MDR California 200 8/16/08 Night Race

[Cervantes Racing]

Just wondering if anyone will be attending the Race this coming August 16th. We will be there racing the Bronco. We are also looking forward to the Sept 27th MDR "Class 3 Cup" Race hoping there will be a few more entires in the class showing up.

[pigracing]

I'll be there spectating from the rock pile. There's going to be a crazy amount of 1400/1450 trucks out there and plenty of partying :cool:

[Yikes]

I'm planning to be at the Sept race.

[Blanco]

I'll be at work. :(


But will be at the Sept. race.
Hopefully racing with Ken.
But even if Ken dont race it, I'll be there helping out where I can. :cool:

[roaringrory]

I never been to a race in Lucerne Valley. I live to far. :(

Have fun without me at the rock pile.

I will be going to the superstion 250.

[pigracing]

I never been to a race in Lucerne Valley. I live to far. :(

Have fun without me at the rock pile.

I will be going to the superstion 250.

Well maybe I'll hit you guys up at superstition than. Have you heard about the new format down there? I guess they're splitting the slower classes from the faster ones and running at different times.

[roaringrory]

Well maybe I'll hit you guys up at superstition than. Have you heard about the new format down there? I guess they're splitting the slower classes from the faster ones and running at different times.

Yes. I heard it will be more organized. Now the little guy's won't worry about the big guy's while they are racing. I am looking forward to it.


Copied off of MDR

Race #1 will be a shorter and smoother race course for class's 900,1100,1300,550,1450 and on down. Race time will be at 7:00am sharp. 4 1/2hr time limit. After race we sweep the course and lengthen the race course for 2nd race.

Race #2 will consist of trophy trucks, 100, 800, 1200, 1600, 700 and 500. This race will be longer than race #1.

It will be a long day taking pictures though.

[pigracing]

No matter how it turns out I think it's great that they're trying something new.

[lr3racer]

OC ROVERS will be racing the MDR CALIFORNIA 200.:eek:
with out CLASS3RACING stikers.:D
come on mister stikers:D


POWER BY TETAS.

[pigracing]

OC ROVERS will be racing the MDR CALIFORNIA 200.:eek:
with out CLASS3RACING stikers.:D
come on mister stikers:D


POWER BY TETAS.

Sweet!
One of my buddies going with me has an old rover that i'm trying to get him to build so he'll be excited to see you racing.

[lr3racer]

cool a old ROVER factory 3 link.. will be with the CERVANTES.

ps. blanco/bronco, stikers mister.stikers mister.come onmister stikers:D

[Blanco]

cool a old ROVER factory 3 link.. will be with the CERVANTES.

ps. blanco/bronco, stikers mister.stikers mister.come onmister stikers:D

Your asking for a 3rd set?
What happened to the last two I gave you guys? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

I handed your crew one set in Baja & then later mailed another set to you.

PM, me your info again. :rolleyes:

[Cervantes Racing]

Jeez Jerry, You selling those stickers on the side or what??? ;)

[lr3racer]

sorry Blanco .
for the stiker in the BAJA 1000 the crew let a kid have them.
for the mail.... sorry no stiker got to the shop?::rolleyes:
for the stikers mister is not a must.


ps.yes CLASS 5 RACER seling stiker is a must to make it to the MDR 200:eek:

[Blanco]

sorry Blanco .
for the stiker in the BAJA 1000 the crew let a kid have them.
:mad:




PM me your info again & I'll send out one last set. :cool:

[lr3racer]

Blanco don't worry you can hand my the stickers when i see you on one of the races.:D

Gracias.

[AngerIssues]

Just wondering if anyone will be attending the Race this coming August 16th. We will be there racing the Bronco. We are also looking forward to the Sept 27th MDR "Class 3 Cup" Race hoping there will be a few more entires in the class showing up.

It looks like I'm going to try to make this race as a spectator! I'll help out whoever I can!

My daughter's b-day party is on the same day, but I'm free at 2:30-3:00; so assuming I can find a cheap date, I'll be there in time for the driver's meeting.

I'll be wearing a Class 3 Cup shirt... come find me and I'll buy you a beer (or at least give you one out of my cooler!). :D:D:D

:D

[AngerIssues]

I'll be there spectating from the rock pile. There's going to be a crazy amount of 1400/1450 trucks out there and plenty of partying :cool:

Is the rock-pile easy to find? Anyway, I'm stopping to look at a 93 Bronco for sale, but should be there by the 6:00 or so for the drivers meeting, find the two class 3 entries, and then take in the race!! (helping if needed, but otherwise drinking beer!)

:o)

[pigracing]

Is the rock-pile easy to find? Anyway, I'm stopping to look at a 93 Bronco for sale, but should be there by the 6:00 or so for the drivers meeting, find the two class 3 entries, and then take in the race!! (helping if needed, but otherwise drinking beer!)

:o)

Yeah it's really easy. You just continue following the course past the start/finish line - you'll know it when you get there. We're going to try to camp by the last rock out cropping on the far left of the group.

[lr3racer]

we are camping out at the Start and Finish

[pigracing]

What time are you guys all planning on getting there and what will you be driving? I'd like to meet some of you but once I get to camp I don't plan on leaving. I'll keep an eye out on my way there though.

[Blanco]

Dont forget to wear your Class 3 Cup shirts everyone. :D

It will make it eaiser to recognize each other & hopefully keep the interest in the class, seen by who ever else see you wearing them.

[AngerIssues]

I'll be in a baja-prepped Nisan Altima. It's bad-Azz.

Well, ok, it's not, but it gets 30 miles to the gallon!

Can I make it to the rock pile in a jap car?

Otherwise I'd be stuck driving something that gets 10 miles to the gallon (on a good day). No thanks (I'm coming from Ventura).

I plan on attending the drivers meeting at 6:00 to see what MDR and this Patricia person are all about. I read some interesting stuff elsewhere :confused: :confused:

[lr3racer]

Cervantez and the wife will beliving friday in the am. to set camp at the start and finish.i won't close the shop till 5:00 pm

[lr3racer]

Cervantez and the wife will beliving friday in the am. to set camp at the start and finish.i won't close the shop till 5:00 pm

P.S. look for the sick Bronco and the Land Rovers.
no class3 t shirt
no stikers mister:D

[AngerIssues]

Cervantez and the wife will beliving friday in the am. to set camp at the start and finish.i won't close the shop till 5:00 pm

P.S. look for the sick Bronco and the Land Rovers.
no class3 t shirt
no stikers mister:D

Hmmm... i might bring Class 3 Cup stickers and maybe a shirt if you are real nice! I must have missed you order - ha ha.

(quit yer bitchen!)

[lr3racer]

come on there is no bitching here,yes some fun.
on the quit bit. NEVER
you got some AngerIssues:D

[pigracing]

Got the booze and food, charged the ac, rotated the tires and even changed the oil. I'm on fire:cool:
Can't wait for the morning.

[straightaxle]

I'll be in a baja-prepped Nisan Altima. It's bad-Azz.

Well, ok, it's not, but it gets 30 miles to the gallon!

Can I make it to the rock pile in a jap car?

Otherwise I'd be stuck driving something that gets 10 miles to the gallon (on a good day). No thanks (I'm coming from Ventura).

I plan on attending the drivers meeting at 6:00 to see what MDR and this Patricia person are all about. I read some interesting stuff elsewhere :confused: :confused:


From what I recall, if you are careful, you can get the Nissan to just about any of the course access points out there, including the rock pile. Should be no problem. I have seen guys land airplanes out there.

[AngerIssues]

From what I recall, if you are careful, you can get the Nissan to just about any of the course access points out there, including the rock pile. Should be no problem. I have seen guys land airplanes out there.

Well we scraped a few times... but I don't think we are leaking oil - ha ha!

Great time, but very short time. I have to tell ya, these 1450 boys are really getting fast. That section called the rock pile is a totally fun place to watch... especially at night.

There was quite a party going on! It was like old-school spectating used to be! I thought there would be 20 or 30 people hanging around and I'd find any Class 3 enthusiasts easy. NOT!!! HOLY cow there was a lot of people.

I missed the drivers meeting, so I can't address any of the concerns I'd heard about the promoter.

The rest of the race seemed to go well. I'll let Cervantes and Gerry comment on their races.

All in all, I had a blast, but night races are pretty taxing... I don't know when we got to sleep, but woke up tired and bit fuzzy!!

Ken

[Blanco]

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/worthlessw-opics.gif

[pigracing]

I had a good time. I spent a lot more time just hanging out with my buddies then actually watching the race though. We watched everyone come through on the first lap through the rock pile but then walked back towards our camp and watched from a far.

I don't have any pics to contribute but there's a ton of em here:
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=76408

[Yikes]

Watch this! (http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/gmhracer/?action=view&current=MVI_4854.flv)

[Cervantes Racing]

For Sal, this was his 1st DNF due to mechanical issues. On te first lap they had a fuel line issue around mile 36 and around mile 9 of their 2nd lap the oil pan welds gave way and it was over just that quick. At least the class 3 guys put on a little show at the take off for everyone in the pits. Ken,(nice to have met you and Lara in person) Thanks for helping out with the recovery of the Bronco and I know it was "Real" special for you to be able to back out the H1 for me at the pits, so you can't say I didn't let you drive it ;)
And I won't mention the light covers blunder, who knew they made clear covers right????? I think that all folks for Sals racing this year, time is going to be too tight to get the Bronco up and going again since we have to prep my car for my race in October. Thanks again for everyone who came out in support.

[Blanco]

So how many Class 3 showed up?

[Cervantes Racing]

Just 2 Class 3's showed up Blanco :(

[4x4dudester]

What exactly broke? Is the engine toast?

[Cervantes Racing]

Sal thought he had a hole in the oil pan at first, but upon further inspection back at the pits it was found that the oil was coming from the welds in the oil pan. We really don't think the engine is gone, but we can't be sure till we get at it. I think Sal said it stalled, they thought it was the fuel issue again, got down from the truck and found the oil leaking in the front,up to that very point the oil pressure was normal. There was still alot of oil draining out afterwards,so we are hopeful it is not a complete loss. Here are a couple of more pics.

[AngerIssues]

we are hopeful it is not a complete loss. Here are a couple of more pics.


I would have to guess (it's just a guess)... that the amount of oil still draining was a good sign. I was a little surprised it was still draining a bit when we arived on-site. It's probably a really good thing they stalled it when the did... got out and saw the leak - then called it quits. Chalk up the mileage to testing and go race again!! :D:D:D