Official RDC 250 Thread!

[dwasser]

Use this thread to post up about the RDC 250 Race 3-21-09.

[DSRacing]

Thanks for starting the thread, we plan on this being our first DRIVE race. I was hoping we would be able to race the Trophylite 250 but we won't have the truck ready in time following the New Years Dash.

[Ramsey_ElWardani]

Doug, this would be a good place for you to post up some of the differences in the rules that DRIVE has. For example, you have a specific Yellow Light rule and Blue Light requirement that is different. You wouldn't want someone to show up at the race not knowing....????

[Curtis Guise]

Ramsey, you might want to check out the Rules questions and comments thread.

[baja_racer]

Is it too soon to start pumping up the RDC 250 in Plaster City on March 21??? I don't think so...I for one am very excited for race #2 of the DRIVE series. Race #1 the Trophylite 200 went off without a hitch and this next race should only be that much better!!!

DRIVE Main clear....

[ultrablew]

Is it too soon to start pumping up the RDC 250 in Plaster City on March 21???

I don't think so!!!! Lot of work to do, but we'll be ready!! Game on!!!!

[dwasser]

We'll be holding meetings starting Monday to nail down all the details. I can't wait! There have been some really cool ideas kicked around.

[1BAJA03]

We will be hosting UTV & TK races also!!! much more to come...

[tmathews]

Looking forward to the next race !! Hopefully can work as a Spotter again !!

[dwasser]

Looking forward to the next race !! Hopefully can work as a Spotter again !!

We would love to have you out there again. You guys did a perfect job!

Thanks

[dezertgirl]

I can't wait for this race!! The first ever RDC sponsored race should draw some crowds!!

[Tundranation]

Ready to stage and Rove again !!! :D

[CharlieIII]

my volunteer shirt is all washed and ready to go again!!

[Brian & Amy]

You guys ROCK!

This is going to be another killer race.

Brian

[1BAJA03]

Well yesterday the desert was a thing of beauty. Started looking for a one-of-a-kind RDC 250 course. Will continue my quest next week.

[talkjk]

Just filled out our entry form. That will make six in 1450. How about qualifing? that looked like alot of fun at the TL200

[dwasser]

Just filled out our entry form. That will make six in 1450. How about qualifing? that looked like alot of fun at the TL200

We are planning qualifying for all classes with 7 or more teams pre-registered by March 6th. I know of some more 1450 teams that will be racing so there's a very good chance of qualifying.

We will have all the event info and schedule of events up early this week.

Thanks for entering!

[AZ1000]

OK, we're home from Parker and now it's time to get serious about the RDC 250. Can't wait..

[dwasser]

OK, we're home from Parker and now it's time to get serious about the RDC 250. Can't wait..

Did you race the 1600 at Parker?

[AZ1000]

No. I co-dawg'ed 1568. We had a very long day and only got 2 laps in. It was one of those great experiences that kinda sucked too. You know?
I was towing the 1 car and 3-12 cars through tech with a Rhino, (no easy task), when you called Friday. So I owe you a call Doug,

[REEVESRacing]

Well yesterday the desert was a thing of beauty. Started looking for a one-of-a-kind RDC 250 course. Will continue my quest next week.

Thanks! Keep us posted.

[baja_racer]

Yep......now that Parker is in the books (it was an epic race day for #15 & #8105's main pit crew.....can you say mudbog?)

Now let's focus on the RDC 250 in our backyard!!!!!!!!!

[dwasser]

Our site has been updated with the event information, qualifying information, and the current entry list as of this morning.

Please go to our site and take a look at all the new information. We have added many new contingency sponsors since the TROPHYLITE 200 and the RDC contingency program will be coming out soon. We've also added Desert Karts and Side by Sides.

Curtis and Klaus will personally be cooking everyone hot dogs at contingency on Friday night..........for free:eek:

We are looking forward to another fun and competitive race!

http://www.drive-racing.com/

[bajafox]

I am really hoping to make it out for this race, my buggy is loaded and ready. I'm hoping to get it set up with my GPS and hopefully a race radio by then too so we can volunteer to rover

[dwasser]

I am really hoping to make it out for this race, my buggy is loaded and ready. I'm hoping to get it set up with my GPS and hopefully a race radio by then too so we can volunteer to rover

If you don't come up with a race radio just install a 12 volt plug and we can get you a radio to use.

We hope you make it out. This is going to be a fun one for sure!

[bajafox]

Thanks Doug, I have the radio, just need to find time to get a bracket made and install it

[1BAJA03]

Doug you ready for today? I think my back is already starting to ache this should be interesting.... Gotta love it course recon @ 6am 38 degrees who says we don't love our job/hobby ;)

[dwasser]

Doug you ready for today? I think my back is already starting to ache this should be interesting.... Gotta love it course recon @ 6am 38 degrees who says we don't love our job/hobby ;)

Working on GPS stuff right now. See you soon.

[Brian & Amy]

Doug you ready for today? I think my back is already starting to ache this should be interesting.... Gotta love it course recon @ 6am 38 degrees who says we don't love our job/hobby ;)

You guys ROCK!

[1BAJA03]

Doug took one for the team yep he ROCKS!!! I'll let him tell the story whatever he says it wasn't my fault.... The recon went really good. I think this is going to be a tougher course than the last one. Lots of different stuff throw into this one. Got the UTV course laid out plus the area for the TK races very good day in the dirt. Found some more items for the clean-up day.

[dwasser]

Doug took one for the team yep he ROCKS!!! I'll let him tell the story whatever he says it wasn't my fault.... The recon went really good. I think this is going to be a tougher course than the last one. Lots of different stuff throw into this one. Got the UTV course laid out plus the area for the TK races very good day in the dirt. Found some more items for the clean-up day.

Long story short.......it was Larry's fault! Just kidding. 0.1 miles out of camp the GPS and bracket came off the bike. I was watching it tumble through the air and not watching the course. My limited talent on my bike ran out real quick. I was able to ride the rest of the time but can't lift my arm above my head. Next time I'm taking the Jeep:confused::D

[dezertgirl]

Oh man Doug... Hope you are ok...

[dwasser]

Oh man Doug... Hope you are ok...

Everything is a ok. Now lets get this thread back on track :D

Whos coming to the first ever RDC sponsored race?!

Racers, Spectators, Media, Volunteers, Vendors. Lets hear it.

ROLL CALL ???

[baja_racer]

I will be there!!!!

DRIVE MAIN clear....

[Brian & Amy]

Everything is a ok. Now lets get this thread back on track :D

Whos coming to the first ever RDC sponsored race?!

Racers, Spectators, Media, Volunteers, Vendors. Lets hear it.

ROLL CALL ???

Doug,
You should put this stuff in the Desert Racing General Discussion Forum as well.

BTW,
I'll be there :D

[dezertgirl]

Me Me Me Me!!! :D:D:D:D

I agree this should also be in the desert section... get the hype up!! :) I think its RAD that RDC is sponsoring a race-and the fact that it's the FIRST one I wouldn't miss it!! (especially since I'm working it ;) ) LOL

[CHASIT1]

Everything is a ok. Now lets get this thread back on track :D

Whos coming to the first ever RDC sponsored race?!

Racers, Spectators, Media, Volunteers, Vendors. Lets hear it.

ROLL CALL ???

I'm in Doug...early Fri am..First weekend of a 3 race trip

[PRECEPTS]

Everything is a ok. Now lets get this thread back on track :D

Whos coming to the first ever RDC sponsored race?!

Racers, Spectators, Media, Volunteers, Vendors. Lets hear it.

ROLL CALL ???

Doug- I want to publicly mention that we had a great time for the lap and a half we lasted at the first race. Unfortunately neither of our cars will be ready in time for this race. Sorry we won't be able to make it.
Drew

[dwasser]

Doug- I want to publicly mention that we had a great time for the lap and a half we lasted at the first race. Unfortunately neither of our cars will be ready in time for this race. Sorry we won't be able to make it.
Drew

Thanks Drew! We are using some of your suggestions for the next race. Sorry you can't make it to race but you could always come down and watch if you have time.

[ultrablew]

27 days 'til departure.....Better get the truck back together...lol:eek:

[gcddarren]

I predict Mount Overall?

[Ratedxmo]

HRT Motorsports is bringing everything! Trophy Truck, Trophy Kart and a couple UTVs!!!

[Tundranation]

HRT Motorsports is bringing everything! Trophy Truck, Trophy Kart and a couple UTVs!!!

There we go this is good ....TT action !!! :D

[07FJRog]

HRT Motorsports is bringing everything! Trophy Truck, Trophy Kart and a couple UTVs!!!

make that three UTV's, I am going to drive the Rhino Flying Banana. :)

[Tundranation]

When are we going to see an update to the RDC 250 entry list ?? :D

[dwasser]

When are we going to see an update to the RDC 250 entry list ?? :D


We'll get it up late Thursday night and then again on Friday once all pre-registered racers are in. I can say that 1450 is shaping up nicely. Gonna be a fun race for everyone.

[07FJRog]

there are still issues with UTV'S??? i here

Rog

[dwasser]

there are still issues with UTV'S??? i here

Rog

Yes Rog there are. It's stock tanks vs. fuel cells. I am working very hard to get this worked out. At the end of the day we have to meet certain safety requirements. I will have an answer tomorrow.

[07FJRog]

Yes Rog there are. It's stock tanks vs. fuel cells. I am working very hard to get this worked out. At the end of the day we have to meet certain safety requirements. I will have an answer tomorrow.

I think it would be more than that, there are plastic fuel cells, that have been tech approved by CORR and M4SX already.

[CHASIT1]

15 More days...count'em:cool:

[dezertgirl]

HRT Motorsports is bringing everything! Trophy Truck, Trophy Kart and a couple UTVs!!!
TT?!?!?! AWESOME!! Can't wait to see you out there!! :D

[tmathews]

Can't wait to start calling in the race car numbers for the Start / Finish !!!!

[Brian & Amy]

Can't wait to start calling in the race car numbers for the Start / Finish !!!!

Tim,
You guys did a killer job last time! Thank you for all the help. :D

Team Praxair kicks butt.

I am going to post the DRIVE volunteer list with positions Sunday when Amy and I get back from the desert clean-up.

This race is going to be great!

[ultrablew]

8 days, 12 hours til departure! I am so excited.

[Brian & Amy]

8 days, 12 hours til departure! I am so excited.

Alicia,
You and your family are so cool.

See everyone out at the race :D

-Brian & Amy

[1BAJA03]

Well yesterday me & Doug took a cruise around the course in the Arctic Cat much safer than your bikes :) Well another great course that will have everyone pleased. We are finding more and more new and exciting trails for this race, 40 mile loop :) We had a great time on the layout of the gates, checkpoints and road xings. I think we need to get a better GPS system for the Arctic Cat though so if anyone has a 540c laying around let me know would help tons. Looking forward to next weekend.

[Brian & Amy]

Well yesterday me & Doug took a cruise around the course in the Arctic Cat much safer than your bikes :)

For Doug you mean right????

:D

[talkjk]

Isa start/finish in the same place as the TL? When will the map be up?

[dwasser]

Isa start/finish in the same place as the TL? When will the map be up?

Yes. Start / finish will be in the same area as the TL 200. The map won't be up until Tuesday night. It will also be available at start finish starting Thursday night and we will have a GPS file that we can put on a your chip starting at 7:00 AM Friday.

Thanks for racing with us!

[ultrablew]

Yes. Start / finish will be in the same area as the TL 200. The map won't be up until Tuesday night. It will also be available at start finish starting Thursday night and we will have a GPS file that we can put on a your chip starting at 7:00 AM Friday.

Thanks for racing with us!

Goodness Doug....Do you sleep? 5am!? Side x side starts would be awesome! They are so much fun to watch!!! Make for great photos also.

[AZ1000]

Ready to Rumble...:D

[CHASIT1]

Goodness Doug....Do you sleep? 5am!? Side x side starts would be awesome! They are so much fun to watch!!! Make for great photos also.
Yea! and I'm always up for some Great Photo Ops.
Can't wait ...especially with Qualifying and Desert Karts on Fri..:cool:

[ultrablew]

Ready to Rumble...:D

Good luck to you! See you soon!!!!

[ultrablew]

Yea! and I'm always up for some Great Photo Ops.
Can't wait ...especially with Qualifying and Desert Karts on Fri..:cool:

No qualifying this race. All the draws were starting positions. I don't believe there were enough classes eligible to warrant qualifying. Desert Karts will be awesome though! I am so excited about watching these in the desert. Have only seen them on the short course. Those kids drive the heck out of them!

[talkjk]

Who's up for side by side starts?

[dwasser]

Who's up for side by side starts?

All the class needs to do is say the word. That goes for any class.

[AZ1000]

All the class needs to do is say the word. That goes for any class.

You've got 1 1600 vote to do what ever. I'm game.

[talkjk]

#1458 is up for side by side

[dwasser]

#1458 is up for side by side

We will ask each driver at registration. I think it would be a lot of fun!

[dwasser]

You've got 1 1600 vote to do what ever. I'm game.

How about each car has to start facing the wrong way and pull a 180 just after the start. JK.:D

[AZ1000]

How about each car has to start facing the wrong way and pull a 180 just after the start. JK.:D

How about an old fashioned Gran Prix start. Have the drivers line up across the track from their cars, drop the flag, then they have to run across the track, get in, buckle up and go. :D
Did I say this in my outside voice???:eek:

[ultrablew]

How about each car has to start facing the wrong way and pull a 180 just after the start. JK.:D

Awesome!
Too bad Duncan requested a RS. Pulling 4th, that woulda put Cully and Duncan on the 2nd row. 1 and 2 in points and a drag race to turn 1! How fun. Maybe I can see if Cully wants to RS also?!!! J/K would be fun though!!!!

[ultrablew]

Who's up for side by side starts?

Hey Trevor! See you this weekend. Looking forward to some fun.

[talkjk]

Maps up, looks like we cross Wheeler road.

[dwasser]

Maps up, looks like we cross Wheeler road.

Not Wheeler. It's a small dead end access road near Wheeler.

[talkjk]

Doug will Baja pits be out this weekend?

[ultrablew]

Doug will Baja pits be out this weekend?
RDC 250 Pit Support by Baja Pits

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Baja Pits will once again be providing pit support for the DRIVE Series. Please contact Carlos at 619-596-8033 for details and to sign up for services at the RDC 250..

http://bajapits.com/

Above is a post that Doug has on another thread about Pit support. See ya soon!

[zoomlenz4u]

I am so much of a last minute procastinator. Looks like we will be in dezert back to back weekends. I had told Doug I would help out on Becky Estrada's situation. If anyone that would like to help, I will be donating half of all my dvd and picture cd sales to help Becky Estrada pay her medical Bills. Picture cds will go for 20 bucks and will have all pics taken per race. I will have limited amounts of dvds for 10 bucks so its a first come first serve basis. Every little bit will help.

All picture cd's are from Plaster city races. I will have a few San Felipe 250 race dvds.

[bajafox]

Well looks like we have our plans now, we should be heading out tomorrow morning and depending on where my roommates set up the toy hauler, the first or second road crossing, that's where we'll be headed.

Look for a guy in a red buggy along with a purple buggy with a white front clip, that'll be us

Doug, if you need any help from one of those spots let me know, I'll have a race radio with me

[qracing]

thank you Doug and all volunteers for a fun weekend racing. it was a lot of fun even though it was a light turn out.

[DezertBum]

Doug, Larry and all the staff at DRIVE, Thanks for a great experience. My son won his first Trophy Kart race and was so thrilled. You guys are a class act, I just hope you get a better turnout at the next one.

The course was awesome!

Don't let that crap people were talking on the radio slow you down......I am always here to help, let me know....


Jeff Morrison

[Let's go off roading]

Doug

I had a great time at the race.
Thank you for doing a great job and I would also like to say Thank You to the Volunteers.
The track was super!

[TreyP]

I think I can speak for the whole group of Class 10 entrants. All our cars were in a state of disassembly and the way the economy is some didn't think it was prudent to spend the cash now to get them ready. I think we will all be out for the May race if things go as planed. I'm still bummed we didn't do this race. I know DRIVE put a lot of effort into making this a great course.

And the simple fact that there is a huge group of people willing to go out and help this series says everything about the promotor.

Doug I think you are in good company. I heard MORE and BITD had small car counts their first year or so, Keep providing a quality product and they will come.

[ultrablew]

Trey, your 10 car clan was missed! I hope things get better for you (and lots of others) and we're able to see you in May. This race was a blast and already looking forward to May!

[zoomlenz4u]

Doug,
success is not measured by the masses who speak, but by the mass approval a present few will give. Great job.

[TreyP]

Trey, your 10 car clan was missed! I hope things get better for you (and lots of others) and we're able to see you in May. This race was a blast and already looking forward to May!

If things go as planed then we will be there in force. I hope to get more old school 10 cars out there. I know Garfield want's a rematch big time. But I also hope to have an ace up my sleave with a master co-dog/Driver.;):cool:

[dezertgirl]

I missed out... next race I'm there!! With reliable transportation :D

The pictures lookecd great guys!!!

[bajafox]

Great race DRIVE, although the entries didn't really show it, the organization reall well put together.

I dont get it, people always have something to complain about, entry fee's too high, not enough volunteers, the course is too easy, it's too rough, cheaters dont get busted, etc. etc. blah blah blah...

DRIVE has covered just about every issue people have with the orgs they race and where are they?

I had a great time this weekend, I'm hoping to make every DRIVE race this year and hopefully compete in one too. Good luck DRIVE, I hope you guys hang in there, remember "if you build it, they will come"

Props to the TL and 1697, they were oticeably 2 of the quickers cars out there through our area by the first trussell

[bajafox]

Ready to Rumble...:D

You guys were hauling!

[desertroamer]

Good job Doug, Jon, Amy, Brian, and everyone else in the Drive Racing organization. You guys put on a first class race. You guys made sure us volunteers were welcomed and knew exactly what we needed to do. I appreciate that. I will be out to volunteer many more races to come. Like everyone else has sad "build and they will come"

[BBM2ndhalf]

Thank you DRIVE, volunteers, racers and pit crews for making this a fun day racing in the desert!!! All the time and effort that you are putting into this organization is really appreciated. I know that Terry had a blast....second lap thru all I got on the radio from him was a loud and heartfelt "YEEHAW!!!" I think that pretty much says it all:D

[Wendell #527]

I agree with all of you. It was a great race. I didn't do too bad considering I lost a cylinder on lap #4. I did the last lap and a half on 3 cyls. Good battles with some of the trucks out there. That was cool.

The biggest difference I noticed was how energetic the volunteers were at the checkpoints and road crossings. Looked like they were having fun, too. Good crew, and all the DRIVE guys and gals deserve a big thanks. THANKS! I'll have some in-car footage up soon.

[Let's go off roading]

I forgot to mention Thanks to all the racers who drove by and honked their horns.

Glad to hear that you were having fun! : )

[AZ1000]

I agree with all of you. It was a great race. I didn't do too bad considering I lost a cylinder on lap #4. I did the last lap and a half on 3 cyls. Good battles with some of the trucks out there. That was cool.

The biggest difference I noticed was how energetic the volunteers were at the checkpoints and road crossings. Looked like they were having fun, too. Good crew, and all the DRIVE guys and gals deserve a big thanks. THANKS! I'll have some in-car footage up soon.

I want an in-car cam just to get the volunteers, we had a great time watching them.

[grampsride]

Well, we had a good time, not the results that we wanted from the 11 car, but its a start. I will say that the course was very well marked, a little different from the usual trails, which was very good, I liked how it was designed. Good job Doug, I will say you are running a first class show. 1103 will return...

[Wendell #527]

I posted this in the General section too, but here it is again. Sorry for the redundant post, but I thought I better post it here, too. This is us passing #802. Those guys were cool and we really had fun trying to avoid their "spray". I hope they had as much fun as we did.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOUatQcmL3k

[talkjk]

Thanks again for a great race course, look forwrd to this being an annual event, same course:):):).

[BEETLE]

when is the next desert clean up?

[dwasser]

when is the next desert clean up?

Saturday October 31st. We are teamimg up with D-38 Club Chicken Bones to organize this one. Chicken bones has a race the following day so I think the turnout will be big. We are starting to plan it right now so if anyone has good contacts for food, dumpsters or anything else we might need please let me know.

[BEETLE]

the course was great over all a great race thank you drive

[Curtis Guise]

I just wanted to thank all the racers that came out to the first RDC 250. We put together a package for everyone that started shipping today and the rest should go out tomorrow. Everyone gets a 8x10 picture of their vehicle and a RDC The Year in Dirt DVD. The ones that signed up for RDC contingency get some extra stuff. Even the one that DNF'd!

[BBM2ndhalf]

Wow that's wonderful!! Thank you!!

[EWZ131]

Just recieved our care package, The photo was awesome and my son Beetle will really enjoy the Movie. Had fun hauling thru the Dezert on that great course until my tranny cooler let go. Always next race. Thanks Again. E. Zeller:D

[AZ1000]

Guys, I just got my care package too, Thanks Guys. Love the Picture and the wife liked that the PP was in the video.
Thanks again and hope to race the DRIVE-RDC 250II next year..

[Tundranation]

Just recieved our care package, The photo was awesome and my son Beetle will really enjoy the Movie. Had fun hauling thru the Dezert on that great course until my tranny cooler let go. Always next race. Thanks Again. E. Zeller:D

It was great seeing you guys at the last DRIVE race, are you doing the night race ? :D

[EWZ131]

If all goes right, we'll be there. Nothing like night racing, especially if we get an awesome course like the last, keep them coming.

[gcddarren]

how long does it take for drive to usually get the course maps and gps files up? worked on the truck all day. doing the 306 engine rebuild getting ready for the race!!!!!http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4830/p1010009t.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010009t.jpg)

[dwasser]

how long does it take for drive to usually get the course maps and gps files up? worked on the truck all day. doing the 306 engine rebuild getting ready for the race!!!!!http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4830/p1010009t.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010009t.jpg)

We don't post the map until the week of the race. We don't post the GPS file at all. We will load it on a chip for you starting Friday morning. Pre-running is limited to Friday and Saturday for this race. It's usually only Friday but since this is a night race you can pre-run Saturday until 5:30 PM.

[dwasser]

If all goes right, we'll be there. Nothing like night racing, especially if we get an awesome course like the last, keep them coming.

I hope to see you there. We are headed back out today to look at some more course options. I have a good course picked out but there are a few sections that I'm not 100% happy with so I'm bringing Larry out with me to get a second opinion.

Thanks for supporting us!

[gcddarren]

thanx for the info

[AZ1000]

I hope to see you there. We are headed back out today to look at some more course options. I have a good course picked out but there are a few sections that I'm not 100% happy with so I'm bringing Larry out with me to get a second opinion.

Thanks for supporting us!

Fast, Fun and Technical like the last one works for me...

[AZ1000]

I got to see an advance view of the RDC Video of the Month for May, (I kept pestering Curtis), which is about the RDC 250.
Good coverage, (my 2nd VOM and 1st actual shout out). Thanks RDC and Thanks DRIVE. I really liked the part about using the flags for gates.