Official TROPHYLITE 200 Thread!

[dwasser]

Use this thread to post up about the TROPHYLITE 200 Race 1-17-09.

[AZ1000]

OK, can I start side by side with Matt and put the TL vs 1600 car thing to the test?:eek:

[AZ1000]

When will the course be marked for the TL200?
Any idea yet on length, # of laps etc?
The TL comment was a Joke guys, I don't want a bunch of TL's running over me.:)

[dwasser]

When will the course be marked for the TL200?
Any idea yet on length, # of laps etc?
The TL comment was a Joke guys, I don't want a bunch of TL's running over me.:)

The course will not be completely marked until Thursday the 15th. Pre-running is only allowed on Friday the 16th. We are doing this because we want to reduce the impact to the course and the desert in general. A week of pre-running can really change the course conditions in a bad way.

We are going to be running the course for a forth time today because we had to make a few small changes. Once we know the exact total miles of the course we will set the number of laps. I’ll repost in the next couple of days with the information.

Hopefully everyone got that you were joking about the TL stuff. I think most people know that your not a trouble maker:D

[JMS]

Doug, any idea how long the laps will be yet?

[dwasser]

Doug, any idea how long the laps will be yet?

Right around 40 miles. We have to change a section due to the dry lake bed being full of water but are still planning on keeping it around 40.

[AZ1000]

Right around 40 miles. We have to change a section due to the dry lake bed being full of water but are still planning on keeping it around 40.

Perfect. 5 laps, I can be greedy.:)

[RBFJeep]

What type of pit/chase support will be allowed? Will we be able to have a few remote pits?

[JMS]

Do you know if Baja pits or any other paid pit support will be there?

[dwasser]

What type of pit/chase support will be allowed? Will we be able to have a few remote pits?

That’s a great question.

The desert is open to everyone during the event. Including spectators. It’s great that there are no fences because that makes it too easy to restrict access when there aren’t events going on. It’s bad because there can be a lot of people out there.

Remote pits are allowed. I actually think it is a good thing to have teams out around different areas of the course. Teams tend to look out for the public while they are waiting for their car or truck to come around. We don’t want to see large remote pits with 20 different teams all in one area because the BLM wants us to use certain areas for main pit. The areas they want us to use have been surveyed wider then the race course. An acceptable remote pit would be more like a chase vehicle set up with some gas and tires. If you’re dumping gas please have a spill matt under the vehicle. Unacceptable would be 20 trailers, fuel towers and 200 people hanging out. That could cause issues for us.

Everyone needs to pickup their trash and clean the area where they are set up before they leave.

As everywhere else please tell your chase crews to stay off the course. Chase crews on the course is an automatic DQ. There are tons of access roads out in PC for them to use.

Hope this answers your question.

[dwasser]

Do you know if Baja pits or any other paid pit support will be there?

Just spoke to Carlos at Baja Pits. They will be out at the race providing pit support! You can contact Him at 619-596-8033. I Have not heard from any other paid pit supporters as of now.

[PRECEPTS]

Doug
Thanks for the call the entry's in the mail.
Drew

[JMS]

Just spoke to Carlos at Baja Pits. They will be out at the race providing pit support! You can contact Him at 619-596-8033. I Have not heard from any other paid pit supporters as of now.

Saweeet! thanx!

[dwasser]

Doug
Thanks for the call the entry's in the mail.
Drew

No problem. I'd rather answer questions before the race then after. Looking forward to seeing another class 1 out there.

[dwasser]

We will be raffling off some swag at the drivers meeting and the volunteer meeting before the race. So far the following companies have kicked in some cool stuff.

TROPHYLITE
ORW
RDC
PCI
Bear Designz

[TreyP]

We will be raffling off some swag at the drivers meeting and the volunteer meeting before the race. So far the following companies have kicked in some cool stuff.

TROPHYLITE
ORW
RDC
PCI
Bear Designz

Cool, so is Matt raffling off a TL Truck?:D:cool:

[dwasser]

Cool, so is Matt raffling off a TL Truck?:D:cool:

I wish!

[JMS]

Will there be a downloadable GPS file for the course?

[RBFJeep]

That’s a great question.

The desert is open to everyone during the event. Including spectators. It’s great that there are no fences because that makes it too easy to restrict access when there aren’t events going on. It’s bad because there can be a lot of people out there.

Remote pits are allowed. I actually think it is a good thing to have teams out around different areas of the course. Teams tend to look out for the public while they are waiting for their car or truck to come around. We don’t want to see large remote pits with 20 different teams all in one area because the BLM wants us to use certain areas for main pit. The areas they want us to use have been surveyed wider then the race course. An acceptable remote pit would be more like a chase vehicle set up with some gas and tires. If you’re dumping gas please have a spill matt under the vehicle. Unacceptable would be 20 trailers, fuel towers and 200 people hanging out. That could cause issues for us.

Everyone needs to pickup their trash and clean the area where they are set up before they leave.

As everywhere else please tell your chase crews to stay off the course. Chase crews on the course is an automatic DQ. There are tons of access roads out in PC for them to use.

Hope this answers your question.


Thanks. That is what we were hoping. We never have a lot of people, but we want to spread the few out that we do have. Not to mention we many TL teams can help each other through out the course.

I would hate for those 1600 guys to make us look bad and, especially AZ1600;)

[AZ1000]

I would hate for those 1600 guys to make us look bad and, especially AZ1600;)

I move over when honked at:D

[dwasser]

Will there be a downloadable GPS file for the course?

We will be providing files at the registration trailer all day on Friday the 16th. Just bring your chip and we will load it for you. It only takes a few seconds.

[JMS]

We will be providing files at the registration trailer all day on Friday the 16th. Just bring your chip and we will load it for you. It only takes a few seconds.

You guys are gonna do BIG THINGS! congrats on the new series!

[BRINGTHERUCKUS]

Im co-dogging! im stoked!

[negro3030]

is it only TLs in the TL 200 or can any car race?

[ultrablew]

The TL 200 is being ran inside of the DRIVE Race, therefore every class is able to run and TL is it's own class. (Did that make sense?)

[Ramsey_ElWardani]

TrophyLite is sponsoring the race and thus it is named after them. All classes are racing, including TL which is using this race as the first race of their series that runs at several different promoters.

[dwasser]

The TL 200 is being ran inside of the DRIVE Race, therefore every class is able to run and TL is it's own class. (Did that make sense?)


TrophyLite is sponsoring the race and thus it is named after them. All classes are racing, including TL which is using this race as the first race of their series that runs at several different promoters.

Thanks guys and gals for responding. You are both correct.

[AZ1000]

I really hoped that there would be a lot of good natured smack on here as we all head into DRIVE's Premire race...
So.........

[onebuilder]

Im co-dogging! im stoked!

Hmmm. I may have to come out and watch this! :D

[BBM2ndhalf]

A week away from the first DRIVE event!!!! Who is EXCITED?!?!?!? I know that Terry will be getting very excited once he thaws out from his trip to Fargo:D

[SicRic]

Car will not be ready to rACE, but we will be there volunteering our time to make this a great first race...

[ultrablew]

A week away from the first DRIVE event!!!! Who is EXCITED?!?!?!? :D

:D:DI think I'm gonna pee my pants!!!!:D:D

[dwasser]

:D:DI think I'm gonna pee my pants!!!!:D:D

As long as it's not on the shirts.:eek:

[ultrablew]

As long as it's not on the shirts.:eek:
Wouldn't dream of it. The shirts are too cool!!!!

[DIRT_ADDICT]

One more week!Can't wait!!!

[AZ1000]

A week away from the first DRIVE event!!!! Who is EXCITED?!?!?!? I know that Terry will be getting very excited once he thaws out from his trip to Fargo:D

Yes he will, once he does.;)

[ultrablew]

I know the web site says starting order will be posted tomorrow, but....do we get a sneak peek here?

[dezertgirl]

Sooooooo is it Friday yet!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :D:D:D:D:D

I cant wait to get down there and meet all of those I haven't met face to face yet :D I will be there Friday afternoon after I register for school :)

[tmathews]

My girl and I will be there early Saturday morning.... Working as spotters for the Start / Finish !!!

[FarrisMotorsports]

So where's a good safe place to stay for the race? Any suggestions?

[1BAJA03]

John Jay Inn I-8 and 4th Ave in EL Centro

[dwasser]

So where's a good safe place to stay for the race? Any suggestions?

Thanks for signing up and supporting us. John Jay is a good place or you can camp at pit row.

[havahockey]

Looks like I'll be out there to cover the race, see you all then!

Doug, just faxed in my media form.

[CharlieIII]

Need some help on directions, I'll be coming from the 10 east to 86 south then 8 west then.....????. Can anybody ballpark driving time from Hemet/Beaumont area? Thanks

[tmathews]

Take the 8 west to the Dunaway Rd. exit... Head north on Dunaway and then make a left onto Old Hwy 80 west. Plaster City East Pits are going to be on your right.

[CharlieIII]

Take the 8 west to the Dunaway Rd. exit... Head north on Dunaway and then make a left onto Old Hwy 80 west. Plaster City East Pits are going to be on your right.

Thank you sir

[IonRuss]

FYI Pete Sohren will be using his IonEarth Tracking gear at this race so you can watch how he's doing online. We *just* received the GPS files today so the web tracker itself is not online yet. It will be available at IonEarth.com tomorrow morning. I'll post another link once I get it setup.

I do have the maps available for the PDA/handhelds - if you have IonEarth hardware and are interested in being tracked for this event please have your team manager contact myself or Bud asap!

http://www.ionearth.com/

Have fun out there!

Russ Ryba
IonEarth
Satellite Race Tracking

[Curtis Guise]

I just got home from the TL200 and we had a great time filming the race. Even though the entries were low (expected for the first event) we got allot of good shots and will definitely have a great video to put up here on RDC and some highlights in Dezert People 7.

Great job with your first event Doug and Jon!

[modernchaos]

I, also just got home from the race, beautiful weather, and some great racing action!! We were out and about filming, snapping photos and meeting a few new people. Tommorow I will post some pics and possibly some video, unfortunatley we ran into technical difficulties with the video (Inverter died and i couldnt run my camera once the battery died, and my tripod just wouldnt work smoothly). But we had a great time, and am glad I got to be part of this 1st event, and hope everyone elses experiences were similiar to ours!!! I will be looking forward to the next race.

[dezertgirl]

We couldn't have asked for a better day!! I had a great time working start/finish!!! Thanks to Doug, Jon & Brian for ALL of the hard work and effort they put into making Drive and to the racers and volunteers that helped make their dream a reality :D

[modernchaos]

Here are some pics my brother got while I was filming, I'll post some video in a day or two. I hope this an appropriate place to post these.


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[Danny Alcala]

Thanks DRIVE & DRIVE VOLUNTEERS for putting on such a great race. Hopefully next time the class 11 will end up with a finish!

[gcddarren]

any pics or vid of the 1450 roll over on MM8?

[Brian & Amy]

Thanks DRIVE & DRIVE VOLUNTEERS for putting on such a great race. Hopefully next time the class 11 will end up with a finish!

Danny,
Amy and I stopped by you guys at about RM26 when you were working on the car (in the wash area). We snapped a bunch of photos of you and your buddies. Everyone at the checkpoints and road crossings was rooting for you guys to take the finish. As you were coming into the S/F area with motor trouble (I think) our spotter was saying, "Ca' mon guys!! Get it there! Another 100 yards!!!"

Next time you will hammer it. I'm still amazed at what an 11 car can accomplish. The back side of that course was nasty.

BTW, at least you guys have a great story about the head light landing in your co-drivers lap :D

See you next time,

Brian

[Danny Alcala]

Thanks Brian. The support is greatly greatly appreciated by our team. Hope to see you at the next one! If you get around to it, can you pm or email the pics?