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Preliminary Josephine County Fairgrounds Racing Track Day

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  1. GPS

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    Great!  We can use all the help we can get.
    I think a shovel or two if you have any and some gloves.  If you have or know anybody with some drain pipe that they don't need returned we could use that also, however I am not sure how or if we will be able to stake it to the ground.
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    How late tonight will you be there?-I have to take a set of triples to Eugene and back today/tonight & will be required to knock off 1hr of break time when ever I get done (in Grants Pass)...how late is too late?
    pile of toys, Dec 16, 2011
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    8pm is our cut-off. We will be there 'till then.
    Golden Child, Dec 16, 2011
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    I won't make it back in time=sorry
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    Are you thinking of using drain pipe to define track?  Bumpers/barriers?  I will bring a couple shovels and some gloves.
    GPNate, Dec 16, 2011
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    We're up in lights:

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    I think at this stage we'll use anything we can get.  Bring what you have, or can get.

    We have permission to start the setup today from 4 PM until 8 PM.  Mike and I will both be there in case you can get out to help setup.

    Bring some shovels and gloves if you have them.
    GPS, Dec 16, 2011
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    Anything specific needed for the track tomorrow? I don't mind getting up early to dig.  :)
    Bret, Dec 16, 2011
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    The track is mosty finished. Had to leave a few jumps and the moguls out, but after several test runs it's a go!!! Thanks to all who came out and pitched-in to help ;) Looking forward to tomorrow!

    A couple of pickups to use in place of the driver's stand would be GREAT if anyone can allow use of the beds for the day?!?!
    Golden Child, Dec 16, 2011
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    Would look better with the name "w00d" in there BUT since WE HAD NOTHING to do with YOUR PROJECT what you have created there looks pretty darn spectacular!
    From a simple spectators (me) point of view congratulations GPS (Yodajones), Golden Child and helpers in everyones effort(s) at making the BIG Time ...
    ... and "PEPSI" can just STAY the heck out of it {LOL} I drink "COKE" anywayz ...
    w00d, Dec 17, 2011
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    We've got 18 drivers at the track right now. There is plenty of time to race today still so come on out!
    GPS, Dec 17, 2011
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    Wish I could join in. Hope someone gets some pix to post.  :)
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    Most of the group who came out and showed their support today.  More photos soon.

    [​IMG]

    If anyone wants to download a printable version of this photo you can get it here.
    GPS, Dec 17, 2011
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    Had a great time out there! Good turnout too!
    Bret, Dec 17, 2011
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    Just uploaded all 436 pics to my Photobucket album!!!! Not going to try weeding through them as I'm REALLY too tired. I was really off my game as a photographer yesterday so some pics are blurry, some are badly back-lit, etc. I left all at full resolution so if anyone wants to copy and save for their own use please feel free to do so :). If you have any trouble saving from Photobucket, let me know what pic(s) you want and I'll email them to you.
    THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN GETTING THE TRACK SETUP AND FOR SUCH A GREAT TURNOUT!!!!!!!!
    We will be working to get a permanent venue so stay tuned...


    http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/OriginalGoldenChild/Race%20Day/
    Golden Child, Dec 18, 2011
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    Thank you folks for coming out and showing us your support in getting a race venue started in Grants Pass.


    The drivers:
    (In order of their appearance)

    Mike Golden
    Richard Whitaker
    Caleb Bennett
    Nathan Akse
    Richard Obryan
    Patrick Anderson
    Aaron Latner
    Ashley Traina
    Chris Sager
    Bret Dixon
    Heather Alimssy
    Dan Cutting
    Adam Bartl
    Jeremy Foster
    Ansley Gosnell
    Calvin Schmidt
    Elijah Young
    J.D.
    Philip Gunn
    Andrew White Sr.
    Andrew White Jr.

    Our Sponsors:

    Sleadd's Adventure Depot
    Mild to Wild Hobby House

    Special thanks to those who helped build the track:

    Mike "The Machine" Golden
    Richard Whitaker
    Nathan Akse
    Adam Bartl
    Caleb Bennett

    Special thanks to the Josephine County Fairgrounds technical staff who supported us throughout the event setup and track day:

    Mike
    Dale

    I'd also like to thank the Josephine County Fairgrounds manager Wes Brown for the use of their facility and also to Cynthia Burman in the Josephine County Fairgrounds offices who patiently helped me wade through the organization and paperwork to make the event happen.


    John Tomelevage
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    You forgot Nathan Aske in the track building thank you! And a special thanks to all the drivers that took it upon themselves to do a mid-day track maintenance - VERY much appreciated!!!!
    Golden Child, Dec 18, 2011
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