Coverage

[cracker]

Who's watching?

I am only seeing the Lakebed Cam with the LCQ taking off. I haven't seen Garry/Dave (yet)

[XJ_ranger]

looks like Geary got too agressive and rolled on the 2nd falls.

needed to be recovered and got DQ'd according to the text based live LCQ feed -
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/NyH6kumuOa_thumb_kohlcq09131.jpg

http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/jiKfNyLDvJ_thumb_kohlcq09132.jpg

8:27
51X - a two seat rock rig flew through the sand canyone and is winding his way through the top of the first waterfall...both helmeted racers bouncing and now the REv Limiter is banging hard and now is on his side after a good roll...
8:29
Reports that he may need to be winched over which would put him out of the race...51X disqualified by his rollover and course recovery.


all from here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/koh09/

[cracker]

looks like Geary got too agressive and rolled on the 2nd falls.

needed to be recovered and got DQ'd according to the text based live LCQ feed -
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/NyH6kumuOa_thumb_kohlcq09131.jpg

http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/jiKfNyLDvJ_thumb_kohlcq09132.jpg




all from here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/koh09/

That is our Garry :D

[cracker]

where is the text based live LCQ feed? :viking:

[cracker]

:laugh2:

They just talked about Garry rolling ont he live lake bed cam

[XJ_ranger]

where is the text based live LCQ feed? :viking:


http://www.pirate4x4.com/koh09/

and here:
www.coveritlive.com/ (http://www.coveritlive.com/)

Search KOH LCQ

[cracker]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/koh09/

I looked there but with no luck :looser:

[XJ_ranger]

I looked there but with no luck :looser:


maybe your work is blocking the coveritlive imbeded window?

try the other link I posted.

[XJ_ranger]

here is the copy and pase version -

8:12
Welcome to the Last Chance Qualifier....First truck off the line was the 1x and they are winching up the second waterfall of Backdoor now. Hundreds of fans have lined the Backdoor Canyon.


8:14
The second truck is announced off the line and is hauling ass towards his first obstacle at Backdoor, 41X.

Reports 1x rolled over after the top of Backdoor on the sandhill...

Reports on the radio that 41x is super fast!

8:15
41x = Single seat buggy ladened with "Rockware" logos...

8:20
The 41x walked up the Backdoor waterfalls and cleared the top of the sand hill hauling the mail.

Weather conditions are 60 degrees wtih a strong wind.

Goggles are the hot item of the day with all the blowing sand...

COME AWN!
8:22
Team 2 is reporting from the bottom of Backdoor as hordes of people continue to pour into the race event site.

KOH Officials are reporting heavy crowds down near the bottom of backdoor sand wash.
8:22
The WARTHOG is on course climbing the bottom of the first waterfall..the WARTHOG is a MONSTER size rock crawling rig...
8:24
His 46 inch Rubber has not problem blasting up the race course...and walked up the second waterfall at Backdoor with no problems.

This is surprising as many thought the waterfalls at 'Backdoor would put the test to many teams.

WARTHOG is over the top of the SANDHILL.....
8:27
51X - a two seat rock rig flew through the sand canyone and is winding his way through the top of the first waterfall...both helmeted racers bouncing and now the REv Limiter is banging hard and now is on his side after a good roll...
8:29
Reports that he may need to be winched over which would put him out of the race...51X disqualified by his rollover and course recovery.
8:38http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/NyH6kumuOa_thumb_kohlcq09131.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [/URL]

8:38http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/jiKfNyLDvJ_thumb_kohlcq09132.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

8:39

4 cars through the Backdoor as the carnage begins!

8:41
37 total qualifiers are entered in the LCQ...
8:41http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/sfi6yFcZod_thumb_kohlcq09103.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

8:45
76X making his way up the race course, Frankenstein, preparing to winch up the first waterfall
8:48

Photos are slightly delayed as photogs are shooting and running back to the bottom of Backdoor where the Pirate4x4/DIRTnewz Satellite truck is set up.
8:48http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/F6hd6DtvKY_thumb_kohlcq09108.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

8:49
Frankenstein is backing out of the course and is reported to have blown up his front end..another one bites the dust.

Racers have been prerunning and are reporting that the course is much more difficult than many thought it would be and they are banging up the race course hard

8:51
Pirate4x4's Team 2 just spoke with the SideXSide Champion - Mitch Guthrie who won yesterday afternoon. Guthrie said he destroyed his POLARIS Rasor in the 40 minute victory over the competiton.

He's all smiles today here at Johnson Valley

8:52
#37 Craig Thompson is off the line but already have fuel issues and is delayed slowed on the course prior to our location.
8:52
Thompson approaching the first waterfall...still having fuel issues but moving on course
8:55http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/MLuDJVBLVn_thumb_kohlcq09100.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:00

Brandon Johnson at Backdoor, but he's suffered a flat on his Maxxis Tires, which is exactly what he did last year. Johnson trying to make it up the second waterfall with a flat tire, and now clear of the second waterfall but preparing to jam up the sand hill...Johnson is a bad ass and he's over the top of the Sand hill and headed into the desert and towards the finish line
9:01http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/rMOOePe3uS_thumb_kohlcq09203.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:03http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/TTgRN65LMy_thumb_kohlcq09207.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

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9:08
#64 is having problems on the second waterfall, limited traction and he's not getting hooked up!

99E is crossing the finish line.

9:22

247 just cleared the second waterfall...as the crowds continue to build huges here stacking into the canyon.

Car #20 just coming across the finish line.
9:22http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/B4AAdOG7gT_thumb_kohlcq09334.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:24http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/3ZvjykJ3mh_thumb_kohlcq09325.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [URL="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#"]

[XJ_ranger]

9:25
#11 TVRACING is leaving the line now


9:26http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/k8hM3qY0tZ_thumb_kohlcq09338.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [/URL]

9:26
Next up is #354 with is an amazingly stock looking Jeep. I give the guy props for running it in the LCQ!!!

9:29

Jason Pickett in his lime green two-seat buggy up the first waterfall entertaining the crowds...COME AWN! He's getting it up the first waterfall with big horsepower!
9:30
#11 over the top of the sandhill and hauling ass into the desert...Jason Pickett not waiting for anything, expect his time to be in the top five!
9:30
Next up is the 1724 Bronco


9:32

#354 in his stock looking yellow JEEP is winching up the first waterfall...
9:33
TVRacing was haulin the mail across the finish line!

9:33http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/uvr0FYBFpT_thumb_kohlcq09342.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:35http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/B4AAdOG7gT_thumb_kohlcq09334.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:35http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/hWoulMmAn0_thumb_kohlcq09418.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:36http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/rO450OEp6i_thumb_kohlcq09403.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:37http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/Lh5iyluvsi_thumb_IMG_0116.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:37

KOH starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. with two cars per 30 seconds starting side by side...
9:37http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/OCHAWRfh4Y_thumb_kohlcq09411.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:37
#222 lined up at the start, straping on his helmet

9:38
Poly's JK is already in the KOH...this is the Last Chance Qualifier for those that didn't make the main invitation.
9:39
Here at the Last Chance Qualifier they don't start the next racer until the clears the Backdoor's two waterfall obstacles. No specific time between racers.

9:39
TJ just crossed the finish at warp speed!! WOW!

9:40
These action photos are from Pirate4x4 photographers shooting in the Backdoor Canyon...
9:41http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/qOBOVAi7P7_thumb_IMG_0002.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:41
Long line of LCQ competitors still remain!!!

9:42http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/Buj6gecOxT_thumb_kohlcq09315.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:43

as the carnage continues on Backdoor among a full crowd...
9:44
#222 rolled over on the first Backdoor waterfall and bounced over on the passenger side in a 3/4 roll and onto the lid.
9:46http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/UZ5TkMkBht_thumb_IMG_0003.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [URL="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#"]

9:46
Kim Sears had a smokin' run of 7:15!!! Congrats, and I think it's safe to say she'll make the big race.

9:46
Tinbenders Recovery Crew to the rescue as they roll him over and get him off the course.


9:47
Jason Pickett still has fast time of the day.

[XJ_ranger]

9:49http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/DiOoqo4UHT_thumb_kohlcq09521.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

9:50http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/F5o5DfGagA_thumb_kohlcq09520.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


9:51
Clint Ellet #70 HAULED ASS off the start! He should put on a show at the waterfalls....


9:52

Ellet blasting up the bottom of Backdoor...big horsepower and hauling ass no problem up the first waterfall...

9:52http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/DQeebkeH25_thumb_kohlcq09507.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


9:53
Here's a shot of the near stock JEEP 354 heading up the first section of Backdoor.

9:54
Clint Ellet over the top of the sand hill and headed into the desert for perhaps the fastest time of the day, we'll see from the Pirate4x4 finishline crew

9:55http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/sud9wD7032_thumb_kohlcq09509.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


9:56
667 Loren Healey is lined up in the Jimmy's 4x4 Racer.


9:56

3 mile race course times in the 6-7 minute range for the top leaders...

9:56
I'm smelling a fastest time of the day for Clint Ellett



9:56
#705 lost two coil springs early in his approach to BackDoor


9:57
5:13 by Ellett!!! HOLY SMOKES!!!


9:57
Winching up the waterfall for 705, but now has a flat tire and missing two coil springs!


9:57
Ellett SMOKED the Backdoor Waterfall and his time reflects it...with 5:13...Wow!

9:58http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/XEDyOjjVGk_thumb_IMG_0009.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


9:59http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/EDNK348drD_thumb_kohlcq09502.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

[XJ_ranger]

10:01
705 stilling winching up the Backdoor as the action slows to a CRAWL
10:03
705 has cleared the second Backdoor waterfall on the uphill run but hasn't made it over the top of the Sand Hill as if yet

10:05
Dan the Fishmouth is up!


10:06
Unofficially for XJ Ranger --- the 51x was disqualified after his rollover. KOH rules for LCQ say you can recover yourself but once officials roll you over you are DQ...and that was reported way early for 51X.

[cracker]

Work doesn't block anything but thanks for posting all that. :thumbup:

[cracker]

10:06
Unofficially for XJ Ranger --- the 51x was disqualified after his rollover. KOH rules for LCQ say you can recover yourself but once officials roll you over you are DQ...and that was reported way early for 51X.

:confused:

[XJ_ranger]

??

you can post comments and ask the guys writing the feed questions...





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10:07
#667 cleared over the top of the Sand Hill.....667 came through the Backdoor Canyon with no problems! Hauling ass.
10:09
667 coming into the finish

10:10
Wow, haulin ASS!!!!

10:11
Fishmount smashed his light bar in the notch of Backdoor...then turtled on a big boulder and stuck, but he backed up and rev'ed up to the top of the second waterfall! He was smashing and jamming through the notch!
10:11http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/fcrPFS1Nay_thumb_IMG_0013.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:11
Flat tire and broken suspension.... But he finishes!!!

10:12
985 over the top of the sand hill and into the desert heading back tothe finish line
10:13http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/vJLtcpoabR_thumb_IMG_0014.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:18
#315 Adam Carter from Alabama is staged and ready to race. Hes a heavy favorite for hte LCQ. Can he beat Ellett's smokin time? We shall see...

10:22
#62 at the finish line. "That was Awesome!"
10:22http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/1UC8XGkiWv_thumb_kohlcq09624.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

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10:22http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/tz1ax2IdUB_thumb_kohlcq09614.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:22
#111 is DNF & off the course
10:23
315 is off!!!!


10:23
Lance - 12 online on coveritlive

10:23
Expect a show at the waterfall from Carter!


10:24http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/bLIvgftwNX_thumb_kohlcq09617.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


10:25
#99 appears to be last vehicle staged



10:25
I'm really digging the stock looking Toyota lined up at the start. I think it might be a wolf in sheeps clothing though!!


10:26
#315 is on the second waterfall


10:26
Adam Carter super fast in the notch at the bottom of Backdoor...banging the rev limiter on the Waterfall...had to take two runs up the bottom waterfall...denied by the waterfall before his third shot and he made it over the top and to the top of the sand hill


10:27
Adam Carter wicked fast time on his BFG's...in the desert and hauling ass to the finish

10:28
#11 is on the course



10:29
Ponce from Mexico is lined up!!! His keys got lost, so he literally had to hot wire his race car. Go figure! hahaha Go Ponce!!!!


10:29http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/myJ1aAFxRH_thumb_kohlcq09609.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


10:30
Adam Carter just crossed the finish. I don't think he's good for the overall win, but certainly in the big race.


10:30
Car #315 at the finish line

10:30

#11 White Toyota...to answer your question about this tires...look like 40's all around as he goes through the notch!

10:31http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/Zvae8eqRbc_thumb_IMG_002110-28-52.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


10:31
next car on course for the LCQ had to hotwire the car to get it running. Crew Chief went to airport to pick up people and bever came back

10:32
#LCQ Juan Ponce's crew chief went to LAX to pick up crew members and took the race car keys with him and he's never showed back up and they've never returned so Ponce had to hotwire this car....



10:32
Ponce is on the course!


10:33
Adam Carter scored a 6:32, a full minute slower than 1st place.


10:33http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/bE8pS6NITd_thumb_pirate4x4-1200.png (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


10:33
the canyon at Backdoor is cheering as they await the Mexican!

10:34
He is still sitting at the start... He will most likely winch the falls.


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[XJ_ranger]

10:37http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/hqKrRSohigDirtNewz-logocopy.jpg
10:38

Ponce still coming up the slot sand canyon as the crowds await!

10:38
Team LCQ is off the line

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10:41

Ponce stuck in the first rock obstacle in the notch...

10:42
The front end is broke, axle shafts and ujoints, Ponce is officially broke with no front wheel drive...

His co-driver is winching the purple Mexican machine up through the notch with a blown up front end...
10:43
winching the purple Ponce Bomb at the LCQ...

10:44
Okay - Ponce retires from the LCQ...

10:44
The crowd cheers as Ponce thumbs up the big crowds!

10:45
recovery for Ponce is going to be a while....

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maybe this link will work?
http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#

[ChiXJeff]

Heh....... If I was Ponce's crew chief, I'm not sure I'd show back up......

[Bryan C.]

Oh man, I bet Dave is pretty bummed out. :(

At least Garry got a chance to drive in the race, I thought that was pretty cool of Dave.

[cracker]

Oh man, I bet Dave is pretty bummed out. :(

At least Garry got a chance to drive in the race, I thought that was pretty cool of Dave.

For sure but who didn't see this coming? :anon:

[XJ_ranger]

looks like ponce didnt even make it to the waterfall...

10:47
Tim, I don't think your photos are working?

10:48
those were two DN logos...don't know why they're jpegs...workkng on teh Ponce photos now

10:49
copy that...

10:50


10:51
test
10:51http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/H71dHdxk7X_thumb_LCQ_001.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [/URL]

10:52
3 to 5 minutes to have the course clear
10:53http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/hZ0DBhNFkz_thumb_kohlcq09749.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:54

Ponce still stuck on the course but had time for the Pirate4x4 Photogs...from the bottom of Backdoor!
10:55http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/CRILHxuuAC_thumb_DirtNewz-1200.png (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:55http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/ZdCpMDuV7z_thumb_kohlcq09734.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:55
Tim I sent up the png ad

WB

10:56
Thanks..you're good!

10:56http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/1KgJkAbq3y_thumb_kohlcq09730.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

10:56
Gud teacher
10:58
Larry - We miss you...the wind is 50 mph and blowing heavy dust...watching from the office with the 40 inch monitor is not a bad thing... but we are eating dust!

Still in a waiting period as Ponce is pulled off the course and now two spectators in their rigs are stuck crossing the course prior to Backdoor! They're being extricated as we speak...

More action from Backdoor very soon.
10:59
all our results here are unofficial...times listed after the final competitor.
11:01
Tracker is entering backdoor!

11:01http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/HxdbwKEbKI_thumb_kohlcq09750.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:02
Ponce stuck in BackDoor and his King of the Hammers is done.

11:02http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/3lgOS2RCOU_thumb_LCQ_002.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:03
Lance's Micro Dish


11:03
222 Rolls!!!

11:03
#222 just rolled it at the first waterfall
11:03
The #222 Tracker is rolled over...and now on it's side! Attempting to recover himself...
11:03
not the tracker... Todd McCullen. He DNFs

11:03
#222 just rollied it at the first waterfall and it was reported the he's a DNF
11:04
Tracker #117 is staged at the starting line

11:04
The KOH helo hovering above with the KOH Film crew.....as officials pull the car back over
11:05
[Comment From waggie]
FRESH SNOW HERE IN VANCOUVER CANADA ........... EH
11:06
It will be interesting to see how the short wheelbase of Scott Angel's Geo Tracker does on the brutal falls of Backdoor.

11:06
It's reported that Angel will use the winch on the waterfall

11:06
DNF - Did Not Finish
11:07http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/tpwQhgSwwl_thumb_Picture1.png (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:08http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/YsNyxEt9XyLogo_bfgoodrich.jpg
11:09
The Tracker broke the throttle right at the start line

11:10http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/ARolplG6o3_thumb_kohlcq09807.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [URL="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#"]

[XJ_ranger]

11:11http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/Mx4FawKc5A_thumb_kohlcq09813.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:13http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/uymCF5L5U3_thumb_kohlcq09818.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:13
GEO Tracker through the Backdoor Notch working good and moving on his 35 inch tires...winching the waterfall

11:16

Still winching for the TRACKER on the bottom waterfall of Backdoor. Co-driver out running the winch line tight...crowds cheering
11:16http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/Hwm236pGZw_thumb_kohlcq09829.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:16
Ponce is OUT...broke the front end apart after being stuck in the Backdoor Notch

11:19http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/H65TbBffwp_thumb_kohlcq09723.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:21http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/rvN6gCaxVi_thumb_kohlcq09706.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:21http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/pGlBJN7H7e_thumb_IMG_0032.JPG (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:22
Course is clean, and it's time for Doc!

11:22http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/CVJAc9PfYK_thumb_kohlcq09823.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)

11:25
Tracker was bumping over the top of the sand hill and towards the desert section...Team 2 is reporting from Backdoor so the finish line crew will have to let you know when they pass the finish line ... if they do...

11:26
Times will be posted after the last racer on course, estimated by 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time...

11:26
Sounds like #55 has a broken driveshaft at the 1st waterfall on backdoor


11:27http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/8VLkudHMo9_thumb_kohlcq09323.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


11:28
#55 has a broken driveshaft and has DNFd



11:30
Going to be delayed at the Backdoor as #55 needs to be extracted from the steep rock section of the race course...no race action while race course is closed.

Weather temps are 60 degrees with a mild 40 mph gust and blowing sand


11:34http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/IDcE5HdUru_thumb_kohlcq09905.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


11:34http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/WEKyD2dvrY_thumb_kohlcq09908.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) [/URL]


11:35

This is the #55 who is still stuck on course...pushed to the side for the final racer. #55 broke a driveshaft!

11:36[URL="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#"]http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/37k9qnuXMV_thumb_kohlcq09913.jpg (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#) http://s3.amazonaws.com/coveritlive/static/templates/coveritlive/images/icons/preview24.gif (http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=80b17e0669&width=800&height=550#)


11:37
Li ve from Pirate4x4/DIRTnewz.com ==== the latest from the race course!


11:38
The Go Fast sponsored final race car came through the Backdoor Notch and caught fire momentarily, but after popping through the Notch..the engine fire went out and he's continuing towards the first waterfall.

KOH Officials have multiple fire extinguishers on race course following this Go Fast sponsored rig...

11:40
The Go Fast sponsored rock racer is done! The motor won't start after he rolled onto his side...the fans are clearing the race course from both sides of the canyon...as it appears the Last Chance Qualifier is over.

11:40
Full Results within the hour as provided by KOH Officials

[cracker]

*****THIS JUST IN******

Just spoke to Richard and looks like he and paul rolled coming down back door in a trial run. Everyone and everything is 'ok' but it looks like tomorrow is going to be interesting how people come down the wrecking ball waterfall (SUPER NASTY) and back door.

Should be an interesting day tomorrow for sure!!!

[Bryan C.]

For sure but who didn't see this coming? :anon:


Apparently Dave didn't see it coming. :laugh2:

[XJ_ranger]

live blog posted for the main event!

[cracker]

live blog posted for the main event!

yeah :thumbup:

I have the start/fin video going with the blog underneath right now.

[XJEEPER]

RallyTrack is showing #52's tracking map in Africa.........:gee:

[cracker]

RallyTrack is showing #52's tracking map in Africa.........:gee:

I saw that. Totally lame :|

I'd expect that from Garry/Dave :D

[ruggedjeep]

Shannon Campbell is out of his car at Melvilla Lake!

[ruggedjeep]

I see a couple guys in bright yellow shirts hanging out on the sideline.

[cracker]

Shannon Campbell is out of his car at Melvilla Lake!

:clap:

That should give a better chance to the smaller engined bunch.

[ChiXJeff]

Shannon Campbell is out of his car at Melvilla Lake!
Annnnnnddddd......... He's OUT!

[Jimbo_1321]

Annnnnnddddd......... He's OUT!


beat me to it!

[TORX]

beat me to it!

Details?

I'm just now catching up on everything.

[Jimbo_1321]

no details, he got out of his car and then next thing it said was he was out of the race....

[ruggedjeep]

8:48 Shannon Campbell is out due to a failed transmission

[cracker]

What is that? 100K down the drain? :scared:

[RedHeep]

8:48 Shannon Campbell is out due to a failed transmission

Should have ran an AW4 with 200K miles on it . . . :shhh:

[squirrel80]

Here are the two links i am watching:

http://pirate4x4.com/koh09/

http://pirate4x4.com/koh09/videos.php

[FordGuy]

What is that? 100K down the drain? :scared:

I would guess he has spent over 180K easy.

[ruggedjeep]

9:23 #112 is upside down at RM29


9:24 Tracy Jordan = #112

[TORX]

9:23 #112 is upside down at RM29


9:24 Tracy Jordan = #112

That's another bummer.

[Mosephus]

Richard is in the thick of it!
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/4aY50xq3omatraffic.jpg

[TORX]

beat me!

[ruggedjeep]

Go Richard
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/4aY50xq3omatraffic.jpg

[XJ_ranger]

Go Richard
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/4aY50xq3omatraffic.jpg

cool that 52 and 52x are right next to eachother... :guitar:

[Mosephus]

Richard in front of 52x
http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/sS3OKnjqhXb1.jpg

[ruggedjeep]

Fire near sunbonnet - base of aftershock

[XJEEPER]

So is the rally track sight jacked up for everyone else? I can't get the current stats page to load......IE error message

PS, GO 52!!

[cracker]

Fire near sunbonnet - base of aftershock

Rob bonney is out

Go Richard!

[cracker]

So is the rally track sight jacked up for everyone else? I can't get the current stats page to load......IE error message

PS, GO 52!!

Definitly fubar for me

[cracker]

Strange. They anounced that Shannon Cambel is changing a transmission :dunno:

[ruggedjeep]

Yup, hes trying to get back in there.

[IslanderOffRoad]

I had to close the live feed, it was slowing down the internet too much at work. :(

[ruggedjeep]

10:21 Rig rolled in Aftershock, with 10 rigs behind it.

[squirrel80]

I had to close the live feed, it was slowing down the internet too much at work. :(

Tell them to get a T1 so you can goof off more.

[cracker]

Tell them to get a T1 so you can goof off more.

T1 won't do it. t1 is symetric 1.5 up and down. There is no need to upload while watching streaming video.

[cracker]

10:21 Rig rolled in Aftershock, with 10 rigs behind it.

I bet Richard was stuck behind it

[ruggedjeep]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/97xj/IMG_9155.jpg

[ruggedjeep]

10:43 Confirmed, Clint Ellet short coursed 7 miles.

He has to back track and re-do the course..

[GrimmJeeper]

wow Ellet is off course!

[ruggedjeep]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/97xj/IMG_9220.jpg

[cracker]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/97xj/IMG_9220.jpg

Richards rig looks better with the spare tire on it for sure.

[ruggedjeep]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/97xj/IMG_9219.jpg

[ruggedjeep]

Richards rig looks better with the spare tire on it for sure.

Agreed. Nice and low too unlike the other buggies.

[ruggedjeep]

cool shot

http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/ztfWEvg10w222222.jpg

[TORX]

Am I hearing this right?

Slawson is physically in the lead, but is "thought" to have cut the course. Scherer is physically in second.

[FordGuy]

My money is on Currie

[FordGuy]

Scherer did not gain enough distance to have cut 7 miles.

[ruggedjeep]

Am I hearing this right?

Slawson is physically in the lead, but is "thought" to have cut the course. Scherer is physically in second.

Yes. He was told to go back cus they think he missed a few check points but he refused. He is sure he hit all the checkpoints and said let them check his log when he passes the finish line.

[FordGuy]

Yes. he missed a few check points but he . He is sure he hit all the checkpoints and said let them check his log when he passes the finish line.


Heard that before.

[IslanderOffRoad]

How long is the race anticipated to last?

[cracker]

My money is on Currie

:rolleyes:

[FordGuy]

Just saw Baja Curt drive in front of the live stream camera

[ruggedjeep]

I hit prnt screen

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/97xj/bajacurt.jpg

[ruggedjeep]

11:33 Shannon Campbell has been DQ'd for being strapped in.

[RedHeep]

Does anyone know the positions outside the top 5 or are we stuck with the blog?

[ruggedjeep]

I sent a few text messages to friends on the lake bed asking for an update on Richard.

[woody]

A few action shots of Richard...

http://media.coveritlive.com/media/image/200902/4aY50xq3om_thumb_atraffic.jpg

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=99345&g2_serialNumber=4

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=99341&g2_serialNumber=4

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=98985&g2_serialNumber=4

[cracker]

********Just got the call from Team Naxja Relays********

Richard/Paul is stuck at the top of Sunbonnet in a complete cluster(fill in the second half of the word).

[ruggedjeep]

********Just got the call from Team Naxja Relays********

Richard/Paul is stuck at the top of Sunbonnet in a complete cluster(fill in the second half of the word).



shannon campbell is also top of sunbonnet in the cluster*&^% although he has been DQ'd hes not pulling out.

[cracker]

shannon campbell is also top of sunbonnet in the cluster*&^% although he has been DQ'd hes not pulling out.

yeah and it sounded like Team Naxja complained :laugh:

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

So what's the problem? Rigs stuck and in the way of others? I don't have much time today to follow this. :( Jeff

[RedHeep]

yeah and it sounded like Team Naxja complained :laugh:

Good. Dude should be drinking beer in the pits instead of contributing to the traffic jam.

[Mosephus]

52x just came in and Richard should be in soon

[ruggedjeep]

I THINK i saw richard pull into a pit on the webcam. Team of yellow shirted guys ran up to the vehicle.

shortly after 12:41 52X just made it through the main pit.

might have been richard.

[Mosephus]

I wondered who that was.

[cracker]

********Just got the call from Team Naxja Relays********

Richard is now out of pit one and moving along. Don't have an actual position for Richard but the Team feels he is doing 'well' in regards to overall position.

[cracker]

I THINK i saw richard pull into a pit on the webcam. Team of yellow shirted guys ran up to the vehicle.

shortly after 12:41 52X just made it through the main pit.

might have been richard.

yup

That was him!

[ruggedjeep]

1) Jason Scherer
2) Randy Slawson
3) Casey Currie

Unofficial final winners

[cracker]

1) Jason Scherer
2) Randy Slawson
3) Casey Currie

Unofficial final winners

Saw that.

The 4.0L can't keep up with those boys (even stroked to 4.6L)

[IslanderOffRoad]

I guess we need more engine for next year.

8.0l v12 made out of 2 4.0's?

[cracker]

4th is EZ Rick

[cracker]

Call me insane but I thing the ideal rig needs to be a 'thin' version of a full baja truck with electric wheel motors in the front wheels to give the 4wd.

Long travel IFS with high horsepower will be the way of the future with this event.

[FordGuy]

That is a very interesting concept for sure. I belive that IFS/IRS setup if ever perfected will work very well. what does not work is AWD.

[builder]

Anyone know if goatman finished and what position?

[cracker]

Anyone know if goatman finished and what position?

Not finished yet

[cracker]

That is a very interesting concept for sure. I belive that IFS/IRS setup if ever perfected will work very well. what does not work is AWD.


That is the point. The front wheels (if electric) could be turned off and set to 'generate'

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

According to the blog, 52x finished at 3:22. First place finished at 12:56! Jeff

[JBweld]

They're reporting #52 crossed the finish!

Nuts, you beat me!

[TORX]

52X was a buggy.

Goatman's number is just 52.

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

Oops. Jeff

[Rob D]

Richard must of had some big problems this year. Last year he broke a u-joint and still finished 7th.

[RedHeep]

Richard must of had some big problems this year. Last year he broke a u-joint and still finished 7th.

Last year there wasn't 50 miles of baja desert to run. There haven't been any reported mechanical breakdowns.

[XJEEPER]

It's racing to the extreme, lots of unknown variables to factor in a win.
It's always been and always will be a case of "How fast you wanna go? How much you have to spend?" Team 52's skills and knowledge of the area gave them a huge advantage last year, which has been taken to a whole nutha' level in 09.

Still anxiously awaiting a finish by 52!

[Pat]

I read they got in a big traffic jam in the rocks. Could have been part of the problem...

[RedHeep]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=99341&g2_serialNumber=4

[RedHeep]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=99345&g2_serialNumber=4

[Bryan C.]

Just thought I would pass along some info I got from Jes at the Lakebed.

I guess Richard rolled somewhere and messed up one of his struts. Seems to be back running again with a spare, last reported position was coming down Jackhammer. Should be close to finishing soon.

That's racing for ya. Just finishing this race is an accomplishment in itself, all things considered.

[FordGuy]

It's hard to compete with unlimited budgets. If it were a spec class, all my money would be on Richard.

[XJEEPER]

Ya got that right Bryan, thanks for the update!

[cracker]

uh oh

I heard on the Radio 52 DNF'd

oof

hopefully it was 62 and not 52

[ruggedjeep]

:( i heard that too

[cracker]

Wait! It looks like they made it!!!! A yellow rig passed by the finish

What is that 27th place?

[GrimmJeeper]

still not sure who that yellow blur was. hopefully it was them!

[GrimmJeeper]

THAT was them!

[cracker]

Yup!!!

It was them!

[cracker]

looks like they made it 27th

[GrimmJeeper]

i like how "Lance" said "WOW alot of people seem excited to see blue52 cross the line..."

way to show the love guys who are out there!

[ruggedjeep]

hell yea!!! Good job Richard.

[Pat]

Yeah they went nuts...very cool! Congrats on the finish...

[cracker]

Richard is on the live feed right now thanking anopther racer for helping roll him back over!

[BajaCurt]

yes Richard did finish.
Not sure of his position.
I left all the yellow shirts celebrating at the finish line to come out to telephone bush to get cell coverage to post this

[crasy1_69]

Great job guys I was starting to get worried.

[ChiXJeff]

Richard is on the live feed right now thanking anopther racer for helping roll him back over!
I wouldn't expect anything less of Richard. Good to see the other racer stepping up as well.

:cheers:, Richard!

[mojojojo]

31st official time 9:30

[crasy1_69]

they just posted that Richard was 31st

[cracker]

To finish is quite the accomplishment, congrads Goat and Fishboy!

[crasy1_69]

Congrats on the finish man don't sweat the position. This was i no where near the same race as last year. Great Job!!!

[woody]

Great job Richard, Garry, and all the Team NAXJA - Blue 52 crew! I'm proud of you guys!!!! :thumbup:

[GrimmJeeper]

i cant believe how built up some of the bugggies were this year, this race has definatley caught the eyes of some major sponsorship. yet another reason why we have to fight to save JV!

[cracker]

So it looks like 31st out of 34. The budgets out there (now) are unbelievable but all in all Richard and Paul done well.

Hats off to all those guys out there.

[ruggedjeep]

Just to be able to run with some of those top dollar rigs and finish is a success. Good job guys!

[GrimmJeeper]

So it looks like 31st out of 34. The budgets out there (now) are unbelievable but all in all Richard and Paul done well.

Hats off to all those guys out there.
well said. yes, it is quite the accomplishment to sit among rigs that most likely have engines that cost more to build than Richard's entire rig.

very well done boys, you've made us (well at least me) proud!

[cracker]

Richard is being interviewed now!

[GrimmJeeper]

woohoo naxja shoutouts! :D and a shoutout to BAJAHID.COM i know that guy! :D

[hiimmred]

Congrats on finishing team NAXJA, quite an accomplishment all things considered, wish I could have been there, grateful for the Pirate live feeds to keep me informed!

Ed

[tcm glx]

woohoo naxja shoutouts! :D and a shoutout to BAJAHID.COM i know that guy! :D

Woot Woot!! We got out there late, so only saw him a few times today. Modt definitely a completely different race from last year.. it was insane out there today guys!!

[XJEEPER]

Wow, long day on the trail against some hitech comp rigs. Way to go Blue52! Richard/Paul and crew, to finish a race like this, in a home-built rig and limited sponsorship is awesome!

Thanks to the sponsors, support team and all who were there sending updates to those of us who wish we were onsite.

:worship:

[TORX]

Considering 92 left the starting line today, 31rst isn't to bad at all.

Congrats guys on finishing! I'm looking forward to your race reports.

[IXNAYXJ]

I just got off the desert. What a race!

At the starting line:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/KOH%201009/053.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/KOH%201009/167.jpg

-----Matt-----

[Mosephus]

Did they have any breakage or setbacks?

[JBweld]

Sounds like they had a roll over, but were able to get going again with help from fellow racers.

[IXNAYXJ]

Did they have any breakage or setbacks?Haha, yes, you could say that. Team NAXJA rolled four times over two days, lost a fuel pump, and an ORI shock bit the dust hard. Richard and Paul finished despite these mishaps, which is quite an accomplishment.

[tcm glx]

Congrats TEAM NAXJA!!!

[cracker]

Haha, yes, you could say that. Team NAXJA rolled four times over two days, lost a fuel pump, and an ORI shock bit the dust hard. Richard and Paul finished despite these mishaps, which is quite an accomplishment.

Confirmed. Richard called a short while ago and said there was a handful of flops and broken items out there on the race. Thanks to inginuity, dedication and teamwork from other competitors, they made it to the end. :clap:

[karstic]

It was a helluva day, glad I was part of it.

[BajaCurt]

It was a helluva day

Yes it was Stephan!
Congrats to Richard and Paul on finishing.
Just to finish this race was quite an accomplishment.
I heard a few other race teams say they were impressed with the support Team NAXJA had for this event.
I was impressed to hear NAXJA relay on the Weatherman channel.
I give a big shout out to everyone that helped!

Here is Team NAXJA in the lineup to start the LCQ on Thursday.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/3316507037_d3b144c93d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bajacurt/3316507037/)


Here are Richard and Paul just before Checkpoint 1 at race mile 23.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3316656083_5e95c535d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bajacurt/3316656083/)

[Rob D]

Way to go Team NAXJA :worship: Great race and really glad nobody got hurt out there.

[djblade311]

When 52 crossed the finish line, I started getting all teary-eyed because of how excited the crew was and to see them finish. It was a great moment. The rigs in that race are becoming more and more impressive. It is quickly becoming a matter of big money and big engines.

I had a great time hauling around the film & photo crews. aftershock's z-turn was a great spot...UBJ was boring...sledgehammer was very awesome but crowded with lots of drunk spectactors. I didnt get to see 52 on the course at all because of our schedule with the filming locations

About an hour later after 52 crossed the finish, Jessi Combs came up and started talking to me as if she knew me. Sat on Richard tire and chatted with us for 20-30 minutes. She is pretty damn cool and hotter in person. Some guys got some pics of her and I and then her and Goat together. Yea....I sniffed Richard's tire. ....and maybe I licked it too. 15 minutes later got to talk to Ian too! Very cool guy!

[karstic]

When 52 crossed the finish line, I started getting all teary-eyed because of how excited the crew was and to see them finish. It was a great moment.


Through the miracle of radio I was there. Whoever keyed up the mic, thanks!

[XJ_ranger]

Dave and Gary on BD -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDBhAxituUE&feature=channel

[Jump This]

Big dollars didn't help many of the teams.
High horsepower didn't help them finish either!
I am wonder how the money spent played into the finishing order.
The biggest buck rig was also the first out of the race...

[Paul S]

*****THIS JUST IN******

Just spoke to Richard and looks like he and paul rolled coming down back door in a trial run. Everyone and everything is 'ok' but it looks like tomorrow is going to be interesting how people come down the wrecking ball waterfall (SUPER NASTY) and back door.

Should be an interesting day tomorrow for sure!!!

That sure was an interesting test run. We wanted to see the bypass to the waterfall before the race so we shot up the back way Thursday afternoon. After realizing that the bypass was pretty nasty too, & with a much worse roll if things turned brown, we deciced to try the fall.

We rolled with a pretty good Pirouette on the first attempt. Then, while sitting there on our side Richard & I realized that we'd have to drive back up & try it agin, what a feeling. Noting like easing into a 15' waterfall for the second time thinking that there's little chance that you're not going to roll exactly the same as 10 minutes before. Fortunately, the Matt tool was holding a safety strap off the back & was able to keep us right side up, he said we would have gone over for sure if he wasn't there. So..., up again to try & nail it without a safety line, whcih we did:)

Richard's got some serious cashews!

Paul

[cal]

I'm still tired from the event.

I may cut out of work in a few minutes and go take two or three more showers.

[lobsterdmb]

I'm still tired from the event.

I may cut out of work in a few minutes and go take two or three more showers.

you smell!

[cracker]

That sure was an interesting test run. We wanted to see the bypass to the waterfall before the race so we shot up the back way Thursday afternoon. After realizing that the bypass was pretty nasty too, & with a much worse roll if things turned brown, we deciced to try the fall.

We rolled with a pretty good Pirouette on the first attempt. Then, while sitting there on our side Richard & I realized that we'd have to drive back up & try it agin, what a feeling. Noting like easing into a 15' waterfall for the second time thinking that there's little chance that you're not going to roll exactly the same as 10 minutes before. Fortunately, the Matt tool was holding a safety strap off the back & was able to keep us right side up, he said we would have gone over for sure if he wasn't there. So..., up again to try & nail it without a safety line, whcih we did:)

Richard's got some serious cashews!

Paul

Wow. Sounds like I should have been there.

The Matt tool can be impressive ;)

[djblade311]

The Matt tool can be impressive ;)

so are his nutts

[Paul S]

so are his nutts

Easy there... what happens on Means stays on Means, if you know what I mean.

Paul

[XJEEPER]

Big dollars didn't help many of the teams.
High horsepower didn't help them finish either!
I am wonder how the money spent played into the finishing order.
The biggest buck rig was also the first out of the race...

Great points Rick, all the money in the world won't ensure a win.....got to have a driver/copilot with skills and a killer support team too, then apply some luck on top of that.

Great job Team NAXJA!

[FordGuy]

Big dollars didn't help many of the teams.
High horsepower didn't help them finish either!
I am wonder how the money spent played into the finishing order.
The biggest buck rig was also the first out of the race...

I would have to respectfully disagree. First of all if you look at the top ten, for the most part all pretty pricey rigs, and yes The most expensive rig did lose a trans, which was a total fluke. If the trans would not have broke, he would have smoked the field so bad it would have been unreal.

The best Race Cars do break, but also win the most races.

[Goatman]

This is debatable, I mean the issue of cost of the rig. Much of the cost of rigs is the labor to build them, and how high dollar the motor is. Easy Rick built his own rig, Randy Slawson built his own rig. The cost of the tubing, the axles, the trannies, the shocks, the wheels and tires, gauges, seats, are all about the same.......paying someone to do the labor or buying a high dollar Turnkey motor will drive up the cost.

With all of the rigs with coilovers and bypass shocks, and the rigs with fancy air shocks, it's pretty amazing how well some of the rigs did that just had coilovers and air bumps. Randy Slawson was awful fast, and he has a stock LS1 motor (junkyard) and coilovers with air bumps, and he built the rig himself......and while he's an excellent fabricator he's a local JV guy and does not compete nor has he built rigs profesionally for other racers.

It's also nice that two seat cars did very well. To win, you need an excellent car and excellent driver, but a pretty normal car can esily get into the top 5 or top 10 if driven well and they have a good day.

[RedHeep]

I'd like to see the format changed next year so that if you're the 50th car off the line, you're not stuck behind 49 rigs trying to single track through the rocks. I think the way the initial course played out, if you built a fast baja truck with a so-so rock capability, you got to the rocks first and were in those leading groups. I think the 5 or so groups that the rigs finished in shows that they get stuck in one place and finish together.

It's a monumentally impossible challenge to start and finish 90 rigs in one day, but maybe some thought should be put into how to alleviate the traffic jams.

[Goatman]

Well, actually it wasn't as much of a problem as it would seem. All the cars left the starting line within 23 minutes, and the first rock trail was at mile 33, so there was plenty of chance to spread out. Basically, those who had any kind of issues in the early part of the race were subject to traffic jams. Out of the top 10 finishers, 7 of them started lower than 50th starting position. Traffic jams were definitely a part of the race and effected the outcome, but I don't know what could be done about it.

[cal]

I would have to respectfully disagree. First of all if you look at the top ten, for the most part all pretty pricey rigs, and yes The most expensive rig did lose a trans, which was a total fluke. If the trans would not have broke, he would have smoked the field so bad it would have been unreal.

The best Race Cars do break, but also win the most races.


I would disagree with your disagreement.

Look at the F-Toy's.

[RedHeep]

Traffic jams were definitely a part of the race and effected the outcome, but I don't know what could be done about it.

I don't either. It just seemed to me as though those guys who were really fast in the desert section at the start had a clear advantage for the rest of the race.

Of course, all I've seen is what's on the internet. Everything's true on the internet right?

[cal]

I don't either. It just seemed to me as though those guys who were really fast in the desert section at the start had a clear advantage for the rest of the race.

Of course, all I've seen is what's on the internet. Everything's true on the internet right?


It was my understanding that no one was 'fast' in the desert. It was more "People who didn't break in the desert section had a clear advantage".

I think 3 "home built" rigs hit pit 1 before the first "high dollar" build.

[Paul S]

I would have to respectfully disagree. First of all if you look at the top ten, for the most part all pretty pricey rigs, and yes The most expensive rig did lose a trans, which was a total fluke. If the trans would not have broke, he would have smoked the field so bad it would have been unreal.

The best Race Cars do break, but also win the most races.

I'm not sure that Randy would have 'smoked' the field, he certainly might have won, but there are a lot of ???

Easy Rick started 86th & caught Jason (1st place) on Wrecking Ball. Had Rick not have broke his ram & had a couple of flats he probably would have motored right on by.

Paul

[Jump This]

All you need is an ultra fast desert car, killer 4X, great driver, luck, and some more luck.

Hummmm.....two out of five isn't so good.

[Goatman]

I don't either. It just seemed to me as though those guys who were really fast in the desert section at the start had a clear advantage for the rest of the race.

Of course, all I've seen is what's on the internet. Everything's true on the internet right?

I think it's true that getting through the desert reasonably quickly is an advantage in avoiding traffic jams and overall finishing position. (edit...I had heard something that evidently wasn't true). Reading the winners account of the race, their strategy was to pass as many cars as they could before the rock sections. However, if you're going for the win you have to push hard, if you're going for a top 10 finish you can save the car some and push when you think you need to.


According to Dad and Carol, who were parked at check point one at mile 23 and were counting cars as they came through, we were the 12th car past check one. Actually the 15th to the check point but 3 cars headed into the pits (I need to confirm this when the check point times get released). We passed one more car at speed before the shock broke, which means we were the 11th car before hitting any trails and started 27th. Except when we rolled, and when we were stuck behind another rig in a traffic jam, I only remember being passed by one rig on any of the rock trails. We had the ability to have another top 10 finish if things had gone our way, and that's with a garage built cut down XJ. I think we could still get a top 10 finish next year regardless of what other rigs are in the race, but like anyone else in the top 10 things have to go your way. So much can go wrong, and the harder you push it the more chance that something could go wrong.