MEB 2008 East Coast Bronco Roundup -- REGISTRATION DEADLINE - June 15

[nhopman]

Looks like Chris and his 37's get's bumped up to Unlimited class in the Rock Challenge this year. I'm making Lou stick to the rules as written with NO exceptions ;D

Nick

 

[bmc69]

Looks like Chris and his 37's get's bumped up to Unlimited class in the Rock Challenge this year. I'm making Lou stick to the rules as written with NO exceptions ;D

Nick

oh noooooo!...I have to go up against the God of Rock Crawling?? Better send me the standard protest form right now..

 

[snipes243]

Hey I was wandering what time the rock crawling completion is happening on Saturday? Its going to be another year with no bronco, but might as well come and have some fun.

 

[chris]

Looks like Chris and his 37's get's bumped up to Unlimited class in the Rock Challenge this year. I'm making Lou stick to the rules as written with NO exceptions ;D

Nick

Don't you have 37"s?

Unlimited looked easier in the long run last year. Bet it won't be the same this year.

 

[chris]

Hey I was wandering what time the rock crawling completion is happening on Saturday? Its going to be another year with no bronco, but might as well come and have some fun.

Usually 9am but no later than 10am. Depending on how many people show up it can go through lunch.

 

[chris]

oh noooooo!...I have to go up against the God of Rock Crawling?? Better send me the standard protest form right now..

Don't you have a racer to start working on?

 

[ransil]

Still gotta fix that leaky tire.

which one;D [/QUOTE]

Only one leaks
The other just look like they should be leaking.

 

[Scoop]

Don't you have 37"s?

Unlimited looked easier in the long run last year. Bet it won't be the same this year.

Nick runs 36 IROKs.

 

[nhopman]

Don't you have 37"s?

Unlimited looked easier in the long run last year. Bet it won't be the same this year.

As Gary said, 36" IROK's.

We'll definitely have to make sure the unlimited is VERY challenging this year - Just for you

 

[Broncitis]

Nick's IROK's are bigger than the 38.5" SX's I have. I hate the way some Mfg's lie about tire sizes (especially as Interco did on many of their models).

It does seem that many of the newer tires are more true to size. Maybe enough people bitched because all the classes of the various rock crawling sanctioning bodies are based on this and it put many people at a real disadvantage to run a tire like my 38.5" SX which was actually phyically smaller than those running in the smaller class.

It does not matter for me this year, Iron Bear has 31" swampers so I guess I will just have to take the prize in the stock class! ;D You'd better watch out Nick!

 

[OX1]

;D (In my best tauting voice) I got new tires, I got new tires.

Now if the shipping co will just drop them off.%)

Got 37" Maxxis Creepies coming, not looking forward to mounting them and tightning all the bolts on the bead locks this weekend.

Got the transfer case fixed last weekend.

This time next week I'll be in Va.

Heard those work real good, should make you pretty unstoppable.

 

[OX1]

Looks like Chris and his 37's get's bumped up to Unlimited class in the Rock Challenge this year. I'm making Lou stick to the rules as written with NO exceptions ;D

Nick

Where are these rules written?

 

[bmc69]

Heard those work real good, should make you pretty unstoppable.

Groan..that's all he needed..his head is too big already.;D

 

[bmc69]

Where are these rules written?

Nick was speaking figuratively..they are not really written anywhere that can be traced back to.

 

[nhopman]

Nick was speaking figuratively..they are not really written anywhere that can be traced back to.

Actually the rules are printed in the program that you receive when you check in at registration.

Of course, since I print the programs I can make them to be anything I want ;D

Classification rules as written:

Stock/Modified
· Must be full bodied Ford Bronco, Full width and full floors required, body trimming must be OK’d by Marshall. Windshield ,doors and tailgate may be removed
· Must be stock suspension configuration within 4” total of original wheelbase
· Wristed/Long radius arms accepted(no altered linked suspension, no air shocks or coilovers)
· Stock frame required full length from outside of front tire to outside of rear tire
· Ram assist steering OK
· Tire size up to 36” as stamped on sidewall (no min size, but 31” highly recommended).
· At least 1 full locking differential required and 2 allowed
· Twin sticks OK
· No portal axles
· Must have roll bar and be in safe condition

Unlimited
· Must look like Ford Bronco (fenders ,hood and grill required)
· Min tire size of 36” as stamped on sidewall no maximum
· Altered wheelbase and suspensions acceptable
· All axle configurations acceptable
· Rear steer allowed w/penalty
· Must have full cage and be in safe condition
· Full hydro steering acceptable

 

[nhopman]

Well, the Roundup is only 1 week away and here is some final information that may be useful for the people that are, or may be coming.

The online registration will close Sunday evening June 15, 2008. If you are still undecided, please try to register before it closes so that we can have a good count of how many people to expect.

You can register at: http://earlybroncos.com/reginfo.htm

Want to see who's coming? http://www.earlybroncos.com/content/08ruattend.html

Here is an abbreviated Itinerary.

Thursday, June 19

5:00- 9:00 PM Participant Sign-In at the registration trailer
9:00 PM Night Ride - Easy warm-up ride to Pinnacle Rock Overlook
9:00 PM Campfire

Friday, June 20
8:00 AM Sign-In/tech inspection at staging
8:30 AM Group Photo / Drivers’ meeting
9:00 AM Trail Rides begin to depart
5:00-7:00 PM Show-n-Shine - Swap Meet
5:30-7:00 PM Late Sign-In.
7:00-8:00 PM Dinner at campground
8:00 PM RTI Ramp Challenge
9:00 PM Night rides if enough are interested

Saturday, June 21
8:00 AM Sign-In/tech - Drivers’ meeting
9:00 AM Rock Challenge Trail Rides will depart at different times
9:30-3:00 Street Cruise participants depart
1:00 PM Kids Fishing Contest at Lake
5:00 PM Tech Challenge
6:45-7:45 PM Dinner at campground
8:00 PM Awards presentations and Mega Prize Drawing

Directions to the Cove Campground:
The Cove is centrally located within easy driving distance of Baltimore and Washington, Richmond and Pittsburgh. It is just 12 miles off Interstate 81 on Rt 50 west. From exit 317 on I-81, take Rt 37 south to Rt 50. Take Rt 50 west approximately 8 miles to Gore, VA. Turn left on Rt 751 and 1/2 mile, turn left on Rt 704. Take Rt 704 for 4-1/2 miles to Rt 683. Take Rt 683 for 1/2 mile to the Cove entrance. Follow the Cove road for one mile to the Cove Lake and the Cove Headquarters. Pets welcome as long as you are in total control.

Physical address for you favorite mapping sites - 980 Cove Road, Gore, VA 22637 (540)-858-2882

Cove Campground Website - http://www.covecampground.com/

Please drive safely coming to the Roundup. We are really looking forward to having everyone there.

MEB Roundup Committee

 

[chris]

Groan..that's all he needed..his head is too big already.;D

I was allready unstopable!

Where's Mr. Joe when you need him??:?

 

[Pearlcoat]

I was allready unstopable!

Where's Mr. Joe when you need him??:?

I remember what you said when a tree stopped you last year near the end of the rock challenge. Although you weren't stopped for long. Just long enough to leave a good dent.

 

[mtfit]

I was allready unstopable!

Where's Mr. Joe when you need him??:?

yea, we saw that at Blue Rocks.....

 

[bmc69]

Actually the rules are printed in the program that you receive when you check in at registration.

Of course, since I print the programs I can make them to be anything I want ;D

Spoil sport...LOL;D