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Blanco

10-23-2008, 09:58 PM

Lets all plan on racing the '09 MINT400!

Grimm

10-24-2008, 03:38 PM

Thats what we're hoping for. Just need to find a way to get some cheap axles and were there.:D

Joe Rockhead

10-24-2008, 07:09 PM

Is it true that part of the race will be north of Vegas? And like the good old days with the rock garden?

straightaxle

10-26-2008, 07:23 AM

Thats what we're hoping for. Just need to find a way to get some cheap axles and were there.:D

Boy, "cheap" and "axles" are two words that can't be used in the same sentence! It is unfortunate that we can't use circle track stuff, because that stuff is pretty reasonable. (Just too small) I got lucky once and called Sandy Cone and he had just what I needed on the shelf. Somebody had ordered it and never picked it up. It was a little rusty, but did the job. Then the drive plate broke and it fell out somewhere on the highway in Mexico. The next one wasn't so cheap! What spline count are you using? I am assuming a full floater? Who have you checked with so far?

We enjoyed the Mint race this year. I have heard that it will be north of Vegas, using some of the old course from years ago.

Grimm

10-26-2008, 05:06 PM

What spline count are you using? I am assuming a full floater? Who have you checked with so far?

[i] don't want to hijack the thread , but right now all we got are the stock axles that are essentially shot. We'd like to run 35 or 40 spline axles, would love to run a FF. I've checked with almost everyone on the market. Seems that a built semi-floater will run around the 3,500 mark and a FF is around 6500 almost universally. I've looked in to rebuilding our current axles ourselves and it ends up being close to having Currie build one when its all said and done. I've talked with Schriener enterprises and they said they could do a FF for around 4000. We're considering going with a Currie SF 9" just so we can get racing ASAP. I would love to know what the "budget builders" are using.

Anyway, If we could get the axles finished we'd be all set for the MINT

Blanco

10-26-2008, 05:20 PM

[i] don't want to hijack the thread ,
Thank's lets keep it on track.
My 2 cents say just run what ya got till it breaks, then upgrade. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/m2c.gif
But I suppose being your comming across the country you may wanna cover your ass.

Now http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/3.gif

Joe Rockhead

10-26-2008, 09:58 PM

OK who has a cool Mint 400 story? Back around 1980 when the course went thru the Nellis Dunes, I pulled out a school bus that was stuck in the dunes.How they got that out there, better yet, why they got that out there is beyond me.Another one.Came across a car stuck in the dunes.Buried to the frame.Driver at the wheel,passed out.The car was floored.His buddy was trying to dig out the rear wheels with the tire spinning 10 million revs.He was digging with his hands,and had not lost any fingers yet!
One year,in the 80s the wind blew so hard, they almost shut down the race.They did shut down I-15 because of the dust.Visibility on the dry lake near Boulder City was about zero. This was back in the day when you could drive anywhere you wanted. We followed the course from Jean over the mountain towards Boulder City.Can't do that anymore!

AngerIssues

10-31-2008, 02:02 PM

One year,in the 80s the wind blew so hard, they almost shut down the race.They did shut down I-15 because of the dust.Visibility on the dry lake near Boulder City was about zero. This was back in the day when you could drive anywhere you wanted.

Actually, they DID shorten that race due to safety concerns. It was, as I recall, the only time that had ever happened. I was there with my dad and Mike Coleman, in the back of his 77 blue ford pre-runner that only ran on av-gas. This 302 had some un-godly compression. We had to stop at the airport every time we took it out. They would pass the gas hose through the fence to us, I'm totally serious. I remember thinking how bad that 40 bucks hurt every time we got gas!!

The winds that day blew 88 miles an hour. We had a keg, and somewhere I have pictures of that. I will try to dig them out. The race cars coming through the pits couldn't even find the course, or their pit. We had cars going past us on both sides (no GPS back then, obviously). The officials shortened the race by a lap, I believe, and didn't let anyone start the last lap (again...blurry memory, but I do recall something about it being the only time in history this had happened).

For those of you who missed it last year... After going 400 miles in the Mint, we parked my truck in the pits and celebrated the finish... a 3rd, but a nice finish. When my dad started the car in the morning, the throttle cable snapped immediately. We came SO close to being stucked in wind and cold and dust and darkness. I suppose the old shoe string trick would have been next - ha ha.

Ken

Blanco

12-20-2008, 06:27 PM

Tony T Sent this to me Via E-Mail & I figured maybe some of you could help?
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{quote Don Wall }

I just got off the phone with the Moapa Tribal Council Chairman concerning one more reconnaissance run. I told him I would facilitate this request. I need 5 or 6 four-seaters for this event. I would ask our membership and racers for their help. Please contact me to get involved and on the list. The tentative date for this event is January 24 2009. This event was successful for Council and now we are assisting cultural and administrative. This is very important to the well being of the MINT 400. I appreciate those that helped on the last one. If your are able please help SNORE again. Please RSVP dwall1618@yahoo.com (http://us.mc332.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dwall1618@yahoo.com) to register.

Don Wall
SNORE President.
dwall1618@yahoo.com (http://us.mc332.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dwall1618@yahoo.com)

Blanco

01-22-2009, 08:54 AM

09 General Tire Mint 400 Tech/Contingency Inspection
Expanded thru the Fremont Street Experience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The General Tire Mint 400 off-road race, which returned after a 21-year hiatus last year, will be back bigger and better than ever complete with Tech/Contingency Inspection Friday, March 27 utilizing the Fremont Street Experience in its entirety from Main Street to Eighth Street, as well as the Fremont East Entertainment District, after being held only on Fremont East in 2008.
Presented by the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts (SNORE), Tech/Contingency Inspection of vehicles entered in the event will line up from Main Street to Eighth Street under the world-renowned Fremont Street Experience Canopy, according to SNORE Contingency Director Jamie Fagan. The expansion of Tech/Contingency Inspection will now include the entire length of the Fremont Street Experience canopy, which has been heralded world-wide for its colorful presentations, as well as will cross over Las Vegas Boulevard and include the Fremont Street Entertainment District. “This is an incredible opportunity for the City of Las Vegas, the people of Las Vegas and businesses located in the downtown corridor, as this is an event that has been recognized throughout the world in years past. I am very proud to be working with the City of Las Vegas government and municipalities, our Mayor and the properties located along the Fremont Street corridor in getting this event off the ground and to be a part of history once again in the making. I can’t thank everyone enough for their unyielding support and trust throughout this incredible journey and history lesson,” said Ms. Fagan.
Additionally, the world’s oldest off-road race will be run Saturday, March 28 northeast of Las Vegas on the grounds of the old Mint 400 with the start/finish line located in the vicinity of the Fireworks stand/plaza on the Moapa Indian Reservation about 8 miles west of Glendale, NV, near State Route 168 and I-15.
“Tech Inspection is back where it belongs,” said K.J. Howe, who was the event’s Race Director beginning in 1973. “In its heyday, the Mint 400 Tech Inspection was so popular that kids were even cutting school to gather on Fremont Street and I think the latest development will generate the same enthusiasm again.”
SNORE President Don Wall joined Howe in lauding the expansion of Tech/Contingency Inspection on Fremont Street, “In its heyday, we would have as many as 500 cars lined up on Fremont Street for the Mint 400,” said Wall, “It was almost like a county fair with off-road cars and it drew thousands of people every year. We should see the same thing happening again with the expansion of Tech Inspection to include all of Fremont Street.”
Last year’s event signaled the return of the Mint 400, which had last been staged in 1988. Run on one of the original courses south of Las Vegas in an area near Primm in 2008, last year’s event was won by Trophy Truck drivers Brian Collins of Las Vegas and Chuck Hovey of Oceanside, California.
SNORE will open its 2009 season with the Battle of Primm Feb. 13-15, with a record entry to date of 277 cars with 3 weeks until race day.
Following the General Tire Mint 400, the remainder of the 2009 schedule will include the Dusty Times Caliente 250 May 8-10; the KC HiLiITES Midnight Special July 25; the South Point SNORE 250 Oct. 2-4 and the Kartek Western Challenge Dec. 12.
Further information regarding the 2009 SNORE Kartek Championship Series can be found at www.snoreracing.net (http://www.snoreracing.net) or call (702) 452-4522.

Contact: Mike Henle,(702) 279-3483

Blanco

01-31-2009, 02:06 PM

Mint 400 expanded through the Fremont Street Experience.
From the pages of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

http://www.lvrj.com/drive/38688714.html

bajabum

02-03-2009, 01:23 AM

who's all planning on racing the mint!?

Broncodawg

02-03-2009, 08:06 AM

Should be a good turnout since the Mint is one of the Class 3 Cup Races.
Did pops ever sell the shortbed Ford prerunner?
See ya there.

straightaxle

02-03-2009, 11:50 AM

It's definitely on my probably list. It was fun last year, I enjoyed working with the SNORE people, supposed to race on dirt I have never raced on, and the contingency will be bigger than last year. I have heard Raffo is hoping to be there as well.

bajabum

02-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Should be a good turnout since the Mint is one of the Class 3 Cup Races.
Did pops ever sell the shortbed Ford prerunner?
See ya there.

no, he still has the pickup. this looks like its going to be a fun race, their's already 80 pre entries, 1 of them being class 3

Blanco

02-03-2009, 05:26 PM

their's already 80 pre entries, 1 of them being class 3
Who is the 1st Class 3 registered?

dunemafia44

02-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Broncodawg

02-04-2009, 10:51 AM

Scott Maloney is the first to enter Class 3 and hearing strong rumors of others soon to follow, but will let them post it. Gonna be a blast having contingency run right down Fremont Steet!:p Mint link: http://www.snoreracing.net/

toddz69

02-04-2009, 03:08 PM

Scott Maloney is the first to enter Class 3 [/url]

Cool - glad to see Scoob is entered. He must be bringing his Blazer out from Nebraska.

Todd Z.

Blanco

02-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Another Blazer?

Is he a member of the Site? :confused:
Sorry, its just the last name don't ring a bell to me. :o
& if he's not, let get him over here. :D

toddz69

02-04-2009, 07:12 PM

Another Blazer?

Is he a member of the Site? :confused:
Sorry, its just the last name don't ring a bell to me. :o
& if he's not, let get him over here. :D

Not a member of the site as far as I know. I know him from an offroad racing list that I'm a member of. I'll send him a note and get him to join.

Todd Z.

Norra 1000

02-10-2009, 11:45 PM

I will be at the Mint 400, I hope to have the Blazer done, There is still a lot of work to be done as of yet, if not i will have my Vintage Race truck there for Fremont show and the pre run

Scoob311

02-15-2009, 10:29 AM

who's all planning on racing the mint!?

I'm in. I hope I have some one to race with.

retroblazer

02-15-2009, 12:11 PM

I'm in. I hope I have some one to race with.

There's that image of my blazer again with a different paint job. At least it's not black. Yez, sir we're in as well. Don M. has indicated he will be there as well.

Scoob311

02-15-2009, 12:54 PM

There's that image of my blazer again with a different paint job. At least it's not black. Yez, sir we're in as well. Don M. has indicated he will be there as well.

I think I was in early but didn't get good enough pics (helped with the sponsor releases) When I finally got good pics in they asked if your truck was ok..of course it was.

Scoob

retroblazer

02-15-2009, 03:20 PM

It's the best my truck ever looked. I'm glad that you are able to make the race race. Should be a good time.

Grimm

02-16-2009, 05:56 PM

Booked our flight and hotel yesterday, but will just be spectating:(. If anyone needs an extra hand in the pits or a green co-driver let me know. Would love to meet up and talk shop with those that are gonna be there. Got a rental SUV to have some fun with maybe....:D

retroblazer

02-16-2009, 06:28 PM

Norra 1000

02-16-2009, 11:54 PM

We will be there with my Vintage truck for the Fremont display and i plan on getting the truck out for the pre run, I just installed the original numbers matching 12 to 1 race motor and will be running on 116 VP race fuel and just like last year i will take it out for a drive up and back from the strip during the day and night what a blast, Who ever wants to run around in the truck first come first ride or if iam in a good mood you can drive it, For who does not know about the truck its the original Vic Hickey race truck that raced Baja in 1968 and the Mint in 1969 and was owned by Steve McQueen:D

Blanco

02-20-2009, 10:50 PM

Anyone need a novice co-driver?

Seems Ken ( Anger Issues ) don't plan to race the MINT, yet I really REALLY was looking forward to it..
I have all the gear & limited experience. :o

I've co-drove the Mint 400 last year & the MDR 250 & figure that if anyone can use the added assistance, I'm available.

Even thought I feel sorta guilty offering to work with another team. :cool:
But I'm jonesing to race. :D

Yet if were not racing its not turning my back is it? :confused:

Broncodawg

02-23-2009, 02:38 PM

Can't believe you'd do that to Ken? ;)

Blanco

02-23-2009, 05:11 PM

Can't believe you'd do that to Ken? ;)
Am I actually doing it to Ken? :confused:
Maybe I'm an ass?

But I wanna race & the more race's I get under my belt the better I can serve Ken as an experienced co-driver. No? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

Broncodawg

02-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Norra 1000

02-23-2009, 06:19 PM

You need all the seat time you can get, Get it while you can, All i will get to do is drive the pre run, You get to do it for real, Enjoy:D

Scoob311

02-23-2009, 06:33 PM

As a driver, It wouldn't bother me a bit if my co-dog was riging with someone else getting experience, if I wasn't racing. I would be worried that he wouldn't come back if he found a more comfy deal.

Scoob

chuck

02-24-2009, 08:17 PM

We are in.

Blanco

02-25-2009, 12:06 PM

Just made my reservations at the Sahara Hotel. :D

chuck

02-25-2009, 12:10 PM

We will be at the 4 queens

bajabum

02-27-2009, 02:04 PM

mint entries update
Class 3: (4)

#300 Donald Moss

#304 Chris Raffo

#311 Scott Maloney

#3... Chuck Atkinson

AngerIssues

02-27-2009, 05:07 PM

Am I actually doing it to Ken? :confused:
Maybe I'm an ass?

But I wanna race & the more race's I get under my belt the better I can serve Ken as an experienced co-driver. No? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

That is just silly talk!!

We all take what we can get. Nobody is going to have hard feelings at all if you take a ride in another car.... drive another car, or sleep with another guy's wife.... well maybe that last one is a stretch (depends on how bad he wants to get rid of her :D).

NO hard feelings and always take a ride or a seat behind the wheel whenever you can. You paid for the helmet and race suit - USE EM while they are still legal!!

kwl

Blanco

02-27-2009, 06:25 PM

That is just silly talk!!

We all take what we can get. Nobody is going to have hard feelings at all if you take a ride in another car.... drive another car, or sleep with another guy's wife.... well maybe that last one is a stretch (depends on how bad he wants to get rid of her :D).

NO hard feelings and always take a ride or a seat behind the wheel whenever you can. You paid for the helmet and race suit - USE EM while they are still legal!!

kwl
Unfortunetly nobody's taking me up on it yet. :(

But thanks for your blessings. :D

Blanco

03-01-2009, 12:29 AM

Class 3: (4)
#300 Donald Moss
#304 Chris Raffo
#311 Scott Maloney
#3... Chuck Atkinson

flyinbronco

03-02-2009, 09:40 AM

Class 3: (4)
#300 Donald Moss
#304 Chris Raffo
#311 Scott Maloney
#3... Chuck Atkinson

This is shaping up nicely. March will be a busy month indead.

In the imortal words of DW, " BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY Lets go racing Boys."

Blanco

03-03-2009, 06:52 PM

Counting the days! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/spaz_smilie.gif

I hope we will see a few more Class 3 enteries before the start of the race. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/ewg.gif

Norra 1000

03-04-2009, 02:33 AM

Just installed the new motor in the Vintage truck last night, I should fire it tomorrow,I want it ready for the pre run, This motor is a 350 with 12 to 1 compression and a 590 lift roller cam, This truck is just for fun It runs on 116 VP, It should be fun for running around Vegas at night, And the other thing sitting on the bench is what i do to pay the bills, I build and repair blowers

Blanco

03-04-2009, 10:42 AM

I like how the engines heads & block match the bodys paint job.

Norra 1000

03-04-2009, 11:50 AM

That engine is in my 1969 HICKEY truck iam taking to The mint for us to pre run and have fun at night, The paint was, Engine gray primer, Chevy orange then ford red and then clear, That is what it took for me to like the color of paint, The race blazer motor will be painted the same

Blanco

03-04-2009, 01:44 PM

A clear coat?

I did'nt know they made high temp clear coat?

Norra 1000

03-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Yes there is a high temp oil resistant clear coat paint

Blanco

03-05-2009, 09:35 PM

YouTube - The Mint 400 (Part 1)

Blanco

03-10-2009, 11:10 PM

Notice around 1:55 who truck you see.

YouTube - Mint 400

bajabum

03-11-2009, 03:09 PM

ENTRY UPDATE
Class 3: (5)

#300 Donald Moss

#304 Chris Raffo

#311 Scott Maloney

#3... Chuck Atkinson

#3... Gale Pike

Blanco

03-11-2009, 03:18 PM

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

The Mint seems to be shaping up as a Class Favorite.
I bet if the economy was'nt so bad, We'd have even more.

Blanco

03-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Anyone need a novice co-driver?

Seems Ken ( Anger Issues ) don't plan to race the MINT, yet I really REALLY was looking forward to it..
I have all the gear & limited experience. :o

I've co-drove the Mint 400 last year & the MDR 250 & figure that if anyone can use the added assistance, I'm available.

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/sign_bump.gif

Blanco

03-14-2009, 06:53 PM

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/sign_bump.gif

I'll be bringing my race gear just in case! :D

Blanco

03-18-2009, 09:54 PM

The Race course Map is out!

& it looks pretty wild on the south end.. http://www.snoreracing.net/mint400/mint400map09.pdf

& heres the Course notes. http://www.snoreracing.net/mint400/mint400coursenotes09.pdf

Blanco

03-19-2009, 07:27 AM

Looking at the Map I wonder if check point 19 is Primm?

Moss2

03-19-2009, 07:47 AM

Looking at the Map I wonder if check point 19 is Primm?

Better brush up on your map reading skills if you are wanting to ride in someones Navigator seat.

Blanco

03-19-2009, 09:43 AM

Better brush up on your map reading skills if you are wanting to ride in someones Navigator seat.
Jeje! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/paperbag.gif

I'll admit I am having trouble understanding where things are, Only reference points I see is the 15 fwy & the DOD?

& The reason I wondered about that aera is because it says its the spectator area & I know Primms had some things set up in the past.

Broncodawg

03-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Come on Cam, This years race is on the original Mint course which is North of lost wages near the Valley of Fire area. It is north of the Vegas speedway off the 15.

Blanco

03-19-2009, 11:49 AM

Come on Cam, This years race is on the original Mint course which is North of lost wages near the Valley of Fire area. It is north of the Vegas speedway off the 15.
Yes I knew that, But for all I knew it also dropped south to the Primm area spectators area.

So shoot me geeze! :rolleyes:

Tazz

03-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Here Cam, I roughed it out in goggle earth, and made an image of it so you can get your bearings striaght. Also a image of the start finish area.

Dan

http://www.wcbaracing.com/WCBA_Racer/themint.jpg
http://www.wcbaracing.com/WCBA_Racer/start%20finish.jpg

Blanco

03-19-2009, 12:47 PM

Tazz

03-19-2009, 05:39 PM

Thanks Dan!

Now I see clearly whats going on. :D
How long a drive is it to Crystal From the Vegas Strip?

It about 30 miles from Fremont St experience to there.

bajabum

03-23-2009, 12:57 AM

another..

Class 3: (6)

#300 Donald Moss

#304 Chris Raffo

#311 Scott Maloney

#317 Gale Pike

#3... Tim Dombrowski

#3... Chuck Atkinson

Blanco

03-23-2009, 09:18 AM

Who is this Tim Dombrowski

How awesome is this?!?! We now have 6! :D

We have to get this Dombrowski over here to the site.

Blanco

03-24-2009, 08:38 PM

I'll be leaving 1st thing in the Morning. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/ewg.gif

Tazz

03-25-2009, 09:08 AM

Good Luck to all those racing, wish I could be there. I'll be there in spirit. It's just not in the cards at this time.
Keeping good people getting pay checks, is my primary focus at the moment.

Dan

Blanco

03-25-2009, 10:19 AM

Heading out now. :D
Everyone drive safe!
I'll taking my LapTop will be checking in.