Mint 400 08

[BADBONES]

Anyone racing the mint 400 in march?They have a fourm for class3 at www.themint400.com
We will have our blazer ready to race finally!!!!!!!!

[Blanco]

I see they do have a forum for it.
Yet of course theres 0 post. :rolleyes:

I've gotta go Off Line right now but when I get back to my hotel room I sign up & start a rukus over there & try to Plug C3R while I'm at it. ;)

[BADBONES]

I signed up.

[Blanco]

Who here has raced this race?
& what are your thoughts on it?

[BADBONES]

Who here has raced this race?
& what are your thoughts on it?

My buddy jay riechert raced the last one years ago in a jeep scrambler,and that jeep is still here in albuqerque.I would like to know also what everyone thinks.

[Blanco]

My buddy jay riechert raced the last one years ago.

So is this a Race their bringing back?

Because I've been thinking "Wow, how did this one slip by me?"

I dont remember any talk about anyone racing it?

Has this Race been in SNORE's schedule all along?

[BADBONES]

So is this a Race their bringing back?

Because I've been thinking "Wow, how did this one slip by me?"

I dont remember any talk about anyone racing it?

& Whos racing sanction is it under?
snore is running it,we race snore with our class 1 ,8 and 1600 at the kc midnight special and had a blast.snore is more grassroots racing,alot of vintage and lower budget race vehicals.But everyone is talking about this race,sounds like fun.snore says there will be a limit of 325 entrys.

[Blanco]

I edited my above post before you replied..
I realized soon after that its SNORE.

& I like the Idea of a grass roots & lower Budget. :)

I might have to look into this.

Might be fun to think about that in the C3CUP? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif

But you said that the last one was years ago?
My buddy jay riechert raced the last one years ago in a jeep scrambler

So is this a resirection of an old race gone bye?

[BADBONES]

I edited my above post before you replied..
I realized soon after that its SNORE.

& I like the Idea of a grass roots & lower Budget. :)

I might have to look into this.

Might be fun to think about that in the C3CUP? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif

But you said that the last one was years ago?


So is this a resirection of an old race gone bye?
GOOD QUESTION,that race was huge in 1988
and my question is class 4 modified 4x4?

[Blanco]

my question is class 4 modified 4x4?

I posted the Queston... So lets see what they say. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

[toddz69]

But you said that the last one was years ago?


So is this a resirection of an old race gone bye?

Yes, the Mint 400 is the granddaddy/grand poo-bah of all U.S. off road races. Started as the Stardust 7-11 race in '68 or '69 and then became the Mint when the Mint Hotel started sponsoring it after a year or two. The Mint 400 was a huge race that ran every year until about '88 or '89. After the Mint hotel disappeared, it became the Nissan 400 for several years before disappearing in the early '90s. The Mint is second only to the Baja 1000 in most peoples' minds when you talk about great off road races. Huge purse, huge entries, and huge numbers of spectators.

Todd Z.

[flyinbronco]

I heard about this on RDC. The Mint 400 was the 1st off road race ever. My Dad took me in 1973. Big Oly was bad ass. Started my love affair with off road racing and Broncos. I hope its a big success for SNORE.

[straightaxle]

I was there in 82 and 83. One of the best parts was contingency. Think of contingency and tech in Ensenada for the Baja 1000 taking place on Fremont street in Vegas. At that time Fremont street was actually a street. Parking the haulers was a nightmare. I did not get to see much of the course, but it was said to be tougher than the worst stuff they have now. Will they be using the old course? The start and the Speedrome is all paved over now with the present day speedway. Start was similar to Laughlin, drag race start, but you were on an actual drag strip!

[rhino105]

GOOD QUESTION,that race was huge in 1988
and my question is class 4 modified 4x4?
Class 4 USED to be long wheelbase 4X4. Rod Hall raced a Dodge, Roger Mears ran a Jeep J10. I chased at the Mint 400 for Lowell Arnold who won Class 4 in a Jeep J10 in 1980.

[AngerIssues]

I have to giggle (in a nice way), that people don't know the legend of this race.

This goes WAY back people. Go read or see "fear and loathing in Vegas"... Hunter S. Thompson. He was a whacked out news reporter covering the insanity of this race.

Oh, and for those who care... it was the FIRST race I ever pitted at... for none other than the Venable Racing Ford of guess who:






Robby Gordon!


:o)

I was hooked for life. Yes, the race had been going on much longer than this, of course. Check out e-bay for the Jim Beam Mint 400 bottles - I think there are like 10 of them... they are awesome. My buddies have the whole collection, by now, I think, and some doozy vintage clothing. I will have to break some out for this race.

and "yes", SNORE is very cool, but Heavy Metal would combine us with the class 8 trucks. I did it once (raced SNORE) and took 3rd of 8.

ken

[Norra 1000]

Yes, the Mint 400 is the granddaddy/grand poo-bah of all U.S. off road races. Started as the Stardust 7-11 race in '68 or '69 and then became the Mint when the Mint Hotel started sponsoring it after a year or two. The Mint 400 was a huge race that ran every year until about '88 or '89. After the Mint hotel disappeared, it became the Nissan 400 for several years before disappearing in the early '90s. The Mint is second only to the Baja 1000 in most peoples' minds when you talk about great off road races. Huge purse, huge entries, and huge numbers of spectators.

Todd Z.

Iam going to bring my 1969 Hickey # 40 truck, It did race the mint 400 in 1969 so i thought it would be cool to drive it around

[Yikes]

My collection from I believe was my dad's last Mint. These were all spares for the driving suit....plus the pit pass. Has the purse changed?? Seems like they would struggle to achieve that $100K even today.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/534001/fullsize/patches.jpg

[AngerIssues]

Dude, you bring that truck, and I will buy you a beer. I'm sitting here pondering where we might be able to keep it parked before the race. Depending on your comfort level... I wonder if the Mayor has any events planned for his favorite area, the Freemont Street Experience. It would be awesome to get some of the historic cars/trucks there.

I'm still so jealous of that truck man!!!!!

[Norra 1000]

No need to be Jealous, Lets take it out and drive the hell out of it, I tru to drive it every few days, I just put it back in the shop, I have been driving it around town all day,, I would be honored to buy you the beer! , As far as comfort i dont ever spend the money for a super nice room, Its only for sleep, The truck is a blast i plan on driving it a lot, Let me know when you are going and PM me and i will give you my cell #, I might also have the James Garner 442 ready by then,Here is a few cool photos of my truck at the 1969 Mint 400 race, Ron

[Norra 1000]

Here are a few more recent photos

[AngerIssues]

you own a piece of history... I will PM you when I get my plans a little further along.

Depending on what happens with me personally, I just might skip the baja 250 and race this race instead... put my name in the hat for the heavy metal campionship for 08 Snore? he he

ken

[retroblazer]

Skip what? Too many cervezas por mi amigo. Enough of the insanity....

[AngerIssues]

In speaking to my buddy Chris, very "in the know"... he says (unfortunately), we still can't race on the north side of town, and that takes out the traditional "rock garden". this is good and bad. For those that have been there... it SUCKS! Layers of SHALE rocks. Anyway, the bad news, is that he says we are going to be back near Jean...in over-used race course areas.

Tech/contingency should still be pretty damn cool.

I'm going to lobby pops (crew chief) tomorrow to get us signed up.

ken

[AngerIssues]

You seem awfully quiet on this C3Cup stuff Chris. PM me if you aren't "comfy" with the subject.

[toddz69]

Here are a few more recent photos

So THAT's why that bungee cord is on there :-). Nice! Still working the angles on some Sidewinders for you, Ron.

Todd Z.

[retroblazer]

You seem awfully quiet on this C3Cup stuff Chris. PM me if you aren't "comfy" with the subject.

I don't have any problems with the idea. In fact you'll see that I have discussed this very issue in the past. The only problem for me is that I don't have any idea of what I'm doing for next year.

[AngerIssues]

Class 3 update for the MINT 400:

It would appear that they might be letting Class 3 run, in spite of the fact that SNORE usually lumps us in with Heavy Metal. I say this, because they created a separate forum for Class 3, as many of you know. If you take the Gowlands (racing FOREVER), CHUCK, and Badbones, that is already 3. If I get in, that makes 4, and I bet we can lobby another 6 or more to make 10(+).

It's two weeks after the Baja 250, and I think I know where I'm putting my dollars.

How about it Cam, you don't need Savage to inspect your cage for SNORE. Save the $ and put it towards the legendary MINT 400!!

[BajaBronco13]

Anyone willing to give up some co-dawg or driver seat time for some cash for the Mint 400? Sounds like a good time.

Chris

[AngerIssues]

Yes... I have one guy who deserves to be in the truck for at least 1/2 the race... he works on the truck and his ride at Primm got cut short by something in his eye.

Do you have your own helmet and suit? Details we can figure out later, but the short answer is "yes"!

ken

[flyinbronco]

Jeez Cam, these guys are really pushin' you. Ain't peer presure a bitch.

[Motojojo]

I have to giggle (in a nice way), that people don't know the legend of this race...

:) Me too. It is one of those legendary races like the 1000, Parker, or to a smaller extent the Fireworks.

This is going to be awesome. I think that the Xterra that races BITD 3100 might be down for racing. I was told they are going to try and make it. They are more of SM but with SNORE I doubt that the team would want to be put in Mini Metal.

I'll be there...maybe helping a team maybe helping SNORE. I haven't decided yet.

[Blanco]

How about it Cam, you don't need Savage to inspect your cage for SNORE. Save the $ and put it towards the legendary MINT 400!!

1st off I have no idea what SNORE's Cage rules are? :confused:
You seen Blanco & rode with me during the Pre-run at Primm.

I doubt they'd let me race with it in its current condition.

What more would they require I do.http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif

Besides since I've never raced before, should'nt I start out in a smaller race?

[BajaBronco13]

Yes... I have one guy who deserves to be in the truck for at least 1/2 the race... he works on the truck and his ride at Primm got cut short by something in his eye.

Do you have your own helmet and suit? Details we can figure out later, but the short answer is "yes"!

ken

I don't have a helmet or suit but I'm sure I can get them. Do they make them in XXL? LOL Talking about the suit not the helmet. :) DJ Safety is down the street from my house and I know they sell race suits.

[Norra 1000]

So THAT's why that bungee cord is on there :-). Nice! Still working the angles on some Sidewinders for you, Ron.

Todd Z.

Thanks Iam looking forward to getting a Hickey winch, Iam in no hurry, Thanks:D:):D:cool:

[AngerIssues]

I only spent 109 bucks on my suit 5 years ago, and it works JUST fine. yes, they make 'em in xxl. I know some people are scared to death of a fire. I personally feel that Heaven doesn't want me and Hell is afraid I'm going to take over, so I'm ok.

As for the helmet, and this is a good general statement for all folks. Be VERY careful about what you buy. In 2001 I bought a helmet "new", that I had no idea was about to be "out-dated". SCORE recently announced even newer requirements, with different SNELL requirements than had ever been used before ("M", for "motorcycle classifications", etc.). I know this sounds confusing, but you MUST read the most recent rule book out there before buying a helmet. SCORE has always had the most difficult of the requirements, for helmets AND cages. In fact, the helmet I bought for my dad in 05 is already out-dated now. :o(. This could be a whole thread in itself (radio wiring, SNELL classifications, brands, costs...)

Regarding the cage: You might be surprised Cam, what they would let you get away with. Some series are much more lenient than others.

As for the race... sure, it might make sense to race a shorter race first - can't argue with you there. Got time to squeeze in a cheap MDR race first? As for riding with you... you did just fine. Now turn up the wick a bit. "to finish first, you must first finish!!". Look at the 1000!!! Every time I race I gain more respect for the terrain and what the trucks are capable of doing... and quickly, I might add.

ken

[Blanco]

I just checked the enteries list on SNORE's site & it shows: Class 3: (0) :confused:

[AngerIssues]

I just checked the enteries list on SNORE's site & it shows: Class 3: (0) :confused:

ya... they aren't real quick at updating stuff are they????

ken

[wiley-moeracing]

I think if the dates work out I may bonzi up to help and watch, by the way reading the cool stuff about class 4 4x4 j-10 I have a chasis in back that raced in the day, some interesting suspension set-up for the time Thanks Tim

[Blanco]

Finally I got it.

I called Buffalo Bills & booked my room. :)

They confirmed that the race is taking place there.

[decampracing]

Just booked my Room from info on the Mint 400 site.

Host Hotel: Buffalo Bills
Room Rate Code is SCM0327. YOU MUST CALL IN TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE.

The last day to book is March 15, 2008

Rates are as follows:

03/27 - $ 34
03/28 - $ 46
03/29 - $ 56
03/30 - $ 34

I hope this race will be spectator friendly like Battle @ Primm.

And yes, the Mint 400 is as legendary as The 1,000. Let's see what SNORE can do with it.

[AngerIssues]

So far they are showing 4.

I just had to throw the silliness in there on the half So far for Class 3, I have 4 of you:

1) Dan Wright
2) Charles Atkinson
3) Ken Leavitt
4) Gerardo Barragan


this is from race-dezert.com

Pikes, you need to check on your entry. Who else are missing? That would make 5. Raffo needs to make his decision. Catheryn, are you guys still thinking about it or no?

I will check the other thread and see who else was supposedly coming. I recall Rigsby racing in the blazer, if it's done.

ken

[Tazz]

So far they are showing 4.

I just had to throw the silliness in there on the half So far for Class 3, I have 4 of you:

1) Dan Wright
2) Charles Atkinson
3) Ken Leavitt
4) Gerardo Barragan


this is from race-dezert.com

Pikes, you need to check on your entry. Who else are missing? That would make 5. Raffo needs to make his decision. Catheryn, are you guys still thinking about it or no?

I will check the other thread and see who else was supposedly coming. I recall Rigsby racing in the blazer, if it's done.

ken

They just got back to you on your question, and confirmed that Pike is entered.

[bajabum]

were in for the mint, should be awesome!

[Blanco]

So that makes 5! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif
& Moss said he's a maybe, depending on how he does in San Felipe, & if theres still room for additional entries.

[2dumnotto]

What day is contingency? Is this the best place to look at trucks up close? I'm going to reserve a room tonight so I guess i will see some of you face to face. I've never been to a desert race and I cant wait!

[AngerIssues]

What day is contingency? Is this the best place to look at trucks up close? I'm going to reserve a room tonight so I guess i will see some of you face to face. I've never been to a desert race and I cant wait!

Contingency will be two days. Thursday and Friday, due to the number of entries. It would be nice to plan a class 3 get-together, and/or a Class 3 Cup meeting, but it's hard to say if our collective schedules will come together. I, for example, would like to get this over with on Thursday, and RELAX on Friday!

We are up to 6 now... a 1700 (jeepspeed?) has entered with us- cool!

Raffo would make 7! he he Cervantes would make 8! :)

[Norra 1000]

Sence Tech and Contingency is Thursday and Friday it would be great if we could try to meet up downtown, Why dont we set a place and time for Thursday PM and a time for Friday, The tech area is only a few blocks long and it should be easy to meet up, Any ideas for a place and time ?

[2dumnotto]

Being a noob to this I will play follow the leader. I read somwhere there was an added sponsor Hotel, anyone know it's name? Buffalo bills has several reviews onlinwe thjat soud not so good. I'd rather sleep in my Bronco then a dive hotel.

[Blanco]

Being a noob to this I will play follow the leader. I read somwhere there was an added sponsor Hotel, anyone know it's name? Buffalo bills has several reviews onlinwe thjat soud not so good. I'd rather sleep in my Bronco then a dive hotel.

Buffalo Bills a Dive? :eek:

I personally dont think any of the Hotels in Primm are anything I'd call a dive. :cool:

Enjoy sleeping in the back of your Bronco. :rolleyes:

[AngerIssues]

Being a noob to this I will play follow the leader. I read somwhere there was an added sponsor Hotel, anyone know it's name? Buffalo bills has several reviews onlinwe thjat soud not so good. I'd rather sleep in my Bronco then a dive hotel.

Most of the rest of us don't spend much time "in the room". They aren't anything fancy, but not anything NEAR what I would call a dive, unless you have higher tastes than the rest of us. It's just a bed and a shower - what more does one need!

[AngerIssues]

from the www.SNORERacing.net/ website:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at TBA:
Fun Run - you may use any type of vehicle but each vehicle will only be allowed to go around one lap


Thursday, March 27th and Friday, March 28th, 2008:
Registration: at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino from 9:30am - 6:00pm

Tech Inspection: on Fremont Street from 10:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday, March 27th, 2008:
7:30pm - 10:30pm: MINT 400 Fan Fest street party on Fremont Street East. Meet and Greet driver autograph session, live music, food, bars, vintage vehicle display, and MINT girls!!

Friday, March 28th, 2008:
Mandatory Driver's Meeting will be 8:00pm at: TBA

Saturday, March 29th, 2008:

Race vehicle staging will be at 6:00am, race will start at 7:00am
Time Limit: 16 hours

Sunday, March 30th, 2008:
Awards Presentation: TBA

[Blanco]

Just booked my room at the El Cortez.

See you guys there! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif

[Norra 1000]

I have 2 rooms at the El Cortez also and Bob Law with the Baja boot will be at the El Cortez also, My truck will be on display there with the Baja boot, If the Class 3 racers need a place to meet up we can pick a time and meet at my truck and then go from there,It will be easy to see and find, Ron

[2dumnotto]

Thanks for the information. I booked a room at Buffalo Bills today. I asked about the hotel because of the bad feedback online. It looks like we will be leaving Thursday morning from Northern California. If I can do anything to help out let me know.

[AngerIssues]

wow... look at this order.

STARTING ORDERUT, 1, 10, 12, 5, 1/2-1600, Heavy Metal, 8, 18, 5-1600, 9, 15, 13, 7, Mini Metal, 7S, Stock Full, 1450, 3, 4, 6, Stock Bug

UT, 1, 10, 12, 5, 1/2-1600, Heavy Metal, 8 - 2 cars every minute
all other classes - 2 cars every 30 seconds

-------------------------

so.... we get side-by-side... cool. in-car cams should be mandatory... I got mine! well sort-of :D

Why would they start class 4 behind class 3? Shouldn't be any anyway. Further, if the same 1450 group shows up, we are going to have some fun passing them. Pray for rain. Stock Full ahead of us? arf. Further, it was a 7s that I crashed into at the 250 last year (arf). Most of them aren't that slow - it was a new owner.

anyway - should be fun. At least some dang details are coming out!!

'bout time!!

Did you guys see... only 103 4-wheel vehicles entered at SF. ouch. Ouch for all the right reasons... but OUCH.

[Norra 1000]

I just got the final word for the 2008 Mint 400 Pre run date info, It was first set for the 22nd but i just received a call from them and the new pre run date is Friday March 28th, The pre run is 1 lap, 100 miles, The start time is 7:00am to 9:00am, there is a 25 MPH speed limit and there will be a pace car and as of right now they said there are 5 class 3 racers , :D

[Blanco]

Class 3 KICKS ASS! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif

[Norra 1000]

Class 3 KICKS ASS! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif

And it just gets better everyday, Right now i have my vintage cars and trucks but you will be able to add 1 more class 3 Blazer next year from my team !

[Blanco]

you will be able to add 1 more class 3 Blazer next year from my team !
http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

Great to hear.
I can wait to follow your build up. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/16.gif

[2dumnotto]

After looking at the schedule of events it looks like it might be a good idea to stay in Las Vegas rather than Primm, at least for Thursday and Friday. I can't seem to find any information on where to watch the race either. This is the first desert race for all of us in our group. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

[Blanco]

Since the Terribles Herbst family took over primm, They've set up up bleachers & so on for spectators.. :cool:

I'd assume just like at the SCORE Primm race they probably set up a challenging infeild.

But thats just a guess on my part. :confused:

[straightaxle]

None of us are too sure how this race is going to go since it hasn't been run before, at least in this day and age. Like Blanco said, they do have the bleachers for spectators and an infield area that the race usually runs through. Not a bad place to watch. They have run the CORR races there since I was there last. I would assume that the BLM will have the rest of the desert closed to spectators during the race, like they do for the Primm race. The pit areas will probably require a pit pass. Pit passes are usually handed out in limited numbers to the teams.

Buffalo Bills is a pretty decent place, but it is not the Venetian. It is right next to the course, and has a bunch of extras for the non-racer, like the roller coaster, the indoor log ride, a pretty big arcade, a food court and of course the tree bar.

[AngerIssues]

None of us are too sure how this race is going to go since it hasn't been run before, at least in this day and age. Like Blanco said, they do have the bleachers for spectators and an infield area that the race usually runs through. Not a bad place to watch. They have run the CORR races there since I was there last. I would assume that the BLM will have the rest of the desert closed to spectators during the race, like they do for the Primm race.

Sadly it seems the CORR boys aren't sharing that portion of the track. They obviously had it blocked off at the battle at primm, which makes the bleachers useless (in fact, they are folded up and tucked away). Bummer.

[straightaxle]

Sadly it seems the CORR boys aren't sharing that portion of the track. They obviously had it blocked off at the battle at primm, which makes the bleachers useless (in fact, they are folded up and tucked away). Bummer.

So did they have anywhere for spectators at BAP? Was it also all closed off like it is for the Primm race? Same group putting on the race, likely the setup will be very much the same.

[Blanco]

But what about all the talk on how the Herbst plan to make the races alot more spectator friendly & http://bestsmileys.com/talking/1.gif

Was that ony for SCORE? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/6.gif

[AngerIssues]

So did they have anywhere for spectators at BAP? Was it also all closed off like it is for the Primm race? Same group putting on the race, likely the setup will be very much the same.

I parked my coach behind buffalo bills in the helicopter pad area, and stayed there to watch the mini-infield. They kept asking me to move it, but I just acted like I didn't speak english. :D Hard to pull off for a white-guy.

Anyway, I did not make it to the start-finish to see what they had, but we only had a dirt berm to stand on, with banners to keep us from getting hurt.

ken

[Blanco]

I copied this off SNORE's web site.

Class 3: (7)

#3 Dan Wright

#3 Charles Atkinson

#3 Ken Leavitt

#3 Chris Wacker

#3 Gale Pike

#3 Gerardo Barragan

#3 randy merritt

[AngerIssues]

Hmmm, put this in your think-tank!! :confused:

Randy Merritt is now entered with us! Awesome. Randy, however, comes from Mongo - largely involved with KC highlights.

I don't mean to spread rumors, but the FJ is reportedly with KC!

put 2 and 2 together? He sure can't race that monster Ford with us?

good stuff!!! Would love to see the FJ back!!!

I also sent a note to Millen racing (the other FJ) but never heard back.

:D:D:D

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

Hmmm, put this in your think-tank!! :confused:

Randy Merritt is now entered with us! Awesome. Randy, however, comes from Mongo - largely involved with KC highlights.

I don't mean to spread rumors, but the FJ is reportedly with KC!

put 2 and 2 together? He sure can't race that monster Ford with us?

good stuff!!! Would love to see the FJ back!!!

I also sent a note to Millen racing (the other FJ) but never heard back.

:D:D:D

I will confirm that the FJ is currently owned by a KC individual....and this is not rumor. This came from the new FJ owner himself directly to me. :)

[AngerIssues]

I will confirm that the FJ is currently owned by a KC individual....and this is not rumor. This came from the new FJ owner himself directly to me. :)

ya - I was being sneaky! :D

Randy Merritt is indeed racing the FJ at the Mint! Awesome!!!! It's confirmed.

I don't know how many entries are left, but I don't see Raffo on the list yet ;)

ken

[Blanco]

I'll be buying one. :D
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/618690/fullsize/mint+400+art[1]-(2).jpg

[fj40]

Good luck to all you guys racing this weekend, its your turn to go after the black bronco, hehe, have a safe race and a lot of fun.

Ernesto

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

My buddy just called me from the MINT. Sad news for Chuck/BC Broncos. They blew something in the motor on the start line while waiting to take off. The report I got was lots of blue smoke somewhere in the engine compartment, then it died and would barley crank. Hopefully it is something they can fix quick and get out there, but it doesnt look good. Good luck to them and all the RACERS out there today. Only other report I got as that Moss smoked Pike off the start line. (2 starting side by side). My guess is that heaviness of Pikes Ramcharger has a lot to do with that. The FJ and Ken Leavett got off the start line without any issues. That's all the info i got on class 3's. I was supposed to be driving my buddies class 11 off the start line, but had to cancel due to a death in the family. My cousins funeral is today......BUT, I just got an update and they left the start line about 15 minutes ago. Good luck to them as well.

[toddz69]

My buddy just called me from the MINT. Sad news for Chuck/BC Broncos. They blew something in the motor on the start line while waiting to take off. The report I got was lots of blue smoke somewhere in the engine compartment, then it died and would barley crank. Hopefully it is something they can fix quick and get out there, but it doesnt look good. Good luck to them and all the RACERS out there today. Only other report I got as that Moss smoked Pike off the start line. (2 starting side by side). My guess is that heaviness of Pikes Ramcharger has a lot to do with that. The FJ and Ken Leavett got off the start line without any issues. That's all the info i got on class 3's. I was supposed to be driving my buddies class 11 off the start line, but had to cancel due to a death in the family. My cousins funeral is today......BUT, I just got an update and they left the start line about 15 minutes ago. Good luck to them as well.

Jerry: I wasn't able to attend either as planned. Please keep the updates comng from Jack (I'm assuming that's your buddy).

Todd Z.

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

If I get any more info, i will. My buddy, Jeff is the one that built/owns/ and drives the 11 car..... After I got him HOOKED at a SCORE race about 18 months ago...... :) BUT, yes, JACK is with him this year. I was taking Jack out for his FIRST race, driving! Woohoo! Well, he is there, and co-dogging the first lap and then driving the second lap in the 11 car. I'll be at the funeral the rest of the day and off line until this evening /tonight.

[MudMad]

I'll be buying one. :D
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/618690/fullsize/mint+400+art[1]-(2).jpg

If you get this early enough Cam, can you get me one while you're there? If so I'll take an XXL and will pay you for it of course. If they have it in black that would be really cool. Good luck, or how was your race co-dog?

[chuck]

Taking nothing away from Don or his race but Gale (73 YO) was not interested in the drag race, we were told that he would got over to the right. As it turned out we didn't get to verify that as we ran our shortest race to date. DNS, Just before the start line the water temp went to 260. By the time we got it on the trailer it was knocking very load. My guess is it blow a head gasket and the knock is a siezed piston. I will know in a week or so. Not all bad, it could have happened later in the race or Mexico and I got to watch a off road race for the first time in years. Got to meet some of you guys. Also left LV with $135 more than I came with. Not counting engine repair:)

[Blanco]

Sorry, Emmy, I did'nt see this till after I could of bought you the shirt. :o
But you do have my Phone Number...... You could of called me. :rolleyes:

& it was great seeing Chuck again........ I was really bummer out on his mechanical issues.....:(

Sorry chuck.....
Looking forward to seeing you soon all prepped ready to go! :)

[MudMad]

Sorry, Emmy, I did'nt see this till after I could of bought you the shirt. :o
But you do have my Phone Number...... You could of called me. :rolleyes:

& it was great seeing Chuck again........ I was really bummer out on his mechanical issues.....:(

Sorry chuck.....
Looking forward to seeing you soon all prepped ready to go! :)

I did try to call. I was getting some funky sceeching sound, almosr like it was going to a fax machine. Oh well. Maybe next year I'll be able to be there.