| XenoWolf | 08-22-2006 11:59 AM |
Ojibwe Forests Pro Rally - Begins this weekend! (8/25-8/26)
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[CENTER][IMG]http://ojibweforestrally.com/images/banner/ofpr_banner_r1_c1.jpg[/IMG]
[SIZE=5]August 25th & 26th 2006[/SIZE][/CENTER]
[CENTER][B]Bemidji, MN[/B][/CENTER]
[URL=http://ojibweforestrally.com/]Ojibwe Forests Website[/URL]
[URL=http://www.rally-america.com/event.ojibwe.2006.php]Rally America Website[/URL]
[B]Overview:[/B]
[Quote=Rally-America.com]Technically challenging, yet effortlessly fluid roads help make this event a favorite for drivers. Located in northern Minnesota's lake and vacation country, a large portion of the rally ocurs after dusk, which makes for some great nighttime spectating. Glowing brake disks and intense rally lights make watching rallying at night a surreal experience.
The Ojibwe Forest Rally is held in the scenic 10,000 Lakes region of Minnesota, near the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. The course will traverse the picturesque and challenging roads of the Paul Bunyan, Two Inlets, Smokey Hills, and White Earth State Forests. The rally is headquarted at the Northern Inn in Bemidji. The area is not heavily populated, thus large swaths of lakes and forests compose most of the scenery.
This course features smooth, fast, and open roads that can be soft and sandy in spots. This rally is not a car breaker, but the roads are demanding. Many drivers consider these roads their favorite rally roads because of their flowing nature and smooth surface. Great summer weather and prime spectator locations make this event worth the hike north from Minneapolis.[/quote]
[B]Storylines:[/B]
[list][*]Hot off the heels of the X Games rally, Ojibwe Forests promises to deliver plenty of the same action and excitement.[*]Championship contender, Andrew Pinker, is noticeably absent from the entry list.[*]PGT titans Matthew Johnson and Tanner Foust will yet again battle it out.[*]Mark Utect in his awesome Mustang will be competing.[*]Kenny Bartram has withdrawn from the event due to the injuries suffered during the X Games.[/list]
[SIZE=5]August 25th & 26th 2006[/SIZE][/CENTER]
[CENTER][B]Bemidji, MN[/B][/CENTER]
[URL=http://ojibweforestrally.com/]Ojibwe Forests Website[/URL]
[URL=http://www.rally-america.com/event.ojibwe.2006.php]Rally America Website[/URL]
[B]Overview:[/B]
[Quote=Rally-America.com]Technically challenging, yet effortlessly fluid roads help make this event a favorite for drivers. Located in northern Minnesota's lake and vacation country, a large portion of the rally ocurs after dusk, which makes for some great nighttime spectating. Glowing brake disks and intense rally lights make watching rallying at night a surreal experience.
The Ojibwe Forest Rally is held in the scenic 10,000 Lakes region of Minnesota, near the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. The course will traverse the picturesque and challenging roads of the Paul Bunyan, Two Inlets, Smokey Hills, and White Earth State Forests. The rally is headquarted at the Northern Inn in Bemidji. The area is not heavily populated, thus large swaths of lakes and forests compose most of the scenery.
This course features smooth, fast, and open roads that can be soft and sandy in spots. This rally is not a car breaker, but the roads are demanding. Many drivers consider these roads their favorite rally roads because of their flowing nature and smooth surface. Great summer weather and prime spectator locations make this event worth the hike north from Minneapolis.[/quote]
[B]Storylines:[/B]
[list][*]Hot off the heels of the X Games rally, Ojibwe Forests promises to deliver plenty of the same action and excitement.[*]Championship contender, Andrew Pinker, is noticeably absent from the entry list.[*]PGT titans Matthew Johnson and Tanner Foust will yet again battle it out.[*]Mark Utect in his awesome Mustang will be competing.[*]Kenny Bartram has withdrawn from the event due to the injuries suffered during the X Games.[/list]
| greg donovan | 08-22-2006 01:42 PM |
RA technical director Mike Hurst is returning to the stages in CPD2.
| fliz | 08-22-2006 01:45 PM |
You forgot one of the major storylines:
[list][*]Chad Eixenberger to make his Rally America debut in #687 G2 VW Golf.[/list];)
[list][*]Chad Eixenberger to make his Rally America debut in #687 G2 VW Golf.[/list];)
| Protege Menace | 08-22-2006 03:23 PM |
2nd major storyline:
[list][*]PM makes his Pro Rally debut in a 2004 Impreza[/list]
:disco:
[list][*]PM makes his Pro Rally debut in a 2004 Impreza[/list]
:disco:
| bjorn240 | 08-22-2006 03:37 PM |
Third major storyline:
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...
| John Vanos | 08-22-2006 03:59 PM |
zaaaaaa?
Go Dmiters/Ockwell!
Go Dmiters/Ockwell!
| Yotsuya | 08-22-2006 04:30 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]Third major storyline:
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...[/QUOTE]
Huge argument? Don't post this with no explination available.
I tried last minute shopping for a cancelled room and while I got one at headquarters, it wasn't any better than the rates I saw weeks ago. :(
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...[/QUOTE]
Huge argument? Don't post this with no explination available.
I tried last minute shopping for a cancelled room and while I got one at headquarters, it wasn't any better than the rates I saw weeks ago. :(
| thechickencow | 08-22-2006 04:42 PM |
I'll be there codriving for the first time (with fliz).
I'm used to driving the stages so I've got a few questions for you codriver types:
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
All seriousness, I may need a bit of help although I think I've got a decent handle on it. If you have any tips for me I'd appreciate it.
Jay
I'm used to driving the stages so I've got a few questions for you codriver types:
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
All seriousness, I may need a bit of help although I think I've got a decent handle on it. If you have any tips for me I'd appreciate it.
Jay
| bjorn240 | 08-22-2006 04:58 PM |
[QUOTE=thechickencow]I'm used to driving the stages so I've got a few questions for you codriver types:
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
[/QUOTE]
- Anything polyester will do in a pinch.
- [url]www.beautiesltd.com[/url]
- Only if you have an engineering degree in civilian life.
- No pencils. ONLY Staedtler 780c 2mm leadholders. 4.
- None. Underline instead. (Alt. 4 if you're one of the fancy AG/NR types...)
- Chili dogs are delicious and I once ate two at the green at STPR.
- Yes, a headlamp is useful for looking under the hood, checking tire pressures. For a backup reading light, I actually use a 3xAA cell Maglite, because you can easily jam that between your head and the helmet liner on stage. Yes, I've had to do that.
And I'm serious about the leadholders. I'll PM you my cell phone number. Call me if you need anything during the event. Oh yeah, and don't f*ck up the road sections. (There's a good tip!)
- Christian
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
[/QUOTE]
- Anything polyester will do in a pinch.
- [url]www.beautiesltd.com[/url]
- Only if you have an engineering degree in civilian life.
- No pencils. ONLY Staedtler 780c 2mm leadholders. 4.
- None. Underline instead. (Alt. 4 if you're one of the fancy AG/NR types...)
- Chili dogs are delicious and I once ate two at the green at STPR.
- Yes, a headlamp is useful for looking under the hood, checking tire pressures. For a backup reading light, I actually use a 3xAA cell Maglite, because you can easily jam that between your head and the helmet liner on stage. Yes, I've had to do that.
And I'm serious about the leadholders. I'll PM you my cell phone number. Call me if you need anything during the event. Oh yeah, and don't f*ck up the road sections. (There's a good tip!)
- Christian
| lummer shawn | 08-22-2006 05:23 PM |
ohhhh
i like this bowtie!
[img]http://www.emoneen.com/stuff/subaru_bowtie.jpg[/img]
i like this bowtie!
[img]http://www.emoneen.com/stuff/subaru_bowtie.jpg[/img]
| Protege Menace | 08-22-2006 05:23 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]
- No pencils. ONLY Staedtler 780c 2mm leadholders. 4.
[/QUOTE]
so THATS what this is.
I somehow have a long box of staedtler 2mm pencil lead and had no clue what or where I got it. musta been from a previous codriver who left it in one of my cars.
- No pencils. ONLY Staedtler 780c 2mm leadholders. 4.
[/QUOTE]
so THATS what this is.
I somehow have a long box of staedtler 2mm pencil lead and had no clue what or where I got it. musta been from a previous codriver who left it in one of my cars.
| bjorn240 | 08-22-2006 05:28 PM |
If it's B or 2B, I'll pay you good money for it.
Little bit of bragging here. Much like Mugatu invented the piano-key necktie, I introduced 2mm leadholders into American rallying.
Little bit of bragging here. Much like Mugatu invented the piano-key necktie, I introduced 2mm leadholders into American rallying.
| lummer shawn | 08-22-2006 05:31 PM |
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
[img]http://www.markbarryportfolio.com/works/Assorted/ionarts/mugatu.jpg[/img]
When you want to go to it
[img]http://www.markbarryportfolio.com/works/Assorted/ionarts/mugatu.jpg[/img]
| Protege Menace | 08-22-2006 05:32 PM |
its a blue/white box (full) of "HB"
oh, and zoolander has to be my favorite stupid movie of all time.
oh, and zoolander has to be my favorite stupid movie of all time.
| bjorn240 | 08-22-2006 05:41 PM |
HB is too hard to use in rallies, unfortunately. But a whole 12-pack, that's a good Hannukah present for your local draughtsman!
And now la pollovaca (as I like to call him) knows more about co-driving than he ever wanted.
And now la pollovaca (as I like to call him) knows more about co-driving than he ever wanted.
| KBlock | 08-22-2006 08:32 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]Third major storyline:
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...[/QUOTE]
You never answered this one. You avoided it and thread jacked into details about pencils. I need to know about this argument...and, if it's anything that I can use to my advantage this weekend! :)
-KB
Christian and Travis do their first event together since their huge argument of August 21, 2006...[/QUOTE]
You never answered this one. You avoided it and thread jacked into details about pencils. I need to know about this argument...and, if it's anything that I can use to my advantage this weekend! :)
-KB
| mykrrrr | 08-22-2006 10:13 PM |
[QUOTE=KBlock]You never answered this one. You avoided it and thread jacked into details about pencils. I need to know about this argument...and, if it's anything that I can use to my advantage this weekend! :)
-KB[/QUOTE]
I heard Christian was seen talking w/a certain Aussie that's absent from the rally...Travis got so mad he did the dbl backflip @ XGames in anger. :lol:
GL to all and see y'all @ LSPR...I'll be up there co-driving for my first time. :huh:
-KB[/QUOTE]
I heard Christian was seen talking w/a certain Aussie that's absent from the rally...Travis got so mad he did the dbl backflip @ XGames in anger. :lol:
GL to all and see y'all @ LSPR...I'll be up there co-driving for my first time. :huh:
| bjorn240 | 08-22-2006 10:27 PM |
Oh, and Travis and I didn't have an argument - I was just seeing how long it would take for KB to see if he could take advantage! :)
- Christian
- Christian
| thechickencow | 08-22-2006 11:02 PM |
Christian-
I got your PM, thanks. I may try to find you and introduce myself, I don't think I've met you before.
Good luck to everybody!
Jay
I got your PM, thanks. I may try to find you and introduce myself, I don't think I've met you before.
Good luck to everybody!
Jay
| WRXedUSA | 08-22-2006 11:17 PM |
Damn. Pinker can't get a sponsor for Ojibwe? That's bad news.
Good luck everyone. I wanted to be there, but I couldnt find anyone to go!
Good luck everyone. I wanted to be there, but I couldnt find anyone to go!
| KBlock | 08-23-2006 12:32 AM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]Oh, and Travis and I didn't have an argument - I was just seeing how long it would take for KB to see if he could take advantage! :)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
Well...I need all the help I can get. I can't afford any more "oops" this year...so, a little outside interference would be much appreciated. I think he just insulted your mother... :)
-KB
- Christian[/QUOTE]
Well...I need all the help I can get. I can't afford any more "oops" this year...so, a little outside interference would be much appreciated. I think he just insulted your mother... :)
-KB
| greg donovan | 08-23-2006 01:29 AM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]Oh, and Travis and I didn't have an argument - I was just seeing how long it would take for KB to see if he could take advantage! :)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
this is what has really been missing from american rallying.
well executed trash talking and mind games.
- Christian[/QUOTE]
this is what has really been missing from american rallying.
well executed trash talking and mind games.
| greg donovan | 08-23-2006 01:33 AM |
[QUOTE=thechickencow]I'll be there codriving for the first time (with fliz).
I'm used to driving the stages so I've got a few questions for you codriver types:
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
All seriousness, I may need a bit of help although I think I've got a decent handle on it. If you have any tips for me I'd appreciate it.
Jay[/QUOTE]
check out Rob Bohn's co-driver web slide show it is pretty informative:
[url]http://www.fyrhstrm.com/codrivers/[/url] (this is the right one)
christian's is pretty good too:
[url]http://www.christianedstrom.com/codriver.html[/url]
I'm used to driving the stages so I've got a few questions for you codriver types:
-What is the best brand of short sleeve button shirts
-Where do I get bow ties
-Are pocket protectors mandatory?
-What is the required number of pencils?
-How many hilighters do I need?
-Whats the best brand of puke bags?
-Should I bring a headlamp as a backup light if chad's dies in the car?
All seriousness, I may need a bit of help although I think I've got a decent handle on it. If you have any tips for me I'd appreciate it.
Jay[/QUOTE]
check out Rob Bohn's co-driver web slide show it is pretty informative:
[url]http://www.fyrhstrm.com/codrivers/[/url] (this is the right one)
christian's is pretty good too:
[url]http://www.christianedstrom.com/codriver.html[/url]
| Protege Menace | 08-23-2006 03:12 AM |
[QUOTE=greg donovan]check out Rob Bohn's co-driver web slide show it is pretty informative:
[url]http://mboard.scifi.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=StargateSG150305&page=0[/url]
[/QUOTE]
you sure you got that link right???
[url]http://mboard.scifi.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=StargateSG150305&page=0[/url]
[/QUOTE]
you sure you got that link right???
| lummer shawn | 08-23-2006 03:19 AM |
[QUOTE=Protege Menace]you sure you got that link right???[/QUOTE]
oh oh!
someone got busted reading up on the petition to save stargate sg1! :D
oh oh!
someone got busted reading up on the petition to save stargate sg1! :D
| Protege Menace | 08-23-2006 03:19 AM |
[url]http://fyrhstrm.com/codrivers/[/url]
I think this is robs page.
I think this is robs page.
| lummer shawn | 08-23-2006 03:49 AM |
[QUOTE=Protege Menace][url]http://fyrhstrm.com/codrivers/[/url]
I think this is robs page.[/QUOTE]
that was a pretty good read.
I think this is robs page.[/QUOTE]
that was a pretty good read.
| greg donovan | 08-23-2006 09:01 AM |
[QUOTE=lummer shawn]oh oh!
someone got busted reading up on the petition to save stargate sg1! :D[/QUOTE]
yep.
although i am not so much in favor of saving SG-1 but making sure the franchise continues in some form. i need 2 hours of stargate on fridays.
someone got busted reading up on the petition to save stargate sg1! :D[/QUOTE]
yep.
although i am not so much in favor of saving SG-1 but making sure the franchise continues in some form. i need 2 hours of stargate on fridays.
| greg donovan | 08-23-2006 09:02 AM |
[QUOTE=lummer shawn]that was a pretty good read.[/QUOTE]
yeah. it is pretty thorough and helpfull.
yeah. it is pretty thorough and helpfull.
| bjorn240 | 08-23-2006 09:48 AM |
I think it's a good addition to the other information out there. Most of the other info is "Here's what you need to know before you go to a rally." Rob's info is really a primer on what to do in each portion of the rally. The control information is great.
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian
| RichardM | 08-23-2006 10:39 AM |
Now Christian, you know in a battle of words, a driver is always at a loss to a co-driver. Especially in my case as I am married to my co-driver. So wait until Alex weighs in on this discussion.
Richard
Richard
| bjorn240 | 08-23-2006 10:55 AM |
I think you mean in a battle of wits, driverpants!
| KBlock | 08-23-2006 12:13 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]I think it's a good addition to the other information out there. Most of the other info is "Here's what you need to know before you go to a rally." Rob's info is really a primer on what to do in each portion of the rally. The control information is great.
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
Mud fight between Lucy and Ivy?
Travis is your "better half"?
Things are definitely getting weird in the 199 car!
-KB
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
Mud fight between Lucy and Ivy?
Travis is your "better half"?
Things are definitely getting weird in the 199 car!
-KB
| Clegg | 08-23-2006 12:23 PM |
[QUOTE=fliz]You forgot one of the major storylines:
[list][*]Chad Eixenberger to make his Rally America debut in #687 G2 VW Golf.[/list];)[/QUOTE]
Good Luck Chad!
[list][*]Chad Eixenberger to make his Rally America debut in #687 G2 VW Golf.[/list];)[/QUOTE]
Good Luck Chad!
| fliz | 08-23-2006 12:55 PM |
[QUOTE=Clegg]Good Luck Chad![/QUOTE]
Thanks.
For those who want to follow along...the regional results can be seen at:
[url]http://www.rally-america.com/Update/day/day_index.html[/url]
Thanks.
For those who want to follow along...the regional results can be seen at:
[url]http://www.rally-america.com/Update/day/day_index.html[/url]
| lummer shawn | 08-23-2006 01:31 PM |
It ends up im gonna be like 4 hrs away from ojibwe, but not til tuesday morning. doh!
| Yotsuya | 08-23-2006 02:36 PM |
There's an announcement Travis will be at a (rather infamous in the midwest forum) Subaru dealership near Chicago tonight. Christian,, is there any chance you'll be there as well?
| bjorn240 | 08-23-2006 03:20 PM |
No, not unless I'm kidnapped by a bunch of MWSOCers. I'm in Worcester, MA today.
| flatovercrest | 08-23-2006 03:37 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
..#1, you DON'T want me to get started on this trash talking thing. Remember where I'm from, we specialize (and excel) on that stuff..
..#2, I shall be passing you in the point standings by LSPR..
:furious:
Oh, and Greg, we're starting the trash talking nice and easy, but I suspect that by the end of the year, Ken and I will be slinging mud basically full time. Now, if we could only get our better halves in on the action. (Yeah, no, that came out weird; I didn't mean Ivy and Lucy...)
- Christian[/QUOTE]
..#1, you DON'T want me to get started on this trash talking thing. Remember where I'm from, we specialize (and excel) on that stuff..
..#2, I shall be passing you in the point standings by LSPR..
:furious:
| RichardM | 08-23-2006 03:41 PM |
See, I told you that to make it a fair fight, Alex had to get involved. :)
| flatovercrest | 08-23-2006 03:47 PM |
[QUOTE=RichardM]See, I told you that to make it a fair fight, Alex had to get involved. :)[/QUOTE]
Besides, now he's outnumbered..
Besides, now he's outnumbered..
| Easy Rider | 08-23-2006 04:09 PM |
[QUOTE=lummer shawn]It ends up im gonna be like 4 hrs away from ojibwe, but not til tuesday morning. doh![/QUOTE]
Shawn - are you still driving around the U.S.?????
How many Red Bulls has it been since you left home?
Shawn - are you still driving around the U.S.?????
How many Red Bulls has it been since you left home?
| bjorn240 | 08-23-2006 04:22 PM |
Outnumbered, but _still_ not outwitted. Alex, you do realize that by the end of LSPR, you won't just not have caught up to me, but you'll have just celebrated Travis and my winning the championship? 1st at Ojibwe, 1st at Cog, and at least 2nd at LSPR, and we're mathematically unbeatable.
No pressure or anything! :) Good luck, boys.
No pressure or anything! :) Good luck, boys.
| lummer shawn | 08-24-2006 12:25 AM |
[QUOTE=Easy Rider]Shawn - are you still driving around the U.S.?????
How many Red Bulls has it been since you left home?[/QUOTE]
no, im in vancouver right now, but im going to a wedding about 3 hrs west of thunder bay.
How many Red Bulls has it been since you left home?[/QUOTE]
no, im in vancouver right now, but im going to a wedding about 3 hrs west of thunder bay.
| lummer shawn | 08-24-2006 12:26 AM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240]Outnumbered[/QUOTE]
ive got your back.
ive got your back.
| Weasel 555 | 08-24-2006 08:41 AM |
Have a great Rallying weekend everyone :D
| rallynutdon | 08-24-2006 01:11 PM |
[QUOTE=Weasel 555]Have a great Rallying weekend everyone :D[/QUOTE]
Is this thread about rallying? What's that? anything political involved?
Is this thread about rallying? What's that? anything political involved?
| RichardM | 08-24-2006 01:17 PM |
See Special Stage for political conversations please.
Threadjack: How many people know why the sport is called rally?
Threadjack: How many people know why the sport is called rally?
| greg donovan | 08-24-2006 01:45 PM |
looks like dust wont be an issue, at least on friday anyway.
40% chance of T-Storms.
40% chance of T-Storms.
| Easy Rider | 08-24-2006 01:56 PM |
[QUOTE=lummer shawn]ive got your back.[/QUOTE]
Oh you Edstroms always stick together don't you!
Oh you Edstroms always stick together don't you!
| fliz | 08-24-2006 10:50 PM |
[QUOTE=greg donovan]looks like dust wont be an issue, at least on friday anyway.
40% chance of T-Storms.[/QUOTE]
No dust on the practice stage today (not that I would have seen it running behind the yellow CPD car), and it's raining right now...so yeah...I agree.
40% chance of T-Storms.[/QUOTE]
No dust on the practice stage today (not that I would have seen it running behind the yellow CPD car), and it's raining right now...so yeah...I agree.
| Easy Rider | 08-25-2006 06:01 PM |
GO KEN! (Travis too)
p.s. - Ken - when do snowboard boots start shipping?
p.s. - Ken - when do snowboard boots start shipping?
| thechickencow | 08-25-2006 11:24 PM |
I can only update on us, which isn't much for most of you.
We started the rally today, but DNF'ed on the first stage. We blew a cv joint on the driver's side axle and couldn't continue, the car wouldn't move at all. It was still in the bemidji speedway so it was pretty crappy that we didn't get to any actual stages. We've got the damaged axle replaced and should be ready to go for tomorrow, hopefully it'll go better for us.
I don't know a lot more about anybody - we see Otis Dimiters at the hotel here, they ran out of fuel on a stage (I don't know any more detail than that). The RA site shows KB is out, not sure why though or if thats even correct at this point.
Jay
#687 G2
We started the rally today, but DNF'ed on the first stage. We blew a cv joint on the driver's side axle and couldn't continue, the car wouldn't move at all. It was still in the bemidji speedway so it was pretty crappy that we didn't get to any actual stages. We've got the damaged axle replaced and should be ready to go for tomorrow, hopefully it'll go better for us.
I don't know a lot more about anybody - we see Otis Dimiters at the hotel here, they ran out of fuel on a stage (I don't know any more detail than that). The RA site shows KB is out, not sure why though or if thats even correct at this point.
Jay
#687 G2
| greg donovan | 08-26-2006 12:32 AM |
Ken center punched the car w/a tree. they are OK.
| XenoWolf | 08-26-2006 01:06 AM |
What happened to Eric?
| greg donovan | 08-26-2006 09:12 AM |
[QUOTE=XenoWolf]What happened to Eric?[/QUOTE]
CV exploded before the expose and he was very late and got a penalty and then stopped on SS3 to make repairs and then lost 4th and 5th.
CV exploded before the expose and he was very late and got a penalty and then stopped on SS3 to make repairs and then lost 4th and 5th.
| WRXedUSA | 08-28-2006 01:32 AM |
Congrats Travis/Christian. Car looked clean.
| thechickencow | 08-28-2006 04:45 AM |
Saturday turned out to go better for us, but not without a little bit of trouble.
After DNF'ing on Friday with the blown CV at stage 1, we started Sat.
On the transit to the first stage the car stopped running. We got towed to the fuel splash service at Itasca by #319 who was already running on 3 cylinders. We had about 25 minutes to fix the unknown problem. Chad and crew did a great job of diagnosing and figuring out it was a bad coil/bad connections of wiring to the coil. We plugged in the other coil, zip tied it to the strut bar, and went on to rally.
On the 3rd stage of the day the problem came back but we messed iwth the wiring and got it going. I think we lost about 5 minutes doing that on that stage.
Chad drove well, seemed to get more comfortable each stage and got faster. I think he was very happy to get a finish after the DNF on Friday. I personally was very happy to be able to codrive, not get sick, and actually had fun doing it. It is probably the best spectator seat in the house - being right in on the action is cool.
Jay
After DNF'ing on Friday with the blown CV at stage 1, we started Sat.
On the transit to the first stage the car stopped running. We got towed to the fuel splash service at Itasca by #319 who was already running on 3 cylinders. We had about 25 minutes to fix the unknown problem. Chad and crew did a great job of diagnosing and figuring out it was a bad coil/bad connections of wiring to the coil. We plugged in the other coil, zip tied it to the strut bar, and went on to rally.
On the 3rd stage of the day the problem came back but we messed iwth the wiring and got it going. I think we lost about 5 minutes doing that on that stage.
Chad drove well, seemed to get more comfortable each stage and got faster. I think he was very happy to get a finish after the DNF on Friday. I personally was very happy to be able to codrive, not get sick, and actually had fun doing it. It is probably the best spectator seat in the house - being right in on the action is cool.
Jay
| bjorn240 | 08-28-2006 10:13 AM |
[QUOTE=WRXedUSA;15040990]Congrats Travis/Christian. Car looked clean.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, Chad! The technicians said it was ok to bring it back dirty, but not wrinkly, so that's what we did.
Travis drove a great event! We really struggled with Ojibwe last year, so we had some trepidation coming in, but Travis developed and executed a good strategy for handling the loose surface on Friday night, then drove very safely on Saturday morning. We had a brand new focus/concentration technique we tried on the 22 miler, and we did try to turn it up a few percent there, since the stage was definitely going to decide the rally. Obviously, the trick worked, since Travis was committed and perfectly clean for all 22 miles! Just a really good clean stage. As Jay said, I had the best seat in the house, and it was a great show.
Really really happy to get our first Rally America series win. But most happy to drive a well-planned and perfectly executed event. Couldn't ask for more. Really fantastic!
Chad & Jay, congrats on your finish - many more to come! John, congrats on the 3rd in PGT and 8th Overall - very nice! Greg, it was nice to meet you, your wife, and the towheaded youngsters - quite the charmers!
- Christian
Thanks, Chad! The technicians said it was ok to bring it back dirty, but not wrinkly, so that's what we did.
Travis drove a great event! We really struggled with Ojibwe last year, so we had some trepidation coming in, but Travis developed and executed a good strategy for handling the loose surface on Friday night, then drove very safely on Saturday morning. We had a brand new focus/concentration technique we tried on the 22 miler, and we did try to turn it up a few percent there, since the stage was definitely going to decide the rally. Obviously, the trick worked, since Travis was committed and perfectly clean for all 22 miles! Just a really good clean stage. As Jay said, I had the best seat in the house, and it was a great show.
Really really happy to get our first Rally America series win. But most happy to drive a well-planned and perfectly executed event. Couldn't ask for more. Really fantastic!
Chad & Jay, congrats on your finish - many more to come! John, congrats on the 3rd in PGT and 8th Overall - very nice! Greg, it was nice to meet you, your wife, and the towheaded youngsters - quite the charmers!
- Christian
| LastResort | 08-28-2006 10:28 AM |
I love having the first hand accounts of all of you guys, makes me regret not trying to get out there. Maybe next year.
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