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Post by steveinmaryland on Jul 6, 2012 4:07:31 GMT -6
Let me begin by saying that I am NOT an Overlanders Club Member. I got involved with helping the club thru my cousin back in 2005. I like the people that are involved with the club, and would like to see it carry on successfully. As my posting name indicates, yes I live 860 miles away in Maryland but I do enjoy traveling back to good ole Illinois, where I was born, to see the mud races.
RJ, I'm sorry that your original post about who's coming out to race at the HOI Fair got so polluted, mainly with discussions about the mysterious Overlanders facebook page (that is probably my fault because I started posting about the facebook page after I saw that you had said people were discussing things on faaaacebooook), so let's try this one more time.
WHO IS PLANNING ON RACING AT PEORIA on JULY 21st ?
so far we know that - RiskyBusiness will be Drag racing in Class 3 and Class 4
RJ will Drag Race in Class 4 if he is in town on July 21
BSFarmer will attend for a few hours, but sounds like he won't be racing since he has big event to get ready for on July 28th and doesn't want to break anything before that time. Maybe he will race something, but not the bronco (I don't know what else he has)
So as of today, the day will take much longer to set up the track than it will to run the events, or should I say event, a single race between Justin and Rolland in Class 400 Drag.
IS ANYONE ELSE PLANNING TO RACE ?
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Post by rogermiles on Jul 6, 2012 14:56:55 GMT -6
Hi Steve, good to see you back on the message board agian. Kevin and I are going down on thrusday to start working on the track and bog pit, planning on camping thrusday thru. sunday. We are going to race class 300 drags and maybe the 200 bogs. Are you coming home for that weekend if so stop by and say hi.
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Post by steveinmaryland on Jul 7, 2012 6:07:38 GMT -6
Hi Steve, good to see you back on the message board agian. Kevin and I are going down on thrusday to start working on the track and bog pit, planning on camping thrusday thru. sunday. We are going to race class 300 drags and maybe the 200 bogs. Are you coming home for that weekend if so stop by and say hi. Yes Roger, SPECTATOR STEVE will be there, but only for the first half of the day. I'll be sure to come by to visit. I look forward to seeing you all. Wishing only the best for you all, Steve |
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Post by Rolland Adkisson on Jul 8, 2012 20:16:49 GMT -6
Well has anyone heard of anyone else coming out? how about the facebook page any talk there of people coming.
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Post by fbomb on Jul 8, 2012 20:32:44 GMT -6
the facebook page is coming along fine, Bryan Otero says he's coming to bog, probably bring Chris and Lewy along too!
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Post by steveinmaryland on Jul 9, 2012 2:30:59 GMT -6
Justin Ackman, Rolland "RJ" Adkisson, Roger Miles, Jamie "64mudracer", Bryan Otero (plus possibly Chris & Lewy. I apologize for not knowing if these 2 people are additional racers or maybe spectators.)
WHO ELSE IS GOING TO RACE ?
Well it appears that John Bloomgren will also be racing, but Bryan, Chris & Lewy may not be. I just hope that there are alot of racers that either choose not to post there intentions here online, or alot of racers that just don't get online.
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Post by fbomb on Jul 9, 2012 8:13:15 GMT -6
Looks like Chris & Lewy might be out, Talked to Chris last night and he mentioned going to Gussies and racing there for points and possibly just saving Lewy's truck for that. He said he's only been racing Lewy's truck, and both his truck and Tim's red step side will NOT be out. So it looks like we have to scratch their names. And Bryan although he was one coming from the Facebook page after he reads this board and about the clubs attempt to stop the racers spreading word to other racers he too now is not supported by the Overlanders being part of it so, I can't promise Bryan will continue to want to come either. So the numbers may be dropping.  |
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Post by bloomgren on Jul 9, 2012 9:44:19 GMT -6
the good lord willing we should be there
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Post by steveinmaryland on Jul 10, 2012 4:18:32 GMT -6
Well, since there are not many other racers entering, I may just have to enter my rental vehicle into Class 700 DRAG and CLASS 500 BOG ! I doubt that there will be 10 entries in either class for the advertised payouts to come into play, but the extra payout cash is usually split up somehow in the classes that it is advertised for. As I read the rules, along with the general rule "Any truck fitting a lower class can enter a higher class", all I need to run class 700 DRAG is a helmet, and a "rigid rear hitching point with a clevis" should qualify me to enter class 500 BOG. No I won't be a crowd pleaser, but I'll be IN THE MONEY, haha. Does anyone know of a good carwash nearby so I can get my rental vehicle back into decent, road worthy condition ? The general rule does say "Any truck fitting a lower class can enter a higher class", but has anyone ever tried to enter a CAR into the events ? Do it HAVE to be a TRUCK ? I know I have seen tiny suv's running before, like a Suzuki Samurai, I wouldn't consider that a TRUCK, but I guess it is more a TRUCK than a car is. If a CAR cannot enter I'll just have to swith from the Ford Fusion CAR that I was supposed to get to a Ford Escape, a TINY SUV ! I guess to enter Class 500 BOG I would need at least a small SUV with a trailer hitch so I can have "a rigid rear hitching point with a clevis." I think I'll get the DAMAGE WAIVER INSURANCE ALSO, JUST IN CASE.
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Post by fbomb on Jul 10, 2012 9:31:16 GMT -6
One time at Avon we had a 2 wheel drive dune buggy run in the bog. At at Knoxville one time Pinky ran a school bus in the drags. Sad too say but he won!!!!Lol
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Post by samlam on Jul 10, 2012 10:42:06 GMT -6
I don't think we will need to put to much time into how many trucks will show up, more time with if we can finish before the demo cars show up, I have have calls i always ask if they have been on the web page. Believe it or not 90% of the racers that I talk to do not use computers I don't think we can use this page as a count for the racers that might or might not show up. I do not let other clubs know if I'M going to be at there race.
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Post by steveinmaryland on Jul 10, 2012 13:09:30 GMT -6
I don't think we will need to put to much time into how many trucks will show up, more time with if we can finish before the demo cars show up, I have have calls i always ask if they have been on the web page. Believe it or not 90% of the racers that I talk to do not use computers I don't think we can use this page as a count for the racers that might or might not show up. I do not let other clubs know if I'M going to be at there race. That's wonderful news. I hope that is the case this time. I knew there would be quite a few racers that don't get online, and some others that do see this msg board but don't want to post, but if 90% don't get online then the turnout should be just fine. Like you said, finishing before the demo derby may become the issue of the day. |
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Post by maroonrocket on Jul 10, 2012 14:40:09 GMT -6
we had somewhat considered racing the 21st but forgot my cousin was getting married that day
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Post by fbomb on Jul 10, 2012 22:44:53 GMT -6
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Post by bburden88 on Jul 11, 2012 20:12:58 GMT -6
what is the pay out for stock class. and i have a stock 350 pulls 19 in of vac at 600rpm it has tbi inj which means its got an alm intake on it. i have headers on it was wondering if i was able to run stock class do to the stock intake and the headers on it.... oh as well i have a very sim exhaust system to the stock one but your rule says i must have 2.5 in exhaust even tho the truck came from the factory with 3in out the back was just wondering because i dont want to wast my time driving an hour or so to get bumped up to class 300 where the truck would have absolutly no chance in
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Post by ppd on Jul 11, 2012 21:24:54 GMT -6
Very good question.
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Post by samlam on Jul 12, 2012 7:55:04 GMT -6
What year is the tuck and Why would u be wasting time running our class 3  If the truck came with the injection than that is not a mod, Our rules state that if it is a factory injection for the year of the truck you are fine. The headers are a mod, but I think we allow 1 mod I will check the main page rules and get back to you on that one |
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Post by samlam on Jul 12, 2012 7:56:36 GMT -6
I forgot the pay out we pay much more than most for a stock class daily driver, Nat Jambo pay 0 with an $80 entry, most places pay a percent we pay 100 % of the entry less our insurance fee of 5 Bucks. If we have a huge turn out then the board members decide what to do.
So let the Internet word entanglement begin, Im sure my words will be twisted to say that I put the money in my pocket.
200 drag class
Small Block 415 cubic inch
Big Block 475 cubic inch
torque converter stall speed not over 1800, measured in low range
blocks must have factory markings such as GM , FORD, etc
No mod 4 or 6 in class 200, Any stock 4 wheel drive vehicle
Fullsize only No Short Wheel Base with Big Block 130 inch wheel base or smaller
Engine, body and drive train must be same make and model
Bed must be able to hold 300 pounds at any point
tires must be unmodified, DOT approved
max 650 cfm vacuum secondaries carburetor, no double pumpers, no modifications to carb
2 inch spacer or adapter allowed
must be naturally aspirated , no turbochargers, blowers, superchargers, etc.
Removal of removable tops and tailgates ok
No traction devices
Lift allowed
No headers, exhaust must extend a minimum of 6 inches past cab
muffler required, maximum of 2 ½” inch diameter exhaust
Steady minimum of 17 inches vacuum at 800 RPM
If Fuel injection came on the vehicle from the factory, and it is not an after market fuel system or
modified, it is
allowed.
(Stock Ignition only )
2009 Rules change says:
You may have one modification out of three choices:
1. Headers
2. Aluminum Intake
3. Vacuum (If you meet all other requirements,
then you may pull a variance within 2 inches of the limit.) (The tech crew will make the final decision
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Post by riskybusiness on Jul 12, 2012 12:04:54 GMT -6
If your truck came stock with a aluminum intake that will not count as your one modification if it is factory other than the headers it will be put in stock class hope to see you the21st
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Post by hereitgoes on Jul 12, 2012 12:40:19 GMT -6
He should be in stock anyway. He's 2 inches over the min at 200 rpm lower than the limit, and the headers are the one modification. The wheelbase is 2 inches longer than the Big Block Minimum, and it's 57 cubes under the Small block limit. Can't get much more stock than that....
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