FUD 24 hour race

[BGRANT]

If I remember an old Motoworld episode correctly, they mentioned it originally started as a HONDA test for their new bikes and race team. Then Fud picked it up and made it into a yearly event, alternating bikes one year and cars/trucks the next.

Exactly right.

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[JENN]

There are currently 2 24hr "bike" events .. One of which is the Dirt Rider 24 hr held in Gorman ... and then there is a 24hr race held at Glen Helen ....

I think a 24hr car/truck race would be awesome! To keep a vehicle going for 24 hrs is the ultimate test on equipment and some of the best R&D on what is working and what is consistently not working! I would be interested in possibly volunteering where needed. For safety reasons, you would need 2 crews or so to run whatever checkpoints, etc... Not a wise idea to have someone work a full 24 hrs...

I like Matt's suggestion with a couple of checkpoints...

[DRIVE Jon]

Yeah....at least 2 crews/shifts at each volunteer position. 3 crews at 8 hours each would be better. 12 hours is a long time in the elements unless the weather is perfect. It would be a challenge!!

Keeping the course on the shorter side would be good, 20mi max

Thanks for stepping up Jenn

[dave]

I know I have more But here's what I have found so far ...1994

[dave]

More 1990... FUD'S Crud.. Damn I miss that guy...

[DRIVE Jon]

awesome history Dave!!!!

Thanks

[JGunn]

Thats good stuff!

There is a road race "Bring what you got, but not over $500.00" in Northern California called "The 24 Hours of Lemons" soon. A few guys at the "hobby shop" where I work on my prerunner are getting ready to do it.

This would be good times. I might be in if school doesn't coincide

[TreyP]

If we really wanted to get smart, we could use electronic timing sensors all over the track that could replace the checkpoints.

Matt what did you have in mind?

This would be an interesting idea. The only thing I have heard of is along the lines of Ralley Tracker. But it doesn't fit the bill as I see it. If there is a simpler less expensive alternative I would like to see it.

It would make a big differance in how the race was run.

[XMOTORCR]

maybe something like this would work

http://www.tracksidesoftware.com/

[GlamisGurlie]

12 hours is a long time in the elements unless the weather is perfect.

Pfffft! Piece o' cake... 20 hours at Parker and Vegas to Reno in my pit - all by my little ole' self haha... but i agree, 2 sets of workers at each checkpoint that can rotate sleeping or what have you...

Rally Track/IRC is the way to go... they have a way to put checkpoints out there and take away the need for people, but you still need people like rovers out there in places in the event of a situation...