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Message started by English on 02/25/7 at 23:06:12

Title: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4th
Post by English on 02/25/7 at 23:06:12

MLRC is proud to present the second:

MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real

When and Where:

Date: March 4th

Registration opens @ 9:00am
Drivers Meeting @ 9:30am

Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and Pizza for lunch.

Location: Burnt River Off-Road Vehicle Facility

http://www.burntriveroffroad.com/

What:

Now we have had a practice, lets go play in the snow.

Cost:

$50 per person. Bring a worker for a $20 discount.

This event will be capped at 35 entries and will be taken on a first come first serve basis. The Entry fee is to be paid onsite at registration in cash only.

Please email your entry to:
rallycross@mlrc.ca

Please include: Name, address, telephone number and Car make and model.

Regulations and rules will be posted online at www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/rules.html (basic rallycross rules will be followed).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: rallycross@mlrc.ca

CALL FOR WORKERS: MLRC would like to hear from you if you would like to volunteer to help out on the day with timing, or check points or on the work day at the location on the 3rd March. Licensed HAM radio operators needed.

Don't forget to sign up today to reserve your spot!!!

James

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by dtompsett on 02/26/7 at 00:13:53

Last day of ice racing + one week's worth of notice.... ::)

You atleast going to hand out awards for this one?

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by English on 02/26/7 at 09:05:50

Sorry everyone for the short notice, and yes, we will be handing out awards.

JD

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by John_Vanos on 02/26/7 at 09:41:06

The first event was never meant to have awards, that was clear I thought

Wish I could go but im too broke and dont have enough time :(

Enjoy everyone!
John

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by J.Strack on 02/27/7 at 13:49:52

Will spectators be allowed?
I am interested in seeing what its all about.

Jon

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by BTDT on 02/27/7 at 15:22:09

Of course you're welcome but don't be surprised if they put you to work ;)

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by dtompsett on 02/27/7 at 16:30:57

BTDT wrote on 02/27/7 at 15:22:09:

Of course you're welcome but don't be surprised if they put you to work ;)

Jeeze... you make it sound like working is a bad thing... or difficult. Jon, come out, offer to work... you'll see the entire thing... and the organizers will definitely give you an easy job if it's your first time out.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by J.Strack on 02/27/7 at 20:13:30

that sounds excellent. i dont mind helping one bit.

jon

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 02/27/7 at 21:47:56

Jon,

We'd be pleased to have your help and you'll get to spectate at the same time.

Ross Wood

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 02/28/7 at 21:03:23

I visited the Burnt River site today. Road and parking lot conditions are excellent - snow covered, nice snow banks. Some more snow predicted tomorrow.

See my other message re fuel being available in Fenelon Falls.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by English on 03/02/7 at 14:56:48

Conditions Fantastic!!!

With all this snow yesterday and today, the conditions at Burnt River are fantastic, Ross Wood has been going up all week and both the in field Rallycross track, and the driveway will be better than ever.

Pizza is on its way

As always the Pizza has been ordered and will be free for workers and drivers. Lots to go around.

Fuel

Please see Ross Woods other post for updates on Fuel. I personally have not seen any problems getting fuel in Mississauga or in Markham.

Space Left

We still have spots left for entries and I think with the weather warming up, this will be the last time you get to drive full out on snow this winter. Email rallycross@mlrc.ca now to reserve your place.

Studs

Under RSO rules, studs are not allowed in Ontario events. This includes rallycross. Please do not bring studs for use on the infield track or the driveway, we will not let you run.

See you all on Sunday!!
JD

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by dtompsett on 03/02/7 at 15:49:23

Rally beater is currently sitting on stands in the garage while I build a new exhaust. With my schedule, I'd have to work a miracle to have it finished for sunday... so count me out.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 03/02/7 at 21:59:36

In the last 24 hours we got about 15-20 cm of fresh snow but almost none of the freezing rain predicted, so track conditions should be fabulous.

The forecast for tomorrow is for the temperature not to go above freezing at the track.

Come out and play!

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by English on 03/03/7 at 00:36:07

Space Left

Not like last time, this Sunday we WILL be taking entrees on Sunday on site. Dont forget that registration starts and opens at 9am.

JD

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 03/03/7 at 18:25:12

Just came in from working all afternoon on the courses. Conditions are spectacular.

I spent most of my time on the road course and I can say without hesitation that it is the best you could possibly hope for as a winter training course!!

For reference it is like driving a piece of a Perce Neige forest stage under the best possible snow conditions.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by nhibbert on 03/03/7 at 18:47:46

darn you! Now I'm going to have to find a babysitter.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by RyanHuber on 03/03/7 at 19:27:25

Norm, I'm getting sucked in too...

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rsanders on 03/03/7 at 19:42:57

Ross asked me to post these course maps.

http://www.rallysport.on.ca/BURNT%20RIVER%20DRIVE.pdf

http://www.rallysport.on.ca/BURNT%20RIVER%20RX%20WINTER.pdf

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by mxtrack on 03/03/7 at 20:07:37

:)Hey Norm,

It's Connie from Burnt River. I don't know how old your kids are. You may bring them here. My kids are always looking for new kids to play with. My kids are 6 and 8 yrs old. My husband built them a big snow hill for the kids to play on. Your more then welcome to bring them and I will help you look after them when your in the car doing laps. Just let me know mxtrack@bellnet.ca

I hope all of you can make it. The conditions are awesome and you don't want to miss out.

Cheers,
Connie Greenlaw

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by ktibi79 on 03/04/7 at 21:53:59

It was fun out there. THX! 8)

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by RyanHuber on 03/04/7 at 22:51:51

Yeah, I had a blast. I wish some more of the regulars had been there, Rich, I missed having you there to kick my butt ;D

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by nhibbert on 03/05/7 at 09:03:25

Special thanks to Connie and her family for being so accommodating and friendly. My daughter had great fun, and so did I.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by DaveC on 03/05/7 at 10:55:12

mxtrack wrote on 03/03/7 at 20:07:37:

I didn't get a chance to attend this event, but as a parent all I can say is that it is really great for you to make an offer like this and I am glad that Norm took you up on it.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by mxtrack on 03/05/7 at 14:01:40

Thank you guys for coming out. I too had a blast. Specially following the cars out the driveway and seeing where everyone went into the snow bank. ;D

Norm , It's my pleasure to help out. I love seeing kids have good time and I know Mia and Brook had blast cheering you on. Go 18, Go 18, Go 18 ;D

Hey Dave,
I am really glad Norm took me up on my offer too. He won his class for the day. ;)

Thank you again everyone, I really had a good time and I hope to see you all soon.

Cheers,
Connie

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by RyanHuber on 03/05/7 at 16:05:47

Randy, one of the course workers on the driveway, has posted some truly awesome pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/randy.neals/BurntRiverRallyCrossMarch2007

I'm loving them! ;)

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by cory_h on 03/05/7 at 18:10:35

Wow the buick sure looked good in thoes pics ;D

Gotta love that driveway, probably one of the more fun things I have done in a while. Probably should invest in a more 'rallyable' vehicle sometime :)

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 03/05/7 at 18:21:52

I believe that the Burnt River driveway in the state it was yesterday, represents not only a lot of fun, but one of the best possible training exercises for good winter driving control. I'm sure that every one of the participants learned from it.

Cory, your driving was excellent. Indeed I would like to see what you would do you in a lighter vehicle with winter tires on! Did the rest of you realize that Cory's Buick has all seasons on it?

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by Daniel_Buehler on 03/05/7 at 21:29:07

:) :D ;D :) :D ;D :) :D ;D

Those photos were GREAT! Thank you VERY much for making them available!

And Ross, I learned soooo much on the driveway!

Thank you to everybody who was involved. That was definetly the highlight of my winter driving this year.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by RyanHuber on 03/07/7 at 16:12:30

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by rosswood on 03/07/7 at 18:57:57

Wow! 13 runs in one day!

Ryan, I call that getting your money's worth. No one else did as many, although they could have.

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by RyanHuber on 03/07/7 at 20:18:10

That's splitting the inbound and outbound on the driveway into separate runs, but yeah, that's a pretty decent amount of hammer down driving for one day ;)

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by unggthat on 03/08/7 at 12:19:39

Man, getting to do all those driveway runs would've been fun.....there was so much snow too! It just wasn't in the cards for me this time. Maybe the snow'll stick around long enough for one more go? The one run we got the first time around was a real blast, but to do more would've been amazing. Cheers to everyone who got the Burnt River place going--it is a welcome reply to the cancellation of winter drivexes.

Nate

Title: Re: MLRC WinterRX - This time's for Real - March 4
Post by AlanO on 03/11/7 at 09:45:48

Results are up.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/07results.html