Good post."thumbsup"
I volunteered to judge on Sporty day (not signed up on line but the two/three volunteers needed help) and also on Pro...err...Modified day. I signed up early on line because the thought of 4 courses for Worlds was very disappointing. Setting up courses early, judging all day, then getting the pleasure of completing my courses with flashlights sucked. Don't get me wrong, I know that I volunteered but I was expecting two judges per course so their was some sort of relief. I heard of competitors that needed to "get out of the heat" for an hour or so.....this was NOT an option for the judges. I did have a few people (NDN chief, Harrison, Lou-Anne (Todds wife?), Dwray, & Mr. Out) follow me around with a large umbrella providing some much needed shade. And the sweetest of all was when Diamond D's crew showed up to run my course........with their easy-up tent."thumbsup"
Now, with that being said, I had a great time. It was a true battle, from the weather and the bad ass drivers.
Huge thanks to JRH for holding this event.
Huge thanks to Dlux for:
1. Bringing the gate markers and boundaries
2. Chairing the drivers meetings
3. Setting up courses
4. Judging courses
5. Cleaning up courses
6. Bringing extra parts and tools
7. Talking shit to me every chance possible:ror:
A SPECIAL thanks to Mike, Christian, Matthew, Harrison and Scot for the hospitality all weekend. They always had a spot to sit, a sandwich to eat, a bottle of water to drink, good times and laughter. New Mexico is very lucky to have these guys in their group."thumbsup"
It was great to see all of the friends that I have made over the past number of years. Thanks to Team Norway (Arve, Jens, & Steinar), Stephan, the Boston Crawlers, the PA crew, the BYB, the 5th D crew (quality group of guys and quality product), Fishmaxx, Mr and Mrs Belvedere (congrats BTW), Art "MF'ing" Bell, Extreme Scale Performance, RCP Crawlers (thanks Dave), and everyone else that I missed.
I would also like to thank the sponsors of this event. This was the best "give-aways" I have seen at a comp to date (no, I haven't been to NENC). Holmes Hobbies, RECON G6, RC4WD, 5th D, Lattice Innovations, OTTSIX Racing, Castle Creations, KNK Hardware, Pitbull Tires (I love the Pitbull hat that I won), CKRC, RCP Crawlers, RC Bros, and Barry's RC Carbon.
Congrats to Stilist on the 2.2S victory and JRock on the 2.2P victory. Both were well deserved.
I think that's it for now. My brain still hurts and it was 45*F when I left for work this morning.
Home Sweet Home.
See you next year...