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Tommy R · 02-14-2011, 08:40 AM

Hey y'all,

I have a question and would like some input...

So I'm making my first trip to the MSD Nationals this year and I'm totally stoked about it! I definitely want to make sure I get the most out of the experience because I have no idea if I'll ever make it out there again (it's quite pricey coming from Texas). You see, I'm thinking it would be great to bring two rigs to compete with. My only concern is that I may end up being so busy at the event getting everything ready and competing that I may not have much time to hang out, socialize, and watch the other rigs/drivers. And frankly, I'm looking forward to the social aspect of the event as much as the actual competition!

I'm definitely bringing my 2.2 Bronco to compete with in Class 3. Hopefully, it'll get voted into the TTC event, but there's so many incredible rigs that I'm skeptical about being voted into the top 10. So I'm thinking of also building a Class 1 truck. I'm just not sure if bringing two rigs is a good idea if all my time will be occupied tinkering with them, y'know?

I guess what I'm asking is how busy should someone expect to be when running two classes? Is it a pretty hectic pace? Would I have plenty of time to socialize? Help me out, guys. Should I build this second rig or just focus on one?

Thanks!
Tommy

ecoli · 02-14-2011, 09:19 AM

Last year, the different classes were run on different days. Street and stock on Friday, Trail on Saturday, and TTC on Sunday. I was only competing in Trail and TTC with the same rig, but brought down 3 trucks. I found there was a fair bit of time to play on the Saturday after I was done all the courses and before the top 5 went on the final course. I actually re-drove all the courses with a different rig after everyone else had already finished. Lots of other guys brought extra trucks to play around with as well.

If you've got the room, I say bring it with you. It's always good to have spare rigs to rob parts off of if needed too. Main focus should be on making sure big oly is in tip top shape though!

Tommy R · 02-14-2011, 09:59 AM

Well, I'll definitely have Oly built up and bulletproof for the event. That's a given!

If we were driving and could pack stuff more easily, I'd build a second rig. But we're flying and I'll need to ship my stuff or check it. Either way, it'll be pricey to send another rig. I wonder how the new class format will change things. 3 classes, a spec class, plus the TTC stuff! That's a lot to squeeze in!

hotwheels000 · 02-14-2011, 10:30 AM

You will be busy and on sensory overload all weekend.Run as many classes as you can, socializing in line is a great way to meet new folks.You are traveling a long ways, may as well drive as much as you can while you are there

Judging will also net you a great experience meeting people and seeing all the rigs out there.

I have found in the last three years, there is very little down time and redbull is your friend

Extra trucks that you are not running are fun and you can play in the evenings at the MSD shop, but packing them with you can be a challenge.Over the years I have left more of the rigs at home and only brought the ones I intend on competing with or the for sale rigs...there is a lot of batering and trading that weekend

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Just Zach · 02-14-2011, 10:31 AM

I run every class I can every year. Trail is the most fun in my opinion. If you can have something to run in that you wouldn't regret it.

Tommy R · 02-14-2011, 10:40 AM

Devlin, Zach, thanks for the info! I'm leaning towards building a second rig just so I can make as much of the experience as I can.

I just have to keep the main focus on the Bronco, of course.

Zach, a Trail class rig would be great, but would be a big step up in cost and time compared to Class 1. Super 300s, big motor, custom tube work, etc... I think I could put together a fairly simple C1 truck more quickly and hopefully cheaper. Afterall, the Bronco still needs a fair amount of attention. That thing's a time and money sponge!!

Locked Up · 02-14-2011, 02:37 PM

Is there a spec class this year? I haven't been paying attention but I could certainly see myself going that route for a second rig.

montana.matt · 02-14-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locked Up

Is there a spec class this year? I haven't been paying attention but I could certainly see myself going that route for a second rig.

I think we need to have that new Axial scaler as the spec rig

(If Axial is the main sponsor again)

BigBaller · 02-14-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

You will be busy and on sensory overload all weekend.Run as many classes as you can, socializing in line is a great way to meet new folks.You are traveling a long ways, may as well drive as much as you can while you are there

Perfect...

S ARR T 8 · 02-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Love to see you build a trail rig TOMMY if I could make it I would like to get as drive time as posbul

toyofast · 02-14-2011, 08:39 PM

Make sure you're ready for the camera also..... I like to surprise people.

XSRCdesign · 02-15-2011, 07:14 AM

I try to drive every class each year, and help Ben out with the event where I can. I have always had the time to have fun, and there is time built into the events for hanging out and socializing.

If I'm driving 2k miles to be there, I'm doing everything I can before I go home.

Tommy R · 02-15-2011, 09:00 AM

Thanks a lot for the replies! I think I've been convinced to compete as much as I can. Y'all just spent a lot more of my money, dammit!!

I'd love to build a Class 2 Trail rig, but I think I'm going to stick with Class 1 for now because I think it'll be a simpler, faster build.....maybe a bit cheaper, too. It'll be a pain to ship all this stuff from Texas, but that's okay. Where there's a will, there's a way!

I'm really, really looking forward to this and can't wait to meet everyone in person!

XSRCdesign · 02-15-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Thanks a lot for the replies! I think I've been convinced to compete as much as I can. Y'all just spent a lot more of my money, dammit!!

I'd love to build a Class 2 Trail rig, but I think I'm going to stick with Class 1 for now because I think it'll be a simpler, faster build.....maybe a bit cheaper, too. It'll be a pain to ship all this stuff from Texas, but that's okay. Where there's a will, there's a way!

I'm really, really looking forward to this and can't wait to meet everyone in person!

your telling me, I gotta rebuild a class three, start from scratch a class one, and decide if im rebuilding or starting over on a class 2

Tommy R · 02-15-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by exesivefire

your telling me, I gotta rebuild a class three, start from scratch a class one, and decide if im rebuilding or starting over on a class 2

Dude, you're nuts!!

justinart24 · 02-15-2011, 11:01 AM

I will be bringing my folding table again, I am going to bring 5 rigs.

C1 Yota, C2 D90, C3 F-350, TTC Tundra and my Globe liner with a trailer.

hotwheels000 · 02-15-2011, 07:29 PM

Building 3 new myself,only 1 is anywhere near a runner...

Build extras Tommy, you never know who might be interested in buying one of them

Tommy R · 02-16-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinart24

I will be bringing my folding table again, I am going to bring 5 rigs.

C1 Yota, C2 D90, C3 F-350, TTC Tundra and my Globe liner with a trailer.

Justin, you just need to build a scale dealership or something for all your stuff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Building 3 new myself,only 1 is anywhere near a runner...

Build extras Tommy, you never know who might be interested in buying one of them

LOL! Well, I don't have any plans on selling anything, but I have made the decision to have multiple rigs there.

Big Bill · 02-16-2011, 08:04 AM

Iam bringing two rigs, but both are C-2. One i will run in C-2 the other in C-3, if Iam coming from Califorina I will try to run as much as possible. Can you run a C-2 in C-3??

Tommy R · 02-16-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Bill

Iam bringing two rigs, but both are C-2. One i will run in C-2 the other in C-3, if Iam coming from Califorina I will try to run as much as possible. Can you run a C-2 in C-3??

Sure! No reason you can't bump up classes as long as your rig meets the rules and guidelines.

02-14-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	MSD Nationals: How Many Rigs Should I Bring? Hey y'all, I have a question and would like some input... So I'm making my first trip to the MSD Nationals this year and I'm totally stoked about it! I definitely want to make sure I get the most out of the experience because I have no idea if I'll ever make it out there again (it's quite pricey coming from Texas). You see, I'm thinking it would be great to bring two rigs to compete with. My only concern is that I may end up being so busy at the event getting everything ready and competing that I may not have much time to hang out, socialize, and watch the other rigs/drivers. And frankly, I'm looking forward to the social aspect of the event as much as the actual competition! I'm definitely bringing my 2.2 Bronco to compete with in Class 3. Hopefully, it'll get voted into the TTC event, but there's so many incredible rigs that I'm skeptical about being voted into the top 10. So I'm thinking of also building a Class 1 truck. I'm just not sure if bringing two rigs is a good idea if all my time will be occupied tinkering with them, y'know? I guess what I'm asking is how busy should someone expect to be when running two classes? Is it a pretty hectic pace? Would I have plenty of time to socialize? Help me out, guys. Should I build this second rig or just focus on one? Thanks! Tommy

02-14-2011, 10:30 AM	#4
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	You will be busy and on sensory overload all weekend.Run as many classes as you can, socializing in line is a great way to meet new folks.You are traveling a long ways, may as well drive as much as you can while you are there Judging will also net you a great experience meeting people and seeing all the rigs out there. I have found in the last three years, there is very little down time and redbull is your friend Extra trucks that you are not running are fun and you can play in the evenings at the MSD shop, but packing them with you can be a challenge.Over the years I have left more of the rigs at home and only brought the ones I intend on competing with or the for sale rigs...there is a lot of batering and trading that weekend.

02-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#2
ecoli I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada, eh. Posts: 2,919	Last year, the different classes were run on different days. Street and stock on Friday, Trail on Saturday, and TTC on Sunday. I was only competing in Trail and TTC with the same rig, but brought down 3 trucks. I found there was a fair bit of time to play on the Saturday after I was done all the courses and before the top 5 went on the final course. I actually re-drove all the courses with a different rig after everyone else had already finished. Lots of other guys brought extra trucks to play around with as well. If you've got the room, I say bring it with you. It's always good to have spare rigs to rob parts off of if needed too. Main focus should be on making sure big oly is in tip top shape though!

02-14-2011, 09:59 AM	#3
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Well, I'll definitely have Oly built up and bulletproof for the event. That's a given! If we were driving and could pack stuff more easily, I'd build a second rig. But we're flying and I'll need to ship my stuff or check it. Either way, it'll be pricey to send another rig. I wonder how the new class format will change things. 3 classes, a spec class, plus the TTC stuff! That's a lot to squeeze in!

02-14-2011, 10:31 AM	#5
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	I run every class I can every year. Trail is the most fun in my opinion. If you can have something to run in that you wouldn't regret it.

02-14-2011, 10:40 AM	#6
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Devlin, Zach, thanks for the info! I'm leaning towards building a second rig just so I can make as much of the experience as I can. I just have to keep the main focus on the Bronco, of course. Zach, a Trail class rig would be great, but would be a big step up in cost and time compared to Class 1. Super 300s, big motor, custom tube work, etc... I think I could put together a fairly simple C1 truck more quickly and hopefully cheaper. Afterall, the Bronco still needs a fair amount of attention. That thing's a time and money sponge!!

02-14-2011, 02:37 PM	#7
Locked Up SCALE PERFORMANCE PARTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 5,453	Is there a spec class this year? I haven't been paying attention but I could certainly see myself going that route for a second rig.

02-14-2011, 06:31 PM	#10
S ARR T 8 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: OUT THERE Posts: 496	Love to see you build a trail rig TOMMY if I could make it I would like to get as drive time as posbul

02-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#11
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Make sure you're ready for the camera also..... I like to surprise people.

02-15-2011, 07:14 AM	#12
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	I try to drive every class each year, and help Ben out with the event where I can. I have always had the time to have fun, and there is time built into the events for hanging out and socializing. If I'm driving 2k miles to be there, I'm doing everything I can before I go home.

02-15-2011, 09:00 AM	#13
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Thanks a lot for the replies! I think I've been convinced to compete as much as I can. Y'all just spent a lot more of my money, dammit!! I'd love to build a Class 2 Trail rig, but I think I'm going to stick with Class 1 for now because I think it'll be a simpler, faster build.....maybe a bit cheaper, too. It'll be a pain to ship all this stuff from Texas, but that's okay. Where there's a will, there's a way! I'm really, really looking forward to this and can't wait to meet everyone in person!

02-15-2011, 11:01 AM	#16
justinart24 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 2,780	I will be bringing my folding table again, I am going to bring 5 rigs. C1 Yota, C2 D90, C3 F-350, TTC Tundra and my Globe liner with a trailer.

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02-15-2011, 07:29 PM	#17
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Building 3 new myself,only 1 is anywhere near a runner... Build extras Tommy, you never know who might be interested in buying one of them

02-16-2011, 08:04 AM	#19
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	Iam bringing two rigs, but both are C-2. One i will run in C-2 the other in C-3, if Iam coming from Califorina I will try to run as much as possible. Can you run a C-2 in C-3??

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