Thread: ***the official "tough rigs race" thread***

Originally Posted by roostthemoon

Im having issues trying to understand why you would have to sell the truck after the comp.

Why not let ppl keep it if they want?
Also, who would want to buy something that was beat to hell like were gonna do?

if people cheat and spend more than 750 bucks they wouldnt want to sell it. by selling it at 750 bucks (or another price) or trading your truck at the end keeps someone from putting 2 grand in and saying "i only paid 750 for it"

plus u could just use the truck u buy or trade for, the truck for next time we do the event

Originally Posted by Alon

By Cage I"m talking about an A and B pillar with a cross brace on either side... mild steel, just something to protect the driver just incase.

agreed. just think something safety wise should be put in. cuz one person could build a cage like u said while another person uses the money to make the truck faster.

just thought it would be something to consider when coming up with the rules.

Maybe some sort of cage should be a rule, but dont include the price for the cage in the $750.

Edit: beat me to it.
roost: you would just give other racers the option of buying your rig for 750. That way, it would deter people from spending 2K on their vehicle, breaking the rules.

562-guys, where are you? I'm extremely willing to pitch in and lend a hand..
Someone also mentioned 3-person teams. Does that mean we are doing 3 laps in the dezert, or a "re-lay" style race? I can already see people fighting over 1 driver spot..

I also bought a chevy 1500 singlecab for $200.

Originally Posted by jpjeep

Edit: beat me to it.
roost: you would just give other racers the option of buying your rig for 750. That way, it would deter people from spending 2K on their vehicle, breaking the rules.

That makes sense. Also gotta factor in the price of the vehicle+upgrades=more than $750.
Or is it $750 total?

Originally Posted by oorracing

562-guys, where are you? I'm extremely willing to pitch in and lend a hand..
Someone also mentioned 3-person teams. Does that mean we are doing 3 laps in the dezert, or a "re-lay" style race? I can already see people fighting over 1 driver spot..

I also bought a chevy 1500 singlecab for $200.

Alon is getting a vehicle with 89prerunner.
I will be getting a vehicle to looking for a co-dog

Crap..
Umm. I'll find someone. Haha I know my dad made an account awhile back..

Originally Posted by oorracing

Crap..
Umm. I'll find someone. Haha I know my dad made an account awhile back..

Why you say crap?

Making a race happen in the desert is next to impossible and will be very hard to control.

Here is my idea.

Tuff Truck events only. There are tuff trucks in Victorville, Indio, Del Mar every year. None of those are that far away. Why dont we just find out the schedule and enter these trucks at those.

I think thats the only way anything legit will ever happen.

this is an awesome idea, I could definitely see us doing this......we always talk about missing the small bullshit races, they are just fun.

....what is the rule about using spare parts in the shop/garage? Will it take away from the $750?

Originally Posted by The Piece

Making a race happen in the desert is next to impossible and will be very hard to control.

we could make it happen, just need an honest gentelmens aggreement. Lap race, everyone stays on course, and keeps track of your own time.

Originally Posted by RCinqMars

we could make it happen, just need an honest gentelmens aggreement. Lap race, everyone stays on course, and keeps track of your own time.

Ya good luck with that lol

Originally Posted by RicherRacing

You can go just as fast in 2wd as 4wd... You just have to know how to drive. Also, is there going to be a limit as to how many people can race and who can race? I'm thinking this can get out of hand quick and don't want some punks getting it shut down before it even starts.

True my fastest lap at TT was in 2wd. 4wd sucks up a lot of power if you have a smaller displacement engine.

Originally Posted by RCinqMars

we could make it happen, just need an honest gentelmens aggreement. Lap race, everyone stays on course, and keeps track of your own time.

I think that there would have to be at least 2 check points to keep everyone honest. there would also need to be a time keeper at the S/F.

Originally Posted by Cable Jr.

i kinda noticed that.

as far rules, any cage on a truck is gunna put a pretty big dent in the $750 dollar limit. just something to think about.

i agree on having to sell or trade the truck after the race, will definately keep cheating to a minimum.

if you know how to build a basic cage yourself it's only about $125 max in steel

I think it would be fine if you wanted to use parts that are sitting in your garage. Just imagine someone buying your beater truck with those coilovers, 35's, and V8 you had "sitting" in your garage for $750 though..... If you do it right, you could build it for under 750, race it, and then have someone buy it after the race, making money on your end. That's the motivation to stay under the limit.

Im in. Let us know what the rules are Johnny. Money is getting tight and dont want to buy something that isn't with-in the rules.

This event is going to be awsome.

I think that it should be a "Tuff Truck" event where we all join with our beaters.

We need some kinds of basic rules made up now so everyone can get started. Also a time frame of when this might happen. Remember that most ppl here need some time to save for a thing like this. So something in the next 6months or later would be bitchen.

Originally Posted by carlover

im in, i got the hookups on el cheapo vehicles too. lets do one mikey.

I am so down sean. Lets get a car together for sure. If it lasts I am down to destroy it in the desert afterwards.

Originally Posted by Trav-Tech

go for it... ill be looking for an old 4 banger 5speed ranger or if cars are allowed a volvo 245 turbo wagon.

Those volvo turbo vagon's are next to impossible to kill! We tried to kill one at the mariposa race and it wouldn't die!

Originally Posted by HITMAN

where is rockstar?

OFFICIAL MESSAGE: I WANT TO BUY WOMAN BUILT....

Haha robert you're never going to let that down. Good shit right there.

Originally Posted by RicherRacing

You can go just as fast in 2wd as 4wd... You just have to know how to drive. Also, is there going to be a limit as to how many people can race and who can race? I'm thinking this can get out of hand quick and don't want some punks getting it shut down before it even starts.

I agree because if certain people join I can see it getting way out of hand fast!

What are the "Official Rules" for this?

Awesome idea Richer.

I think my friends and I would be interested in this. We were already talking about it... but we were talking about chopping up an old cadillac or something. I was gonna call the WGAS guys to see if they would let us run something other than a "truck".

I'm wondering if they won't approve though. He might not want a bunch of beaters that are gonna break and slow down his show.

In any case, keep us updated as it sounds like a blast. Tuff truck event only though.... we need all the fans!

I've been pretty busy and haven't had time to come up with the rules, but i'll try and get to it tomorrow.

Our $27 bronco

This was when blowsand was still all whoops all the way up.





First time was way bigger!

lol that was rad, i love jumping devils slide like that

Originally Posted by Matt-1481

lol that was rad, i love jumping devils slide like that

Thing was so much fun. Best $27 ever I watched my buddy spend in my life.

Damnit 27$! I need to look for these deals more often...

Rules Jonny?

i am down for this. would like to know rules

Originally Posted by jpjeep

Rules Jonny?

Markus, Fish and myself will be working on some rules very soon. Stay tuned!!!

Jonny If it was in the desert you could make it a poker run like you do at Bucks around turkey day???

These must be some pretty in-depth rules...

This thread fails without rules (how often do you hear a DR member wanting more rules?)...come on already hehehe

It's probably going to fall through like the DR flags did...

Problem is its a sticky....no one actually checks the stickys!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by RicherRacing

Markus, Fish and myself will be working on some rules very soon. Stay tuned!!!

Bump

Roost did you not read my last post? Sticky threads don't work cause you can't bump them! MODS UNSTICKY THIS THREAD!

Originally Posted by WannaB-Class5

Roost did you not read my last post? Sticky threads don't work cause you can't bump them! MODS UNSTICKY THIS THREAD!

Oh I read it, haha. Just didnt fully understand what you meant. Gotcha now.

So anyways, there still are not rules for the event. But who all is actually going to compete and enter a vehicle???

If my truck is "done" and I don't NEED to spend money on it, I'm game.

Originally Posted by oorracing

If my truck is "done" and I don't NEED to spend money on it, I'm game.

You wouldnt want to race your truck.

It supposed to be a vehicle that you are purposly trying to destroy

Yeah I know..
But I'm not going to put money into a beater when my main truck isn't done..So once my ranger is DONE, then I'll go find a beater and cage it.