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msd44 · 03-09-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAM2500

TMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it was rather chilly, especially for those of us who thought shorts were the corrrect attire (present company included...). Had a great time even though I didn't finish a single course. Great to see everyone from out of town again!

At least you made it to the courses.. I broke after the first one. Bla.

4ruggy · 03-09-2009, 10:44 PM

here are some pics from sunday. who won the 1.9 class?

frankenstunk · 03-10-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DwaneO

what about the 1.9

I will get them posted.

teamvaladezhobb · 03-11-2009, 01:23 AM

How about an overall points standing, and were will comp # 4 be held, maybe we can get harder gates next time with just a bit more traction LOL had fun at the crawl would of enjoyed just more grip, or maybe I need to set up my truck better.

Jorge

jgmmotorsports · 03-11-2009, 01:53 PM

First thing I want to say is I apologize for the very difficult
courses that I built for this comp. I understand that if a comp is to
be fun people will have to be able to find lines that will allow them
to reach the end of each course. I tried each and every course at one
point or another and was able to reach the end with more then a few
problems on each course. I wanted to make sure this one was as
challenging as it could make it. In order to help the people who want
reach or do well at the nationals!
When we were at the event I found that people were taking the very
same line as the person in front of them, if they had been paying
closer attention they might of found a better line that would have
worked out in their favor. You need to watch the people in front of
you. That way if they choose a great line, you can follow them. But
if they choose a line that wastes time and keeps putting them on their
lid you will know that is not a good line to follow. Something else
that people need to do is know when to cut their losses, and look for
a better line. When you find that you are struggling with a line,
take a reverse and look for another one.
Before each and every event I post up that anyone and everyone is
welcome to come out early before each event in order to help set up
the courses. You may have to get up a little earlier, but you may
find that you gain a slight advantage seeing as you could know more
then the guy or lady who stayed in bed that extra hour. I am even
happy to have a alternate line for people who feel that they can not
make the competition course. But if you choose the "easy line" you
will not be practicing up for the nationals.
Once again I apologize if you feel that I made the courses to
difficult. I do not want to discourage anyone from joining us at the
next event. I do not want this to become a pain in the butt, RC Rock
Crawling is all about fun and I want to keep it that way!
I think everyone knows this, but anyone is always more then welcome to
offer up your suggestions. If you want to see something please feel
free to get in touch with me either here in a forum, a PM, by phone,
I even know a bunch of you know where I live.
Thanks & Happy Crawling!!!
James

RAM2500 · 03-11-2009, 05:21 PM

^^^^^^ Builds character, right? :-P I'm just bummed I didn't get a shot at course 3 before I had to jet. I expected the lines to be a little tougher than usual since that area is a little short on big rocks. Still had a blast and it's all about setting up the rig and learning to drive any condition that's thrown at you. Obviously there were a few guys who got it done on at least one or two courses and those were impressive runs. Hats off to them! I think it's good practice for Nats because you can't bank on traction. I witnessed that the year I went. It looked like there would be plenty of traction but I was suprised at the number of rigs that had trouble. You never know.....

msd44 · 03-11-2009, 05:26 PM

I had fun.. just wish my rig would have made it threw the day so I could have tested my self with all the runs. 0-well. That was the first time I have ever had a *huge* problem with it. Guess I can't gripe to much.

teamvaladezhobb · 03-11-2009, 09:50 PM

I had fun I was not complaining and believe me that 3 1/2 hour drive will not stop me and I will keep trying different set ups. Congrats to the top 3 finishers. Now how about posting the overall standings I am probably in last place but I would like to know were I stand. Thanks James for your hard work I know sometimes we all gripe trust me at the indoor track at the store I get that and this weekend I will be starting parking lot races and I know not everyone will be happy but wether the courses or tracks are easy or hard it does not matter it is about spending a couple of hours with a group of people that enjoy doing the samething and getting more people involved.

Jorge

minifaron · 03-11-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamvaladezhobb

I had fun I was not complaining and believe me that 3 1/2 hour drive will not stop me and I will keep trying different set ups. Congrats to the top 3 finishers. Now how about posting the overall standings I am probably in last place but I would like to know were I stand. Thanks James for your hard work I know sometimes we all gripe trust me at the indoor track at the store I get that and this weekend I will be starting parking lot races and I know not everyone will be happy but wether the courses or tracks are easy or hard it does not matter it is about spending a couple of hours with a group of people that enjoy doing the samething and getting more people involved.

Jorge

Well Said! Remember what I had to go through when I was organizing All MINI Track Day at Texas World Speedway. I had to call you once a week just to vent about all the BS that went on with that event.(Thank you James!) You are lucky James, everyone in this club seems to be really cool! I listened to the complaints, and everyone was really cool. More or less offering advice, and not having a temper tantrum. I have been there and done that! Once again, everyone in this club seems to be really cool from what I can tell!!!

Faron

some87 · 03-12-2009, 12:51 AM

yeah it was great i had fun and talked to a few people. i really enjoyed it alot. the setup was great just not enough grip. i bet that place would be gerat when its warmer. i tryed getting my tires warmed up before each run and it helped till i got a little ways down each run. im with the other guys i would like to see what i placed in the comp. please post them so we know. lol i feel bad for who ever had to score us all. XD

Aaron

msd44 · 03-12-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.C. pee pants

yeah it was great i had fun and talked to a few people. i really enjoyed it alot. the setup was great just not enough grip. i bet that place would be gerat when its warmer. i tryed getting my tires warmed up before each run and it helped till i got a little ways down each run. im with the other guys i would like to see what i placed in the comp. please post them so we know. lol i feel bad for who ever had to score us all. XD

Aaron

^^^^ I agree, I would like to know the overall standings.

crawldad · 03-12-2009, 12:28 PM

James I think you guys did a great job of setting up the course. We have gone up and down that creek bed many times and never seemed to have any problems with it. I had a new setup and had not had a chance to try it out so thats my excuse. lol. One thing that did bother me was the time factor. You know I don't get in a hurry when i crawl and some of the time I felt pressure to clear a gate to get on to the next gate, which didnt happen. That, however, is not your or anyone elses problem as we are competing using standard rules for everyone and that keeps the playing field even. Again, great courses and it was a good time. Keep up the good work and we will keep enjoying it.

frankenstunk · 03-12-2009, 09:00 PM

Here are the winners

2.2

1 Tony
2 Brett
3 Ron
4 Hal
5 Kevin
6 Cody W
7 Stephen
8 Guy
9 Nia
10 Lawrence
11 Gary
12 Jorge
13 Ray
14 Josh
15 Avery
16 Cody N
17 Marilyn
18 Duane
19 Aaron
20 Mitch
21 Pete
22 James K
23 Jon

1.9

1 Cody W
2 Ron
2 Duane
3 Danna
4 James

msd44 · 03-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankenstunk

Here are the winners

2.2

1 Tony
2 Brett
3 Ron
4 Hal
5 Kevin
6 Cody W
7 Stephen
8 Guy
9 Nia
10 Lawrence
11 Gary
12 Jorge
13 Ray
14 Josh
15 Avery
16 Cody N
17 Marilyn
18 Duane
19 Aaron
20 Mitch
21 Pete
22 James K
23 Jon

Woot Woot.. I didn't come in last place. That is all I will say.

RAM2500 · 03-12-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minifaron

Well Said! Remember what I had to go through when I was organizing All MINI Track Day at Texas World Speedway. I had to call you once a week just to vent about all the BS that went on with that event.(Thank you James!) You are lucky James, everyone in this club seems to be really cool! I listened to the complaints, and everyone was really cool. More or less offering advice, and not having a temper tantrum. I have been there and done that! Once again, everyone in this club seems to be really cool from what I can tell!!!

Faron

Try coaching Little League......

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.C. pee pants

yeah it was great i had fun and talked to a few people. i really enjoyed it alot. the setup was great just not enough grip. i bet that place would be gerat when its warmer. i tryed getting my tires warmed up before each run and it helped till i got a little ways down each run. im with the other guys i would like to see what i placed in the comp. please post them so we know. lol i feel bad for who ever had to score us all. XD

Aaron

I have to agree, it's a nice spot when it gets warmer. But that's also when the bugs come out. I think I ate at least a pound of 'em last summer.... :-P

Can't wait for the next comp! Maybe I'll get around to getting that dig installed. We'll see....

03-09-2009, 10:44 PM	#62
4ruggy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Farmington Posts: 196	here are some pics from sunday. who won the 1.9 class? Attached Images

03-12-2009, 09:00 PM	#73
frankenstunk Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 83	Here are the winners 2.2 1 Tony 2 Brett 3 Ron 4 Hal 5 Kevin 6 Cody W 7 Stephen 8 Guy 9 Nia 10 Lawrence 11 Gary 12 Jorge 13 Ray 14 Josh 15 Avery 16 Cody N 17 Marilyn 18 Duane 19 Aaron 20 Mitch 21 Pete 22 James K 23 Jon 1.9 1 Cody W 2 Ron 2 Duane 3 Danna 4 James Last edited by frankenstunk; 03-12-2009 at 09:02 PM.

03-11-2009, 01:23 AM	#64
teamvaladezhobb Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: el paso Posts: 146	How about an overall points standing, and were will comp # 4 be held, maybe we can get harder gates next time with just a bit more traction LOL had fun at the crawl would of enjoyed just more grip, or maybe I need to set up my truck better. Jorge

03-11-2009, 01:53 PM	#65
jgmmotorsports Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the land of entrapment Posts: 134	First thing I want to say is I apologize for the very difficult courses that I built for this comp. I understand that if a comp is to be fun people will have to be able to find lines that will allow them to reach the end of each course. I tried each and every course at one point or another and was able to reach the end with more then a few problems on each course. I wanted to make sure this one was as challenging as it could make it. In order to help the people who want reach or do well at the nationals! When we were at the event I found that people were taking the very same line as the person in front of them, if they had been paying closer attention they might of found a better line that would have worked out in their favor. You need to watch the people in front of you. That way if they choose a great line, you can follow them. But if they choose a line that wastes time and keeps putting them on their lid you will know that is not a good line to follow. Something else that people need to do is know when to cut their losses, and look for a better line. When you find that you are struggling with a line, take a reverse and look for another one. Before each and every event I post up that anyone and everyone is welcome to come out early before each event in order to help set up the courses. You may have to get up a little earlier, but you may find that you gain a slight advantage seeing as you could know more then the guy or lady who stayed in bed that extra hour. I am even happy to have a alternate line for people who feel that they can not make the competition course. But if you choose the "easy line" you will not be practicing up for the nationals. Once again I apologize if you feel that I made the courses to difficult. I do not want to discourage anyone from joining us at the next event. I do not want this to become a pain in the butt, RC Rock Crawling is all about fun and I want to keep it that way! I think everyone knows this, but anyone is always more then welcome to offer up your suggestions. If you want to see something please feel free to get in touch with me either here in a forum, a PM, by phone, I even know a bunch of you know where I live. Thanks & Happy Crawling!!! James

03-11-2009, 05:21 PM	#66
RAM2500 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 499	^^^^^^ Builds character, right? :-P I'm just bummed I didn't get a shot at course 3 before I had to jet. I expected the lines to be a little tougher than usual since that area is a little short on big rocks. Still had a blast and it's all about setting up the rig and learning to drive any condition that's thrown at you. Obviously there were a few guys who got it done on at least one or two courses and those were impressive runs. Hats off to them! I think it's good practice for Nats because you can't bank on traction. I witnessed that the year I went. It looked like there would be plenty of traction but I was suprised at the number of rigs that had trouble. You never know.....

03-11-2009, 05:26 PM	#67
msd44 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 803	I had fun.. just wish my rig would have made it threw the day so I could have tested my self with all the runs. 0-well. That was the first time I have ever had a huge problem with it. Guess I can't gripe to much.

03-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#68
teamvaladezhobb Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: el paso Posts: 146	I had fun I was not complaining and believe me that 3 1/2 hour drive will not stop me and I will keep trying different set ups. Congrats to the top 3 finishers. Now how about posting the overall standings I am probably in last place but I would like to know were I stand. Thanks James for your hard work I know sometimes we all gripe trust me at the indoor track at the store I get that and this weekend I will be starting parking lot races and I know not everyone will be happy but wether the courses or tracks are easy or hard it does not matter it is about spending a couple of hours with a group of people that enjoy doing the samething and getting more people involved. Jorge

03-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#70
some87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 284	yeah it was great i had fun and talked to a few people. i really enjoyed it alot. the setup was great just not enough grip. i bet that place would be gerat when its warmer. i tryed getting my tires warmed up before each run and it helped till i got a little ways down each run. im with the other guys i would like to see what i placed in the comp. please post them so we know. lol i feel bad for who ever had to score us all. XD Aaron

03-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#72
crawldad Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 6	James I think you guys did a great job of setting up the course. We have gone up and down that creek bed many times and never seemed to have any problems with it. I had a new setup and had not had a chance to try it out so thats my excuse. lol. One thing that did bother me was the time factor. You know I don't get in a hurry when i crawl and some of the time I felt pressure to clear a gate to get on to the next gate, which didnt happen. That, however, is not your or anyone elses problem as we are competing using standard rules for everyone and that keeps the playing field even. Again, great courses and it was a good time. Keep up the good work and we will keep enjoying it.

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