2004 CalROCS Boulevard Brawl - Boulevard, CA
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Super Modified

Driver	Rig#	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5	B1	B2	B3	B4	B5	Final
Jason Paule	0	1	-1	0	0	-4	1	3	37	7	0	44
Jason Scherer	113	37	0	-3	-2	-5	10	0	26	-1	2	64
Don Robbins	100	22	6	38	2	0	5	5	5	3	5	91
Mark Berger	777	-1	15	38	-1	-3	29	3	36	-3	2	115
Peter Mazzoni	415	18	-1	7	4	12	39	15	39	2	8	143
Chris Durham	36	3	18	26	-5	-2	14	1	26	40	22	143
John Hall	420	1	8	30	37	-1	-2	4	40	2	40	159
Tony Kasabasich	25	16	7	24	17	8	40	14	39	-2	3	166
Tracy Jordan	112	3	40	36	1	0	37	3	39	14	0	173
Mike Shaffer	5	23	-2	38	2	37	-1	0	39	40	1	177
Phil Pasciak	4	14	27	38	37	37	0	6	6	9	23	197
Kelly Clifford	55	37	10	16	37	-1	18	39	28	-5	23	202
Ron Schneider	10	39	20	24	37	-4	39	5	40	10	3	213
Bruce Zeller	181	23	39	50	50	0	39	-3	-3	22	10	227
Jason Conover	198	14	38	38	-1	12	40	40	39	26	5	251
Dave Schneider	49	37	36	24	37	10	19	40	39	6	4	252
Glenn Bonner	19	38	40	25	37	11	24	16	38	13	24	266
Jeff Eichstedt	79	50	37	36	39	50	10	12	39	10	1	284
Bill Kreisel	7	29	40	38	37	13	17	37	37	16	24	288
Troy Muse	56	40	21	38	37	40	40	40	39	0	11	306
Brent Bradshaw	12	39	26	26	37	6	40	38	39	15	40	306
Jim Jewel	107	39	11	29	37	11	40	40	39	22	40	308
Scott Ellinger	98	13	38	40	37	21	23	38	39	24	37	310
Jason Anonucci	345	38	28	38	40	13	39	27	39	24	26	312
Hal Frost	21	15	40	38	40	15	39	40	39	23	25	314
Darren Runion	670	38	29	38	37	39	11	33	33	19	40	317
Brian Wickkert	23	38	40	38	40	16	37	36	38	24	12	319
Joel Kalsey	812	37	50	40	50	50	39	13	39	12	21	351
Shane Yost	22	39	36	26	40	37	40	22	39	40	40	359
Marvin Pepper	845	40	40	40	40	14	40	50	50	50	50	414
Jeff Heulsman	99	39	36	38	39	26	40	50	50	50	50	418
Travis Gamm	24	40	39	38	40	40	50	50	50	50	50	447
Adam Lunn	39	50	36	40	37	37	50	50	50	50	50	450
Damian Gidia	69	50	50	50	50	50	40	50	50	40	40	470
Chaz Murray	31	50	50	50	50	50	40	50	50	50	40	480

Legends

Driver	Rig#	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5	B1	B2	B3	B4	B5	Final
Bob Standage	999	38	39	27	40	-4	9	13	26	8	2	198
Becca Webster	698	38	38	24	37	12	20	2	37	11	10	229
Tyra Poland	777	40	50	36	40	40	50	50	50	50	50	456
Larry Sutton	26	39	40	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	479

Modified Stock

Driver	Rig#	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5	B1	B2	B3	B4	B5	Final
Cody Waggoner	17	-4	7	-10	-4	1	10	-5	-11	-4		-20
Jeff Mello	888	-5	-5	-10	-4	7	-1	8	-11	38		17
Shane Waechter	686	-3	5	-3	-2	5	22	17	40	-4		77
Dennis Stansfield	36	-2	19	10	7	13	12	8	39	-4		102
Kathy Crook	15	38	18	9	-4	38	10	9	-7	-3		108
Seth Makowitz	319	-1	18	19	-4	39	15	17	14	-5		112
Howard Vincent	711	8	17	19	-3	39	39	7	2	-4		124
Chad Lenon	4	12	40	13	-4	39	9	24	-1	-4		128
Jody Everding	11	38	40	10	-4	19	21	6	6	-4		132
Bob Rice	28	-1	18	39	-4	12	39	16	40	-4		155

Update 21 Mar 2004 10:22 AM PST

Welcome to the final day of competition. The scores were just given to us for day 1 and they are all updated at this moment.

In the Super Modifieds we have Jason Scherer leading the pack with Peter Mazzoni and Jason Paule hot on his tail. For the Legends class (with all 4 competitors), Bob Standage is leading with 9 points over Becca Webster. These two will be in close battles today. And finally in the Modified Stock class, Jeff Mello is leading with Cody Waggoner on his tail. Both guys have negative points for day 1 making their scores look more like golf scores.

Don't forget there was a Money Line challenge on A3. Peter Mazzoni has it at this point with a score of 7 on the course. That is going to be tough to beat. Can anyone take his purse?

I spoke with Big Rich this morning and he is very happy with things and how they have turned out. The only thing that he could complain about is he lost his printer cable which prevented them from printing out scores. In fact, many drivers were coming up to Rich telling how well the event is going and to some; this was the best event they had attended. We were talking about the event coverage and what sells them and he said in a sarcastically humorous voice, "I almost have to apologize for NOT having a more controversial event." Even with no controversies or people protesting stuff, the event has so much technical action that CalROCS is living up to their slogan, "It's all about the Crawl'n".

The sun is already beating down and getting hot. Rigs have started pushing through the courses and we should have good photos for you soon. Also, don't forget to look at the Day 1 photo gallery. All the pictures are up and ready.

Update 21 Mar 2004 11:15 AM PST

Dave Schneider (DSI) hopped on A3 early this morning. This is the course that most are not making it up because of a huge wall climb. Today’s tactics may see the winch come out a lot more on this course as Dave did. His idea was to get some points instead of just 38. Dave pulled out the winch at the start of the gate, which is a 30 point penalty. He then made progressive points and didn’t use a spotter strap which reduced his points giving him a 24 out the door and giving him bragging rights of too of 2 minutes 51 seconds. That is 14 points of guaranteed completion. Those 14 will make a huge difference today. In fact, as I look over my shoulder now, John Hall was making the attempt at the wall, but also just took the winch. So much was learned from yesterday’s failures.

Dave Schneider happy at the top of A3 with 24 points

Speaking of John and Nick Hall, they completed course A2, which is considered to be one of the “Mean 3” at this event. It’s a tough course making many people roll left and right. Team Hall took the course with a score of only 8 points. That is making them look really good. This is what John had to say right after the completion of the course: “The courses are very intense out here. This course was great because it was teamwork between the spotter and driver and not just a point it up and go course. I couldn’t have driven it without Nick there.”

John Hall charging course A2 moments before the finish line and running out of time

Update 21 Mar 2004 12:35 PM PST

Another interesting tactic has been going on a lot today. Backing up. Backing into courses and backing down through courses instead of trying to make crazy corners. A lot was learned yesterday and Lil’ Rich’s course designs are putting up the challenge.

Tracy Jordan even attests to the challenge of these courses as he said, “Lil’ Rich made my leg shake on that one”. He was referring to going up to the top of A1, then backing down the U-turn portion. Despite the leg shakes, he made an impressive run with only a 3 for the course. Tracy has also been having his own set of problems with the heat out here. His rig is starting to heat up during the courses. We saw the same thing happen yesterday with Mike Shaffer’s rig on his last 3 courses which hurt his scores.

Tracy Jordan backing down course A2

Mike and Lance said forget the winch, we’re driving A3. The only rig that made it up A3 at this event by driving was Peter Mazzoni whose rig is identical to Mike’s (since he built both). So they felt that it could be done again. Unfortunately a failed attempt on a climb sent Shaffer backwards down the falls and pulled his front end straight into the air. Smoke started to billow out of the rig making it impossible to see Mike anymore and where he was. Lance still pulled hard on the rope, but all the smoke billowing up the hill and loose gravel didn’t help him to keep it on all four wheels. We knew the fate of the climb when we heard the crunch of metal below. When the smoke cleared, Rig #5 was turtled.

Mike smoking up the run on a failed attempt at A3

Peter Mazzoni, who was in contention for first place, just had a DNF on B2 when his air lockers failed while going through the course. Running open differentials, no matter how hard you push on that gas pedal, will not get you through these courses today. This is going to seriously hurt his points and most likely take him out of the running. Maybe he pulls it through though. We will see.

Word just in, Tracy just wrecked a driveline on A2. That too will hurt his chances. Jason Scherer has been doing well today, so if he holds it together, he will be the man on top this time.

Update 21 Mar 2004 1:48 PM PST

On the Stock Modified courses, Cody Waggoner is chasing Jeff Mello. He pulled off of course C2 and had this to say: ”These are tight and technical courses, but the spotter did a great job on stacking the rocks. We really enjoy these courses. Thanks CalROCS”. Cody has been doing well these past couple of days and a score of -5 on C2 may just bring him that much closer to Jeff by the end of the day. That whole group is itching to catch up. It will definitely make for an exciting finish.

Cody Waggoner coming down C2 in the Modified Stock class

Jason Paule just whooped ahead on the Money Line. Without a winch and without hitting a cone, Jason and his spotter were able to muscle to the top of the waterfall on A3 to take an amazing 0 points.

Jason Paule running clean on the second day of competition to what looks to be a victory

Bill Kriesel flipped on B2 within a few inches of the finish gates. So to finish, they pulled the vehicle across the line on its side. They celebrated their last course with a couple of hot manifold burritos that fell out during their roll over. That celebration netted them a 13 for the course. They had asked the judges though if they got bonus points for style.

Bill Kriesel and spotter celebrating after a rollover-n-pull completition

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Update 21 Mar 2004 2:18 PM PST

Kelly starting the ascent up the crack.

Laying it over into the crack in order to cross it

Kelly pulling a wheelie for the crowd just before laying it back down to complete the course

Update 21 Mar 2004 3:19 PM PST

And the winners are.....

Ok, the scores aren't complete and no one has word. The event is over and we are getting the scores. However, it looks like the winners are as of this writing are:

Jason Paule for Super Modified
Bob Standage for Modified/Legends
Jeff Mello for Modified Stock

We will update the info as it comes available and dump tons of pics into the gallery. Stay tuned.

Update 21 Mar 2004 4:33 PM PST

It looks like our previous prediction was wrong for the Modified Stock class. Cody Waggoner has pulled ahead with a -20 score. The complete scores for the Modified Stock are still not in. We will update them at a later date if they become available.

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