DRIVE Volunteer Team ---> Come feel the HEAT with DRIVE and Off Road Warehouse!

[Brian & Amy]

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is gearing up for the Off Road Warehouse Grand Prix September 19th out in Plaster City. We’re still more than a month away, but now is the time to get the Volunteer Team list started.

If you are interested in coming out to volunteer at a great race and spending some time with a fun group of people that are committed to preserving racing in the Imperial Valley, send us a PM, Email brian@drive-racing.com, or give Amy and I a call at home (858-485-0515)

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is an awesome group of people that are die-hards when it comes to making great desert races happen. If you are interested in seeing what DRIVE and the Volunteer Team is all about, the ORW race is a PERFECT opportunity!

See you in the desert!

Brian & Amy

[Tundranation]

I am ready :D been way too long since a plaster city race !! hahahahahahahahaa :eek:

[dezertgirl]

i'm there Brian!! Contingency and whatever else you need me for :D Can't wait to see everyone out there!! :)

[Brian & Amy]

I am ready :D been way too long since a plaster city race !! hahahahahahahahaa :eek:


i'm there Brian!! Contingency and whatever else you need me for :D Can't wait to see everyone out there!! :)

It HAS been way to long!!!

Amy and I were talking about how a couple weeks after the last race we were bummed that there wasn't another race to start prepping for. I'm so glad that there is finally a race to set our sights on :D

Thanks again to both of you for being part of the DRIVE family. Our Volunteer team ROCKS!!!

Can't wait to see you guys!



-Brian & Amy

[TreyP]

It HAS been way to long!!!

Amy and I were talking about how a couple weeks after the last race we were bummed that there wasn't another race to start prepping for. I'm so glad that there is finally a race to set our sights on :D

Thanks again to both of you for being part of the DRIVE family. Our Volunteer team ROCKS!!!

Can't wait to see you guys!



-Brian & Amy

You two are nuts! And for that I thank you. Way to step up and keep the sport going. The sport needs hundreds of people like you. Will blast the horn as I drive past.

[tmathews]

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is gearing up for the Off Road Warehouse Grand Prix September 19th out in Plaster City. We’re still more than a month away, but now is the time to get the Volunteer Team list started.

If you are interested in coming out to volunteer at a great race and spending some time with a fun group of people that are committed to preserving racing in the Imperial Valley, send us a PM, Email brian@drive-racing.com, or give Amy and I a call at home (858-485-0515)

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is an awesome group of people that are die-hards when it comes to making great desert races happen. If you are interested in seeing what DRIVE and the Volunteer Team is all about, the ORW race is a PERFECT opportunity!

See you in the desert!


Brian & Amy


Count me in !! Your number one Spotter(s) checking in.. Hope to bring Chantal this time too !! :D

[dwasser]

Count me in !! Your number one Spotter(s) checking in.. Hope to bring Chantal this time too !! :D

Just wanted to say thank you to all the people that have signed up so far. You are all awesome.

Tim.....Thanks for the care package. It will come in handy while marking the course.

[SicRic]

speaking of marking the course....when is that?

[dwasser]

speaking of marking the course....when is that?

It won't be ready to pre-run until Friday morning (9-18-09). We have a little treat in store to keep the momentum up during the race. :D

[SicRic]

A Half-time show??

[dwasser]

A Half-time show??

Nope. One check point and no stopping until your race is over. 4 laps per heat without having to lift.

[AZ1000]

Nope. One check point and no stopping until your race is over. 4 laps per heat without having to lift.

Yes, glad we pulled a seat out.:cool:

[bajafox]

I hope the valley cools down by then, been missing out on way too many races this year

[TreyP]

This race is heating up. Watch for some interesting new enteries soon.

[Tundranation]

I hope the valley cools down by then, been missing out on way too many races this year

I got room in my truck for Primm if you want to go !!!! :eek::D:D if not hope to see you at the DRIVE race !!!! You need to get back in the game Maverick ! hahahahaha :D

[Tundranation]

This race is heating up. Watch for some interesting new enteries soon.

How about a little hint ....... ???? :D

[tmathews]

No hints.... lol... I like surprises... How long til Sept. 19th??

[Tundranation]

No hints.... lol... I like surprises... How long til Sept. 19th??

tooooo long thank goodness there is the SCORE PRIMM race the week before ...gives me a chance to dust off the cobwebs :eek: :D

[usmcgunrock]

Well I will be out there with the family. Turns out I am not deploying due to my back being injured.

[TreyP]

How about a little hint ....... ???? :D

The DA is representing. Not set in stone.

[bajafox]

I got room in my truck for Primm if you want to go !!!! :eek::D:D if not hope to see you at the DRIVE race !!!! You need to get back in the game Maverick ! hahahahaha :D

Hook me up with that interview and I'll pay for gas and rooms! hahahaa

[Tundranation]

The DA is representing. Not set in stone.

:eek: That was my guess !!! It would be great to see them race here .....looks like a few already representing on the entry list ! :D

[Tundranation]

Hook me up with that interview and I'll pay for gas and rooms! hahahaa

sending you a PM :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SicRic]

I hope the valley cools down by then, been missing out on way too many races this year

to tell the truth it has not been too bad.....Yes its hot but its been worse, it is pretty nice at night, which is pretty queer.......

[zoomlenz4u]

Brian count me in for a rover-all-over. also let me know when the coarse will be marked. Surgery is taking too long to become a reality so if it hasn't happened by then, I'm there to help.

[Tundranation]

Like the way entry list is shaping up for the 1600's :eek: :D

[1BAJA03]

more to come, thanks to everyone that has pre-entered. we're about a month away from the race :) still lots of time to get your cars prepped and ready to go for the shootout. there is a preview video of the course out there maybe doug can post it here :)

[jsmstorm]

Oh man I can't wait! It's been too long! Doug / Brian us base guys are ready I have 6 of us so far without even trying to get anyone yet haha

[AZ1000]

The Volunteer Team better have Smelling Salts at the ready, the 1600 class is going to be a Brawl.....:D

The truck dudes are coming out strong as well....

[Brian & Amy]

Brian count me in for a rover-all-over. also let me know when the coarse will be marked. Surgery is taking too long to become a reality so if it hasn't happened by then, I'm there to help.

Luis,
You rock! You and your nephew (I think :confused:) did such an awesome job at the night race. Thank you very much for putting up with the knee pain to come out and help us make the ORW race a success!


-Brian & Amy

[Brian & Amy]

Oh man I can't wait! It's been too long! Doug / Brian us base guys are ready I have 6 of us so far without even trying to get anyone yet haha

Jerrod,

First, thank you for the sacrifices that each of you make daily to keep our country safe.

Second, thank you and the El Centro Navy for all you support. DRIVE really appreciates everything you guys/girls do for us. I hope we do a good job showing all the DRIVE Volunteer Team Members how much it means to us to have a great team of people!

Can't wait for this race!


-Brian & Amy

[jsmstorm]

Jerrod,

First, thank you for the sacrifices that each of you make daily to keep our country safe.

Second, thank you and the El Centro Navy for all you support. DRIVE really appreciates everything you guys/girls do for us. I hope we do a good job showing all the DRIVE Volunteer Team Members how much it means to us to have a great team of people!

Can't wait for this race!


-Brian & Amy

Brian & Amy,
I am with you guys, I can't wait for this race either and I know several others that can't!

It is our pleasure for sure you guys have treated us well, and the races of course are a blast to help out with! Exactly how many more volunteers do you need as of now, what positions do you need, & when do you need the list by? I am going to start spamming people next week about this to get as many volunteers out there as I can. The word has spread about the last race so I am sure getting more people together will not be a problem.

Jerrod

[Brian & Amy]

Hey everyone!

Amy and I have been calling/Emailing to confirm with the DRIVE Volunteer Team, and we've got the ORW Grand Prix list together. Amy will be posting it when she gets home from work today.

A huge THANKS AGAIN to everyone that has come together on the Volunteer Team to help Doug put on a killer off road race in one of my favorite places to spend time (Plaster City!). Doug really busts his butt to put together a great course and to make a race that is new and exciting, but come race day the real responsibility for making the race a success lies with all of the DRIVE Volunteer Team.

You guys/gals are AWESOME!

Thank you so much for your time, commitment, great personalities, and professionalism. Everyone out there on race day that is wearing a red DRIVE Volunteer shirt is the reason DRIVE ROCKS :)



See you all in the desert!




-Brian & Amy

[tmathews]

Do you know what the dress code / uniform is going to be for this race?

[Brian & Amy]

Do you know what the dress code / uniform is going to be for this race?

Volunteer t-shirts, and remember big hats and sunscreen Tim :D

Is Chantel coming?

[Brian & Amy]

Off Road Warehouse Grand Prix


Volunteer List

Registration
1. Brianna Jonsson 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Amy Groff

Contingency
1. Gabby Carpenter 2. Jamie Fagan 3. Jeff Wasser 4.Doug Wasser

Staging
1. Shannon Wasser 2. Jeff Wasser 3. Amy Groff 4. Brian Groff

Communications
Darren Ballein (DRIVE Main)

Spotters
1. Tim Mathews (Team Praxair), 2. Chantel Glover (Team Praxair) 3. Chuck Grasmic 4. Tony Grasmic

Timing
1. Jan 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Tracy Cox 4.

Start/Finish
1. Gabby Carpenter 2. Shannon Wasser

Checkpoint 1
1. John Sexton 2. David Brigman 3. Chuck Putnam 4. Truman Rodgers

Road Crossing 1
1. Tommy Craft 2. Chris Fischer 3. Andrew Levy & Family

Road Crossing 2
1. Mr. & Mrs. Joaquin 2. Mr. & Mrs. Edgar (Coming out on their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!)

Rovers
1. Gary Moler & Avery Moler 2. Eddie & Bill Haynes 3. John McMurrin & Family 4. Matt Trindell 5. Gary Estrada & John Marlin 6. Larry Cox 7. Joe & Joseph Stokes (Team ORW) 8. Luis Arellano (Zoomlenz4u) 9. Mickey & Debbie Crosby 10. Arron Loney 11. Ryan Haugley & Friend (Team Haugley) 12. Brian Godienez & Rigzen 13. Andy Murphy & friends 76. Brian Wiley

Thank you to everyone that is coming out to volunteer and be a part of this race! We are going to have a great time!

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is out in in full force again :D


-Brian & Amy

[tmathews]

Volunteer t-shirts, and remember big hats and sunscreen Tim :D

Is Chantel coming?


Hope so.. but with all this hot weather lately... I think she is going to wait til the day before to decide.. :D

[M.Harvey1600]

Off Road Warehouse Grand Prix


Volunteer List

Registration
1. Brianna Jonsson 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Amy Groff

Contingency
1. Gabby Carpenter 2. Jamie Fagan 3. Jeff Wasser 4.Doug Wasser

Staging
1. Shannon Wasser 2. Jeff Wasser 3. Amy Groff 4. Brian Groff

Communications
Darren Ballein (DRIVE Main)

Spotters
1. Tim Mathews (Team Praxair), 2. Chantel Glover (Team Praxair) 3. Chuck Grasmic 4. Tony Grasmic

Timing
1. Jan 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Tracy Cox 4.

Start/Finish
1. Gabby Carpenter 2. Shannon Wasser

Checkpoint 1
1. John Sexton 2. David Brigman 3. Chuck Putnam 4. Truman Rodgers

Road Crossing 1
1. Tommy Craft 2. Chris Fischer 3. Andrew Levy & Family

Road Crossing 2
1. Mr. & Mrs. Joaquin 2. Mr. & Mrs. Edgar (Coming out on their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!)

Rovers
1. Gary Moler & Avery Moler 2. Eddie & Bill Haynes 3. John McMurrin & Family 4. Matt Trindell 5. Gary Estrada & John Marlin 6. Larry Cox 7. Joe & Joseph Stokes (Team ORW) 8. Luis Arellano (Zoomlenz4u) 9. Mickey & Debbie Crosby 10. Arron Loney 11. Ryan Haugley & Friend (Team Haugley) 12. Brian Godienez & Rigzen 13. Andy Murphy & friends 76. Brian Wiley

Thank you to everyone that is coming out to volunteer and be a part of this race! We are going to have a great time!

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is out in in full force again :D


-Brian & Amy

Hey brian and amy can u put myself and the volunteers for the YouthAIDS charity deal out on the course in some areas??? i will have my prerunner out there so i could b a rover if u need any others...

not sure the exact # of volunteers i will be bringing, i have 20 confirmed but that is of right now... i could loose 5 of those and gain another 10 by race time... i was just going to have them sign up to volunteer before race time on sat mornin...

thanx, Mike Harvey

[jsmstorm]

Brian I will have a list sent your way on wednesday of what I will have for you. We are looking at about 12 right now but I am sure I can pull a few more for you guys

[M.Harvey1600]

Okay everyone i will have a booth setup in contingency SELLING YouthAIDS stickers for race vehicles... i would really like to see all vehicles with the stickers for race day...

i will also be taking donations throughout contingency as well as the charity dinner saturday evening after the race..

2-3"x7" stickers will be $6...

the proceeds will go to the Foundation
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this is pretty much what they will look like:
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[Brian & Amy]

Well the race is just about a week away!!!!

The DRIVE Volunteer Team is in full ATTACK mode for this race. Thank you to everyone on this Volunteer Team roster.

For all the racers: Race day expect to find a sea of red DRIVE Volunteer t-shirts on the course making sure that the ORW Gran Prix is run in a safe and professional manner. From Checkpoints to Road Crossings, to Rovers, the DRIVE Army will out there to cheer on each and every racer as well as ensure that the race is run safe and fair.

A HUGE thank you to Jay Langley at Off Road Warehouse for supporting DRIVE and helping us to put on another killer race. I means an awful lot to us that someone like ORW would believe enough in what we are doing to offer their name and title sponsorship to our race. Thank you again ORW!!!!

So here is the DRIVE Volunteer Army as of tonight. Amy and I are looking forward to see everyone out in Plaster City.

After the race-day Volunteer meeting it's GAME ON!!! :D


Off Road Warehouse/ DRIVE Racing LLC
Grand Prix

Volunteer List

Registration
1. Brianna Jonsson 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Amy Groff

Contingency
1. Shannon Wasser 2. Jamie Fagan 3. Jeff Wasser 4.Doug Wasser

Staging
1. Brian Groff 2. Amy Groff 3. Shannon Wasser 4. 5. 6.

Communications
Darren Ballein (DRIVE Main)

Spotters
1. Tim Mathews (Team Praxair), 2. Chantel Glover (Team Praxair) 3. Chuck Grasmic 4. Tony Grasmic

Timing
1. Jan 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Tracy Cox

Start/Finish
1. Jeff Wasser 2. Shannon Wasser 3. Larry Cox

Checkpoint 1
1. Chuck Putnam 2. Chuck’s Son 3. David Brigman 4. Truman Rodgers

Checkpoint 2
1. Mr. & Mrs. Joaquin 2. Mr. & Mrs. Edgar 3. Tommy Craft 4. Chris Fischer

Road Crossing 1
1. Ronald Harris 2. Ofelia Giannakopolous 3. Preston Farmer 4. Erik Baker 5. George Cobb 6. Shane Funchess 7. Jennie Reist

Road Crossing 2
1. James Cunningham 2. Josh Ward 3. Ryan Swank 4. Antonio Navarro 5. Armando Padilla 6. Julio Castro 7. Mark Castro

Road Crossing 3
1. Andrew Levy & Family 2. Donald Freelove 3. Adam Moncmann 4. Jose Cantu 5. Lance Sowers 6. Nicole Probert 7. Eddie Ezell

Rovers
1. Gary Moler & Avery Moler 2. Eddie & Bill Haynes 3. John McMurrin & Family 4. Matt Trindell 5. Gary Estrada & John Marlin 6. Larry Cox 7. Joe & Joseph Stokes (Team ORW) 8. Luis Arellano (Zoomlenz4u) 9. Mickey & Debbie Crosby 10. Arron Loney 11. Ryan Haugley & Friend (Team Haugley) 12. Andy Murphy & friends 76. Brian Wiley


6:00AM DRIVE Volunteer Meeting at DRIVE Volunteer Check-In


Thanks again everybody!!!

-Brian & Amy

[ultrablew]

Uhhhhhh.....What happen to my roomy, Gabby?

[Brian & Amy]

Just a few little changes and one addition to the DRIVE Volunteer Team for the ORW race.

Doug has already posted about this, but I think it's really cool so i wanted to say a little something as well.

We have a new Emergency Medical service provider for the DRIVE races:

TRISTAR FIRE MEDICAL SAFETY LLC.

This is really a big step up for us in providing emergency response to any racer anywhere on the course. These guys do the emergency response for BITD and SNORE as well as NASCAR. They have emergency equipment and vehicles that allow them to get out to an injured racer rather than bringing the injured racer to emergency response.

To top it off, we have a DRIVE Volunteer that is going to be scout for these guys while they are watching over us on race day. Avery Moler is our Emergency Response Coordinator. He has been roving for DRIVE as well as helping Doug and Larry with course recon from the beginning. He grew up in the Imperial Valley and knows the Plaster City area like the back of his hand. He is also an EMT and a volunteer Fireman. Avery will be helping the Emergency Response guys get to any emergency situation on the course without having to spend precious minutes figuring out the best/safest route to the emergency.

A big thank you to Avery and TRISTAR!!!!!

DRIVE knows that a great race is a safe race, and we're doing our best to improve on this every opportunity we get.

Thanks again to all the DRIVE Volunteer Team!

Can't wait to see you guys out in the desert :D



Off Road Warehouse/ DRIVE Racing LLC
Grand Prix

Volunteer List

Registration
1. Brianna Jonsson 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Amy Groff

Contingency
1. Shannon Wasser 2. Jamie Fagan 3. Jeff Wasser 4.Doug Wasser

Staging
1. Brian Groff 2. Amy Groff 3. Shannon Wasser 4. 5. 6.

Communications
Darren Ballein (DRIVE Main)

Emergency Response Coordinator
Avery Moler

Spotters
1. Tim Mathews (Team Praxair) 2. Chantel Glover (Team Praxair) 3. Chuck Grasmic 4. Tony Grasmic

Timing
1. Jan 2. Kelly Wasser 3. Tracy Cox

Start/Finish
1. Jeff Wasser 2. Shannon Wasser 3. Larry Cox

Checkpoint 1
1. Chuck Putnam 2. Chuck’s Son 3. David Brigman 4. Truman Rodgers

Checkpoint 2
1. Mr. & Mrs. Joaquin 2. Mr. & Mrs. Edgar 3. Tommy Craft 4. Chris Fischer 5. Bryan Godinez

Road Crossing 1
1. Ronald Harris 2. Ofelia Giannakopolous 3. Preston Farmer 4. Erik Baker 5. George Cobb 6. Shane Funchess 7. Jennie Reist

Road Crossing 2
1. James Cunningham 2. Josh Ward 3. Ryan Swank 4. Antonio Navarro 5. Armando Padilla 6. Julio Castro 7. Mark Castro

Road Crossing 3
1. Andrew Levy & Family 2. Donald Freelove 3. Adam Moncmann 4. Jose Cantu 5. Lance Sowers 6. Nicole Probert 7. Eddie Ezell

Rover Team
1. Gary Moler & Avery Moler 2. Eddie & Bill Haynes 3. John McMurrin & Family 4. Matt Trindell 5. Gary Estrada & John Marlin 6. Larry Cox 7. Joe & Joseph Stokes (Team ORW) 8. Luis Arellano (Zoomlenz4u) 9. Mickey & Debbie Crosby 10. Arron Loney 11. Ryan Haugley & Friend (Team Haugley) 12. Andy Murphy & friends 76. Brian Wiley






-Brian & Amy

[Brian & Amy]

If anyone needs to get a hold of me for ANY REASON please call my cell phone:

858 395 5724

I will be able to receive calls in the desert. As of tomorrow morning I will be in Plaster City:D



-Brian & Amy

[jsmstorm]

The El Centro MX / Off-Road Club will be at the contingency as well accepting donations and selling stickers. Our stickers are 4"X6" I would love to see some people representing on their race vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, kids, dog, etc... Ok maybe not the kids and dog but you get my point. The stickers are going to be $10 each with all proceeds going to help us out with maintenance for the track, kids track, and truck course we have on the base outside of El Centro.

Also if you are not going to be at the race but would still like one shoot me a PM I will take a paypal payment and ship them to your door for $10 each as well.

Here is a picture of what they look like. Like I said they are 4"X6" and are a nice quality sticker made by the people at Bear Designs.

[ultrablew]

I am in on steekers! I will get them from you at the race!
Also.....Please allow me to give a HUGE thanks to SPARKLETTS water for donating the water for our volunteers!

[jsmstorm]

Sweet sounds good man! Oh yea for sure that water is going to be very much welcomed at least it has cooled down a little bit.