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Old 09-27-2015, 05:23 PM   #1
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MNRCRC Comp #8 The Finals
Date: Oct 4th
Location: @ Interstate state park in Taylors Falls
Time: Set-up begins approx. 9am and the comp starts around 10ish

We plan on starting at 10 for 2.2 Pro so be sure to leave plenty early.

THERE WILL BE FINALS COURSES. Details still being worked out!!!

Champions will be crowned and plaques awarded. Prize Drawings after all courses are run for all season paying club members.

Classes will be run in this order. In order to keep things moving, when each class starts, set your rigs at the starting gate in a line, so we know who will be running 2nd, 3rd, etc.

Here is the starting order for each class. #1 runs first on course 1. #2 runs first on course 2. #3 listed in case someone can't make it.
2.2 Pro
1. Brawley
2. Adam
3. Barry
2.2 Trail
1. Barry
2. Adam
3. Derek
1.9 Trail
1. Barry
2. Brawley
3. Dana

As always, helping with course setup or cleanup is appreciated.

The results from last week can be found here.

Detailed local rules for the rigs can be found here.

No rig will be turned away. The number 1 goal is to have fun. If possible we'll help you get your class into "the rules" but we want anyone to come out and have a good time playing with their "toys"
(NOTE: a Summit or Yeti XL might struggle fitting through 16" gates, but it'd be fun to see it try)

1.9 Trail Class
Get your SCX10 or TF2 ready. Any rig with a 1.9 (or smaller) scale tire is welcome.

2.2 Trail Class
New this year is a dedicated 2.2 trail class. That's right, got a 2.2 wraith, deadbolt, or scx10? We finally have a class for you!!!!
Make sure you have some scale tires. Don't be using cheater tires...Bill

2.2 Pro
And, as always, we will have the 2.2pro class. Anyone not familiar with the rules of this class or the rules in general can check out this link HERE.
Pro rigs include any MOA or sportsman rig (including dig) on a comp chassis with comp tires.

SCORING
Because as we have been doing in the past, and it has been working out very well, we will share the judging duty's.
1st--- you will time and call out penalty's for the person before you. This will give you an opportunity to see the course before you run.
2nd--- you run the course.
3rd--- you will score for the person behind you. I would encourage anyone not comfortable with the rules to ask for help! I would also like to see everyone take the judges test HERE.

Fees:
-MN State Park parking permits are required, but are available at the park for either a daily pass for $5 or a year pass for $25 (good at any MN state park). Season passes can be purchased ahead at places like REI
-Also there is a club fee of $3 per comp or $30 for the series. Females and young kids run for free. Ask for Kevin (nicklepimp)

Directions:(map)
From the South: Take I-35 north. Take the Taylors Falls Exit, Hwy 8 East. Follow 8 approximately 22 miles. The entrance to the park office is located on the right hand side of the road at the only stop light in Taylors Falls. Stay to the right as you enter the parking lot.

From the North: Take I-35 south. Take the North Branch Exit, Hwy 95 East. Drive approximately 22 miles, passing through downtown Taylors Falls. At the stop light (intersecting hwy 8 ) continue straight. Stay to the right as you enter the parking lot.

From the East: Take Hwy 8 west into Minnesota. After crossing the St Croix River, turn left at the first stop light. Stay to the right as you enter the parking lot.


If there are some new people that haven't been to an event yet, just look for all the middle aged kids playing with toy trucks!

(Sandwich board signs coming soon....)
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Allow me to help fill in some other details about the Finals. As Dana said up top, we will run the normal comp courses first. After that, we will add scores to the series points and determine the top finishers. Those top finishers will run the Finals course. After that it's back to the parking lot (hopefully picnic benches) to hand out plaques and raffle for prizes.

Since there is more going on, we need to make sure to keep things rolling. After brain storming with a couple people, I wanted to discuss a few suggestions ahead of time to hopefully help us stay on track.

-Course Building-
To keep things fair, we want to have guys that are not in competition for the top spots building the courses for each class. Mike is going to take the lead in building the 2.2 Pro class courses (including the Finals course). Then I'll be leading the building of the other courses. We will need a couple volunteers to help because we always want at least two pairs of eyes gauging gate do-ability. We'll be looking for people familiar with the capabilities of that class of rigs, but who are out of contention.

-Finals Course Judging-
I would like to see the same judges used for all drivers in each class for the Finals course. In part for fairness, but also for the sake of time. If we can decide these people ahead of time, great. We're looking for experienced people who are not in competition in that particular class. But the desire here is for the judges to quickly add the person's score, then move on to the next competitor. With that, the drivers need to be ready too. Start plugging in your battery as the person ahead of you finishes.

-Location-
Mike and I talked about it, and we're pretty set on which spots to setup courses on Sunday. I could try to explain where they are, but instead I'm going to ask Mike to post up the map that we'll be using for the sandwich board. If I remember correctly, they are locations #7 and 8.


Finally, I'll leave you with this teaser.
Overkill? Hell yeah!!

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Old 09-28-2015, 07:03 AM   #4
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Greg and I are in .. But Brawley will be in the boundary waters for some Autumn camping so the starting orders will need adjusting.

I'm liking the PIMP'S process plan for the "Finals" it has all the necessary controls in place. It will also help to keep it "moving quickly" which is important because this day is always a long one.

If its your first Finals event lets just say it isn't smart to make any plans for the evening.
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Old 09-28-2015, 09:38 AM   #5
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I'll be there to assist where needed whether it's scoring or course building... Just let me know!

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Old 09-28-2015, 02:06 PM   #6
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I'm in. And as far as scoring for the finals courses, I can help with the pro class if need be, and probably the 2.2 trail as well. Making up 14 points will take almost a miracle to make it in the top 5.
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Old 09-28-2015, 03:51 PM   #7
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True enough Derrick, but there you are with dirty 1 currently in third surrounded by tough trucks and tough drivers and you drove/wrenched yourself there. Most impressive and I'll bet you did that without a throw out.
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Anyone from Duluth going? I'd really like to make finals but don't trust my vehicles enough to go that far.
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Chassis rails and link mounts are ready for the giveaway



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SWEET. Do they allow more up travel?
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SWEET. Do they allow more up travel?
They sure do and lower the cg.

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I'll do whatever I can to see you fawkers this sunday. I could use a new chassis
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We need a few more DORKS at this event and pick up Chad on your way he could he use a new chassis, you know damn it?

Hope you all can make it.
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Looking to buy or trade for aluminum XR/Wraith chubs. Got 1 run VP scale knuckles, voodoo's, or aluminum bead locks to trade
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Looking to buy or trade for aluminum XR/Wraith chubs. Got 1 run VP scale knuckles, voodoo's, or aluminum bead locks to trade
What else are you willing to do for them?
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What else are you willing to do for them?
I will do anything for chubs but I won't do that. No. I won't do that.
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Dedication= out the door before the sun is up to play with toy trucks.

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Leaving Duluth now.
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