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Posted: 1/1/2024 11:49:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bladeswitcher]
The thread in GD about rally racing reminded me of the 100 Acre Wood rally out of Salem, Mo. I've attended as a spectator a couple of times. Seeing that thread inspired me to maybe go back this year. International class auto racing in the heart of Missouri's Ozarks. It's a hoot . . .
It's scheduled for March 15-16. Here's the details: https://www.americanrallyassociation.org/100aw  Best of 100 Acre Wood Rally 2021 - Maximum Attack, Pure Sound, Action Some good in-car video on this one:  Ken Block Attempts an 8th Win at The Rally in The 100 Acre Wood |
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Posted: 1/2/2024 12:04:10 AM EDT
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A few of the guys from my Ham club volunteer to provide radio coms, between checkpoints..
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MO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2024 9:50:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bladeswitcher]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smullen: A few of the guys from my Ham club volunteer to provide radio coms, between checkpoints.. I've seen those guys. They set up all around the course. I don't know how they would do communications without them. The race stretches across huge sections of the Mark Twain Forest and it can be miles between checkpoints. I'm sure those Ham operators are vital to pulling the thing off. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2024 10:46:20 AM EDT
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My family goes every year. There is also a regional event in November that is just in Potosi, Washington County. It doesn't have the bigger names like 100 Acre but it is a fun event.
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Posted: 1/2/2024 11:13:10 AM EDT
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I'm planning on going this year, now that I'm much closer....
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Posted: 1/3/2024 9:08:41 PM EDT
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I'm glad you posted this because I've been wanting to attend again. I went as a spectator many years ago and parked myself at one of the hairpins. Bringing the wife this time.
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Posted: 1/5/2024 2:50:02 AM EDT
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Two of my friends race in it. I've crewed for them a few times and also marshalled once.
Things usually start well.... but it's all duct tape, field welds, and Teks screws by the end! |
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Posted: 1/5/2024 9:10:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PlaysWithAtoms: Two of my friends race in it. I've crewed for them a few times and also marshalled once. Things usually start well.... but it's all duct tape, field welds, and Teks screws by the end! That sounds like hay season on the farm! |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 3:59:45 AM EDT
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Man ... I hit that about ten years ago with my then BIL, and had a ball. Pastrana was the big draw that year, but everyone stuck around to cheer for the dude in the roached out Ford Fiesta, running as hard as he could with the Raptor track truck right on his ass. :-D
Having a radio to listen to the race communications was definitely worthwhile. Might have to make it back next spring. |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 11:50:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smullen: A few of the guys from my Ham club volunteer to provide radio coms, between checkpoints.. The old geezer with the stainless jeep is my business partner, lol. |
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Posted: 2/13/2024 11:49:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PlaysWithAtoms: Two of my friends race in it. I've crewed for them a few times and also marshalled once. Things usually start well.... but it's all duct tape, field welds, and Teks screws by the end! I will have to look over the insurance policy on my Subaru before signing up......... |
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