Recovery Team for the Chupacabra 300 Oct 1

[BroncoJo]

I've been talking to Chris Leitner from Baja Racing Texas and they are looking for some volunteers to help form recovery/support teams for the Chupacabra 300, which is taking place September 29 - October 2. Basically this is a 300 mile closed course race on a 50 mile loop in the Texana Ranch that will be both day and night. For recovery there will be roughly 8 teams that each have their own zone and in that zone they will be responsible for keeping the track clear and aiding the racers. Each team will need a vehicle or two that can handle normal recovery stuff and will be supplied with a trail guide that knows the ranch (Ross Creek Trail Riders).

Also Chris is planning on having a weekend of wheeling before the race for anybody who is wanting to help so he can go over details and what-not.
- Which was Awesome

Website: http://www.bajaracingtexas.com/chupacabra_300/

I'm definitively wanting to go and taking the dodge so I got 3-4 seats open and could tow someone, who's interested?

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/Chupa.jpg

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Update-
This is coming up and I need confirmations ASAP. I've got a nearby room that has 2 or 3 beds and floor space if need be, the beds are taken but will be open for people wanting to shower or sleep on the floor. Also Sunday wheeling will be allowed. :gigem:

Things you'll get
- Recovery T-shirt with reflective ink
- Hand held radio to communicate
- GPS file of race track and ranch
- A Trail Guide

Requirements for recovery vehicles and participants
- Front and rear tow points
- Additional lighting (not just head lights)
- Sober (during the race)
- Must have attended at least 1 TAMOR off-road trip or made other arrangements with me to demonstrate common Safety knowledge

Recovery Teams

Travis with the Dodge, probably towing Tommy
-one open seat
-Hopefully leaving Thursday

Tommy with the Bronco

Hudson (hudhawk) with a Taco

Just Watching the Race

Wants to help, but needs a ride :flipoff2:

Matt ?
Sam
Adam ?

[TdmayfieldIV]

Sounds like a perfect place to test out the bronco.

[NealtheDestroyr]

I'm in

[sam_hodnett]

In

[davido]

I'm interested. It sounds awesome.

[BroncoJo]

I'm glad there is some interest, I think this is a great opportunity for tamor and could be a lot of fun. I should find out more information next week, but if you would be interested in using your own vehicle and tools for recovery and getting more than one "recovery team" post up.

[BroncoJo]

I spoke with Chris and he said we are GTG and to let him know how many people and rigs we can get to help out. Also he is working on getting the Texana Ranch to open up the first weekend of September so we can get our selves familiarized with the place and go over what needs to be done.

And another thing:

Chris is having a DVD release party at some speedy shop in San Antonio September 24, might be cool if your in the area.

[breckboarder55]

Potentially in.

[BroncoJo]

I spoke with Chris again, which was excited to see our interest on the forums, and the pre-run for recovery teams is set for labor day weekend, this will be a private event so we will have a chance to meet with all the people running the event and the ross creek trail riders who will be our guides. This will be a big chance to learn what all is going down and to get a feel for the ranch and I will definitively be there. Chris has the club house reserved with probably ~5 beds open and I know me and Tommy call dibs on two (no homo).

I think this is a great opportunity for our club to get some national exposure and should be very exciting so if you're interested post up so we can get a head count. Also we got mentioned on BRT's facebook and might even get our logo thrown in with their sponsors. Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/BajaRacingTexas so go like it.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/BRT.jpg

[KrazyKarl02]

I think this is a great opportunity for our club to get some national exposure and should be very exciting so if you're interested post up so we can get a head count. Also we got mentioned on BRT's facebook and might even get our logo thrown in with their sponsors. Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/BajaRacingTexas so go like it.

Good Work!

[davido]

Cool! I'm out for Labor Day weekend (trip planned), but I still want to go to the main event.

[BroncoJo]

Good Work!

Thanks Karl:gigem:


Cool! I'm out for Labor Day weekend (trip planned), but I still want to go to the main event.

Just FYI RV hook-ups are first come first serve and will probably go fast for the main event, a lot of west coast guys and big sponsors are suppose to be showing up.


The facebook page only had about 695 likes, let's see if we can get than over 700 to show a little support? :texas:

[NealtheDestroyr]

Cool! I'm out for Labor Day weekend (trip planned), but I still want to go to the main event.

Ya me too. Ive got family in town. Ill still be at the main event though.

[BroncoJo]

Ya me too. Ive got family in town. Ill still be at the main event though.

That works dude, and for anyone else you don't have to come out on labor day to still help but at least try to let me know if your planning on making the race and or if you're going to help out so I can get a head count by labor day.

[Sharpe]

Where the **** is the Texana Ranch?

[BroncoJo]

First Google result. :flipoff2:

http://texanaoffroad.com/

[JB]

ill be headed back from Wyoming/Utah/Colo that weekend. MIght have to stop by.

[RCcola55]

Thats only 30min from our deer lease, me and Sharpe might have to make the drive

[BroncoJo]

Hell ya, the more the better. This race should be huge

[sam_hodnett]

I am definitely in for the race, but am probably out for labor day weekend

[Shaggy]

I could possibly do laborday weekend. I'll be off but 10/1 is my class reunion so I couldnt go to the main event.

[BroncoJo]

We need to start figuring out who all is going on labor day, there should be room in the bunk house for whoever rides with me and maybe one other rig, but anybody who is wanting to help with recovery for the race is encouraged to attend.


Shaggy- I know Chris is was concerned about trying to keep this just between the people wanting to help with recovery, but I don't see why you or somebody else from our club couldn't go. However I'll have to double check with Chris to confirm this.

[BroncoJo]

I am definitely in for the race, but am probably out for labor day weekend

I'm disappointed in you

[sam_hodnett]

sorry man, dont want to miss the first game :gigem:

[BroncoJo]

Isn't it a late Sunday game? I plan on making it back in time.

[FJAggie07]

It tis a Sunday game.

[sam_hodnett]

Isn't it a late Sunday game? I plan on making it back in time.

In that case, i am down

[Shaggy]

630 sunday

[Shaggy]

Any updates on this. Is only the baja part of the place open or will there be rock crawling also? I am kinda handycapt right now so I doubt I would want to drive the standard jeep. Still looks like a goof time though.

[Sharpe]

Any updates on this. Is only the baja part of the place open or will there be rock crawling also? I am kinda handycapt right now so I doubt I would want to drive the standard jeep. Still looks like a goof time though.

Go "test drive" an automatic.

[Shaggy]

That is funny. Not doing that again. That got really close to costing me some money.

[BroncoJo]

I'll know more this evening.

[BroncoJo]

From what I know the baja track will be open, not sure about what else. Also Baja Racing of Texas will have 5 rigs out there so it should be pretty cool and there is plenty of room in the lodge which cost's $25 per person per night. Should be an awesome time. Here is a link to the lodge: http://thetexanaranch.com/Texana/Lodging.html

As of right now I guess I'm the only one taking a vehicle and Sam and Tommy are Riding?

[BroncoJo]

Shaggy are you coming out? do you want a place to sleep?

[Shaggy]

I'm going to my beach house instead. If I could come next month I probably would.

[BroncoJo]

Awesome trip and awesome people, ill do a full write up with pictures and videos when we get back.

[BroncoJo]

Tommy and I went out to the Texana Ranch to work out the recovery details with Chris and Greg from Baja Racing Texas (http://www.bajaracingtexas.com/) and what an awesome trip this turned out to be. The Texana ranch and BRT are definitely bringing off-roading, not just racing, to a new level in Texas. Gramps and Carl, the ranch owners, have made a paradise for all types of off-roading out there, Matt, the ranch foreman, does a great job at keeping the hunting side of the ranch and off-roading side operating smoothly and the guys with BRT definitively know how to promote racing. I'll be starting a new thread with new recovery and race info soon.

We had a sweet stay in the 15 person hunting lodge which was lacking nothing as far as comforts go. The Ross Creek Trail riders have a killer headquarters set-up with about 60 RV hook-ups and a awesome dining area which included an in-ground swimming pool. Here is an early morning shot from the lodge:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/dodge2.jpg

We started off Saturday with a tour of the ranch that quickly turned into us chasing the pro-truck in the 4 seater razer. I was thoroughly impressed with how fast a razer with 4 people and Carl's driving the blue truck was.
Big jump:
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Through the gate:
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In the Razer
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We spent the rest of the trip either riding around in the Dodge or some type of UTV and finished off every night with great food, cool people and plenty of cold beer. :gigem:

Here is my weak atemp at Baja :flipoff2::flipoff2:

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I'm working on uploading pictures

[BroncoJo]

few more pictures:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/p1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/cox1-1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/dodg1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/dm1-1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/air.jpg

[breckboarder55]

Sounds and looks like a hell of a time. I'll definitely have to tag along next time.

[BroncoJo]

Update, This was added to the first post and I'll keep the list updated there-


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This is coming up and I need confirmations ASAP. I've got a nearby room that has 2 or 3 beds and floor space if need be, the beds are taken but will be open for people wanting to shower or sleep on the floor. Also Sunday wheeling will be allowed. :gigem:

Things you'll get
- Recovery T-shirt with reflective ink
- Hand held radio to communicate
- GPS file of race track and ranch
- A Trail Guide

Requirements for recovery vehicles and participants
- Front and rear tow points
- Additional lighting (not just head lights)
- Sober (during the race)
- Must have attended at least 1 TAMOR off-road trip or made other arrangements with me to demonstrate common Safety knowledge

Recovery Teams

Travis with the Dodge, probably towing Tommy
-one open seat
-Hopefully leaving Thursday

Just Watching the Race

Wants to help, but too lazy/poor to bring a vehicle :flipoff2:

Matt ?
Sam ?
Adam ?

[sam_hodnett]

I am coming

[hudhawk]

Im attending. Ill be bringing the Taco, Hopefully ill have my new leaf pack and shocks before the race.

[BroncoJo]

Im attending. Ill be bringing the Taco, Hopefully ill have my new leaf pack and shocks before the race.

Awesome and welcome :gigem: and here is the link to introduce yourself http://www.tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?2598-Official-newbie-introduction-thread.../page13

If you're wanting to help make some time where you can come by my place (pm for directions) so we can go over some stuff

[hudhawk]

Awesome and welcome :gigem: and here is the link to introduce yourself http://www.tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?2598-Official-newbie-introduction-thread.../page13

If you're wanting to help make some time where you can come by my place (pm for directions) so we can go over some stuff

Just got done with my intro, and ill pm you.

[NealtheDestroyr]

I might have a school conflict with this event so i might have to leave a day early.

[hudhawk]

I also have one empty seat for anyone that needs it

[BroncoJo]

Stole this from Race-Dezert

10 mile TT qualifying loop

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/brt1.jpg

Pits

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/brt2.jpg

[hudhawk]

^Nice

[TdmayfieldIV]

any word on the google maps version?

[BroncoJo]

any word on the google maps version?

not yet

[93yotaSAS]

sorry for the late reply, but do yall still got room for another truck to work recovery?

[BroncoJo]

sorry for the late reply, but do yall still got room for another truck to work recovery?

Sure, come to the meeting this Wednesday and we can work out details

[93yotaSAS]

hell yeah! ill be there! 8 at rudys?

[sam_hodnett]

hell yeah! ill be there! 8 at rudys?

http://www.tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?12212-Meeting-9-21

[BroncoJo]

Bump this is this weekend, still not sure when I'm leaving, either Thursday or Friday

[Hellbent]

I am going

[JB]

so how did it go?

[BroncoJo]

Heading back now, overall it was pretty cool

[TdmayfieldIV]

Fun trip. I only took a few pictures

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0196.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0197.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0198.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0199.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0200.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0201.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0202.jpg

Went wheeling today for a little bit. Broke a valve stem off so it didn't last long. Travis has pictures of that.

[KrazyKarl02]

So how did the Bronca work?

[BroncoJo]

I'll write up a report later, I have tons of video to go through. Here are a few of Tommy wheeling on Sunday:

Starting up the first hill:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0255.jpg

Deciding that this might not be a good hill to start on:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0256.jpg

Turning around:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0261.jpg

Turned around:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0263.jpg

Starting the next creek where he then ripped the valve stem off:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0267.jpg

[BroncoJo]

BD's write-up on race-dezert:

http://www.race-dezert.com/home/jesse-james-overall%E2%80%99s-brt-chupacabra-300-23302.html

[BroncoJo]

Found another one of Tommy:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/IMAG0265.jpg

[BroncoJo]

This was one hell of a trip and I really hope that the club can get more involved at the next race. Basically Hudson, Tommy, Sam, Caleb the hunting guide, my Dad and I were responsible for the recovery of a 7-mile portion of the track, which was the farthest part of the track from the start. Being at the southern most part of the ranch the only communication we had was spotty cell phones and the sat-phone provided by IRC, however in true TAMOR fashion we were able to work together and recover every racer in a safe and quick fashion. The race was 12 hours of sometimes hard, fast-paced work normally followed by a lot of waiting. Everybody at the Texana Ranch and all the BRT guys are great to work with and offer the club a great opportunity to get involved in another form of wheeling.

And Tommy some awesome camera exposure by the Bink photographers dragging a Baja Light up the big silty hill.

God is Awesome coming through a gate:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bealthroughourgatepic.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bugy1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bugy2.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/Tokipoki.jpg

Krawltex fall off the hill (didn't need any help this lap but lost a transmission at night and the dodge drug them back to the pits :gigem:)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/krawltexcomingout.jpg

Blown hub
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/krawltexbinkhelping.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/krawltexoffcourse.jpg

Big silt hill:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bugyuphill.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/trophytruck.jpg

[BroncoJo]

Rodney (I think)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/rodneyranger.jpg

Sometimes it got dusty:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/scrappindusty.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bugy3.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/bugy4.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/nightshot.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/sunset-1.jpg

[JB]

Cool, glad you got that organized. Looks like fun.

[JB]

So how did the Bronca work?

??

[BroncoJo]

??

needs locka, longer front shocks and ripped a valve stem out about 20 minutes into our rock-crawling, but there than that no problems. Suspension held up to the up-hill drags and cycled well.

[TdmayfieldIV]

The limited slip is more like a unlimited slip, and I need rock rings and gears. It works about like it did before the axle swap with a little more front flex. Once I move the front shock buckets it will work alot better. The rear flexes rediculously as usual.

[BroncoJo]

Couple videos

First video:
-The red ultra-4x4 thing took 3rd overall even after shearing its axle tube in-between the outer link mount and truss with 8 mile left in the race.
-Red buggy with broken a-arm somewhere in the middle
-Jesse towards the end
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Second video:
Rodney's class 7u Ranger
-this v-6 could quite possibly summon the apocalypse
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[davido]

That's awesome! I wish I could have made it. Hopefully next year.

[BroncoJo]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/Bluetruckjump.jpg

Photo By:
Trav Johnson and Brian Binkert
http://binkdesign.com/

Event photos:
http://www.bink-photo.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=10462

[hudhawk]

Tommy made it into the preview, sweet! Hopefully theres even more in the full length movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyldqvT2Xw

[MR.ZAP]

That's bad ass!

[JB]

Nice!