Equipe Rapide Challenge Cup #7 benefitting Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas

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08-20-2012, 05:10 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by nomadtrash

Let me know what number you want and I'll force AXWare to accept it.

You're much nicer than me. I would pick a number and force Onething to accept it. ::BigWhack
08-20-2012, 05:14 PM
cone-cerned

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Originally Posted by onething

::Rant:: Can I do walk up registration? Every number I pick is taken. I'll just bring some tape and take whatever number is available. ::Rant::

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtrash

Walk up registration is available. Let me know what number you want and I'll force AXWare to accept it.

Thanks,

Pick pi, I dare you.
08-20-2012, 08:25 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

Pick pi, I dare you.

Mmm, pi.
08-20-2012, 09:04 PM
TexasStig

I don't think that's the same pi.

http://i.qkme.me/3om66l.jpg

And good day to you sir!
08-20-2012, 09:06 PM
Mark52

So, are we going to Crandall, or not?
08-20-2012, 09:18 PM
OZMDD

I will post the answer to that question tomorrow after the BOD meeting.
08-20-2012, 09:26 PM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtrash

Walk up registration is available. Let me know what number you want and I'll force AXWare to accept it.

Thanks,

I have a meatball that can be 16 or 91 and I have a pair of 9's. POS is codriving, so 16 & 91 was the first choice. 9, 99, 96, 69, or 6 will work. From my mailbox, I may have registered for all of those. We're in CS and RCS.

As I mentioned, I also have tape. Just know that we will be there.
08-21-2012, 05:20 AM
nomadtrash

You are now CS 91, RCS 91. You may register online at your convenience until midnight Friday night.
08-21-2012, 07:05 AM
nomadtrash

Mick will need to add CS 191 and RCS 191 to his garage and then enter them.
08-21-2012, 08:08 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark52

So, are we going to Crandall, or not?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

I will post the answer to that question tomorrow after the BOD meeting.

We're counting on you to make the right decision (i.e., Mesquite sucks!)
08-21-2012, 12:54 PM
ratt_finkel

I am looking for a ride for this event. Open to any and all offers. I promise not to roll your car off a mountain :lol:
08-21-2012, 12:58 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

I am looking for a ride for this event. Open to any and all offers. I promise not to roll your car off a mountain :lol:

Will we see a return of J Fo & The Boy Wonder I Pee?
08-21-2012, 01:11 PM
nomadtrash

I need a coach for the fireman team. You get to drive a Optima Turbo. I think it is the same as an Evo.
08-21-2012, 02:12 PM
mwortham

Jeremy, I'll have an open seat if you want it.
08-21-2012, 10:53 PM
OZMDD

Available seat in the Bandit too!
08-22-2012, 07:41 AM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

You're much nicer than me. I would pick a number and force Onething to accept it. ::BigWhack

He did and it went so much more smoothly!!!
Thanks nomadtrash. It appears I am in.
08-22-2012, 12:23 PM
nomadtrash

Ok we discussed it and decided that you can buy back an unlimited number of cones at $5 each. You have to pay before your next run. There will be a fireman wandering the grid accepting your penance. This is for cones that were hit in good faith. If you intentionally try to cheat the system and mow down a slalom or some other act of stupidity then we will not allow you to have the penalties removed. If you completely miss a gate then it is a DNF. None of this applies to Rapide PAX runs.
08-22-2012, 12:56 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtrash

Ok we discussed it and decided that you can buy back an unlimited number of cones at $5 each. You have to pay before your next run. There will be a fireman wandering the grid accepting your penance. This is for cones that were hit in good faith. If you intentionally try to cheat the system and mow down a slalom or some other act of stupidity then we will not allow you to have the penalties removed. If you completely miss a gate then it is a DNF. None of this applies to Rapide PAX runs.

I could see Onething trying to win by cheating, but I don't think you have to worry about the rest of us. Okay, maybe Jimmie Stewart, too.
08-22-2012, 01:02 PM
revs

Can I pay $5 to put extra cones on course when OZMDD runs? I need some help in STR. ::Drive1::
08-22-2012, 01:03 PM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by revs

Can I pay $5 to put extra cones on course when OZMDD runs? I need some help in STR. ::Drive1::

LOL, how about $5 to throw cones out in front of their competitors as they drive by?
08-22-2012, 01:12 PM
nomadtrash

Or throw rocks at them.
08-22-2012, 01:37 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by nomadtrash

Or throw rocks at them.

It's been a good while since we've had a stoning. It's about time we bring it back.
08-22-2012, 01:43 PM
TxCoyote

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Originally Posted by jrj512

It's been a good while since we've had a stoning. It's about time we bring it back.

J Fo recently threw himself at rocks. Is that the same thing?
08-22-2012, 01:52 PM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by TxCoyote

J Fo recently threw himself at rocks. Is that the same thing?

Are you getting in line behind Iain? I'll film the whole thing.
08-22-2012, 01:57 PM
JKKent

I think my new reason for running ER is to see stonings!
08-22-2012, 02:02 PM
OZMDD

The consensus of the BOD was that you can hit all the cones you are willing to pay for, so long as safety is not compromised for course workers or other drivers. Recklessness won't be tolerated, but killing a poorly placed slalom cone is perfectly fine. Have fun and donate to Guns and Hoses!
08-22-2012, 02:19 PM
Robert

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

The consensus of the BOD was that you can hit all the cones you are willing to pay for, so long as safety is not compromised for course workers or other drivers. Recklessness won't be tolerated, but killing a poorly placed slalom cone is perfectly fine. Have fun and donate to Guns and Hoses!

So you are saying that I can mow down the entire slalom.

I was sort of OK with buying back 1 cone, but any more and it’s just a bad idea. It will encourage bad sportsmanship and hard feeling between class drivers and course workers that have to put the course back together after I straight line the slalom.

I may have to skip this event.
08-22-2012, 02:48 PM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

I will post the answer to that question tomorrow after the BOD meeting.

Where is the event?
08-22-2012, 02:55 PM
TxCoyote

Mesquite
08-22-2012, 03:08 PM
nomadtrash

Bad sportsmanship is not encouraged or tolerated. If someone straight lines the slalom then they will not be allowed to buy back the cones. This is not a license to knock over cones.
08-22-2012, 03:20 PM
Robert

That’s good, but I seem to be getting different interpretations of the rule from OZMDD saying we can hit all the cones we want.

I am OK with your interpretation of the rule.

You can buy back cones you hit unintentionally but you cannot intentionally make the course shorter, or intentionally take out key cones.

I can see taking out all the cones we want getting out of hand quickly.
08-22-2012, 03:50 PM
BMcCann

Did I miss the course map somewhere in the 4 pages of hitting cones?
08-22-2012, 03:53 PM
Robert

If Greg is doing the course, don't expect a map. He likes to wing it, when it comes to course design. Expect a good course.
08-22-2012, 03:57 PM
nomadtrash

At $5 each I doubt people will intentionally hit cones.
08-22-2012, 04:07 PM
Robert

I would agree if it was $50/cone.
08-22-2012, 04:07 PM
OZMDD

If you read carefully, you will find the words "safety" and "recklessness" in my explanation. There is not a cone limit, because we are encouraging people to donate as much $$ as possible to the charity. Sorry for the confusion. The President and/or safety steward will determine a reckless or unsportsmanlike run, DSQ it, and there are no appeals.

I hope this clarifies the issue. (edited for safety)
08-22-2012, 04:17 PM
Robert

I am still confused. Can I straight line the slalom if I do it safely at a high rate of speed?

edit

Sorry to be difficult, I just want it to be clear what’s acceptable and what’s not. Right now we are getting 2 versions of that.
08-22-2012, 05:04 PM
OZMDD

Where are you getting two versions? If safe and reasonable are unclear, then maybe just drive it normally.

Quote:

Bad sportsmanship is not encouraged or tolerated. If someone straight lines the slalom then they will not be allowed to buy back the cones. This is not a license to knock over cones.

Since we cannot read people's minds, nor do we want to try to be the judge of people's honesty, it is ultimately up to Andy, who is quoted above. There really shouldn't be a problem with this. We all know you aren't going to straight-line cones at speed in your CR anyway, so why all the hubbub? If you have to ask whether something is "ok", it probably isn't.

This does not apply to Rapid Pax runs.
08-22-2012, 05:08 PM
TxCoyote

Come on gentlemen, this is for a charity. Lighten up and enjoy the break. Have some fun, mirth and merriment!
08-22-2012, 05:29 PM
nomadtrash

If someone in tire class pays for a cone then they are not eligible to win cash. The cash payout will be paid to the next finishing position that did not buy a cone.

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