URE 4x4cross OFFICIAL THREAD. - May 9-11

Dylan W.

lone resident of Bro-Lite Island
Joined
Mar 17, 2007
Location
Mocksville NC
American Wheeler would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in American Wheeler’s 1st Annual No Limit Offroad, URE 4X4 Cross event and URE FEST ‘08.

Below is the festival and Race schedule for May 9th-11th along with General Information to help guide you through this long, fun weekend.

Racers need to be ready to race ONE HOUR before their start time. Check your start time at Racers Camp and/or URE stables. Be prepared for schedule changes, as racing could progress at a faster/slower pace.

****please notice...The (B) class will be the last class to race****

Friday: • 12 noon, Racing begins with A Class and will continue into C Class as time permits.
• Mud pit & Rock Garden open all day for general admission use.
• Music begins at 7pm with Southbound 49.
• 9pm, Shenandoah takes the stage.

Saturday
• Racing begins at 8am for C Class and D Class
• FINAL HEAT for C & D Class: Top 5 of each (Fast Five) after C&D finish.
• 4:30 (aprox) B Class starts after Fast Five of C and D class.
• Mud Boggin’ Competition from 12 noon till 8pm
• Rock Garden open all day for general admission use.
• Music begins at 7pm with Southbound 49
• 9pm, Ricochet takes the stage.

Sunday
• 8am, B Class starts racing till finished
• No Limit Offroad Rock Crawl Competition starts at 9am
• Noon (aprox), Fast Fives for A & B Class
• Award Ceremony for all classes when Fast Fives for A & B Class ends. We encourage everyone to attend Award Ceremony.

NUMBER PLATES MUST BE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT VIEW (BUMPER, GRILL, OR WINDSHIELD) OF THE VEHICLE
• As a general rule, your number plate determines your starting position, however there will be flexibility to this rule. You must race during your class time frame.
• Unlicensed race vehicles are allowed to drive on designated roads (refer to map for routes), as long as the A.W. number plate is clearly displayed from the front view of the vehicle. Any variation from designated routes will result in a citation.
• Please refer to the provided map for driving routes and race/festival locations.


*Racers are invited to stay at race camp.
*there will be 2 schedule boards for the racers to follow, 1 at race camp and 1 at URE stables...please keep an eye on these boards....and BE PREPARED!!

* The scedule was prepared with an allowance of 10 min. between rigs..but we hope to progress at a much faster rate.
BE PREPARED!!!

* we will send the first racer, once that racer is safely past ''Kodak rock'' we will send the next racer.

*every racer will carry a walky talky. It is very important that this radio be used to communicate ANY stoppage,accidents,or whatever, that may cause the racer to be stopped. You (your spotter)will be in direct contact with the starting line at all times during the run. Again..this is VERY,VERY important.We must maintain total knowledge of racers progress or stoppage.

*there will be flourescent yellow markers at every water bar(jump) that will warn you...also at places we feel that a visual warning will be affective.(not everyone can pre-run)

* The race line will be the same for all competitors EXCEPT for a couple areas. These areas will be properly marked with tape and/or orange cones.
*At KODAK ROCK...there will be 2 cones that define your ''line entry'' After the cones it's your choice as to which line you take.
You must pass between the cones or be disqualified. Hit a cone and you DQ! Dont worry...there is really only one fast line after you pass through the cones.
AS LONG AS YOU PASS THROUGH THE CONES WITHOUT TOUCHING THEM...YOU'RE GOOD.

*Racers will be responsible for getting their broken/stalled/crashed vehicles off the trail ASAP, SO AS NOT TO HOLD UP THE RACE.

*There will be a number of locations throughout the course that will be designated''Racer assistance stations'' These stations serve as back up only...if the worst happens, and you cant move you're vehicle yourself, RADIO CONTACT WILL BE KEY! All stations will have a radio.

* these stations are manned with VOLUNTEERS they are there to help you and the race move along. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CONDUCT YOURSELF IN AN INAPPROPRIATE MANNER.....DONT BE RUDE TO THE VOLS. BECAUSE YOU BROKE YOUR JUNK!!

* spotters are required to ''hook up'' the tow straps or winch cables, tell the tow guy when to go and stop, unhook and move on.(unless there is a yard sale type crash) then we will obviously adjust the way we clear the trail. RADIO COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!

**SPECTATORS***
Dont forget...You there are 2 trails that intersect the race course. You can use these trails to park closer to the action.
But they will probably be crowded. The early bird gets the worm, so find your spot early. There will be a couple of brief stoppages to allow spectator movement, but not alot. So BE PREPARED!!

*There will be a limited shuttle service available to and from Race and Festival. Rangers will allow parking on the main dirt roads, but it is limited to one side only.

*THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF law-enforcement officers cruising the rds. and festival...so be careful in every aspect of the word.

PLEASE..Be careful and have a good time and remember, your actions represent all of us.

Print this off and keep a copy with you, it has the scedule on it!!
Racer packets are coming soon!

Thank you , Dylan
 
So just to make sure I understand the order correctly...
Friday:
A
C
Sat:
C
D
"Fast Five" of C and D
B
Sun:
B
"Fast Five" of A and B
Then I get my Award

Is that right?
 
Racers need to be ready to race ONE HOUR before their start time. Check your start time at Racers Camp and/or URE stables.

Ok couple questions

1 where is race camp?
If we are staying at Arrowhead,will we have to constantly be shuttling during the weekend for class updates?we will have 3 different classes of vehicles with us.

2 I understand prize money is dependant on number of entrants into each class,since cash payout is based on 40 vehicles.If 40 vehicles are not present,we will still recieve all of the prizes correct,since these are already donated.


Just wanna make sure I have plenty of room for everything,going home:driver:

3on Sunday,how will we know who is the fast five,w/o going to the race camp or stables?
 
Race camp at group camp.

Prize money changes, prizes all go out.

By checking with the boards,officials. If you are fast 5, you will know.
 
So just to make sure I understand the order correctly...
Friday:
A
C
Sat:
C
D
"Fast Five" of C and D
B
Sun:
B
"Fast Five" of A and B
Then I get my Award
Is that right?


I interpreted Dylan's schedule as Friday A, B, C as time allowed for and then pick up where things dropped off Saturday. Is the B class not racing until Saturday now after the big boys :confused:
 
I interpreted Dylan's schedule as Friday A, B, C as time allowed for and then pick up where things dropped off Saturday. Is the B class not racing until Saturday now after the big boys :confused:
I did too, until I got to this part...
Saturday
• 4:30 (aprox) B Class starts

x3 on the clarification :popcorn:
 
I edited the letter...it now says, near the top.**please note...the (B)class will be the last class to race.

I know it seems crazy, but the ''D'' class is the smallest in number, and a big crowd pleaser. There is time at the end of the day on Sat. to possible get the entire(D) class through and finished racing. Leaving them to compete in the NO LIMIT OFFROAD ROCK CRAWL COMP Sat. morn. at 9:eek:o am
 
Grazing a cone, afer bouncing off a rock, but not knocking it over...immediate DQ... W O W :rolleyes:
It's not gonna be like that. We dont want any DQs.
The cones wont be in the path, just a signal of wich way to go. You just gotta go through these 2 cones that will be, like, 20 ft apart. If you manage to screw up that bad and hit a cone, you probably need your liscense revoked. So...yeah, if you can manage to hit a cone, you should/will be DQed.
Really a non-issue IMO.
 
^^ yeah, but how about extra point if your spotter can pick UP a cone without slowing down???
 
What time does B-class inspection begin, after D-class? Do we have to be there before 12:00.
Also I havent received an E-mail on the info for the race
 
Put a tennis ball on top of the cone. That way there is no "yes you did/no I didn't" going on. A little tap/wiggle and the ball drops off. Makes a good tale-tale.
 
What time does B-class inspection begin, after D-class? Do we have to be there before 12:00.
Also I havent received an E-mail on the info for the race
Inspections will take place just before you run. Make sure all the safety stuff is good to go...seatbelts, fire ext. tow points etc...full face helmets.
 
I know uwharrie pretty well but has anyone made or going to make a map with all the events and locations relevent to this particular weekend?
 
Race camp at group camp.
Prize money changes, prizes all go out.
By checking with the boards,officials. If you are fast 5, you will know.

So where is "group camp" if I'm racing A class when do I need to be at race camp so I won't be rushing. Thanks again

Brad
 
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RenegadeT you beat me by like 20 seconds
 
Are all classes going to be run up through the deep trench with the ledge at the end that is about 200 yds before reaching the Kodak area?

A lot of folks go around it on the left.

I heard that spot has gotten a lot rougher. Somebody posted a video of a Jeep pulling the three wheel motion up it.
 
Are all classes going to be run up through the deep trench with the ledge at the end that is about 200 yds before reaching the Kodak area?
A lot of folks go around it on the left.
I heard that spot has gotten a lot rougher. Somebody posted a video of a Jeep pulling the three wheel motion up it.


I don't know which way they are going on that section but I made it up it myself a couple of weeks ago. I have 4 1/2inches of lift and open front and back. And everyone that knows me can tell you that I run fast and hard.
 
So where is "group camp" if I'm racing A class when do I need to be at race camp so I won't be rushing. Thanks again
Brad
Your race starts at 12 noon on friday. You need to make whatever plans, so as not to miss your race. As said before...your race number determines you starting position, but this is only a general rule that all should try to follow. As long as you run during your classes race, you are fine...you do need a decent excuse, if you are not in your slot.
 
Are all classes going to be run up through the deep trench with the ledge at the end that is about 200 yds before reaching the Kodak area?
A lot of folks go around it on the left.
I heard that spot has gotten a lot rougher. Somebody posted a video of a Jeep pulling the three wheel motion up it.

If it is raining...the left side is OUT..for the A class. We would rather pull you up the rock than have gravity suck you down the side of the MT.
 
ok it's crunch time or close to it.:driver:


When will the packets be sent out?:popcorn:


ANd since it's been said about the start times and the order, that will help with possible congestion.

and from the pics I've seen the hardest part will now be the ledge and not the rock garden..........
 
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