2013 Sandblast Rally - March 2 - SC

[Stagehand]

Yeah i cant wait to read the one about "how do I finance my hobby?"

[toro618]

Originally Posted by jack splash

Dawn: Let me know when you plan on coming down, we have a few practice sections that are similar to Sand Blast.

Happy New Year to all.

Jack

+11111111111 for practice. I desperately need it.

[mslow]

Think I want to do this event, but am I reading it correctly, $300 to enter?
And where is the best place to stay, where does everyone hang out?

[toro618]

please excuse my noob question.

Are the gas stops seperate locations from the service area? Or do the stages have a different starting line but all finish at the same service/gas finish line?

[Anders Green]

Originally Posted by Stagehand

Yeah i cant wait to read the one about "how do I finance my hobby?"

I know lots of people say "There's no such thing as a stupid question" but there absolutely are questions where there answer is "no" or "you can't". Some of these questions, like that one, are actual questions that we get asked over and over through the years.

Anders

[toro618]

Originally Posted by msanna

Think I want to do this event, but am I reading it correctly, $300 to enter?
And where is the best place to stay, where does everyone hang out?

You can try the Quality Inn which used to be the Jameson Inn. It's in Cheraw 843-537-5625

[Arete]

If anyone is interested...
I have a new in-the-box Leo Vince exhaust.
Let me know if interested....
I'll be at the race but can get to you in advance if you like.

[Bruno T .]

Originally Posted by toro618

please excuse my noob question.

Are the gas stops seperate locations from the service area? Or do the stages have a different starting line but all finish at the same service/gas finish line?

The gas stops can be anywhere you need them while you're on a 'transit' (traveling between timed race stages). If you're transiting between timed stages and you see a gas station, pop in for a splash and maybe a doof if you need one and have enough time. Just don't miss your start time at the next timed section. You'll know what time you need to be at the next timed stage (as well as how far it is) by looking at your card and doing the math.

Like this; ride down some roads at legal speeds to a predetermined location where a timed race stage will take place. Wait at said place for your turn to start. Ride with your hair on fire till you cross the end of the timed stage. Ride down some roads at legal speeds to the next predetermined location where the next timed stage will take place. And the cycle repeats itself over and over.

Barring that, you'll get your gas (and your doof) during the service period around mid day from your pit crew at the bivouac.

[drc42]

Originally Posted by Bruno T .

Just don't miss your start time at the next timed section.

But always remember:

1 minute late at the end of a transit = 10 second penalty
1 minute early = 1 minute penalty

[Seth S]

Originally Posted by Bruno T .

The gas stops can be anywhere you need them while you're on a 'transit' (traveling between timed race stages). If you're transiting between timed stages and you see a gas station, pop in for a splash and maybe a doof if you need one and have enough time. Just don't miss your start time at the next timed section. You'll know what time you need to be at the next timed stage (as well as how far it is) by looking at your card and doing the math.

Like this; ride down some roads at legal speeds to a predetermined location where a timed race stage will take place. Wait at said place for your turn to start. Ride with your hair on fire till you cross the end of the timed stage. Ride down some roads at legal speeds to the next predetermined location where the next timed stage will take place. And the cycle repeats itself over and over.

Barring that, you'll get your gas (and your doof) during the service period around mid day from your pit crew at the bivouac.

Not that this should be an issue...but you can get gas from a gas station on the route and you can get gas from any of your fellow competitors. However getting fuel brought to you by a crew member who is not racing is not allowed by the rules.

[AnyDay]

As I was reminded, the speed limit on unpaved roads in NJ is 25mph. At Atsion you also share the trails with hikers and horses. But it's great to get used to sandy stuff...

[Arete]

Originally Posted by toro618

please excuse my noob question.

Are the gas stops seperate locations from the service area? Or do the stages have a different starting line but all finish at the same service/gas finish line?

I don't know what you're racing....I race ( albeit slowly) a G450X. I carry MSR fuel bottles secured to the rear fender. I have needed to use the supplemental fuel at both Sandblast and West Virginia.

[Anders Green]

Originally Posted by Arete

I don't know what you're racing....I race ( albeit slowly) a G450X. I carry MSR fuel bottles secured to the rear fender. I have needed to use the supplemental fuel at both Sandblast and West Virginia.

Yes, but the gas tank on that bike is, what, 10 ounces? Maybe 12?

Anders

[toro618]

Originally Posted by Arete

I don't know what you're racing....I race ( albeit slowly) a G450X. I carry MSR fuel bottles secured to the rear fender. I have needed to use the supplemental fuel at both Sandblast and West Virginia.

I will be on my F8GS which has a 4.2 g tank, but I prefer racing 15-20 lbs lighter by carrying less fuel.

[racergirl479]

Unfortunately looks like I'm out for this year... unexpected expenses keep coming up...

HOWEVER, be ready for next year, with another year of practice this girl right here is gonna kick some booty