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lodikrawlingkiller · 07-03-2012, 10:56 PM

so for the vegas to remo race. how do people watch it. is it baha style, chase, or designated viewing areas? just curious

JeepRecoveryTeam · 07-04-2012, 12:30 AM

Online. There are literally no spectating areas. Only to get even close is in the pits and its limited speeds there

lodikrawlingkiller · 07-05-2012, 11:23 AM

so whats the point if you cant watch the race? even baja and mint have "areas" that people watch from. so is it worth a trip to vegas to waych or see the race at all?

PhillyFan55 · 07-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepRecoveryTeam

Online. There are literally no spectating areas. Only to get even close is in the pits and its limited speeds there

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Originally Posted by lodikrawlingkiller

so whats the point if you cant watch the race? even baja and mint have "areas" that people watch from. so is it worth a trip to vegas to waych or see the race at all?

I think this Jeep Recovery guy knows a little about the race in question and spectator viewing areas in general. He has a little expierence with both! Just saying!

lodikrawlingkiller · 07-06-2012, 10:44 AM

of that i have no doubt. im trying to get into ultra 4 a bit more now that im not depliying anytime soon. so id like to catch as many races as possible. with vegas only 2-3 hours from 29palms it seems like a good race to watch.

lxh0318 · 07-06-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lodikrawlingkiller

of that i have no doubt. im trying to get into ultra 4 a bit more now that im not depliying anytime soon. so id like to catch as many races as possible. with vegas only 2-3 hours from 29palms it seems like a good race to watch.

Glen Helen in a coulpe weeks would be a much better race for spectators. Vegas is always fun because it is Vegas but unless you are chasing for a team watching the race wouldn't be as cool as a short course race where there will always be action.

ISDTBower · 07-06-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lxh0318

Glen Helen in a coulpe weeks would be a much better race for spectators. Vegas is always fun because it is Vegas but unless you are chasing for a team watching the race wouldn't be as cool as a short course race where there will always be action.

Best suggestion above! You may want to hang out in Vegas and the start area to get to know and see the rigs, but even as media, with course maps and signing your life away, you will only "see" one or possibly two sections a day. A point-to-point course is just not that friendly to even get to (for a reason!). It is hardly enough to get a grasp of the different suspension set-ups and strategy in U4 which you are probably looking for.

If you happen to stumble on a spot within the first few miles, get the hell back, and preferably up. The drivers and organizers will not want to see you! They are never in that good of control. I have been 100 yards off the "course" and had cars go around behind me as dust and options dictated.

Since you are at the Palms, you know how to stay out of the way of Tanks. And Tanks can be wayyyy more nimble above 40mph than a desert racer. Use your head. (We used to race offroad at Ft Leonard Wood, MO when the Army was evaluating MtrCycles as an option. I was greeted head on with one (early M1 ?) at full song...He moved, I had no chance. Lucky!)

EDIT: What ZukIzzy says below, but will be commited!....And have a great experience.

theydontstop · 07-06-2012, 02:22 PM

X3 on Glen Helen, even just sitting in the pits was fun to watch perhaps the most uneventful part of the course. The only way to catch any action of V2R is to chase the race. Last year we saw a few cool spots along the way, but definitely not worth driving all day just to watch.

ZukIzzy · 07-06-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lodikrawlingkiller

of that i have no doubt. im trying to get into ultra 4 a bit more now that im not depliying anytime soon. so id like to catch as many races as possible. with vegas only 2-3 hours from 29palms it seems like a good race to watch.

JOin a team and chase that will get you a good taste of U4

BroadSword · 07-07-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZukIzzy

JOin a team and chase that will get you a good taste of U4

^x2! Volunteering at events and chasing for teams is the best way to learn the ropes.

Chris, shoot me a PM. We could use another chase team member in November for the Baja 1000.

Hammer97 · 07-18-2012, 09:05 PM

Agreed, Volunteer so your in the shit or go to Glenn Helen and see the most amazing weekend of racing ever! And Im going to miss it

kota4bye · 07-18-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadSword

^x2! Volunteering at events and chasing for teams is the best way to learn the ropes.

Chris, shoot me a PM. We could use another chase team member in November for the Baja 1000.

Color me interested in this idea.

RedNeckRea · 07-19-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadSword

^x2! Volunteering at events and chasing for teams is the best way to learn the ropes.

Chris, shoot me a PM. We could use another chase team member in November for the Baja 1000.

taking applications from former squids?

BigWoodyWag · 07-19-2012, 07:28 AM

READ MY THREAD FROM THE 2009 V2R
Its mostly all pics so you'll get a flavor of what its about.
/forum/general-4x4-discussion/814669-chasing-team-unite-my-photojournal.html

apeters89 · 07-19-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadSword

^x2! Volunteering at events and chasing for teams is the best way to learn the ropes.

Chris, shoot me a PM. We could use another chase team member in November for the Baja 1000.

I had a BLAST the year I helped chase for the 1000!

BroadSword · 07-19-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RedNeckRea

taking applications from former squids?

Sure, as long as you don't mind a few sailor jokes!

pappawheely · 07-19-2012, 02:47 PM

X3 on Glen Helen. I get asked all the time, "how do I get involved in offroad racing?" Most teams are made of volunteers. If you are trustworthy and willing to work they will take you on but you have to prove your worth.

lodikrawlingkiller · 07-20-2012, 08:32 PM

dude im sooo down ti chase for baja. pm me yiur number and we will talk!!

kota4bye · 07-21-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lodikrawlingkiller

dude im sooo down ti chase for baja. pm me yiur number and we will talk!!

Send him a pm with your email, Chris. He's in asscrackistan right now. He said he'll email out details. Get your passport.

07-03-2012, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
lodikrawlingkiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67493 Location: Yucca valley, ca Posts: 714	dumb spectator question so for the vegas to remo race. how do people watch it. is it baha style, chase, or designated viewing areas? just curious __________________ 93zj-linked-spooled-9in/d44-atlas-exo'd-37's '06 ,mega cab, 5.9 CR, edge, banks 4in, k&n intake mateya"daddy do you know there's turtles in the desert and they're endangered?" me "yep" mateya "well they're stupid…don't they know turtles cant live in the desert theres no water.

07-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
lodikrawlingkiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67493 Location: Yucca valley, ca Posts: 714	so whats the point if you cant watch the race? even baja and mint have "areas" that people watch from. so is it worth a trip to vegas to waych or see the race at all? __________________ 93zj-linked-spooled-9in/d44-atlas-exo'd-37's '06 ,mega cab, 5.9 CR, edge, banks 4in, k&n intake mateya"daddy do you know there's turtles in the desert and they're endangered?" me "yep" mateya "well they're stupid…don't they know turtles cant live in the desert theres no water.

07-06-2012, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
lodikrawlingkiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67493 Location: Yucca valley, ca Posts: 714	of that i have no doubt. im trying to get into ultra 4 a bit more now that im not depliying anytime soon. so id like to catch as many races as possible. with vegas only 2-3 hours from 29palms it seems like a good race to watch. __________________ 93zj-linked-spooled-9in/d44-atlas-exo'd-37's '06 ,mega cab, 5.9 CR, edge, banks 4in, k&n intake mateya"daddy do you know there's turtles in the desert and they're endangered?" me "yep" mateya "well they're stupid…don't they know turtles cant live in the desert theres no water.

07-06-2012, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
theydontstop AZ Undertaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51580 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,406	X3 on Glen Helen, even just sitting in the pits was fun to watch perhaps the most uneventful part of the course. The only way to catch any action of V2R is to chase the race. Last year we saw a few cool spots along the way, but definitely not worth driving all day just to watch. __________________ MILLER RACING #26 2012 Dirt Riot Modified Trail Class Champion ADS SHOCKS * ARTEC INDUSTRIES * SOUTHWEST FASTENER * HOWE PERFORMANCE * RUGGED RADIOS * SDHQ * BLACK N BLUE RACING * RIGID INDUSTRIES * CAMPBELL ENTERPRISES * LETZROLL OFFROAD

07-18-2012, 09:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hammer97 Punisher Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10947 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 139	Agreed, Volunteer so your in the shit or go to Glenn Helen and see the most amazing weekend of racing ever! And Im going to miss it __________________ Fly-N-Hi Total Performance Center 602-272-2433 2009 KOH Spectator 2010 KOH Racer 2011 KOH LCQ 2011 ASCA Competitor 2011 Tucson WeRock 3rd place and 1st Place (Spoter) 2012 KOH 40th Qualifier 2012 KOH Finisher, a bit after time SAM RAN OUT OF TALENT AND BROKE DAVE COLES RACE CAR!

07-04-2012, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
JeepRecoveryTeam Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10203 Location: Bender Up Da Hill Posts: 7,164	Online. There are literally no spectating areas. Only to get even close is in the pits and its limited speeds there

07-19-2012, 07:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
BigWoodyWag Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26468 Location: Land O' Sugar, Tejas Posts: 4,414	READ MY THREAD FROM THE 2009 V2R Its mostly all pics so you'll get a flavor of what its about. /forum/general-4x4-discussion/814669-chasing-team-unite-my-photojournal.html __________________ Triple Nickel Racing, Lead Foot Syndicate & TGTW Lemons Racing 555race on TWITTER

07-19-2012, 02:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
pappawheely Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108904 Posts: 288	X3 on Glen Helen. I get asked all the time, "how do I get involved in offroad racing?" Most teams are made of volunteers. If you are trustworthy and willing to work they will take you on but you have to prove your worth. __________________ Know when to shoot...and when to scoot! [URL="http://www.mikesracephoto.com"]http://www.mikesracephoto.com[/URL]

07-20-2012, 08:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
lodikrawlingkiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67493 Location: Yucca valley, ca Posts: 714	dude im sooo down ti chase for baja. pm me yiur number and we will talk!! __________________ 93zj-linked-spooled-9in/d44-atlas-exo'd-37's '06 ,mega cab, 5.9 CR, edge, banks 4in, k&n intake mateya"daddy do you know there's turtles in the desert and they're endangered?" me "yep" mateya "well they're stupid…don't they know turtles cant live in the desert theres no water.

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