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Tumbleweed Express on May 24th

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#1 ·
Hopefully the supps will be finished and posted tonight.

Anyway, points of importance.

Any competitor that is entered can recce whenever they want, provided that they comply with all CORE rules.

There will a SINGLE PASS RECCE only on Sunday morning. If you don't recce before Sunday there will be one pass offered. It is up to the competitors to get to the event and through check in before they can recce. If you get there and can't get through the check in in time no recce for you (there will be a transit of the course).

Due to the logistics we likely will not be turning the course around for passes 3 and 4.

More to come.
 
#2 ·
sups 2.0

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS VERSION 2.0 Revised 05/14/09

**Schedule and Supplemental Regulations are subject to change at any time leading up to the event. Any changes will be posted. It is the competitor’s responsibility to note such changes. All final edits and changes will be made available at the event upon check in.

Tumbleweed Express

1. Competitors may test at CORE leading up to the event.

2. CRC members are encouraged to compete or work the event.

3. Rally America minimum auto insurance coverage for rally car and service vehicle are NOT necessary for this event. Additionally, rally cars are not required to be road licensed for this event.
3.a. Any time you or your service personnel are not on the CORE property, you are not considered as a part of the event.
3.b. Rally cars must stay on CORE property from sign in until the end of the event. If a rally car leaves CORE during the event, it will be considered a DNF and will not be invited to fun run remaining stages.

4. Start order will be available at drivers meeting.

5. Definitions of course cutting, off course adventures, and cheating the track-
5.a. Course cutting- More than 2 tires, but less than 4 tires off the track resulting in an advantage of time.
5.b. Off course adventure- Missing a turn, saving car from an off, an off or otherwise leaving track with two or more tires without an advantage in time.
5.c. Cheating the track- Purposefully missing sections of track resulting in an advantage in time, shortcutting corners with all 4 tires off track.

6. Time penalties-
6.a. 10 seconds per 1 min early.
6.b. 20 seconds per 1 min late.
6.c. Maximum permitted lateness at all ATC points is 7 min.
Competitors that miss check in time + 7 min will DNF the event and will not be able to start that stage, but can fun run the remaining stages.
6.d. Time penalties for short coursing as defined in section 5-
Course cutting (5.a.)- 5 seconds per advantage in time.
Off course adventure (5.b.) -no penalty.
Cheating the track (5.c.)-mininum 4 times perceived time advantage to exclusion from the event.

7. Recce and transit rules of the road-
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7.a. A single pass recce will be offered the morning of the event. This will be in addition to a full transit of the course before it is run at speed..
b. Any competitor wishing to recce during any other time preceding the event is permitted to do so, with no limitations on the number of passes. However, the competitor is responsible for complying with park rules, any competitor found or reported to be in violation of park rules may be excluded from the event.
c. Recce may be done in a competition vehicle.

Recce is privilege not a right. If you intend on doing a recce the morning of the event, please show up early as there will be a limited time window in which the course will be available and teams must complete check in and registration before being allowed to recce.

8. Trophies will be awarded to first place only in CRC classes, ie; Open, Open Light, Group 2, Group 5.

9. Classes- You may enter any Rally America class that your car fits into. See the 2009 Rally America Performance Rally Rulebook for class eligibility and regulations.

10. Championship points-
10.a. Rally America points will be awarded for RA southwest and central region in which class you have entered.
10.b. CRC points will be awarded to the four CRC classes. You must be a CRC member before first car out to obtain CRC points.
CRC door backers and CRC sponsor stickers must also be ran to obtain CRC points for the event.

11. Rain- A rain plan will be in place. Mileage may differ, and track may change, to ensure that the track will be safe and passable.

12. Road surface and mileage- There are three major different surfaces for the track- grass track, gravel, minimally improved graded dirt.
Approximate stage miles 33.2, approximate transit miles 8.6.

12.a.**Please note changes- We will be running in a single direction for the event, and only one full course transit.

13. Schedule- Note we will finish before dark...

TUBMLEWEED EXPRESS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Saturday May 23rd, 2009

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Course set up. Competitors, spectators and volunteers are encouraged to help out with course and event set up.


Sunday May 24th, 2009

8.00 a.m. - Gates open, sign in and registration begins.
*All persons entering park must sign in before attending event.

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Sign in and registration in designated pit area. **Note- competitors must sign in and be registered before being allowed to do recce.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Volunteer check in and work assignments.

8:30 a.m. - Recce open.

9:00 a.m. – Recce closes at start line.

9:30 a.m. – All competitors must complete their recce and exit the course.

9:00 a.m. - 10:15a.m. - Safety technical inspection.

10:00 a.m. - Volunteer's meeting.

10:30 a.m. - Driver's meeting. **Note- All drivers and co-drivers must attend. This will serve as a rookies' meeting as well as an advanced rally brush up course.

11:30 a.m. - 000 car starts and volunteers move to position for stage 1.

11:30 a.m. - MTC1 transit. 00 car starts after last car starts transit

11:55 a.m. - zero car starts.

12:15 a.m. - ATC1 , stage 1.
Sweep car starts one minute after last car,

1:15 p.m. - ATC2 , stage 2.
After sweep passes, volunteers may return to pit area for lunch break.

1:45 p.m. - MTC2 service IN.

2:45 p.m. 000 car start and volunteers return to posts.

3:15 p.m. - MTC3 service OUT.
00 car starts stage 3

3:10 p.m. - Zero car starts

3;30 p.m. - ATC3, stage 3.
Sweep starts one minute after last car starts.

4:30 p.m. - ATC4 , stage 4.
after final sweep, volunteers may return to pit area.

5;00 p.m. - MTC4

5:30 p.m. - ETA last car in.

6:00 p.m. - Provisional results posted.

6;45 p.m. - Official results posted. Awards, end rally.




MTC = main time control
ATC = arrival time control
FTC = finish time control
 
#4 ·
12a in the sups. we found problems in the schedule.

1. With out a second worker team the workers would not be able to break for lunch.
2. not enough time to flip course direction in service break.
3. recce and transits, it shortens the event by almost 2 hours.

format now
single pass recce
full course transit for 2nd pass recce
stage 1 and 2
long service
stage 3 and 4
 
#11 ·
I went out to take a look at the track on Sunday. Carl ran a off road race on a large part of the track, it now very cut in. the grass track parts now have grass on them. At about 4pm the park had cleared out, Roger let Joe and i take his rabbit with the formula engine out for a full speed check of the sprint course. wow....

I only would like to fix one small part, after the Finland drop there is and large compression. A bit of a bummer after a top of fourth gear 100 ft drop to land in a small dip that feels like it may have removed the front suspension.

We are heading out Saturday to set the course and give it a bit of grader love. If you have the time please come out a help. I bet @4pm the park will clear out for some full course testing.

You can also camp Saturday night.

Core is a off road park NOT a gun range.
 
#17 ·
Colorado Off Road Extreme
Where Off Roading Meets The Extreme


L: Rules and Regulations


OPEN to the PUBLIC

* Fees, times and dates of operation for the park are as follows:
*
* Weather permiting the park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am till dusk through the winter. (always check the web site or call before coming out incase of inclemant weather closure)
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* Vehicle's $20.00 per day, spectators $5.00 per day.
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* Rules and regulations:
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* No alcohol or mind altering substances are allowed on the property.
* No pets allowed, unless on a leash
* Everyone that enters the park will get a copy of park rules and must sign a release of liability waiver each time they come to the park. This includes drivers, passengers and spectators.
* Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must sign a release of liability waiver in the presence of a park staff member. If the parent or legal guardian do not accompany the minor, the waiver form must be given to a park staff member before entrance to the park and it must be signed by the parent or legal guardian and notarized .
* Helmets are required at all times for anyone driving on the off road track.
* Firearms and explosives of any kind are not permitted at the park.
* There is a 5mph speed limit in parking lot areas and roads.
* All speed limit signs must be obeyed.
*Spectators must stay a safe distance from participating vehicles.
* Seatbelts are required for all vehicles operators and passengers.
* Obey all signs. There is no driving on grass areas.
* All vehicles must stay on roads or designated areas.
* Stay within the boundaries of the park. Do not enter any property not owned by the park. Do not enter any posted areas that are not open to the park.
* Be courteous at all times.
* Litter laws are strictly enforced. Place litter in an appropriate trash receptacle or "Pack it in, Pack it out".
* Excessive speed and reckless driving is not permitted.


* Recovery is available at most times. However a fee may be applied if to excessive.
* In case of an emergency, contact park staff. Ambulance and AirEvac service is available.
* Failure to comply with park rules and safe operating procedures can result in your being temporarily or permanently banned from using the park or participating in any future park activity or event.
* HAVE FUN!!!
 
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