~~ MNRCRC 2016 Comp #2 - May 1st - Taylors Falls ~~

[dna4engr]

MNRCRC 2016 Comp #2
Date: May 1st
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 1.9 Trail so be sure to leave plenty early.

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.

Picked order based on last years top finishers

NOTE the change that we start with 1.9 trail, this is a change from last year!!

1.9 Trail
1. Adam
2. Greg
3. Brawley

2.2 Trail
1. Adam
2. Derek
3. Josh

2.2 Pro
1. Barry
2. Adam
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, Ascender, or TF2 ready. Any rig with a 1.9 (or smaller) scale tire is welcome. Bumpers and scale tires required

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...

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 $5 per comp or $30 for the series. Females and young kids run for free. Ask for Kevin (nicklepimp)

Directions: (map)

NOTE: Road construction on HWY 8. Road closed. Alternative is to go north just past Lindstrom but well before the road closure. This route seems to work well click here

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. Apparently no issues with this route due to construction


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!

[theTman]

I'll be there with my new bomber if I can get enough homework done before hand.

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[Etype R]

Replaced the gears on my xr10, and rebuilt the shocks. And the 2.2 scale rig went on a diet.

[CmdrZod]

Definite.... Maybe

Sent from the land of sky blue waters.

[diesel kawboy]

I'm a hard maybe... We'll see what gets built tomorrow...

[Etype R]

Originally Posted by diesel kawboy

I'm a hard...

[theTman]

Can't make it this time. Need to do homework. I have a new crawler and I am working on it in my downtime. I have a few more goodies arriving this week. I'll be at the next comp and Byron barring any major stuff coming up. Semester ends the 18th.

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[CmdrZod]

Out... Have fun!

Sent from the land of sky blue waters.

[nerby149]

"GOD SPEED"

[dna4engr]

More pics from today.










































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[barrybelvedere]

where are the results?

[nerby149]

Originally Posted by barrybelvedere

where are the results?

patience my son, all good things come to those who wait

"GOD SPEED"

[barrybelvedere]

lol i went to the spreadsheet link on the comp#1 thread to see the scores and i saw it as it was being filled in.

[dna4engr]

Results are posted!

Click Here

Congrats to Barry, Brawley and Greg

Next event is the G6 in Byron, next comp is early June.

[Orange58Crush]

Thanks to everyone who attended the comps today, it was really fun to see so many new guys there. I know I'm a newbie to a lot of you old guys (he says, tongue in cheek), but a great many of the faces I saw today came after me and it's great to see!

I want to invite y'all to join me in giving extra appreciation to Pimp, Dana, the Nerb, Barry, Mike, and anyone else that set up, broke down, cleaned up or otherwise made this shitshow work as easily and efficiently as it did. YOU GUYS ROCK! THANK YOU!

And now, a little PSA, courtesy of yours truly...

The G6 at Byron is the next event, May 22, and in my worthless opinion, this is my favorite event of the whole season. Wear your best hiking boots, bring 3-5 hour's worth of batteries and ALL your spare parts (it's a rule of physics, whatever you don't bring is what you'll need!), and come join the fun!

[diesel kawboy]

I had a great time yesterday. Thanks to all who made it possible!

[Etype R]

Dana thanks for posting the results so quickly. I know how much work it takes.

[rex21]

Yes, thank you for getting them up so quickly! This is Aric, please add my screen name if you get a chance. I'm new to a lot of you, but was crawling with this group before most of you joined. Just out of retirement I guess. Thanks for the great day yesterday, everything ran very smoothly. What a great group of guys!

[barrybelvedere]

3rd, 4th and 5th were tie scores?

[nerby149]

Originally Posted by barrybelvedere

3rd, 4th and 5th were tie scores?

What class and were are you seeing the tie for them all the same?