WSM G2G planning/ chit- chat

[nathanschmoekel]

BFG indoor comp date change.....26 April (not 12)
I deleted my original post about it...to avoid confusion.

I hope to have a good info link to post soon, untill then..

[nathanschmoekel]

Here is the link to the comp specific thread.

1.9, 2.2 and 2.2L classes will run for trophies.
The 2.2 limited class (no dig allowed) was added to give crawlers without dig get a level playing field and the chance to take home a win

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=248688

[binaryterror]

Originally Posted by nathanschmoekel

Here is the link to the comp specific thread.

There is going to be a 2.2 limited class (no dig allowed) so crawlers without dig get a level playing field and the chance to take home a win

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=248688

No dig allowed...thats called 1.9 class, not 2.2

[nathanschmoekel]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

No dig allowed...thats called 1.9 class, not 2.2

I know....bla bla bla

We are simply filling a need (within our club) for a class that joe blow can get started and have fun in. This is our rock crawling version slash racing. The class provides a fun, competitive, fair class to move up from ,without the need to buy a whole new class of vehicle.
The 1.9 class is also taking off here, but the need to buy a 2.2 rig in order to 'advance' has been a complaint we've been hearing quite frequently from indivudals off the street who want to break into crawling.
A 2.2 limited class simply allows our club to be more fun/ fair to beginners. It's no fun to get your a** kicked on comp day just because you didn't spend enough money! Yes, driving skill is a big part of crawling, but equipment also plays a big roll. A nice side effect is that this class also gives guys with more scale looking trucks a class to run in without actually having a 'scale' class and all the arguements over rules that go with it.

RANT....
If I recall my history...the original intent of the 2.2 class was to offer a smaller, more afordable option than a super class crawler. Now the 1.9 class is trying to repeat that , but I think 1.9 misses the target a little bit. It's not that much cheeper (if any) to buy into, it's just a less capable rig that requires less severe terrain to run on.
We need to face the fact that we will suffer the same fate as the racing side of RC if we keep forcing entirely new classes of vehicles on people every year! That mentality will be the (eventual) death of rockcrawling...you will end up with so many different rigs that we will not have enough of any one type to actually run a class on a given day.

[binaryterror]

So you run 2.2 and 2.2 limited?

That would make my smart ass comment less smart and more ass.

[nathanschmoekel]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

So you run 2.2 and 2.2 limited?

That would make my smart ass comment less smart and more ass.

I edited my post to clarify the running classes. I see now how you read thatSorry I came back so strong. We have been getting a lot of 'S' concerning the creation of this class, so I'm on the defensive by default.

with love
NATE

[binaryterror]

Wish I could make this event, I'll be at the MiRCa comp (for Nats).

keep posting up dates though, I want to get out there to run.

*Edit* - Does MISFITCOMPER run out there? I hear he plans to give Farmer and I some crawling lessons.

[twistedone]

looks like
Me
Jim
Quentin
Lonnie
Tim
Maybe Bill also
are coming from this side of State so far
Will be fun to just Crawl for a Change

[Farmer]

Looks like MiRCa will be having another small comp. Thanks for all the support TWISTED CRAWLERS


Later
Farmer

[twistedone]

BFG has nothing to do with MiRca's turnout My Friend
Xj answer a pm or 2 and return a call no need to bogger up this thread

[sweli]

Anyone up for some Holland or Grand Haven outdoor fun crawl this weekend?
I can spare a couple hours or so, so closer to Holland, the better.

Sat. cloudy and 65deg
Sun Possible showers, 55

[nathanschmoekel]

I can't make this weekend...I'm working the big spring sale at the bike shop.

Are any of the westside fellas going to show at BFG on the 26th?
I seem to recall people wanting to drive across the state to test their metal last summer...
Now we have some of those guys comming this way. It would be a real 'F'n shame if none of you show!
It's time to stand up and be counted, lets show these guys that the westside has somemething to offer. I know 'we' are used to crawling for free, but would paying once really kill you, It's not like you can't afford the gas to get there!!

[sweli]

Sounds like 3-4 of us will be at Grand Haven State Park around 1ish.

Fun run - follow the leader type rocks.

Parking lot for the Pier. Not sure if you have to pay yet or not.

[shadowr1]

I'm not going to make it, we're getting ready to sell our place and looking at a couple of houses.

[sweli]

Originally Posted by shadowr1

I'm not going to make it, we're getting ready to sell our place and looking at a couple of houses.

It was down to two of us and drizzling, so we called it off anyway.

Weather is supposed to be great this weekend (4/25). Is anyone up for a funrun in Holland or GrandHaven area?

The comp is Sunday at BFG, so we could get outside on Saturday.
Robert wants to meet up with some of you guys with Axial rigs to get more insight.
Alex, I tried emailing and calling Sat and Sun. Where are you?

Who's up for it?

[WyldWeazel]

Just to keep this in mind.

[nathanschmoekel]

BFG Friday night practice 5pm...11pm $5.00

See you there Jim?

[twistedone]

you have to pay to pratice?

[nathanschmoekel]

gota keep the lights on somehow. There is a discount structure for frequent fliers. I don't own the place so don't cry to me about it

For the rumble, the sunday morning practice will be included in the entry fee. I don't know for sure how saturday evening will be handled. T-devil is the man to ask, keeping the bills payed is his bag.

[twistedone]

not crying just a joke well.....I will explain in person
see ya sunday