The second event is approaching w/ check-in on the 21st of this month. If you'll be there as either spectator or competitor check-in here so we'll know to look for you.

I'll be the spotter for team 106. We have a stretched black TJ with typical competition goodies attached. I'll also be bringing plenty 'o beverages to the check-in/tech inspection Friday.

Wear a name-tag if you like. I'll have one with my login and this guy :flipoff2: on it (Syko's brilliant idea). See you all there.

I'll be a competitor. We'll see how much $hit I can break.:D the "plenty 'o beverages" sounds good. Just don't bring any of those wussie drinks.

Originally posted by syko
"plenty 'o beverages" sounds good. Just don't bring any of those wussie drinks.

No beer, just good old JD huh :rolleyes: :D

Plenty 'o beer, and since my girlfriend will be with me I have to have wussie drinks. But she makes up for it by being something nice to look at when your eyes are hurting from toploader4x4s "S-10":D :flipoff2: (j/k toploader:beer: )

I'll be there hopefully sat or sun (just depends if I have to work or not). I am only about 45mins from Jellico, is it worth coming up there friday afternoon?

i'm gonna pass on watching this one and work on the rig. I'll have to trust that Bigdude can land those planes :D

i wouldn't bother driving up there on friday afternoon, just some tech stuff and show/shine ...

- jack

Yep we'll be there if I can remember how to get there. Bigdude I'll introduce you to a good friend of mine Makers Mark then you won't remember the dogs name either.

NURSE! NURSE! More meds please :smokin:

i will be spectatin with a cooler in tow.

I'll be there. :flipoff2:

I should be there.

Tim

Maybe I should seek more info. I'll be back with the questions I can't find the answers for.

Originally posted by SpaceGhost
Maybe I should seek more info. I'll be back with the questions I can't find the answers for.
Goto www.erocc.com

I went and read everything I could find, but didn't dl'd the entry form so maybe this is answered there. These Q's are for the Legends class. The only limitations I could find on the Legends was the 36" tire limit, and stock steel boxed frame rails and bumpers tying them together.

So, how is the tire measured since I assume it isn't the mfg's stamped size?

What about wheelbase? Anything goes?

Roll bar material of .120" and 1.5" mins. How is this determined, are they gonna be drilling holes in my cage?

The 3 spreaders or metal cover over driver. How thick must it be? I have 2 spreaders and the side bars, is this 2 or 4? I assume 2, hence the previous question.

Is the same exact course used for both classes?


Thanks to all who have the real dope on this.

Originally posted by SpaceGhost
I went and read everything I could find, but didn't dl'd the entry form so maybe this is answered there. These Q's are for the Legends class. The only limitations I could find on the Legends was the 36" tire limit, and stock steel boxed frame rails and bumpers tying them together.

So, how is the tire measured since I assume it isn't the mfg's stamped size?

What about wheelbase? Anything goes?

Roll bar material of .120" and 1.5" mins. How is this determined, are they gonna be drilling holes in my cage?

The 3 spreaders or metal cover over driver. How thick must it be? I have 2 spreaders and the side bars, is this 2 or 4? I assume 2, hence the previous question.

Is the same exact course used for both classes?


Thanks to all who have the real dope on this.

I don't do the tech inspection, but I can answer some of the questions:

Tires must be 36" or less, measured horizontally.

Class is not decided by wheelbase.

You must only confirm that the roll bar meets spec, we don't have the means to prove that.

The same course is used for both classes, but there may be some "special gates" for the legend class.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Tim

To elaborate on the tire measurement... a caliper type device is used. It is pre-measured at 36" (it's PVC pipe glued together). If it touches, you are over... if it doesn't, than you are fine.

As for the cage... we don't (yet) have the means to check wall thickness, but may have the ability in the future. I believe RRCA may have this technology at the next event. In any case, it's better to build the cage strong and not need it, rather than the opposite.

Hope to see you there.

I was thinking about driving down, but i'm not sure if it's in the budget. Anyone know how much it costs at the campgrounds?

I think $8.00 for a primitive spot. Don't hold me to that, though.

See here (http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/indian/) for more info.

Originally posted by Old Syko
Yep we'll be there if I can remember how to get there. Bigdude I'll introduce you to a good friend of mine Makers Mark then you won't remember the dogs name either.

NURSE! NURSE! More meds please :smokin:

Makers Mark! Now you're talkin'.

I will be there competing team #27. Back for round 2. We will be rolling in Thursday night sometime, w/ cooler in tow. Black & grey Ford SD F250 w/ white YJ.See ya there, Rocky.

i'll be there to watch and learn, my first event and looking foward to a good time.

tony

My wife and I are coming down to spectate.
You guys really wearing nametags? :laughing: Not a bad idea :rolleyes: :D I'll look for ya.
We'll be rolling in Friday late afternoon, any idea where your going to be?

I'm staying at the Best Western.

We have to miss this event due to prior engagements but me and a bunch of buds will be there in July:D, coolers full of beer & Jim Beam.

Good luck Syko/Bigdude & everyone else competing:flipoff2:

The wife, baby and I will be there, officially "spectating".

With the wife and baby in tow, the consumption of "refreshments" will be minor.

We're staying at the Best Western, and will be driving in late Friday night.

Originally posted by jeepinchad
I'm staying at the Best Western.

Hey, So are we! 21-23

I'll be at the Best Western also.

And if you don't have a name-tag and a sober driver for Friday, well you just aren't cool I guess:flipoff2: :D

Originally posted by bigdude
I'll be at the Best Western also.

And if you don't have a name-tag and a sober driver for Friday, well you just aren't cool I guess:flipoff2: :D

I better get a name-tag then, just to be "cool" :D

I'll have to ask all you hooligans to keep it down at night, I'm bringing a 3 month old. :D :flipoff2:

(gotta break him in right! ) :D

Are we really wearing nametags?

Originally posted by IndyCJ

Are we really wearing nametags?

Could be.... I'll also have a skull & crossbones flag:D I get into this kind of "representing" stuff:D

Originally posted by IndyCJ
Are we really wearing nametags?
Everyone said they would last time but was the only dumbass that did it:rolleyes:

Originally posted by syko

Everyone said they would last time but was the only dumbass that did it:rolleyes:

bawahahahahaha:D

Still though, how many compliments did you get on that bad ass name-tag? Also, for those who haven't been to Jellico it is a very small town with an over abundance of good looking girls in theri early 20's (not BSing at all). That one restraunt had like 20 waitresses that JeepinChad kept staring at:flipoff2:

Originally posted by bigdude


bawahahahahaha:D

Still though, how many compliments did you get on that bad ass name-tag? Also, for those who haven't been to Jellico it is a very small town with an over abundance of good looking girls in theri early 20's (not BSing at all). That one restraunt had like 20 waitresses that JeepinChad kept staring at:flipoff2:

You guys were so quick to get in there last time that you forgot to turn off the lights on your tow rig and trashed the battery. :flipoff2:

Hell yeah I did... with an overabundance like that, you gotta wonder what is in the water. Hell, I drank 5 pitchers of Iced Tea hoping to get a little of what they got.

BTW, was down there lats weekend... they have a new one that just started... yep, you guessed it, she's a babe.

ahhhhhhhh shit! i might just show up as a spectator too....... want to see psycho get it........ wanna see bigdude forget his name due to maker's we will see...... dammit...... ohhh well the sacrifice will be worth it in the end..... :D

Originally posted by badassjeepguy
ahhhhhhhh shit! i might just show up as a spectator too....... want to see psycho get it........ wanna see bigdude forget his name due to maker's we will see...... dammit...... ohhh well the sacrifice will be worth it in the end..... :D
If you did come, I could hook you up with a media vest:D

I'll be there taking pics for Alloffroad again. I will be wearing a name-tag, too. One of these days I will be there competing.

J. J.

Originally posted by syko

If you did come, I could hook you up with a media vest:D

we just threw one out last weekend.

I'll be there too watching. Hope to compete in July.
later
bobby cox

Big red #85 will be there again to run over all the cones! I guarantee not to win, I just hope to put on a better show. Maybe you can call me "full throttle #2".

Originally posted by toploader4x4
Big red #85 will be there again to run over all the cones! I guarantee not to win, I just hope to put on a better show. Maybe you can call me "full throttle #2".

Bigred, it seemed to me that, had you been more careful in some spots and cared more about competeing you could have been a huge contender. (You just walked up Little Cus and Table Top like they were your bitch.) Why the pessimism? I guess I can understand if you just don't care for the competition, but I really think that you could have done better. (Especially with a set of 44" boggers. :-D ) You brought me hope, as I am building a bigger rig as oppossed to those little weeni 37" rigs. :)

J. J.

Anyone want to be on TV?

Just got off the phone with WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville. They want to do a feature story on our competition, but they want to do some filming on Thursday so they can do some "teasers" about the competition. I am looking for some competitors who are going to be in town a day early. Let me know if you are interested.

In case you are wondering, you won't actually be running on the course, we have some obstacles away from the course that we will do the filming on.

So what all do you bring to a thing like this?
1) nametag
2) cooler/ice/beverage :D
What all am I missing?

BAJG, drag Dusty and your ass on down there! Commawn, lets drink some beer!!

Bring an FM radio. We broadcast info and music on 96.7FM.

Originally posted by badassjeepguy
ahhhhhhhh shit! i might just show up as a spectator too....... want to see psycho get it........ wanna see bigdude forget his name due to maker's we will see...... dammit...... ohhh well the sacrifice will be worth it in the end..... :D

Dam. Some of you guys need to be there in July. Bigdude been twistin my arm to go up for the July event to compete in the Legends class and I am gonna need a spotter... :D

Originally posted by TrailKeeper
Bring an FM radio. We broadcast info and music on 96.7FM.
Hey thanks, good idea.

Originally posted by bigdude
I'll be at the Best Western also.

And if you don't have a name-tag and a sober driver for Friday, well you just aren't cool I guess:flipoff2: :D

Anybody have a line on a POR banner? I can probably get permission to hang it on the Best Western.

I don't think the banner will happen. It's too bad. We've had a few posts for the last few weeks in chit chat about flags or stickers. It's a tough sell because a few idiots ruined it for everybody. CHeck chit-chat and search for "pirate flags" or "Pirate stickers" to find the posts.

I'll hang my Jolly Roger flag up though. It's better than nothing.

oh yeah, TTT

Hey Big Dude... speaking of Best Western... did you guys stay there at the last event?

Trail Keeper, Darell, and I stayed there last weekend, and the girl that was checking us in said that there was a group of guys there that had their lawn chairs setup and was having a really good time. Said she gave you guys a big discount because you had the right attitude when you checked in. Was that you all????

Originally posted by jeepinchad
Hey Big Dude... speaking of Best Western... did you guys stay there at the last event?

Trail Keeper, Darell, and I stayed there last weekend, and the girl that was checking us in said that there was a group of guys there that had their lawn chairs setup and was having a really good time. Said she gave you guys a big discount because you had the right attitude when you checked in. Was that you all????


That was me, badassjeepguy(and his girl), bigdude(and his girl), syko, and old syko. I don't know about a discount, but we sat right in front of the motel friday morning drinking beers, and shooting the shit.

Originally posted by BornInAJeep



That was me, badassjeepguy(and his girl), bigdude(and his girl), syko, and old syko. I don't know about a discount, but we sat right in front of the motel friday morning drinking beers, and shooting the shit.

I heard something about someone complaining to the lady manager that someone walked through their campsite (jokingly), and she smacked a quarter down on that persons chest and told them to call someone that gave a damn.

Renee, that's the manager at Best Western, is a riot. So did anyone frequent Young's Spa across the street????

BTT

Yeah we stayed there and had quite a buzz by lunch time :D I imagine it'll be the same this time. These competitions are like mini vacations for me.

Are you guys staying at Best Western in July, I may call & make reservations for then, if thats the beer drinking spot :beer:
I hate to miss out on drinking & BS, especially with a bunch of PBB people:flipoff2:

Looks like me and rob are going to be there. Arriving late friday night.

Bigdude, you bringing the dog again?

Originally posted by YJ4RoX
Are you guys staying at Best Western in July, I may call & make reservations for then, if thats the beer drinking spot :beer:
I hate to miss out on drinking & BS, especially with a bunch of PBB people:flipoff2:

I know that I will be, but I have to have my ass up early... real early. Don't know how much of a bs'r I'll be, but I'd be up for a brew or 5.

Originally posted by BornInAJeep
Looks like me and rob are going to be there. Arriving late friday night.

Bigdude, you bringing the dog again?

It would not be a true road trip without the company of "Fat Brutus". He will be drinking beers with us this time :D

Are you two staying at the BW again?

Hey Chad, I got to go see Rodney Carrington Live this winter, Funny as hell, from what i can remember. We spent 4 hours at the outback drinkin before(2 for1). so the concert is kinda blurry.
When he sang dear penis there were 10' tall peckers that inflated, they had hands & eyes, i laughed until i cryed. See ya in July:smokin: :beer:

hahaha... that is one funny sum bitch. Tim and I went and saw him at Belterra Casion in Indiana. Recommended viewing for all those that can get a chance to see him.

I hope yall fawkers have a good time while I am in Auburn taking finals!

DAMN SCHOOL!:D

I am planning as of now to attend and run the Legends. Seems all I gotta do is borrow some little tires, and add a little roof section on my cage. Found the tires so I'm damn near there. Looking forward to meeting some of you.

What is the deal on these name tags?

Originally posted by SpaceGhost
I am planning as of now to attend and run the Legends. Seems all I gotta do is borrow some little tires, and add a little roof section on my cage. Found the tires so I'm damn near there. Looking forward to meeting some of you.

What is the deal on these name tags?

Mike, the family and myself will be there, if you need any help, lemme know.

Thanks IndyCJ,
I hope anybody that recognizes the pale blue Cruiser (gotta be the only one entered) will stop and say hey. I guess we are staying at the BW, but thats from memory. Got 4 vehicle coming from this way that I know of. 3 open class and little o'le me.

ill be there..... no rig :( but ill be drinkin, takin pics and maybe spotting for a certain individual..... ill be pullin in friday night late in a yellow turbo diesel beetle :D borninajeep will be with me

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I'm gonna be up there at the campground with some buddies. We are gonna check it out to see about getting in the next event. Not gonna have the rig with me tho. I'll be pimpin in the Excursion. See you guys there

The TV spot is confirmed.

Knoxville Tennessee WVLT, Channel 8, is going to be running a feature spot on the ERoCC events. If you live in, or around, the Knoxville area, be sure to turn in to catch a glimpse of the upcoming action.

If you are a competitor and are interested in being in the spots, contact me offline at tim@trailkeepers.org.

Thanks!

Tim

Anybody planning on staying at the Best Western that doesn't already have a reservation can forget it... I tried last night for a buddy, and they are booked (at least for online registrations). I have not tried calling them direct, but it looks as if Days Inn and the Jellico Motel are going to be your next best bets.

Leaving around 2:00AM and shooting for early after noon. We'll have nametags (hopefully) and if your confused as to which stretched black TJ team (:rolleyes: ) we'll have CHROME helmets :D

See everybody there. I'm hitting the *beverage* stand this evening before we leave. Fell free to come BS and have some drinks with all of us PBB 'ers

Drive safely:)

See you all there, guys!
The Mrs and I are leaving here in the morning. Be in a black Olds Cutlass. :rolleyes:
Prolly sporting nametags. :flipoff2:
Have a safe trip. ;)

ill be pullin in around 11pm on friday in a yellow beetle... :D you fawks better still be drinkin :D

Originally posted by badassjeepguy
ill be pullin in around 11pm on friday in a yellow beetle... :D you fawks better still be drinkin :D

I'll be pullin in the same time :eek: :flipoff2: The family and I will be in a Red Grand Cherokee (it's a Jeep thing) with the rear bumper "loosely" attached. :flipoff2:

Have a cold one ready, I'll make the introductions, and then we've got to get the little one to bed.

Be careful driving! Syko will be on the road. :eek:

:D

Be careful driving! Syko will be on the road.








lol, he wont catch me all he will see is a yellow blur at 110mph :D see ya there

See you guys there! I'll be rolling in in the Superduty around 2 or 3 on Fri. afternoon in time for the shownshine.

J. J.

Originally posted by badassjeepguy
ill be pullin in around 11pm on friday in a yellow beetle... :D you fawks better still be drinkin :D

How's Dusty going to get you CRAMMED into that Beetle. :flipoff2:

ohh i fit just fine, youd be suprised at the room in that little thing....i have to pull the seat forward to hit the pedals...... in your case, not sure it will go forward enough :flipoff2: :D

Originally posted by badassjeepguy
ohh i fit just fine, youd be suprised at the room in that little thing....i have to pull the seat forward to hit the pedals...... in your case, not sure it will go forward enough :flipoff2: :D

BaHAHAHAHA! I guess I had that commin' :D

I'm cruisin out tonight after i get my ass loaded up. It's 95 deg here in indy, kinda hard to get motivated. See ya all there sometime! Red crew cab powerstroke hauling a mostly light blue cruiser, looking small on 35's.

I'll be going up on Sat morning, real early, will be in a Sears shirt with my name on it :D (Ed)

i will be the big guy with the fan, generator
and cooler sittin at lil' cus most likely

Originally posted by IndyCJ

Be careful driving! Syko will be on the road. :eek:

:D
:p

It looks like we'll be rollin in around 2:00 to 3:00 maybe a little later. Just look for the jeep with the broken ash tray:D

I be in a white dodge with a red trail with my junk on it:D
see you there:D:flipoff2:

I have video's of the 1st and 2nd event complete, there is lots of carnage, rolls, lots of action, you can ask Tim, Chad, or Darryl they are pretty cool video's just email me at flashvideos@aol.com or call (859)273-7551 and leave me a message.
See ya all in July.

John"Flash"Combs