2010 Ojibwe Forest Rally Weekend Competitor Registration Open

[breon]

I'm pleased to announce that competitor registration is now open for the 2010 Ojibwe Forest Rally Weekend. You'll find the the two single-day, regional, Coefficient 3, events listed as Paul Bunyan's Ride and Headwaters at http://rally-america.com. Early entry is $350* per event, and will be available until 8/4 5PM. After that, the entry fees increase to $450* per event.

Stage Notes will be available, with one caveat. In order for us to offer Stage Notes at an affordable price, we must have 20 PAID entries, that have purchased Stage Notes, by the early entry cutoff of 8/4. Stage Notes cost $165 for both events, total. Sorry, there is no single event fee for Notes.

EDIT: There is no refund for Stage Notes, if we move forward with generating them. However, if we do not meet the minimum number of entries for Notes, and you did purchase them, you will be refunded.

*Entry fees reflect cash/check payment. There is a surcharge if you choose pay by credit card. Credit card entry fees are $361 before 8/4 and $464 after 8/4.

As always, we can't put on this event without the help of our amazing workers. That being said, worker registration is also open. Please visit http://www.rallymasterpro.com/workers/ and sign up to help with the event. Never worked a rally? That's okay. We'll tell you what you need to know.

The Ojibwe Forest Rally Weekend will, once again, be headquartered out of Bemidji, MN. Keep an eye on http://www.ojibweforestrally.com/ for more details, to be posted soon!

Cheers,
Breon Nagy
Rallymaster, Ojibwe Forest Rally
rallymaster@breon.com

[carl]

oh YEAAAAA

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/jessewright/82s9Ag5bBPVBRxgSHU9sARKIaks2gJSBAwDcqJFZ15MEzXEt8S fs4SbS2Feb/koolaid-large.jpg


(registered)

[johnhuebbe]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTT!

[markhuebbe]

http://www.hollow-hill.com/sabina/images/bill-clinton-woot.jpg

[breon]

Mark Larson and I checked out the roads today and I'm happy to report that they are in FANTASTIC condition. Let's hope that the DNR or Mother Nature don't muck them up in the next month and a half.

We're using a wide range of road types from scary fast to tight and technical. It's a pretty good mix. Plus, we're using one of my all-time favorite roads ;)

Cheers,
Breon Nagy
Rallymaster, Ojibwe Forest Rally
rallymaster@breon.com

[breon]

EDIT: There is no refund for Stage Notes, if we move forward with generating them. However, if we do not meet the minimum number of entries for Notes, and you did purchase them, you will be refunded.

I've updated my original post.

[Scuba Steve]

Whoa, already up to 6 entries!!!! Man this is going to be a great rally!!!:D

[Scuba Steve]

...and now 10!!!! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[321Go]

Now it's 12.

[breon]

We're bringing it back! The Ojibwe Forest Rally Weekend will now consist of the following rallies...

Paul Bunyan's Ride, Friday 8/20
Headwaters, Saturday 8/21

I've updated the original post.

[Mark Holden]

After some cold, rationl thinking (something I've been trying to avoid), I am forced to admit there is no way that I can get the car ready by OFR, so I'm having to reset my sights on LSPR.

Hate to not make OFR my first event, but without a lot more free time and/or a lot more cash, it just isn't going to happen that fast.

[DaveHintz]

What is the mailing address for sending a check for entry fee? The website still has enough about 2009 that I'm worried the mailing address for this year might not be reflected yet.
Thanks,
Dave

[carl]

What is the mailing address for sending a check for entry fee? The website still has enough about 2009 that I'm worried the mailing address for this year might not be reflected yet.
Thanks,
Dave

yes we know the website needs major updating :(

I'll try to get an answer for you asap

[carl]

The mailing address that is still on the website is correct

[Scuba Steve]

After some cold, rationl thinking (something I've been trying to avoid), I am forced to admit there is no way that I can get the car ready by OFR, so I'm having to reset my sights on LSPR.

Hate to not make OFR my first event, but without a lot more free time and/or a lot more cash, it just isn't going to happen that fast.


cash we cannot help with...but if you just need more hands please let us know.
:)

[carl]

After some cold, rationl thinking (something I've been trying to avoid), I am forced to admit there is no way that I can get the car ready by OFR, so I'm having to reset my sights on LSPR.

Hate to not make OFR my first event, but without a lot more free time and/or a lot more cash, it just isn't going to happen that fast.

what exactly is left to do on your car mark?

[FSRslug]

Is HQ still going to be in Bemidji? Just trying to figure out if I can stay with family or need to get a hotel somewhere else.

[carl]

Is HQ still going to be in Bemidji? Just trying to figure out if I can stay with family or need to get a hotel somewhere else.

yes, bemidji holiday inn

[Mark Holden]

Last I checked, hotels were filling up. HQ and the SUper 8 and whatever third hotel was in that area were full, but the Quality Inn down the road had some rooms left. I may be releasing one from there, but will probably not decided until closer to the event.

[carl]

bump for more entries!

[Grondl]

15 entries. Come on, you know you want to...

[Scuba Steve]

Ojibwe Ojibwe Ojibwe!!!! We're really looking forward to this event!:)

[Grondl]

As are we. Come on people get with the program.

[Scuba Steve]

So is everyone scared to go fast in the woods of northern MN? Sign up people!!!

[J Cox]

Sign up people!!!

I am plannig / hoping to appear in the entry list. I do not have a functional rally vehicle yet though, and don't know what it will take to fix a few of the gremlins, so I've been waiting to enter until I am reasonably certain I will be able to attend.

J Cox
#558

[Grondl]

I do not have a functional rally vehicle yet

Details...

[Scuba Steve]

I am plannig / hoping to appear in the entry list. I do not have a functional rally vehicle yet though, and don't know what it will take to fix a few of the gremlins, so I've been waiting to enter until I am reasonably certain I will be able to attend.

J Cox
#558

"damn it jim!"....lol what movie does that come from?

If you need help after NT3 then let us know.....and I'm sure no matter what condition your truck is in...it's STILL in better shape than our 858 car....lol

[boomer]

"damn it jim!"....lol what movie does that come from?

If you need help after NT3 then let us know.....and I'm sure no matter what condition your truck is in...it's STILL in better shape than our 858 car....lol

Now you're talkin! Round up the boys and let's get the truck ready to roll.

[carl]

Jim, the ZRT crew can definitely help you with the truck! We'd love to see you entered at OFR, let us know what we can do

[rally864]

Still waiting on a word back from my co driver if no word from him by Saturday evening I will need a co driver.

[carl]

Still waiting on a word back from my co driver if no word from him by Saturday evening I will need a co driver.

co-driver's can definitely be found!

[Rallygrl]

co-driver's can definitely be found!

I know someone who might be interested! Let us know if the person doesn't come through!

[Flatline]

Still waiting on a word back from my co driver if no word from him by Saturday evening I will need a co driver.
I may be Interested! Email or pm me and we can talk further!

[carl]

also we have some new incentive for those of you on the fence. hopefully dave gets the details ironed out tomorrow so a press release can go out this weekend!

[C_Eixen]

I've got my strut mounts and my springs...struts should ship tomorrow so I can get my name on the list.

[Scuba Steve]

also we have some new incentive for those of you on the fence. hopefully dave gets the details ironed out tomorrow so a press release can go out this weekend!

Detailed are so close to be ironed out!! Should have it up later today and for sure to be announced at NT3 tomorrow!:D

[Scuba Steve]

I've got my strut mounts and my springs...struts should ship tomorrow so I can get my name on the list.

sweet!!:)

[tcc]

I've got my strut mounts and my springs...struts should ship tomorrow so I can get my name on the list.

Woohoo!

Looks like I need to renew my license after all!

[Bruce]

Just to bump this thread...

Karen announced at Nemadji Trail that Ojibwe would have a $2500 prize purse. Details to follow.

Bruce

[carl]

top 3 2wd and top 3 awd will get payouts

[Scuba Steve]

BIG BUMP!!! Everyone sign up before Wednesday at midnight!!!!

[carl]

early entry ends tomorrow! sign-up, pay-up, drive some sick roads, drive real fast, earn back your entry!

[freightdog]

I'm in, just entered 5 min ago

[C_Eixen]

I'm in, just entered 5 min ago

Oh yeah!

Who else is going to join the G2 battle?

[bentmettle]

Oh yeah!

Who else is going to join the G2 battle?


I'll enter if you enter.

I guess. *laugh*

edit: Meh. I guess you did already. Damn. There. Entered and paid.

[C_Eixen]

I'll enter if you enter.

I guess. *laugh*

edit: Meh. I guess you did already. Damn. There. Entered and paid.

WooHoo!

Now get a job so you can pay the CC bill.

But fix your car first.

[carl]

you guys are awesome! we'll make sure to bring up lots of supplies from one of our sponsors, the four firkins ;)

[BarefootVirgin]

wheres everyone staying?

[carl]

we are at the holiday inn express and then some of our crew is staying at a house on the outskirts of town

[johnhuebbe]

We are at the Holiday Inn Express.

[BarefootVirgin]

Great now we have to compete with people that slept at a Holliday Inn Express Last night! Damn the luck.

[carl]

I lol'd

and then I saw 19 entries and yelled, "whoopah! rally rally rally"
and then I went to eat a sammich

[tcc]

Booyah, lets get some!

[carl]

We've hit 20 but let's not stop there! Don't forget, early entry ends today

[johnhuebbe]

22 entries now. I hope we have 20 that bought notes.

[BenSlocum]

Watch out boys, Dillon is in the hunt!

[rally864]

Registered and payment has been sent. See everyone on the 20th of August.

[rally864]

Thinking about bringing our motor home to cut down on lodging costs. Just wondering if there is room in service for us.

[DaveHintz]

The entry list has grown a ton in the past couple of days! This is great to see. The roads are so good that they deserve to be chewed by lots of cars.

[D Parps]

Watch out boys, Dillon is in the hunt!

But without you- what's up with that?

Dave
Honorary Polski Co-Driver, Car#21

[Greg Donovan]

awesome to see so many teams traveling to MN!

[markhuebbe]

So how many bought notes? What's the status?

[johnhuebbe]

So, how many Red Bulls should I bring with me to be able to stay awake on Saturday night?

[BenSlocum]

But without you- what's up with that?

Dave
Honorary Polski Co-Driver, Car#21

August 7- Cousin's wedding (No Galway)

August 14- Sister's wedding

August 21- Cousin's wedding (No Ojibwe)

Then we come around to LSPR and I have La Carrera Panamericana, so he'll be on his own again. My little boy is all grown up!

[D Parps]

August 7- Cousin's wedding (No Galway)

August 14- Sister's wedding

August 21- Cousin's wedding (No Ojibwe)

Then we come around to LSPR and I have La Carrera Panamericana, so he'll be on his own again. My little boy is all grown up!

Thanks for the update- you don't need me to tell you this, but that's way too many weddings for one month!
In case anyone hasn't already heard- weddings are the female equivalent of the Super Bowl [or a rally].
Dave.

[BenSlocum]

Thanks for the update- you don't need me to tell you this, but that's way too many weddings for one month!
In case anyone hasn't already heard- weddings are the female equivalent of the Super Bowl [or a rally].
Dave.

There's one benefit- Bridesmaids, they're almost as good as Gravel Bunnies.

[carl]

So how many bought notes? What's the status?
We should be good to go

So, how many Red Bulls should I bring with me to be able to stay awake on Saturday night?
NOS only!!

[johnhuebbe]

NOS only!!

Are you providing it? ;)

[carl]

Are you providing it? ;)
We will have a large quantity on hand

[markhuebbe]

Cousin's wedding, Sister's wedding, Cousin's wedding


Isn't that incestious polygamy ;)

http://www.engagements.ca/images/polygamy.gif

[BenSlocum]

Isn't that incestious polygamy ;)

http://www.engagements.ca/images/polygamy.gif

This 'aint Missoura boy.

[johnhuebbe]

There are a few people from St Louis coming up that might be looking for help with crew. If anyone would like to crew for a team, post here or contact me direct.

[rally864]

Thinking about bringing our motor home to cut down on lodging costs. Just wondering if there is room in service for us.

?????

[Rallygrl]

Everyone better be ready to party! :) I am working media! And if I have beer (after the event of course), I take amazing pictures... Just saying.

[bentmettle]

?????

The service area is quite large. You should be fine.

[carl]

yea rv shouldn't be a problem. Just pretend you're SRT USA

[Scuba Steve]

Official notice:

Since we were able to get our minumum of 20 cars....we're extending the early registration discount through August 11th!!!


Sign up!!!!

[rally864]

Thank you. We will see you all there.

[C_Eixen]

Getting closer...

http://a.imageshack.us/img20/1603/newstuff.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/newstuff.jpg/)

[bentmettle]

did you fill in that hole w/ something or plate it at all? I'm all about plating :D

I need to go out and fight the car some. Still not sure what I'm dealing with other than some beer can looking tin.

[C_Eixen]

Nah, just stitch welded. I didn't have 1.75" tube for the holes when I went to Brian.

If I have issues, I'll do more to the next set.

[carl]

Posted by Tintmasters on a local forum


For the upcoming Ojibwe Forest Rally based out of Bemidji, our new store will be open all day and all night on Friday and Saturday!

This is our way or reaching out in support of the local rally community trying to help out any way we can. We will have a lift, dry/clean shop space and a wheel/tire machine available.

If you crash on the course and need a nice place to work on your car overnight to get ready for the next stage, we will be there for you!



Rally car specials on HID Lighting, Shop space rent, lift usage and wheel/tire machines usage.

Please take advantage of this time that we are open to come check out the new shop and ask questions!

RALLY TEAMS! If you think you may be able to utilize our services (Or need a place to work on the car yourself) please call 218-497-8468 and let us know how we can help!

750 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidji, MN‎ - (218) 497-8468‎

[boomer]

We told you Ojibwe Forests Rally is going strong in 2010 and we weren't lying!

Due to the success of reaching our 20 car minimum for Stage Notes we have decided to extend out Early Entry Registration Discount through 08/11!


Not only are we going to have some of the best roads in the country, we're also proud to announce some of the best event sponsors!

NOS Energy Drink is sponsoring the competitor awards and providing a purse for the Top AWD and 2WD Teams

TOP AWD
1st place $700
2nd place $300
3rd place $250

TOP 2WD
1st place $700
2nd place $300
3rd place $250

Morries Minnetonka Subaru is sponsoring the event and helping make Stage Notes affordable

Rally America Store is supporting the food at our awards ceremony

A Special thank you to Ziptie Rally Team for making our partnership with NOS Energy Drink and Morries Minnetonka Subaru a reality

We would also like to announce that Dave Goodman, Co-Driver for Ziptie Rally Team is the competitor liaison for the weekend.

[ScandiaWRX]

Still need workers! Shake the trees, beat the bushes, threaten your friends and get them to sign up.... http://www.rallymasterpro.com/workers/

If you want to help banner on Thursday, we're going to meet at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Gas and Bait (1042 320th Street, Cushing, MN 56443), its a BP station, about 8 miles South of Motley on Hwy 10, Google it. PM me too so I have an idea of who all is coming.

[bentmettle]

So, here's the/a deal.

My dad does a circle track driving experience "thing" in central Iowa.

He's willing to donate a handful of certificates to the event, 3 $100 certificates for ride alongs for workers, and 2 $400 certificates to actually drive (about 8 laps) the cars to raffle off amongst competitors.

Is this something people would be interested in at all? I can see how it might be inconvenient for folks to drive down to use them.

Should I tell him Yes or No thanks?

[Scuba Steve]

So, here's the/a deal.

My dad does a circle track driving experience "thing" in central Iowa.

He's willing to donate a handful of certificates to the event, 3 $100 certificates for ride alongs for workers, and 2 $400 certificates to actually drive (about 8 laps) the cars to raffle off amongst competitors.

Is this something people would be interested in at all? I can see how it might be inconvenient for folks to drive down to use them.

Should I tell him Yes or No thanks?

Call me when you have a free moment....

Dave
612-408-1704

[C_Eixen]

Looks like Jay can't make it, so I'm in need of a codriver.

[Scuba Steve]

Looks like Jay can't make it, so I'm in need of a codriver.

Still looking?

[boomer]

Still looking?

Thinking of jumping ship?

[Scuba Steve]

Thinking of jumping ship?


hell no....:D

[Scuba Steve]

today is the last day for the registration discount!!!

[markhuebbe]

Can we get a stage schedule sometime this week? Or at least mileages of each leg (stage & transit)?

[Scuba Steve]

Can we get a stage schedule sometime this week? Or at least mileages of each leg (stage & transit)?

Carl sent out an email asking the commitee members that handle this to get an update on the release....we should have it shortly.

Cheers!

[rally864]

Will the supp. regs be sent out or posted on the web site at the same time?

[carl]

Will the supp. regs be sent out or posted on the web site at the same time?

the supps actually have been posted on the website
http://ojibweforestrally.com/docs/2010_OjibweForestsRallySupplementalRegulations.pdf

[rally864]

Sorry didn't see it till now i have been trying to get them on my phone and it didn't work. Thanks

[rally864]

Might be looking for a co driver. Would anyone be interested?

[carl]

the stage schedule is available

http://ojibweforestrally.com/docs/2010-Public-Schedule.pdf

as are spectator maps
http://ojibweforestrally.com/docs/2010-Spectator-Maps.pdf

general schedule
http://ojibweforestrally.com/docs/2010_OjibweForestsRallySchedule.pdf

[C_Eixen]

Also, if anybody has an extra or is releasing a room at HQ, let me know.

[Mark Holden]

I am going to be releasing a room, not at the HQ, but down the road at the Quality Inn (3500 Moberg DR NW, Bemidji 56601 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3500+Moberg+DR+NW,+Bemidji+56601&sll=44.988794,-93.280886&sspn=0.011792,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3500+Moberg+Dr+NW,+Bemidji,+Beltrami,+Minnes ota+56601&t=h&z=16&iwloc=r0))

It's a 2-queen non-smoking room.

[boomer]

I am going to be releasing a room, not at the HQ, but down the road at the Quality Inn (3500 Moberg DR NW, Bemidji 56601 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3500+Moberg+DR+NW,+Bemidji+56601&sll=44.988794,-93.280886&sspn=0.011792,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3500+Moberg+Dr+NW,+Bemidji,+Beltrami,+Minnes ota+56601&t=h&z=16&iwloc=r0))

It's a 2-queen non-smoking room.

Jim and I need a room still. Let us know when you are letting it go so we can grab it.
Give one of us a call before you release it please.

[D Parps]

We are in need of two rooms somewhere in town also, preferably both at the same place but we'll take what we can get. We would appreciate any help anyone can provide.
Dave Parps
Co-Driver, Car# 21.
dparps@wi.rr.com

[321Go]

Are trailers allowed at service? I see no mention of that or if there's a trailer drop to leave em at.

Thanks.

[boomer]

Still looking for a room for Friday and Saturday. Any one going to drop a room?

[Greg Donovan]

i knew kim demotte was an awesome co-driver, but i didnt realize he was so amazing he could navigate two cars at the same time!

http://rally-america.com/events/2010/OBJIWE/entries/

[C_Eixen]

We're doing a trial run of "helicopter navi". Kim will be overhead with two radios.

Hopefully the gain from losing the weight out of the car offsets the risk. ;)

[Mark Holden]

The room I had has been released to Mr. Parps. Sorry Boomer, didn't get to this thread to see your response and Dave called me first.

[Jake B]

I am still looking for rooms for Friday night preferably at the HQ where we have rooms for the other nights.
Please let me know if you are going to release anything:)
Thanks,

[rally864]

Looking for a co driver still if i cant find one i will have to withdraw from the event. Can someone please help me

[Mark Larson]

Are trailers allowed at service? I see no mention of that or if there's a trailer drop to leave em at.

Thanks.

There's room at service.

[johnhuebbe]

Should trailers be taken back to Bemidji after Friday's service, or can they be left at service?

Or, If we don't want to take our trailer to service and want to leave it in Bemidji, is their a trailer drop? (or should I just plan on squeezing it in the hotel parking lot)

[Mark Larson]

I believe we've arranged for trailer parking at the NW Tech College. We have not made arrangements in Akeley for overnight parking.

[tcc]

Looking for a co driver still if i cant find one i will have to withdraw from the event. Can someone please help me

This isn't good - post something up in the USA forum as an emergency if you haven't already. Somebody should be able to help.

Did you PM all the people in Chad's thread that posted that they were interested?

Chad did you have any others that volunteered to help?

[Mark Holden]

I'm wishing I hadn't given my days off back to my employer, but there's no way they're giving them back now, we're swamped this week.

If someone wanted to navigate for this event but didn't have gear, and could pick it up from S. Mpls, I'd be willing to loan out a suit (if it fit anyone), a (full face) helmet with a Peltor, and a Hutchens Hybrid Pro (XL).

[rally864]

I have a co driver for friday just need someone to fill the seat for saturday. Would anyone be interested in co driving saturday?

[johnhuebbe]

There is bound to be someone who crashes or has their car break down on Friday, so a co-driver should open up. ;)

[Mark Holden]

Hmm, Saturday I might be able to do. Of course I have no idea if I could even fit in a DSM . .

[rally864]

Dave Parps fit in the car for NT1 if that gives you an idea the seat is slammed and almost in the back seat area

[D Parps]

Dave Parps fit in the car for NT1 if that gives you an idea the seat is slammed and almost in the back seat area

You'll fit no problem Mark- and if you want to crash in "your" room Sat. night, we'll make room for you. Erik is a developing very well and doesn't take unnecessary chances- I highly recommend him.
Hope you can help.
Dave.

[rally864]

Thanks for the kind words Dave.

[tcc]

Mark, you'll fit, I fit in my DSM just fine.