Facilities

[DWreck]

Originally posted by a454elk
We could walk the starting gate at each race and verify numbers and names right there, that would help keep scoring straight with ease. If we had duplicate numbers, we could throw in an "X" or something on the spot. [/B]

That is a good idea, spot the imposters before the race to avoid confusion! Somebody stole my number, I want to press charges! :)

 

[IrishEKU]

Originally posted by IrishEKU


I am, try contacting one of the local units around CL, most have a full time recruiter on duty. Also they prolly have a state wide contingant that travel around with some sort of fun activity to attract attention. The KY Guard has a tricked out Expidition and a climbing wall :thumb: I'm sure if there is a unit near CL you could get them to help with water and trafic control, at my campus they help out with the State Sweet Sixteen BBall tourny each year. FWIW I belive they will help at no cost to the organization considering the size of the group and the dollars being brought into the state, not sure though.
Hope this helps,
Phillip

Swift, on another note, when we start getting down to the wire, say like three months out get me the #'s of the local Guard facilaties, by that time I will be commissioned and a Liewie(Read: official coffee boy for Bird Colonel's and above) and might be able to finagle a deal, more like signing a had recipt for a Water Buffelo and have them drop it at CL, it's a 500 gallon water trailer. NOTE: These are for Potable Water Only. Or Drinking Water. The only problem will be transporting it to and from a water point, I doubt they would sign over a 2 1/2 ton truck too but I will give it a try when the "Turkey Bay Assault Club Caravan" get's there. I will go to the Armory for a face to face and see what I can do if other provisions haven't been made.

Keep me posted,
Phillip

 

[BSWIFT]

^^^Now your talkin'!^^^^

 

[justql]

Things need to be done BEFORE DW as much as possible.There is plenty of volunteer labor available.

 

[Tony Eeds]

Let's plan on getting together early next year make some decisions.
Tony

 

[BSWIFT]

You heal up Tony and will set something up. We'll get with Kris and Guy and work something out.

 

[Mully]

Originally posted by Tree jumper
I dont know if a track can be made in the field. By the looks of the large hay bales and farm equipment, i think its reserved for the other part of the year?

Tree jumper,

The grass track wouldn't be perminant. It would be just like this years only better.

Mully

 

[motometal]

for races or events, those little Cobra 2 way radios would work great. I'm sure between everyone there we could outfit most of the flaggers with them, they could all be set on the same channel. Most have about a 2 mile range. I had a set of radios, but didn't think about it until it was too late.

 

[Fe_princess]

Originally posted by TTRGuy
I heard about more people having a blast on it than anything else I think. [/B]

Holy man that grass was fun!
I felt like I was in a two-dimensional universe going through those turns :scream:

 

[Tony Eeds]

Originally posted by motometal
for races or events, those little Cobra 2 way radios would work great. I'm sure between everyone there we could outfit most of the flaggers with them, they could all be set on the same channel. Most have about a 2 mile range. I had a set of radios, but didn't think about it until it was too late.

Great idea! I have 4 I can bring. Get all the traffic separated onto the various channels. One for race control, one for injurys, one for putting out an APB for a family member.

 

[motodawg]

Check out this link. I would be glad to make contact if interested. If no interest, they have some good CL footage anyway! ;)

www.tripleclamps.tv

 

[Jaybird]

Wasn't Tripleclamps going to do a DW video this year? What ever happened to that, Okie?

 

[Tony Eeds]

Check this out ... http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63601
Pokie's post go me to thinking .... How about a pad for washing bikes and maybe the spodewash on the other side. Something that couls generate some income during the rest of the year for Kris.

 

[BSWIFT]

That's not a bad idea, Tony. It could be built permanent for $5-600 + a power washer.

 

[Tony Eeds]

Brian - I'll start asking around for salvage metal skin and metal building components we could use. Thinking through the stuff we would need, we can probably scrounge about everything except the concrete.
Tony

 

[MrMXer327]

You guys are awesome ! Making me wish I lived closer to Cooperland so I could pitch in and help out. DW was awesome this year and it looks like it will be even better next. My hat is off to the Heartland spodes and everyone else invloved. Since your asking, I'll chip in my 2 cents worth even though I'm a penny short.
1) GP track
2) Hang a sign on the track entrance when it is closed for maintenance, kids only, or riding school... etc.
3) Hook for the awesome spode wash
4) Slightly more challenging trails... Don't overdo it though.. this is a family event
5) Re-match race of the Titans
6) Return of the DirtBag band or whatever they called themselves
7) Have a Big ole Barbaque Friday night... Since we are all busy riding... maybe the local firehall or Boyscouts could arrange it for a $5 donation per plate or something. Good PR.
8) GPS challenge... Sounds like a fun event to me.
9) Spare bike for Thump.. No need to go into details here
10) TreeJumper update each morning at the rider's meeting.
11) Keep it simple.... Don't want to be overloading anyone.
Have I spent my 2 cents yet?

 

[BSWIFT]

I think a BBQ is a great idea. However, it takes business away from the vendor. Worth looking at and I know a group that would do it.

 

[MrMXer327]

Maybe the Vendor could do one for us?