Topic: Need interest in a Marlin Crawler Annual RC Rock Crawl Event.

[BigMike]

Hey guys,

I am trying to raise interest in this. I would like to organize an annual Marlin Crawler RC Rock Crawling competition. I've posted this thread in the Round-Up section because it would be nice to hold this event at the same time as the Round-Up, however this would limit the participants to only those who would be able to get to the Springs camp ground for the competition.

If I can gather enough support for this, then I would like to try starting an annual event sponsored by Marlin Crawler, at the Round-Up or some where else!

Comments, suggestions?

Thanks
BigMike

[ninja turtle]

i dont have one but i would check it out.

[jonathan82toy]

Do we get awards for participating?

[MiniSimp]

Need to add the option "I don't own one, but would watch"

[ROCKO]

i would be in for sure if you do it at the round-up at the rubicon
i could probly get the group im going with to join as well we all have ax-10 some with rear steer some without

[BigMike [OP]]

Do we get awards for participating?

Yes.

Need to add the option "I don't own one, but would watch"

Done.

[CruzrDave]

Do we get awards for participating?

Your award is buying my TLT for $100

[ninja turtle]

did my vote get moved to number 3?

[BigMike [OP]]

Sorry, I cannot edit the vote count.

[79coyotefrg]

i had somebody asking me  about something like this the other day,     i'll spread  the word

[85toycrawler]

This would be awesome! any chance you guys would be coming to New Mexico?

[Thomas P]

would there be a class for highly modified walmart nylint crawlers?

[Plekto]

We need two classes, though.  Electric and Nitrous. 

[BigMike [OP]]

would there be a class for highly modified walmart nylint crawlers?

Sure, I can set it up -- we just need to figure out what types of rigs will be attending

Take a look at this:

Official 2008 rules: http://www.usrcca.com/rules2008.pdf

Official RCC score sheet: http://www.rccrawler.com/RCC_Official_Scoresheet.doc

http://www.usrcca.com

[BigMike [OP]]

We need two classes, though.  Electric and Nitrous. 

A Nitro Rock Crawler? How long do the clutches last??

[Thomas P]

I'm getting really excited about this!! i just need to sniff out my competition, i know the super expensive crawlers would annihilate me, but there should be more homebrew cheapo crawlers out there right? Ive got a nylint with dual cases, super grippy tires, custom suspension, and tons of other mods, and I have only $100 into it including original purchase price

[BIGBIRD]

 im in for sure. just be sure to set aside time to set it up, roundup, im guessing the con as normal. moab crawl would be cool. how about  a crawl/ mini comp in canada EH??? DUDE!! ill be bringing my crawler to the hammers and maybe moab.workin on doing both trips.

[BigMike [OP]]

im in for sure. just be sure to set aside time to set it up, roundup, im guessing the con as normal. moab crawl would be cool. how about  a crawl/ mini comp in canada EH??? DUDE!! ill be bringing my crawler to the hammers and maybe moab.workin on doing both trips.

I still need to call you regarding Moab. As for the Round Up, yup, it will be @ the con

1985efiyota: I can bring my Nylint, what scale is yours? I setup a 18th scale pretty much as far as it can go. Ya got any pics

[Thomas P]

yeah mine is 1/18th scale too, no I dont have any pics yet, i remember seeing your thread, yours turned out bad ass!! my buddy got carried away with his and spend a lot of money hopping his up using a brand new e-max for his parts. Mine was a budget build, but I can fully get it, mine has way better flex, just needs the super steering and I have to get new rubber

[4stair]

hey big mike would we be running typical usrcca rules and classes?

also if you would be looking for sponsors let me know, i own a shop maybe we could help out a little. it will be a little bit of a trip from Pa but let me know...

[BIGBIRD]

hey big mike would we be running typical usrcca rules and classes?

also if you would be looking for sponsors let me know, i own a shop maybe we could help out a little. it will be a little bit of a trip from Pa but let me know...

wow thats awesome, we dont even really have a comp set up yet and already have a sponsor, excellent.

[rlwjaw]

I think This is a GREAT idea. Especially if you made it an anual event.

[*FFC*]

I have a battery operated crawler, and a gas r/c car that prolly wouldn't crawl at all.  If battery operated ones are included, then I'm down

If I had a crawler I'd be down for sure!

[BigMike [OP]]

I think This is a GREAT idea. Especially if you made it an anual event.

That is the idea. This year would be the "1st annual"

[BLACKDOG]

How about a class for the "stock" or "near stock" nylint crawlers?    I have one, but I haven't tricked it out much (at all, other than cutting the coils a bit)  but I'd love to go beat it around a little.

[BigMike [OP]]

We would want as many people to participate as possible

[4stair]

hey  big mike i was thinking about the comp some:
classes could break down like so,
18th scale nylint
usrcca 2.2
usrcca super
big nylints possibly if we had enough...

i am sure we would have no shortage of courses we could setup, the only issue would be having enough judges and score keepers to run multiple courses at once. i think if we ran one class at a time it will end up being a really long day. i know at our local comps we run both classes at the same time in order to help get us done by dark and we start at 10am...
as far as getting some more help, i think if we posted up looking for help from one of the local clubs on www.rccrawler.com that would help a ton..

[solar86yota]

I don't own one, but would love to see this in person! It looks realy cool from what iv'e seen on youtube and the like!!!

[BigMike [OP]]

hey  big mike i was thinking about the comp some:
classes could break down like so,
18th scale nylint
usrcca 2.2
usrcca super
big nylints possibly if we had enough...

i am sure we would have no shortage of courses we could setup, the only issue would be having enough judges and score keepers to run multiple courses at once. i think if we ran one class at a time it will end up being a really long day. i know at our local comps we run both classes at the same time in order to help get us done by dark and we start at 10am...
as far as getting some more help, i think if we posted up looking for help from one of the local clubs on www.rccrawler.com that would help a ton..

Thanks for the suggestions. I am sure we could find some hands to help out, but generally speaking, help would need to be both willing and able to make it into the springs campground. Which means they either need a capable 1:1 rig or be friends of one who is attending the event and ride shotgun.

I can easily see an event like this getting so large that having the two events on the same day (MC Round Up & MC RC Comp) could become difficult..

Hmmmm.. If it was early Sat. afternoon, like 12-3pm, how many people would actually be there for it? Many people have to work Fri and do not come in the trail until Sat. morning. Then you get a whole zoo of people trying to get to 1 place along a 16 mile trail, and many people even miss the dinner!

I am certainly not apposed to having an event a couple weeks before the round up.

Ahh What if we had ample flood lights, and we held the event after the dinner/raffle! Now there is a great idea!

Ok, my speaking-out-load-brain-storming is working: Let's hold the 1st Annual Marlin Crawler RC Rock Crawling Competition after the evening raffle at the Springs Campground Saturday Night, September 13th!

At least that way if some people are still coming in late, at least there will still be some action for them!

[BLACKDOG]

I'm off thursday-sunday, will probably take off monday as well.  we'll see.  The group that I'm planning on wheeling with "usually" leaves on friday, so mabye we can try to make it by sat. afternoon.  I'd be happy to help out!