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yes, it's $35 to register and they give you a santa suit package

Let's not go overboard now, Heather.

I'm not sure how many showed up, but it was alot. We didn't break the record this year by any means, but it's always fun to go out and do the run with everyone else. Anna couldn't go this year since she had a function at work to be at, but I still went and did it with some friends. WOO, my legs are still hurtin. It was great though. I ran the entire thing without ever slowing down or stopping. 5K! drunken santas who didn't apparently run. right after I finished.... Then off to the yardhouse we went Then we made it an all day bender out of it and went to Cadillac ranch. :drunk2: :xmas8: I think we were the last ones at the bar in santa suits. We started getting some funny looks when it started getting dark outside. The rest of the night was kind of a blur. :no_no:

Ok people, let's do this! The 2nd annual 70cc regatta will be Saturday, January 30th, 2010. Please rsvp through the link above and also post up in this thread if you will be attending this year's 70cc regatta. Since this year's regatta will be even bigger and better, we are required to get a special event permit and insurance so we'll need to cover those costs. Participant registration is $25 per person which includes an event t-shirt, regatta sticker, and an event wristband. This allows you to partake in all the fun with your 70. Spectators are free, but you still must rsvp thru the link above. If you would like to help donate towards the event costs, please select supporting spectator when checking out. Sponsor packages are also availabe. More info thru the link. The Sandcrazd event t-shirts are available through internet PRE-ORDER only so get yours ordered now if you would like one. Racin Dirty is planning on making up additional 2nd annual regatta swag and will be vending AT the event so we can all look forward to that this year. And of course the famous Smokin Al's BBQ will be attending again this year and serving up some of his really good grub for lunch. We'll probably just sell meal tickets the day of the event for that to cover his costs. DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS 1/15/2010 (this gaurantees you an event t-shirt) Last year's was an absolute blast and this year's will be even better! We look forward to seeing everyone from last year and then some! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. There will be even more info posted up as we get closer to the event. Some of this year's event will be broken down into 3 classes. That way more participants have a stab at a trophy. :atc: class breakdown stock class: stock 70cc bore modified class: up to 88cc unlimited class: over 88cc tentative schedule of events Friday 1/29/2010 (all day) Track setup practice runs test & tune Saturday 1/30/2010 morning 8AM -9AM: registration, briefing of rules, pickup t-shirts & wristbands -practice, mess around, test & tune track rides -the “best of 3” lap time contest, split into 3 classes -a group ride with all the 70's over to Sandcrazd at vendor row for a photo op afternoon -lunch by Smokin Al's BBQ -straight line drag races at small drag strip track in camp, split into 3 classes -group track race main event, all classes racing together for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winner -show & shine event: vote on cleanest most factory-correct, most unique, and ugliest 70. -trophies, awards ceremony, raffle with additional prizes! A total of 10 Trophies will be given out for... -"fastest lap time" (1 each for stock, modified, and unlimited) -"fastest drag race time" (1 each for stock, modified, and unlimited) -"most unique 70" -"cleanest 70" -"ugliest 70" -1st place in the main event race late afternoon/evening -open track: free-for-all nighttime track races -possibly have slideshow and/or videos from the days events on a large projector event / camp location It will be about the spot as last year. Right at the end of the first finger dune. It is hard packed there and ok for motorhomes so nobody should have to worry about getting stuck.

I already talked with Cole about it. Instead of trophies, I think he's just gonna make a big funky sign for the regatta using ideas like he's talking about. Yes, I have the trophies covered.

Too much embarrassment? Not even close. How do you figure I was embarrassed or "quit talking to you"? I thought the thread was pretty funny. Besides, I have never even met you other than online so how could I quit talking to you? You come up with some whacked out sh*t from time to time....like the last pm you sent me. I actually wrote you back but never got a response.

Badass, Tyler! Congrats. See you at the 70 regatta this year?

NNNO I was saying the long exposure made your left leg look funny, like half is not there.

Nick & I saw Chris on Thurs night. He told us about the spinal fluid leakage issue and that was a lil set back. Glad to hear the headaches are getting better though! We were gonna go visit him last night but he said he had a tough day and a rough night. Hopefully he feels better today and this weekend he improves so he can at least be transported down to his hood. That would be awesome.

ahhh, I love watching those. Good times. Thanks for posting them.

ok I finally have a minute to put some pics up.... chillen after our first ride on Saturday... check out grimace in this pic chillen & bs'in when I took this pic I didn't even realize it was CHRIS in that hole! zoomed & cropped... nice mid-eng car at comp... John... madness at the hill 2 wheeler... some commotion Chris' helicopter ride...weeeeee :chev_bowtie: Urkel in the 99 Buckshot hitten the jump around the backside of comp. I think there is something about this car that makes you wanna put your arm out. A couple other peeps that came up and hitt the jump as well. Chillen Sat night in camp. Urkel & Miss99 Karen said to Eric "oh yea I can pick yer azz up too." And she did. (btw, her left leg isn't that tweeker skinny LOL It was the long exposure that did that) That's all I got this trip.

holy kick in the balls batman!

Michael SOMMER is with SAND SPORTS magazine, Cole. Sound slike you talk to him alot. As for SA mag, sorry I haven't heard anything.

Man this thread has gone to sh*t in a hurry! I HATE YOU KEN! It's kinda like the time I shared with everyone my other website for photography. There's always an unhappy hater out there that just has to chime in and try to tear me down somehow. Well, I'm happy as hell with my new car...even if it's "a bit unfinished".

1st video ^ ...I like the running start and then the dude threw the tow strap on as it went by.

Don't worry about it.

So anyways, back to the new ride. It ran flawless again this last weekend. I didn't get to go out too much, but we had a blast in it the few times we went out. Now..........it is definitley time for those new seat covers.

Sorry to hear about the crash Neal, but I'm glad you got it back to camp and your guys weren't hurt. I wasn't there but heard about it later on. It was quite an eventful afternoon.

Well I figured I'd post up some periodic updates on Chris since he has quite a few friends concerned about him on here. Sending out mass texts is getting difficult. As most of you know, Grimace lawndarted his sandrail into that big huge hole at the top of comp. It happened around 12-1 o'c*ck on Saturday after Tday. He broke his back and was flown to UMC here in Vegas. He ruptured his L1 and pieces of bone went into his spine. He couldn't move or feel his feet or legs. It didn't sound good. However, his surgery went very well. He can now feel his legs and even bend his knees. They put his back brace on today and sat him up. He still has no feeling in his feet and his left leg in a little sluggish as of last night, but his spirits are great and he is laughing and smiling. I am 100% sure he will recover. He is in great physical shape and you can't have any better attitude than grimace does when it comes to just about anything in life. He is a great guy and a great friend to have. So with that said, I'll post up whatever pics I have taken or been sent for you guys to see. Hang in there Chris! You're doing freakin awesome, grim-dart! YIAH! Chris's first helicopter ride on Saturday. Sunday night As of today. Sent from fctryblack84, Jon

Props to you and thank you for doing that. We need more proactive people like you at comp especially. Don't ya just love those looks you get when picking up the trash as people just drive on by. The biggest thing people can do though is prevent the trash from hitting the ground in the first place. I think we'll get a banner up on the site somewhere as a reminder to "bring a trash bag with you to comp at night to party". Alot of people just head over there with a cooler full of beer and firewood. They don't even think of where the empties and trash will go once they get there. Then when the good times are flowing and the buzz kicks in all their beer cans go right in the fire (on the ground) where they sit until the next day. :rant_on:

I got our permit packet this past weekend from Larry at the BLM. It seems we should be able to handle everything and he is cool with the event. I'll be shopping for the insurance the next week or so. That is the only cost that worries me, but we shall see.

Great pics as always, Jodi. I have a few that I will post up when I get more time.

oh, that's right I thought it was you that came back down. That whole hour or two that day was a big blur with everything that was going on. To top it all off I had to go meet the guy who was interested in my car about 30 minutes after Chris was air lifted out. Then someone mentioned and asked if we were going the the meet & greet! :beer_bang:

Butt hurt? Have you ever even met me?

What a weekend. Chadwick, Steveo & I weren't able to get out there till Fri night. We weren't as fortunate as those who were able to make a week out of it, but we were stoked just to make it out. When I pulled into camp Chad noticed a hissing noise from one of my trailer tires. I picked up a nice big ol' nail in the sidewall. Great! After unloading Steveo was anxious to check out the new car so we went and assasinated a few people at comp. :beer_bang: Man, I love this new car. We were havin a blast messing around that night. Unfortunatley our first run on Saturday happened to be one of our last runs for the weekend. It was a great group ride with the crew. We had a huge line of cars and a few bikes tearin it up. Then we headed over to comp and hung for a bit. Randog & I messed around for a little bit on and behind comp and then came back. We were all chillen at the base of the hill. Painterjoe & I were bs'ing about the next ride and then he took off up the hill to head back to camp. He turned around at the top of the hill and came back. He informed us all that Chris (grimace) ate chit up at the top in the big ditch/ hole up there. Chris was jammin up comp on the right side in his VW rail and thought he was going to dodge the ditch. He knew it was there, but misjudged how long or wide it went. He lawndarted right into the other side of it coming to a very hard, abrupt stop and spun around landing down in the ditch. He was in lots of pain and couldn't feel his legs or feet. It tore me up to him like that. He was then evacuated safely thanks to all his friends and the BLM/ rescue crews. He was put on the BLM rescue buggy and life-flighted out to UMC trauma. He went into surgery that night. His L1 ruptured (or burst) and fragments of bone went into his spine. What the doctors told us sounded very bad. LUCKILY everything went very very well in surgery. He has regained feeling & movement in his knees and legs. He still can't feel the tops of his feet, but we all expect that to come eventually. He is in GREAT spirits and should recover 100% after a while. The rest of the weekend was pretty chill for everyone in camp. Randog split to go to Vegas to be with his bro and everyone else just kinda waited it out to hear the updates. We still managed to have a good night cooking up some good grub and sharing some laughes with each other. Sunday we just split in the morning since we all had to get back early that day due to many things going on. It was still fun to get out there and be with all our great friends and see everyone, but MAN....I am ready for a quiet, off weekend with hardly anyone or anything going on. I took very few pics, but I have a few decent ones I will post up later.