Has begun...

http://pirate4x4.com/trailreports/xrra_badlands08/index.php

More later.......

Everybody has 40" trepadors now.

Hey guys, those things are looking old. Isn't it time to sell them yet? :D

Kim is going to love this one :laughing:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/albums/xrra_badlands08/IMG_5446_edited.jpg

Go Branik Crew! Will be there early tomorrow!

The Branik crew are defending their home turf and have really turned out in force. They look like BLACK ants crawling all over the course.

Tech story is up

http://pirate4x4.com/trailreports/xrra_badlands08/index.php

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/352529186_WJQYE-XL.jpg

Cadaver dissection is fun but god damn do I miss purdue and screwing around at the badlands on the weekends. Nice pics.

bring on the updates and the pics .

only update right now that the midget has sent is that they are tallying up the half time scores...:eek: that's pretty fast to be at half time...

fastest time he saw was :51 sec, :smokin: don't know who it was though.

more to come

1/2 time scores from the Rock Midget

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/under_psi/SCORES.jpg

PICS , any new updates ?? 51 secs holy sh*& thats smokin fast !!

Brian Shirley
Rusty Bray
Derek West
Roscoe
and May

rounding out the shootout.....

bigelow missed by :07 sec.....

not sure about the rest....grog is pussin out on the camera phone pics....

bigelow missed by :07 sec.....
oy...that's not good. did he keep all tires on the ground or did he end up upside-down? kat

doug did well from what i hear, but did have a window net not hooked up in the 2nr race, hence the longer time.....


here's a pic the midget sent....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/under_psi/badlands.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/under_psi/derekwest.jpg

Brian Shirley for the win......

Roscoe in 2nd.....

any more updates? who rounded out the top 6? pics?

waiting on nolen.... :rolleyes:

1: Roscoe
2: Brian Shirley
3: Rusty Bray
4: Ken Blume
5: Chris May
6: Derek West

I have 1/2 of the pics loaded....starting on Page 3 of the gallery

http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/xrra_badlands08

All the photos are in the gallery!

Off to play with the Branik boys.

Way to go Rosco!!!

All the photos are in the gallery!

Off to play with the Branik boys.

Way to go Rosco!!!

awesome pics nolen! have fun at the brew-hah-hah! doug was going to drown his sorrows...hopefully no crazy video evidence shows up after this one :shaking:

CONGRATS Rosco! looks like the badlands is your kind of place! Kat

Kudos to Roscoe and the Branik Crew! Must have been the home turf advantage.:smokin:

Everyone put on a good show today it was alot of fun. And to all our cutomers we spoke w/ glad you guys could make it also. Thanks Shawn



awesome pics nolen! have fun at the brew-hah-hah! doug was going to drown his sorrows...hopefully no crazy video evidence shows up after this one :shaking:

CONGRATS Rosco! looks like the badlands is your kind of place! Kat

Very happy for Rosco and the Branik crew!
Congrats.
Definately deserved.

Debbie

Congrats To Derek And Ritchie, What A Year .......

Live update from the branik party. Roscoe celebrated his win sooo much that he is already passed out in the tent with the napa hat on his head and miles showing him his tat up close n personal!

What a weekend. Doug and I made a boneheaded mistake that cost us a spot in the shootout, but that is racing. I guarantee we will not make that mistake again though. Huge congratulations to Roscoe though, he drove his tail off all day long!!

It was great seeing everyone again and looking forward to the finals in Jellico now. I am sure there are some people moving slow after the Branik Bash last night, I know I am. Thanks for the party Stan!!

Hope everyone makes it home safely, I am about to board the plane here in Indianapolis:D

EDIT :

Wish I woulda been there sounds like you guys all had a good ass time !

Bones found his wallet!

Great weekend, Rosco congrats again. And thanks to the Branik crew for the bash.

Woodlee's 15 peep van Six Flag ride was the BEST!

Back in Houston, sore as hell, too much fun.

Bones found his wallet!

Great weekend, Rosco congrats again. And thanks to the Branik crew for the bash.

Woodlee's 15 peep van Six Flag ride was the BEST!

Back in Houston, sore as hell, too much fun.
God damn what a day! I was 20 miles out of Indy and stopped for food. NO WALLET!!! Searched the entire contents of my bike 4 times. Nuttin....go back to Attica Inn. Nothing. Backtracked my last 24 hours....nuttin. I put my last $4.34 in the bike and went to the Branik party site. Nobody found anything. I was getting to the point I was going to have family use their CC at a gas station and just go home (starting a 10 day bike trip today). Sitting at a park in Attica, went through my shit again. Go to pick up my tank bag and see a buldge in the front of the bag.....there it was in a hidden storage spot I had no idea existed. So off I went at about 2:00

In Cincy, OH tonight and going to clean up and go get me some Papadeux's :laughing::laughing::grinpimp:

I had a blast this weekend. Wyatt, you put on a helluva show. Kelly put in a great run as well. Almost finished 4 races, but people remember it for sure! Can't say enough to everyone that has helped us out this season. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.

Branik crew put on a great after comp party as well. :beer:

I spoke with Miles earlier, he was like..

"I spent most the night with my pants down"

I said "No Shit, what else is new ?! "


That guy is physically fit with a single man tit ! :laughing: :flipoff2:


I miss that sum bee. BONES, glad you got it sorted out man I was dreadin that knowing how much effort and how much you have been lookin forward to this trip bro, holla when you know what night your crashing so I can sort out some trouble to get into.

The Gallery is up and complete. I just realized only a little over 1/2 of the shots loaded last night....

http://pirate4x4.com/gallery/xrra_badlands08

New photos start on Page 17......

Great pictures Nolen. You lay it all on the line to get the great shots buddy.

So Nolen, what did you think of those BFG's that Derek was running this weekend, I know you got a chance to check them out close up......

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353723238_YVyYd-L-1.jpg

Glad you got out of the way.

The Gallery is up and complete. I just realized only a little over 1/2 of the shots loaded last night....

http://pirate4x4.com/gallery/xrra_badlands08

New photos start on Page 17......

On page 23 of the pics how close were you to Kim when she saved that front endo? :eek: We really do appreciate you laying it on the line for the best pic!

So Nolen, what did you think of those BFG's that Derek was running this weekend, I know you got a chance to check them out close up......

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353723238_YVyYd-L-1.jpg

Glad you got out of the way.

LOL, Derek said he rounded the corner and said "Shit, the Midget is where I want to be!"

I dove, he drove :laughing:

On page 23 of the pics how close were you to Kim when she saved that front endo? :eek: We really do appreciate you laying it on the line for the best pic!

Damn close....was not expecting that bounce toward me :evil:

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353720801_GUFzn-XL-1.jpg

Great pictures Nolen. You lay it all on the line to get the great shots buddy.

Thanks Joel.....gotta go to Louisiana to work tomorrow....trying to lock in a plant down there.....tell plenty of lies for me tomorrow at lunch.

Here is a good one of the Big-guy.....

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353736831_PSAxp-XL-1.jpg

Sweet pics Nolen.:smokin:

Just wait until Ricky B looks at his pictures...

All I can say is I really regret leaving my camera with Joel at the party. What was I thinking!?!?:laughing:

BTW, Comp pics are uploading now, I'll hook you guys up with a link in a few.:smokin:

:eek:

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353729965_CnvfJ-XL-1.jpg

http://rockmidget.smugmug.com/photos/353717192_uH83D-XL-1.jpg

All I can say is I really regret leaving my camera with Joel at the party. What was I thinking!?!?:laughing:

BTW, Comp pics are uploading now, I'll hook you guys up with a link in a few.:smokin:

So, just how many dick pictures were there? :homer:

So, just how many dick pictures were there? :homer:

I lost count, but they were all deleted as fast as my fingers could hit the buttons.:laughing:

All I can say is I really regret leaving my camera with Joel at the party. What was I thinking!?!?:laughing:

BTW, Comp pics are uploading now, I'll hook you guys up with a link in a few.:smokin:

Looking through yours at the Lucky Dog trailer afterwards....you got some awesome ones, I will be ordering a few from you FOR SHO'.

The after party was off the chain SON. Kelly H., BShirley and myself bombing in waterballons on the party, the golfcart, anythink on 50's, Miles wiping out, Levi whooping up, and the cous de gras Woodlee's ride in the passenger van. Them Branik boys know how to set the stage for a damn good party.

I lost count, but they were all deleted as fast as my fingers could hit the buttons.:laughing:

The small one is Topper's.

cm "hung like a fruit bat" k

All I can say is I really regret leaving my camera with Joel at the party. What was I thinking!?!?:laughing:

BTW, Comp pics are uploading now, I'll hook you guys up with a link in a few.:smokin:

:laughing: He just kept on saying..."hey...Ricky left his camera with me" to every single person. Most of the time it involved turning his head and just pointing the camera where he was told to point it. :laughing:

Can't wait to see your pics too! Thanks Nolen and Ricky for all the hard work Saturday.

WoW !!!

What a weekend for Branik!


Stan moved into the top 15 so he qualifies for the finals.
Dino and Rosco tie with Levi for 6th in series points.
And Rosco wins the event by the narrowest of margins!


Look out West Coast guys, this team is picking up momentum!

That was exactly what the Branik team needed. It's been a tough year and a lot of people have worked their hides off to prepare and support those three rigs.

We hope all our friends enjoyed the Bash. Thanks again to Troy for letting us use his place!

Bring on the Bash pics! I wanna' see Miles sitting on Rosco's face!

Danny, thanks again for letting me ride your Black Mamba today !

cm "not THAT kind of Black Mamba" k

:laughing: He just kept on saying..."hey...Ricky left his camera with me" to every single person. Most of the time it involved turning his head and just pointing the camera where he was told to point it. :laughing:


Man I actually called Ricky tonight to apologize for it. I had one to many Coors Lights by that point. I still do not know what he was thinking though by asking me to "watch" his camera:evil:

congrats roscoe!

better late than never, I got my pics up. several videos at the end. Not alot of pics this time, I was late (#$@in' time change).

Highlights:

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/38966/2617778430101593207S425x425Q85.jpg

both of em launchin' it!
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/1645/2798858060101593207S425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/41140/2500789640101593207S425x425Q85.jpg


Brian's engine sends tingles down my....uh..........neck :smokin:
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3054110260101593207LtcfEs?vhost=good-times

rest of them here:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565517390PRnyJr

Thanks Joel.....gotta go to Louisiana to work tomorrow....trying to lock in a plant down there.....tell plenty of lies for me tomorrow at lunch.

10-4... About time you getting out and doing some work:flipoff2: If you need any help let me know....

Who needs King of the Hammers when you can be the King of Bigelows buggy?
The Rock Midget showering down his might!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/InDashop/08%20XRRA%20Badlands/IMG_3336.jpg


And putting in work for Lance.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/InDashop/08%20XRRA%20Badlands/IMG_3334.jpg

and the Pirate solute.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/InDashop/08%20XRRA%20Badlands/IMG_3335.jpg

I just rolled in and heard about this on the way home from my brother. Hell hath no fury like when Doug's buggy gets fawked with.:flipoff2::D

Its on in Jellico.:D

What a weekend!!!

Congrats to ROSCO and all of our BRANIK crew on the win this weekend! It is a well deserved win for all of us and the work that has been put together this year.

Thanks to everyone that came to the after party, it was a good time. The jumping VAN was off the hook!

I can hardly think of a better way to have spent my weekend!!!

West Coast watch out for Jellico...

mac 'BRINGING BACK THE BIG SPOTTER' GYVR

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/InDashop/08%20XRRA%20Badlands/IMG_3336.jpg


Damn I look tall :grinpimp:

And your calves are so shapely!

cm "better bring your fire suit to the Jellico Motel" k

Way to go!!! glad to see Rosco and Branik Motor sports take one home

All I know is that I gotta stay off the pit bikes. Even when I'm not doing something stupid I still do something stupid, like stall it and end up face down in a bottomless mud pit.

I'm more sore from the pit bike races and rally's than from XRRA. My ass is still sore and my hands are all cut up from falling.

Awesome pics, and a killer event!!!!




Topper

1/2 of the story is up :grinpimp:

http://pirate4x4.com/trailreports/xrra_badlands08/raceday.php

How do I find Rosco?

How do I find Rosco?

He works at Branik 260 467 1808

Ask for Tony......

I had a great time at my first XRRA race. Made a couple rookie mistakes but I know a few things not to do next year now :D
Can't wait to try another one and hoping to run the whole series next year!

More of the story is up.....almost there :rolleyes:

Great event! Great after party! and Great Coverage! What can I say everything was GREAT!!!

Finally made it though all 4 courses for the 1st time this season and didn't break or roll my rig:p

However, yesterday after work a Knox County Police Detective (in his crusier) decided it would be a wonderful idea to look away from the road and the person in front of him (ie ME) and he rear ended me which sent me into the truck in front of me who hit the SUV in front of him!!! My car is TOTALLED!!! I have severe whip lash:shaking:

Guess Karma wanted me to wreck something this week :laughing:

:laughing: I can laugh now about yesterday that I know you are ok. I'm sure your neck feels awesome a day after a rock race you total the car.

Holy CHIT! Kim you OK? Hope you are. You got Jellico in a few weeks, besides, I'm sure you could always use a new car!

2 whip lashes in a couple days is not good:shaking:
did he write you a ticket for going too slow:p

Yep two whip lashes in two days feels awesome!! They gave me some good meds though that r helpin the pain. Overall, I'm okay just really sore. I will be drivin in jellico come hell or high water!!!

The funny thing is I really wanted a new car and knew I wouldn't get blue book for it if I sold it or traded it. Now I will!!!

Yep two whip lashes in two days feels awesome!! They gave me some good meds though that r helpin the pain. Overall, I'm okay just really sore. I will be drivin in jellico come hell or high water!!!

The funny thing is I really wanted a new car and knew I wouldn't get blue book for it if I sold it or traded it. Now I will!!!

We're just glad you are OK! Thank you Baby Jesus!

Yep two whip lashes in two days feels awesome!! They gave me some good meds though that r helpin the pain. Overall, I'm okay just really sore. I will be drivin in jellico come hell or high water!!!

The funny thing is I really wanted a new car and knew I wouldn't get blue book for it if I sold it or traded it. Now I will!!!

I know someone that has alittle seat time in your rig that could drive in Jellico if you are not able to. :D

I know someone that has alittle seat time in your rig that could drive in Jellico if you are not able to. :D

Thanks for the offer, but like I said come hell or high water I will be driving. :smokin:

I know someone that has alittle seat time in your rig that could drive in Jellico if you are not able to. :D

Don't think that would be a good idea... what happened last time when you used Mike Coles rig a Jellico UROC event the out come was not so good. Kim driving hurt is better then you driving:flipoff2:

Yep two whip lashes in two days feels awesome!! They gave me some good meds though that r helpin the pain. Overall, I'm okay just really sore. I will be drivin in jellico come hell or high water!!!

The funny thing is I really wanted a new car and knew I wouldn't get blue book for it if I sold it or traded it. Now I will!!!


The new car thing was the first thing that came to mind. :laughing:

Glad to hear you are OK.

My buddy Nathan was like, "man...you guys get all the luck." :laughing: Yeah...getting rear ended and crammed into a 4 care pile up is luck. :shaking: :laughing:

My buddy Nathan was like, "man...you guys get all the luck." :laughing: Yeah...getting rear ended and crammed into a 4 care pile up is luck. :shaking: :laughing:

I don't feel lucky at all right now:barf:

It's still amazing to me that I can race all weekend and be a little sore on Monday. Then get rear in a car that is supposed to be safe and I hurt worse than I EVER think I have. WTF. Guess our safety equipment really does help:smokin:

I don't feel lucky at all right now:barf:

It's still amazing to me that I can race all weekend and be a little sore on Monday. Then get rear in a car that is supposed to be safe and I hurt worse than I EVER think I have. WTF. Guess our safety equipment really does help:smokin:

All weekend you were sitting in a nice suspension seat belted in snug and bracing yourself for impacts. You never saw the rear end collision coming and were not braced for it.

Glad you are not hurt any more than you are.

quit being such a girl and suck it up:D

j/k Kim glad you are alright. get better soon. make Droopy rub your feet.

quit being such a girl and suck it up:D

j/k Kim glad you are alright. get better soon. make Droopy rub your feet.

Hey now I am a girl:flipoff2:

Hey now I am a girl:flipoff2:

Yepper, she's got them fine bewbers :evil:

Yepper, she's got them fine bewbers :evil:

...and she makes bacon sandwiches. :p

C'mon girl, suck it up! How many times have you flipped over this year, you can take it!:flipoff2:

Need I remind you of the rear endo down the hill at Grayrock, and you stabbed the gas and wanted to keep going:D

Dear goodness ya'll. I am sucking it up. Haven't missed a minute of work since the wreck!!! All I was trying to say was that I am grateful that our safety equipment works so well and keeps us as safe as it does.

Dear goodness ya'll. I am sucking it up. Haven't missed a minute of work since the wreck!!! All I was trying to say was that I am grateful that our safety equipment works so well and keeps us as safe as it does.

:crybaby: :flipoff2: