~~ MNRCRC 2016 Comp #3 - June 5th - Taylors Falls ~~

[dna4engr]

MNRCRC 2016 Comp #3
Date: June 5th
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. Greg
2. Brawley
3. Dana

2.2 Trail
1. Brawley
2. Adam
3. Nick

2.2 Pro
1. Barry
2. Adam
3. Aric



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!

[CmdrZod]

Well I think I'm in... Doing the Kannonball on Saturday so it'll depend on how much sleep and how many speeding tickets I get... Hehehe

Sent from the land of sky blue waters.

[Nicklepimp]

Shotgun!

[Stormin2u]

Greg and Brawley will be there, I'm not sure if I will be able to make the show this Sunday.

[diesel kawboy]

I'm out, I think... my sister in-law has her graduation ceremony on Sunday and she's the valedictorian and giving the class commencement speech...

[Etype R]

35w will be closed this weekend at highway 10, they are doing bridge work.

[theTman]

I will be there, and I convinced my wife to participate in this comp with my rig as well. Excited to test my tweaked and upgraded bomber on some good rock formations finally.

[CmdrZod]

OK... So I'm out for tomorrow... Between the half hour drive to the start of the rally, the 6hr 45min rally and the hour drive home from the finish. I'm beat!!
Started in Chanhassen, went to Plymouth, then Lakeville, then Durand,WI, over to EauClaire, then Chippewa falls, back to Roseville, thru Mpls, ending in Apple Valley! LONG ASS DAY!!! Good luck tomorrow! I will for sure be at the next one... We already have our room booked!




Sent from the land of sky blue waters.

[diesel kawboy]

I'd like some registration details for the next one!

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by diesel kawboy

I'd like some registration details for the next one!

Shotgun!

[Stormin2u]

Looks like fun Toby, is there a wheelchair Van class?

[CmdrZod]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Looks like fun Toby, is there a wheelchair Van class?

I'm sure you could run with your van! Heck there was a couple of Ford Tauruses and even a rental car!
Here's a video of the fun!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=EENYfkrfZu0

Sent from the land of sky blue waters.

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Looks like fun Toby, is there a wheelchair Van class?

If there's a class for that my money's on you Norm, I've seen you drive with a hood over your head!