]

not a problem at all chris, flat and lots of room for that on the road and the trail head area.;-)
Sweet! Thanks Ben."thumbsup"

Now if I can find room for the wagon...............:lol::lol::lol:

[gyrene]

Looks like a perfect spot."thumbsup"

[rbgerrish]

NEW scaler track width ???????????:lol::lol::lol:

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album38/acs.sized.jpg

I think I have just the thing!

http://www.steyrpuch.at/images/haflinger1.jpg

[Unimoger]

I think I have just the thing!

http://www.steyrpuch.at/images/haflinger1.jpg

I call shotgun!"thumbsup"

[STANG KILLA SS]

Sweet! Thanks Ben."thumbsup"

Now if I can find room for the wagon...............:lol::lol::lol:


a 36" WB Super with XLs or 40 series crushers would do the job nicely:lol:
and a radio flyer body to top it off. im sure john could help ya out with a nice power setup:twisted:

[PinchFlat]

http://www.steyrpuch.at/images/haflinger1.jpgIs that DJ in the back seat there trying to put the moves on Princess Leia?"thumbsup"

[Just Zach]

I told the wife today that I had to get new tires on the FJ so we could make it up there:lol::lol::lol: Hook, line, and sinker"thumbsup"

[PinchFlat]

I told the wife today that I had to get new tires on the FJ so we could make it up there:lol::lol::lol: Hook, line, and sinker"thumbsup"
NICE!!!!

[JasonInAugusta]

I call shotgun!"thumbsup"

Sorry, Ben. Ryan will have to ride shotgun 'cause I'll be drivin'. :mrgreen: :lol:

[Grizzly4x4]

a 36" WB Super with XLs or 40 series crushers would do the job nicely:lol:
and a radio flyer body to top it off. im sure john could help ya out with a nice power setup:twisted:
Oh hells yeah!! That should become a project.......:lol:


I think I have just the thing!

http://www.steyrpuch.at/images/haflinger1.jpg
Can I be the guy in the short-order cook hat in the back? Princess Leia can sit on my lap. :lol:

[rbgerrish]

We definately need to copy that picture with various personalities from RCC... :D

[Big Bear]

I told the wife today that I had to get new tires on the FJ so we could make it up there:lol::lol::lol: Hook, line, and sinker"thumbsup"
That is funny as hell :lol:

[CrawlerGraphics]

55 deg is shorts & t-shirt weather here in No. Utah."thumbsup":lol:

Yep, time to break out the Speedo's...