BajaNomad - San Felipe 250 Race-Want to help us win?

San Felipe 250 Race-Want to help us win?

steekers - 2-26-2008 at 11:18 PM

Hello all.

I thought I would ask if anyone from the recent Matomi/Azufre adventure (or others) if they wanted to help our small team for the March 15th race in San Felipe?

I think some of you who have homes in the Santa Maria area are up for the challenge AND have some fun.

The map is now posted on SCORE website. I would just need to know who is interested, and how they would like to help.

I have a place at El Dorado Ranch just 7 miles north of town and that is where my "race headquarters" will be starting Friday, March 7th. From there we will organize the pre-running to get to know the course details. I have already been on most of the course and know I need to see it over again. For those needing a place to stay, if you have a trailer, camper your welcome to stay. I have a second lot you could use if ultimate privacy is what you like in the evening. You can call or email me to discuss any plans you might have.

Thanks to all.

Michael
760-510-1386

TMW - 2-27-2008 at 08:21 AM

What are you racing?

capt. mike - 2-27-2008 at 08:42 AM

is that M bennett by chance? race 1012?

steekers - 2-27-2008 at 10:05 AM

class 12, race 1212. that is me

[Edited on 2-27-2008 by steekers]

attached is one just before the Baja 1000 last Nov.

[Edited on 2-27-2008 by steekers]

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David K - 2-27-2008 at 10:08 AM

Steekers, how about a photo of the race car... not for me (I saw it in your garage), but for the rest of the Nomads!

I hope to be able to help... !

Good job posting your first photo on Nomad!

[Edited on 2-27-2008 by David K]

Gadget - 2-27-2008 at 12:18 PM

Hola Doc,
Who are you pitting the car with?

Baja Pits?

or

Are you looking to have someone haul your fuel and tires and do it yourself. Guess it depends on what your estimated range is as to how many stops you need.

Thats a good looking 12 car. How bout some specs?

I will get back when I have a better idea what we are doing.

Could be in for some chase and or emergency help if needed.

capt. mike - 2-27-2008 at 03:20 PM

saw ya on BBP Michael, hope you can catch a ride. i'd do it but i will be further south already be then, like next tues if i get my work done.
i flew chase for DP team 2004 i think it was, maybe 2003, at SF 250. what a blast, 'course 100 LL was only about $2 a gal back then. double that plus today. what a peeer.

BajaWarrior - 2-27-2008 at 04:30 PM

Steakers,

We're going to be at the Azufre turnoff spectating sometime in the a.m. on Race Day. We'll get there early enough to see the first of the racers to come through.

Hopefull that'll be you in the lead!

I have Cousins arriving from Vancouver Can. on Thursday p.m. and we hit the road mid morning on Friday to go to the beach house, can we be of help from where we'll be?

BW

David K - 2-27-2008 at 06:51 PM

Photo of 'steekers' (on the left), Dave Deal and David K

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steekers - 2-27-2008 at 09:06 PM

Gadget: I may use Carlos's gang, not sure where they will be located. I plan to stop only for quick fuel or tire change. Morelia Jct or Chinalito area. Still planning. If you have suggestions, I am all ears. You and your lady are welcome to stay at our place in El Dorado.

BW: You can surely help at that spot. If you can, stop by our place on your way down. We are close to the highway by the new Pemex. if you stop for gas there I can meet you.

Thanks all you Nomads!

Gadget - 2-27-2008 at 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by steekers
Gadget: I may use Carlos's gang, not sure where they will be located. I plan to stop only for quick fuel or tire change. Morelia Jct or Chinalito area. Still planning. If you have suggestions, I am all ears. You and your lady are welcome to stay at our place in El Dorado.

BW: You can surely help at that spot. If you can, stop by our place on your way down. We are close to the highway by the new Pemex. if you stop for gas there I can meet you.

Thanks all you Nomads!

BajaLeti will not be along but thanks.

Baja Pits will have 5 pits every 50 miles. You should get with Carlos ASAP and make arrangements if that is the way you want to go. I will not quote any costs here. Talk to Carlos direct.

Longistics is all you bro. Direct your race and tell folks where and how you want them to help you. My plan is still up in the air, but I could be convinced to jump into this with a good game plan presented. :rolleyes:

Looks like some other Nomads are considering joining the team. So what's up Doc? Man I couldn't wait to use that!!!

Make sure you have good radio comm from several locations on the course, an extraction crew who knows where you are and you them, so if you go down they can come get you.

Then drive it like you stole it!!!!

Oh, and I currently have an open seat in GSB if I don't end up riding down with Curtis from RaceDezert in his Tundra pre-runner. Put your name in the hat and stay tuned. :yes:

[Edited on 2-28-2008 by Gadget]

steekers - 2-29-2008 at 09:24 PM

Talked to Carlos at Baja Pits today and they will have 5 pits spread out each 40-50 miles. We plan on using at least 2 of the 5 for fuel. It would be helpful for those of you who want to help us, find the pit closest to where you want to be, then just give whatever help you can. Besides fuel it is always good to look over the whole car and see if anything looks suspicious. For example, a big oil leak needs to be addressed then, not 2 miles away. Someone needs to move the wheels around and check for loose bolts. To me, having someone with a keen eye for the hard-to-detect part that may fail before the finish line is key. Providing a cool damp washcloth to wipe the dust off my face is an awesome bonus. All the small things add up. Thanks to all who can contribute. :yes:

Gadget - 3-1-2008 at 05:37 PM

Hey Doc,
That sound like a good plan. You probably figured this all out financially, but if you sign on for emergency service you get all of the above service at each of the pits. Just roll in, you are on the pit log as an EO, say check my tires, give me a clean rag, need oil or whatever.

Of course all this service is provided free of charge at a LocosMocos pit. Sadly we are not offering a full operation for this race do to lack of interest within our core guys. We should be back as usual for the 500.

I will however, be with a hand full of the buggers off the Diablo Dry lake at around RM 82. We will have our gear out so if you are having any issues pull in and we will see what we can do to help you. We will keep an eye out for you. We will be monitoring Weatherman and our frequency 151.775.

Best of luck, drive fast and take chances.

steekers - 3-1-2008 at 09:35 PM

OK..got it. Let me know if you change the location. As I recall, that is at Chinalito, just before the military lookout post set up at the base of the mountain spine. Would you be able to act as a radio relay? That mtn spine would be a good radio relay point. Are you going down prior to that race weekend?

Gadget - 3-2-2008 at 04:11 PM

I will be most likely shooting footage with Curtis for his next offering of Desert People. I will have my hand held with me and if I am in a high area I can do relay for you if you need it. I would think that any radio you have in the car will still out perform my 5W hand held regardles of how high I hike, which won't be very, with my still healing knee.
What freque will you be using?

steekers - 3-2-2008 at 08:51 PM

Understand. My freq is 157.485, but i will likely use baja pits freq the closer I get to RM94. You would be suprised what a 5W handheld will do if you climb. They are all line of sight so you could reach a pit down in a canyon, like the baja pit one at Morelia Jct, whereas my transmission would be broken. Anyway, whatever you can do is just fine with me. As long as I know where you are and what freq(s) you will monitor I will contact you if the need arises. Thanks!

BajaWarrior - 3-4-2008 at 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by steekers
Understand. My freq is 157.485, but i will likely use baja pits freq the closer I get to RM94. You would be suprised what a 5W handheld will do if you climb. They are all line of sight so you could reach a pit down in a canyon, like the baja pit one at Morelia Jct, whereas my transmission would be broken. Anyway, whatever you can do is just fine with me. As long as I know where you are and what freq(s) you will monitor I will contact you if the need arises. Thanks!

Steekers,

I have access to a Race Radio now, I just need the Freq. you (BajaPits) will be on. My buddy, who owns the radio, will program it for me once I have that Frequency. Is it possible to have two programmed or more?

I will call you tonight if I don't hear back from you.

BW