NAXJA contingency for Jeepspeed.

[Jump This]

It finally got done. The BOD has now created a contingency program for the two remaining Jeepspeed races.
Sept. 11th and the October 15th and 16th races.
We will be posting $1000 for each event. At these races we will randomly draw three numbers from the entrants who are NAXJA members, awarding $500, $300 and $200 to those who are drawn ($200 for the first one drawn, 300 to the second etc etc.)
This is a test program to see what sort of return we can get from providing contingency money for Cherokee based events.
What we need now is volunteers. People to go to the races to sign up and register new members. We will provide as much as we can to the volunteers who participate.
Many details need to be worked out, but this is a big step for NAXJA and it is my hope that we can expand this program in years to come.

Who can help?
We would need you to be at the contingency meeting the day prior to the first race (Sept 10th.)

Let me know.

Rick Rethoret
Vice President of NAXJA
WE DID IT BOYZ!!!

[tcm glx]

AWESOME!!! Well done Rick!

[Jump This]

AWESOME!!! Well done Rick!

Don't give me all the credit. It took some convincing, but the BOD as a whole makes these decisions.

[FatCity]

Goatman was telling me about this and I have to say this was a great idea. The random drawing is brilliant.
One time membership fee of 35'ish bucks, a decal and you get 6 chances of winning no less than $200

Great idea guys!

Wish I could help, but I cant afford to race the Sept. race and wont be able to make it out either. Put me in the drawing anyways... :cheers:

Eric

[Jump This]

Goatman was telling me about this and I have to say this was a great idea. The random drawing is brilliant.
One time membership fee of 35'ish bucks, a decal and you get 6 chances of winning no less than $200

Great idea guys!

Wish I could help, but I cant afford to race the Sept. race and wont be able to make it out either. Put me in the drawing anyways... :cheers:

Eric

You gotta' start the race Eric!
I am very happy with the boards approval of this program.
It should prove to be a turning point for us.

[GrimmJeeper]

NAXJA cards to hand out are a huge plus. easy to carry and people can stick em in thier pocket and check the site out when they get home. Maybe a jeepspeed themed card? or a flyer maybe, 4x6 4 over 1? (color one side black on the back). I'll help with designing either if you guys need it. I also think it would be a good idea to get a big banner out there to hang on an eazy-up.


Thanks BOD! This is a great idea and I think it will promote NAXJA in a big way, there are quite a few people romping around the desert in XJs that have no idea this place exists. Lets change that!

[toyotawrench]

where is the meeting going to be held at?

[Brendan_91XJ]

Are we running a NAXJA Sticker on our rigs? What size, and are they going to be made available at contingency?

I can help out at the contingency booth after I get my Jeep through tech.
I also have a small stack of NAXJA business cards left, maybe 100 or so.

[Bryan C.]

Are we running a NAXJA Sticker on our rigs? What size, and are they going to be made available at contingency?

I can help out at the contingency booth after I get my Jeep through tech.
I also have a small stack of NAXJA business cards left, maybe 100 or so.

Stickers will be supplied. How big? That is still up in the air but somewhere around 5" x 14" for both sides of your car.

[tbburg]

That's a cool idea. great for the JS guys.

[crazyjim]

AWESOME news here fellas! DAMN I wish I could make it up Friday for contingency to help out.

[WaXJ_Skier]

This is poorly used money.

[jmaxj]

If naxja paid my fuel and lodging I'd travel to every XJ event in the country and sign people up :D

[Larrythedog]

This is poorly used money.

Explaine?

[crazyjim]

This is poorly used money.


Yes please do explain...

[WaXJ_Skier]

Money that could be used for land uses causes or even advertisement (which sounds like the idea here) is just going into members pockets. 3 events = $3000 to make that back 3000/35 =~86 members need to joint is that going to happen in 3 days of racing? i doubt it.

[WaXJ_Skier]

Also I would look into the legality of prize money being offered from a non profit to it's members. Everything Ive read says that it's not allowed.

[61scout80]

Money that could be used for land uses causes or even advertisement (which sounds like the idea here) is just going into members pockets. 3 events = $3000 to make that back 3000/35 =~86 members need to joint is that going to happen in 3 days of racing? i doubt it.

I disagree, most the jpspeed rigs I have seen at various off road shows keep their stickers and draw a crowd. I have also found the jeep speed guys to be the friendliest and most talkative of all the racers at the expos.

I think it's a great way to get more traffic.

[crazyjim]

Money that could be used for land uses causes or even advertisement (which sounds like the idea here) is just going into members pockets. 3 events = $3000 to make that back 3000/35 =~86 members need to joint is that going to happen in 3 days of racing? i doubt it.

Spoken like someone who has NO idea about offroad racing. Have you seen the returns from offroad sponsorship? Have you ever been to Barstow and seen how many non naxja XJ's are floating around? Probably not. There's a lot of potential, and it's great way to get the name out there and our mission statement to help keep land open. Getting involved in educating people at Contingency is a HUGE step in the right direction, handing out flyers and trash bags etc to help keep the desert clean.

Also I would look into the legality of prize money being offered from a non profit to it's members. Everything Ive read says that it's not allowed.

Take that back channel with the BOD then or in the members forum. This tech forum isn't the place for it.

[WaXJ_Skier]

Spoken like someone who has NO idea about offroad racing. Have you seen the returns from offroad sponsorship? Have you ever been to Barstow and seen how many non naxja XJ's are floating around? Probably not. There's a lot of potential, and it's great way to get the name out there and our mission statement to help keep land open. Getting involved in educating people at Contingency is a HUGE step in the right direction, handing out flyers and trash bags etc to help keep the desert clean.


I don't see that as an issue I agree it's a great idea. but how does handing out cash prizes to existing members play into that?

[crazyjim]

I don't see that as an issue I agree it's a great idea. but how does handing out cash prizes to existing members play into that?
It's called contingency sponsorship. You have to pay to advertise at these races. You're basically in turn paying to have your name on all these cars, and being mentioned in the winners circle.

[silverslk]

Seriously, the $3000 doesn't have to equal members.....if we get more traffic on here from go fast guys, that means more potential advertisers and so on. The money all ends up at the same cause but getting your name out isn't free and there is a JS section for a reason. Please keep your comments constructive and keep the negative stuff to yourself. Thanks

[WaXJ_Skier]

Please keep your comments constructive and keep the negative stuff to yourself. Thanks

I'd like to ask all registered guests from ever asking anything like that of a paying forum member. I'm entitled to my opinion and to express it, that is the whole Idea of a forum.

[tbburg]

WaXJ_Skier: I don't mind hearing your opinion. The BOD made a decision, you don't think it's a good one. I can see your point of view: Why blow 3K on what amounts to advertising when you have no real way to measure response? Another downside is it's highly regional. No desert racing where there are no deserts. I doubt anyone east of Kansas has ever been to a Jeepspeed race. Easy enough to understand.
On the flip side, that 3K WILL put club advertising on the sides of a lot of race cars. ('Don't know how big the field is this year, but at one point it was over 90.) It will draw membership and manufacturer sponsors: how much i don't know. I think its a good idea. I'll admit my bias: I like desert racing, and I race part time. I'm just trying not to be mad because I won't qualify for the contingency(wrong class)

[silverslk]

I'd like to ask all registered guests from ever asking anything like that of a paying forum member. I'm entitled to my opinion and to express it, that is the whole Idea of a forum.

I WAS a "paying member" but your stupid ass comments remind me why I am no longer.:yelclap:

[GrimmJeeper]

I'd like to ask all registered guests from ever asking anything like that of a paying forum member. I'm entitled to my opinion and to express it, that is the whole Idea of a forum.

Silverslk beat me to my comment. You should realize he was a previously paying member by his avatar. :rolleyes:

How about this: take your complaining to the members forum where it belongs and stop pissing and whining in the public section about member business. I realize you like to complain and think you can run the place better than the BOD, but you should know better than to post your comment in this thread. There, is that better? It should hold more weight for you since I pay my dues. Your comment was uncalled for.

[Goatman]

I don't see that as an issue I agree it's a great idea. but how does handing out cash prizes to existing members play into that?


The whole program is designed to get more members. There aren't that many Jeepspeed people that are members, so most will have to join to be able o participate. Also, like has been said, there are a ton of built XJ's at desert races even beyond the Jeepspeed class, cars chasing or spectating from other classes. It is an important market that NAXJA needs, so this is purely a marketing decision. We've been working on ideas for the best way, best bang for the buck, to market to the desert community, and this is what we came up with. It's trial and error at best, but this could be a good program. It's a one time deal, for two races, then we'll see.

Personally, and I already suggested this, I think the program can be self funded in the future, with Jeepspeed specific fundraisers. I think we can pull off a once a year NAXJA Jeepspeed BBQ, and I think we can sell NAXJA Jeepspeed t-shirts, and some stickers. Worth a shot.

Oh, and I think you are free to express your opinion, and ask questions. But there is a members forum to conduct club business.

[Goatman]

I WAS a "paying member" but your stupid ass comments remind me why I am no longer.:yelclap:


Sorry, but I really don't like this type of comment. Belong or don't belong, it's your choice, and the forum is free for anyone to use, but don't blame your decision on anyone else. Using the forum regularly, and giving excuses that you don't pay up because of what other people do is.........

[Bryan C.]

Money that could be used for land uses causes or even advertisement (which sounds like the idea here) is just going into members pockets. 3 events = $3000 to make that back 3000/35 =~86 members need to joint is that going to happen in 3 days of racing? i doubt it.

Well it is 2 events. Would you prefer we give the money away to anyone in the race, or to just teams who support NAXJA? The projected involvement is around 30 teams. The hope is that not only the teams will join, but the support crews and spectators as well, this is where the big upside comes in. $35 for 3 chances to win your share of $1000 with approx odds of 1 in 10 to win something? Think about how many people buy lottery tickets with far worse odds of winning?

I think the program has a big upside, you just need to adjust your attitude slightly and you just might see this as well.

[Jump This]

It should be noted that NAXJA's primary function is maintaining this site, second is land access (and we will always maintain that order.)
But we are looking to branch out and see what avenues we have to market and grow this organization.
Jeepspeed is the largest competitive organization based on the XJ platform, making it our logical choice for testing the waters for outside advertising for our site.
I'm not too concerned that the program needs to support itself right now.
Lets see what we get from this before we jump to any conclusions.
WaXJ dude has every right to question what the BOD does. Every member has that right.
I fully believe this is an opportunity that has we have let go for too long.
Its time to see what is to be seen.

[FatCity]

It can be very hard for most people to wrap their mind around marketing. Some will get it and most will not.
Short term marketing wont be nearly as effective as a long/longer term comitment to the program.

I think the BOD get's it...

[Darky]

Advertisers pay for traffic. The more people that can be "delivered" to them, the more they pay to advertise and sponsor us. The more they pay to advertise here and sponsor us, the more we can do for land-use issues, and the better our raffles will be. I'm willing to see how this works out, and would love to see more Jeepspeed oriented members here. Their builds bring some great new ideas to XJ building. For example, our ROTM for August, Loose-Nuts, has exactly the idea I thought of but much better executed for a rear tire carrier, not on a bumper and retaining the hatch.

[FordGuy]

I disagree, most the jpspeed rigs I have seen at various off road shows keep their stickers and draw a crowd. I have also found the jeep speed guys to be the friendliest and most talkative of all the racers at the expos.

I think it's a great way to get more traffic.

They are friendly, but do people really look at JeepSpeed vehicles????? Really

[Skullver]

They are friendly, but do people really look at JeepSpeed vehicles????? Really

yes, really, they do! Seriously?

[61scout80]

They are friendly, but do people really look at JeepSpeed vehicles????? Really

of course. Jeep speed is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to step into off road racing. Average guys look at the class one trucks and say "wow, wouldn't it be cool if I could afford that? I need to hit the lottery". The same guy notices the jeep speed and says "well damn, I CAN do that! let me get a closer look at that thing."

[crazyjim]

They are friendly, but do people really look at JeepSpeed vehicles????? Really
:laugh: Rich, you're just a hater.

[RDM Offroad]

Thanks for stepping up NAXJA!

RDM Offroad is also a contingency sponsor for the Jeepspeed series. For those of you that are questioning the retun on investment for putting up prize money for racers that run your stickers, let me put your mind at ease.

We have been involved with Jeepspeed since our company was founded. Without the support of Jeepspeed, the race teams, and the huge following of wheelers that follow the series, we would not be where we are now.

Sure, it was questionable when we started the contingency program but you need to give in order to receive.

NAXJA is a natural fit for the Jeepspeed series. You won't be dissappointed.

See you guys at the race!

James

[FordGuy]

:laugh: Rich, you're just a hater.

I knew that I should have kept my mouth shut, dam, I am glad I did not say what a waste of money it was (LOL).
Come on Jimbo, you know I like Jeepspeed, in fact, if my kidneys were made of titanium, and I could stand to be in one for a day in a half to finish 400 miles.....:laugh3: Just kidding, there is nothing better than the spec classes for real racing.

[tcm glx]

I knew that I should have kept my mouth shut, dam, I am glad I did not say what a waste of money it was (LOL).
Come on Jimbo, you know I like Jeepspeed, in fact, if my kidneys were made of titanium, and I could stand to be in one for a day in a half to finish 400 miles.....:laugh3: Just kidding, there is nothing better than the spec classes for real racing.

The real Rich comes out!! Ha ha ha.

[crazyjim]

I knew that I should have kept my mouth shut, dam, I am glad I did not say what a waste of money it was (LOL).
Come on Jimbo, you know I like Jeepspeed, in fact, if my kidneys were made of titanium, and I could stand to be in one for a day in a half to finish 400 miles.....:laugh3: Just kidding, there is nothing better than the spec classes for real racing.
Hahahaha, likewise, if I had the money to be in a lazyboy pro truck I would be :D

[FordGuy]

Hahahaha, likewise, if I had the money to be in a lazyboy pro truck I would be :D
Hey it's not that smooth, plus they never let me out. I keep telling them I need to be in a lazy boy (TrophyTruck)

[BajaCurt]

I doubt anyone east of Kansas has ever been to a Jeepspeed race.

Guess I am the only one crazy enough to ever move from SoCal to east of Kansas. :farmer:


Glad to see NAXJA implementing this! Wish I could help work at contingency. Is NAXJA going to have a booth there?

[Brendan_91XJ]

of course. Jeep speed is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to step into off road racing. Average guys look at the class one trucks and say "wow, wouldn't it be cool if I could afford that? I need to hit the lottery". The same guy notices the jeep speed and says "well damn, I CAN do that! let me get a closer look at that thing."

That is what I said! :eeks1:

[Brendan_91XJ]

on another note, this is from Jim at M.O.R.E..

Do to circumstanes beyond our control we will no longer be able to use the School in Lucerne.

Tech and Contingency will therefore be at

Slash X 4:00 PM till 9:30 PM

We are sorry for any inconvience. We will work to find a new location for the future.


Please Tell everyone you know, so that there are no mix up. Thanks

[Jeepspeedchief]

Sorry for the delay in giving NAXJA the official thanks of Jeepspeed. We got the info posted on www.jeepspeed.com (http://www.jeepspeed.com) as soon as it was confirmed. Jeepspeed looks forward to working with NAXJA and will do all we can to promote your organization. Apart from race days we will be displaying your name at Off Road Expo and other functions we attend to promote Jeepspeed. Our other main sponsors realize that the Jeepspeed brand name and image carries a message to the millions of weekend warriors that use Jeepspeed products on their rigs eg. wheels, tires, suspension, engines, shocks, etc., so hopefully a lot of new XJ owners will become aware of NAXJA for the first time. THANKS NAXJA. See you at the races!

[GrimmJeeper]

Thank YOU!

[FlexdXJ]

Sorry, but I really don't like this type of comment. Belong or don't belong, it's your choice, and the forum is free for anyone to use, but don't blame your decision on anyone else. Using the forum regularly, and giving excuses that you don't pay up because of what other people do is.........

Beat me to it! I get tired of hearing that kind of thing.

Now is this going to be for all members or just members in the Desert racing area(i.e. CA and NV)? Just curious because we don't have JS races any where near IN! :D Someone needs to tell Baja XJ that!

We already donate to plenty of land use causes every year and if you give back to the members they tend to stick around longer. I'm on here to meet people and wheel with people from all over. I think our BOD has it handled pretty well.

[tcm glx]

Seriously, the $3000 doesn't have to equal members.....if we get more traffic on here from go fast guys, that means more potential advertisers and so on. The money all ends up at the same cause but getting your name out isn't free and there is a JS section for a reason. Please keep your comments constructive and keep the negative stuff to yourself. Thanks


Exactly!! Its called MARKETING.

[crazyjim]

Now is this going to be for all members or just members in the Desert racing area(i.e. CA and NV)? Just curious because we don't have JS races any where near IN! :D Someone needs to tell Baja XJ that!


This is for racers in the Jeepspeed class only.

[Goatman]

We're talking about developing a program to cover any NAXJA members that compete in any competition, but this pilot program is just for Jeepspeed. We feel it's a priority to develop a better relationship with Jeespeed and the desert community, and it's way overdue. As we see how it works we can figure out how to expand it.

Marketing is tough, but giving some support to NAXJA members who compete is a good way to get the word out in a credible way. NAXJA is not just another XJ forum, it is THE PLACE to be for all things XJ/MJ, and anyone should be proud to be a member.

[Jump This]

Looking for a few people to handle the registration table for the next race.
Registration will be at the Slash X place on Friday between 4 and 9pm.
Let me know who can help.

[FatCity]

Looking for a few people to handle the registration table for the next race.
Registration will be at the Slash X place on Friday between 4 and 9pm.
Let me know who can help.


Are you sure about that Rick?
No better place to have it, but they useually do it at the high school when we race Lucerne.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I heard they can't use the high school anymore.

[FlexdXJ]

This is for racers in the Jeepspeed class only.

Ok got ya. Just wondering because we all like the chance to win free money but its not a big deal to me.

[GrimmJeeper]

I heard they can't use the high school anymore.

I heard this as well, on multiple forums, also that it was going to be held at slashX.

[Brendan_91XJ]

I heard this as well, on multiple forums, also that it was going to be held at slashX.

I posted this on the previous page as well.
Contingency will be at the Slash X from 4pm to 9pm.

Rick - I plan to get there early and heng out for most of the day, So if there are not too many vehicles in front of me that need to go through Tech, I will help out with the NAXJA contingency.

[Oil Town XJ]

I think this is a awesome idea, no all we need is some of the competitors to start build threads of their Jeepspeeds to get more content in here!!!

[Jump This]

I think this is a awesome idea, no all we need is some of the competitors to start build threads of their Jeepspeeds to get more content in here!!!

That is one of our primary goals!

[tbburg]

We're talking about developing a program to cover any NAXJA members that compete in any competition,...'Like the sound of this!

[Darky]

Looking for a few people to handle the registration table for the next race.
Registration will be at the Slash X place on Friday between 4 and 9pm.
Let me know who can help.
Is that this Friday? Gimme an address, I might be able to be there. I'll let you know for sure in a day or two. Lucerne isn't too far away.

[Brendan_91XJ]

Is that this Friday? Gimme an address, I might be able to be there. I'll let you know for sure in a day or two. Lucerne isn't too far away.

Next Friday, the 10th.

[Jump This]

We will be issuing Jeepspeed specific membership numbers to those who register for NAXAJ at the events.
Both 17XXX and 37XXX will be the number for each class.
Kinda' cool huh?
;)

[Brendan_91XJ]

So does that mean my membership number is going to change?

[GrimmJeeper]

nice idea!

[Jump This]

So does that mean my membership number is going to change?

Only if you want it to.

[Darky]

Next Friday, the 10th.
That shouldn't be a problem then. I'll probably have to leave early from work, but that shouldn't be an issue either.

[Bryan C.]

Just wanted to post up a big thank you to GrimmJeeper, Mike, for helping out with the artwork for the flyers and stickers. The help is much appreciated. :cheers:

[GrimmJeeper]

No prob! Always glad to help the club.

[Jump This]

Just wanted to post up a big thank you to GrimmJeeper, Mike, for helping out with the artwork for the flyers and stickers. The help is much appreciated. :cheers:

:yelclap:

[Brendan_91XJ]

Need Picture of said flyer!!

[GrimmJeeper]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/grimmpics/photoshops/naxja_Contingency_Flyer_finalproof.jpg

:D

[Brendan_91XJ]

Looks Great!

[Larrythedog]

Looks great Grimm

[scottmcneal]

Mike this looks great..BUT, i don't see a naxja sticker on the jeep..:D

[GrimmJeeper]

oh come on lol

[tharlanjr]

Mike this looks great..BUT, i don't see a naxja sticker on the jeep..:D

doh...


Looks good mike, maybe shop one on there...

[Yamadevil]

I personally think this is a great idea to do this. I am part of a Score int. class 1 race car and im telling you from experience these venders that do contingency defiantly get there name out there. if it wasn't for them the racers pay day would be less. Hell at the last Baja 1000 and 500 Dusty times gave $1,000 to the last place finisher and guess who the crowd talked about the most, all because it was a crazy amount of money for last. The one rule is to qualify for the cash you have to run the name on the car. easy as that and all the people see that. GREAT step forward and forget that ass in the first couple of pages, he has no clue. I know i am new here but i would be there for you guys if i was not going to be at the Primm 300 this weekend. I will help in the future.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

The only concern I have is about the sticker size. 5x14 is a rather large sticker. Some of us have a lot of smaller sponsors that are giving a lot throughout the season to have their name on our car, leaving little space left for contingency stickers. With our TJ, I know we don't have as much real estate for signage as the XJs do, but we wouldn't be able to fit a sticker that size, especially without it dwarfing a lot of our real sponsors that we've worked really hard to get and keep.

I do think this is an awesome program, and will benefit NAXJA, as well as the racing community.

[Jump This]

The only concern I have is about the sticker size. 5x14 is a rather large sticker. Some of us have a lot of smaller sponsors that are giving a lot throughout the season to have their name on our car, leaving little space left for contingency stickers. With our TJ, I know we don't have as much real estate for signage as the XJs do, but we wouldn't be able to fit a sticker that size, especially without it dwarfing a lot of our real sponsors that we've worked really hard to get and keep.

I do think this is an awesome program, and will benefit NAXJA, as well as the racing community.

Actual sticker size is 3.75"x 10".
And who cares what a TJ guy thinks anyway?
:twak:




Who loves ya Dan?

[Jump This]

We are already running into a problem not having a dedicated crew to do registration this Friday.
I'm hoping that Brendan can help out, but if not, we need to drop this into the lap of Jeepspeed. Not what we really wanted to do, but it was an option.

[GrimmJeeper]

I really wish I could make it out there but I have to work early on sat morning. I'l try and make it for Friday night if I can to help at the booth, but I would have to leave as soon as a couple of people showed up to take over for me. It's almost a 3 hour drive for me each way, not sure if ill be able to make it out but ill try.

[Brendan_91XJ]

I would appreciate any help I can get Friday!
I can have my co-Driver help out as well, but there just the two of us so far as I know.

Just got the stickers from Rick, they look pretty good.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z305/bpking_42/Clutch.jpg

[Larrythedog]

I would appreciate any help I can get Friday!
I can have my co-Driver help out as well, but there just the two of us so far as I know.

Just got the stickers from Rick, they look pretty good.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z305/bpking_42/Clutch.jpg

Looks great

[V84BAJA]

I would appreciate any help I can get Friday!
I can have my co-Driver help out as well, but there just the two of us so far as I know.

Just got the stickers from Rick, they look pretty good.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z305/bpking_42/Clutch.jpg

I might be able to help out for a couple of hours early.I"ll give you a call tomorrow morning.

[Brendan_91XJ]

I might be able to help out for a couple of hours early.I"ll give you a call tomorrow morning.

Thanks, See you later today!

[Jeepspeedchief]

Big thanks to the NAXJA guys who came out to the race. It went off great. All Jeepspeed teams were appreciative. We had a great show in Contingency Row with one big booth for Jeepspeed, NAXJA, T&J Performance Raceline Wheels, General Tire and RDM OffRoad. If we can do this at a difficult location just wait till you come to Parker AzOct 15/16/17 and Feb 2011?.....Who were the NAXJA winners? Thanks again.

[Jump This]

Wait a moment here...why isn't Clive in red?
:twak:

[Brendan_91XJ]

Wait a moment here...why isn't Clive in red?
:twak:

Because you have not given Woddy the information! Clive registered at the event and should be red along with five other new NAXJA / Jeepspeed members.

The winners of the contingency were:

$500 - 3701 T&J Performance (he'll need it because they broke their rear axle housing on the first lap
$300 - 1706 Loose Nuts Enterprise
$200 - 1771 [new member] his jeep broke as well.

I will post the winners over on the Jeepspeed forum as well.

[GrimmJeeper]

Sweet! Any pics of the booth? I'm a pic whore i need to see em! :D

[Brendan_91XJ]

Sweet! Any pics of the booth? I'm a pic whore i need to see em! :D

We had no booth, I pretty much hung out at the Jeepspeed booth. Next time we need our own table and easy up. I was pretty much going up to each team jeep as they approached Tech, and gave my NAXJA speel.
More volunteers would have been great, I missed at least three teams, and got only one definate no for the contingency that cost them $35 to run our sticker. With the worst case odds of 3 in 15 (1 in 5 chance of winning something), actually that gets better if the run next race as well, $35 is a no brainer!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Thanks for the hard work Brendan!

[Brendan_91XJ]

Congrats on winning the contingency! How did you do in the Race?

[GrimmJeeper]

Congrats to the winners, and thanks for taking the initiative Brendan. Do we (by WE I mean the socal chapter) have a big NAXJA banner kicking around somewhere? If not I can prep files to have one made up, I also think A poster sized info board or two would be great to have up at a booth.

I can produce, print, and mount the posters myself for less than 1/4 the cost of what kinkos or similar charges to print and mount for you - for the past 2 years Ive been mounting 3 posters a week so I learned real quick how to do it to save money, lol. Keep me in the loop :cheers:

[Jump This]

We have a couple floating around in the SoCal chapter. I have one and Josh has one.
I'd like to get a few of those giant fake checks for the next race. Some posters would be great too. We have funds available to us to make the next race show our best efforts.
Let me know what you got.


Congrats to the winners, and thanks for taking the initiative Brendan. Do we (by WE I mean the socal chapter) have a big NAXJA banner kicking around somewhere? If not I can prep files to have one made up, I also think A poster sized info board or two would be great to have up at a booth.

I can produce, print, and mount the posters myself for less than 1/4 the cost of what kinkos or similar charges to print and mount for you - for the past 2 years Ive been mounting 3 posters a week so I learned real quick how to do it to save money, lol. Keep me in the loop :cheers:

[Brendan_91XJ]

I have an extra banner as well, but did not have a place to put it up.

[crazyjim]

When is the next race? Dec? With a bit of a heads up I may be able to get down there for Contingency. I think we need NAXJA Jeepspeed Sponsorship shirts as well. Just something simple, but to bring in the full package.

[FordGuy]

Is Jeep-speed doing the two day Desert Challenge in Parker?

[FordGuy]

Looks like Jeepspeed will be doing the BITD BlueWater Desert Challenge in Oct. This is going to be a great race, and its is two days and you must race both days to place. All laps will go main pit making it great for teams and family's

[Brendan_91XJ]

Also BITD is a closed course, if you are out on the course you must be in a pit, and you are there until the race is over.

[FordGuy]

Also BITD is a closed course, if you are out on the course you must be in a pit, and you are there until the race is over.

There is not going to be any Pits other than main which you can go in and out of all you want.

[Cache96]

Does jeepspeed do the 1000????? If so im in to help!!! I'll be there since wednesday.

[Brendan_91XJ]

There are a few Jeepspeed rigs that will do the 1000, but they are in a different case i believe.

[tbburg]

Does jeepspeed do the 1000?SCORE runs the 17- and 3700 classes at all their races, but they're not Jeepspeed points races.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Congrats on winning the contingency! How did you do in the Race?

I think we got 6th. Flat tire in the first 10 miles, then a broken rear control arm bolt on lap two...probably around an hour of down time, I'm guessing. Sucks, but that's racin.'

When is the next race? Dec? With a bit of a heads up I may be able to get down there for Contingency. I think we need NAXJA Jeepspeed Sponsorship shirts as well. Just something simple, but to bring in the full package.

No race in Dec. for us. It got moved to Oct. 16 at Parker.

Also BITD is a closed course, if you are out on the course you must be in a pit, and you are there until the race is over.

The do have designated spectator areas in some pretty good spots if you just want to watch, and there won't be any remote pits at this race that I'm aware of. They are 30 mile laps, and we get to do a whopping two laps a day.

-Dan

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

There are a few Jeepspeed rigs that will do the 1000, but they are in a different case i believe.


We're going to do the 1000, teamed up with the Fat City boys again. and we're using our jeep this time.

-Dan

[FordGuy]

The do have designated spectator areas in some pretty good spots if you just want to watch, and there won't be any remote pits at this race that I'm aware of. They are 30 mile laps, and we get to do a whopping two laps a day.

-Dan[/QUOTE]

Yea two laps for the some guys, three for others, but there will be no screwing around! It will be a drag race from the green flag. There will be a ton of people wadding it up from the get go. Huge deep giant sand whoops.

[Cache96]

We're going to do the 1000, teamed up with the Fat City boys again. and we're using our jeep this time.

-Dan


Need help/groupie???? hahaaha ever since my uncle stopped racing i just go as a spectator... i would love to help again...

[tbburg]

They are 30 mile laps, and we get to do a whopping two laps a day,...
...,There will be a ton of people wadding it up from the get go. Huge deep giant sand whoops.Thirty miles,... Just got curious and dug out my pit book map from the -425.
I'm gonn'a guess they're going to start at the main pit, and run out the course to between mile-7 and 10, pick up the return leg around m121-125, and run the python when they get back. 'Probably not the roughest part of the course, but a lot of places through there to run short of talent.

Should be a great race for the spectators.

(yeah, I remember/hate those "Huge deep giant sand whoops" :rof: )

[Jeepspeedchief]

FYI...we have elected to make OCT 16/17 Parker, Az our last weekend of the year . Although Best in the Desert are combining times of both days for their results Jeepspeed is treating the as two separate events. Two sets of points but prize money half purse each day. This can really shake up the year end points. Looking forward to seeing you all at Parker.

[Jump This]

FYI...we have elected to make OCT 16/17 Parker, Az our last weekend of the year . Although Best in the Desert are combining times of both days for their results Jeepspeed is treating the as two separate events. Two sets of points but prize money half purse each day. This can really shake up the year end points. Looking forward to seeing you all at Parker.

Looking forward to meeting you Clive.

[djblade311]

I have an extra banner as well, but did not have a place to put it up.

If the 2nd banner is needed in the future, let me know and I will make sure it gets to where it needs to be....as long as I get back :D

[Brendan_91XJ]

Actually you have the "Chapter Banner" and, Rick has a "Second" banner. This banner is mine, mine, mine... all mine :D

[Jump This]

Will there be any of the NAXJA regulars at the Parker race?
I'll be there all weekend, but could use some help at contingency and registration.

[Brendan_91XJ]

I am a possibility out there, not racing, but helping out at the pits for those who have helped me.

[FordGuy]

Will there be any of the NAXJA regulars at the Parker race?
I'll be there all weekend, but could use some help at contingency and registration.

Rick, you will fit in perfect with the Parker folks :D

[Jump This]

Rick, you will fit in perfect with the Parker folks :D

Wondering what that could possibly mean...?
;)

[FordGuy]

Wondering what that could possibly mean...?
;)
You will after spending some time in good ol Parker! See ya there

[silverslk]

Rich, you guys running? Am I helping?

[FordGuy]

Rich, you guys running? Am I helping?

We are so in! Tested for a full day with Bilstein, pretty dialed in. Just got home from re-prepping the truck. All we need to due is replace both rear bumps, all new shock bolts in the rear and we are ready. You should come for this one, 2 days of racing.

[Jump This]

We are so in! Tested for a full day with Bilstein, pretty dialed in. Just got home from re-prepping the truck. All we need to due is replace both rear bumps, all new shock bolts in the rear and we are ready. You should come for this one, 2 days of racing.

Hell no!
Andy should be helping me!!!!

(BTW is there an RV park near the Start/Finish line?)

[FordGuy]

Hell no!
Andy should be helping me!!!!

(BTW is there an RV park near the Start/Finish line?) Parker is one big RV park!! PM DirtNRox he knows Parker well. Andy is our HEAD Tech. talents cant be wasted sitting on his Ass with you! He be Racing!!

[FordGuy]

Rick, thought about it. I would Stay at BlueWater RV park. On the river right next to Contingency. You need to make Res Fast!!

Blue Water RV Park 1001 Bluewater Dr, Parker, AZ 85344-7400 (928) 669-2433.

[silverslk]

Parker is one big RV park!! PM DirtNRox he knows Parker well. Andy is our HEAD Tech. talents cant be wasted sitting on his Ass with you! He be Racing!!

Of course, there is only one tech.....:D

Why was Head all caps?????? :wierd:

[Ryan93]

man i should go to this Parker race

[FordGuy]

man i should go to this Parker race

You will have to make cookies or something too do :looney:

[silverslk]

man i should go to this Parker race

You could probably roll over with me and Lily. We will have a spot for you if you don't drive yourself.:cheers:

[Clean Racing]

You might have to save me a seat in that there bronco Andy.. I may actually have to go see Rich work... :D

[silverslk]

That would be awesome if you went Scotty. I just talked to Lily and she won't be going (just me and my son) so we will have plenty of space!!!