Treypal's TRR #1 Report and thoughts

[whisler151]

I had my screen name on my truck...why didnt everyone else?

 

[whtrapta]

I had my screen name on my truck...why didnt everyone else?

I thought about it. I was the guy with the light whip though. My truck was by far the most identifiable when the sun went down.

 

[Madcowranch]

I had my screen name on my truck...why didnt everyone else?

Yeah dude, your's was the most easily identifiable Raptor out there. Gave me some ideas for the next one.

 

[whtrapta]

Did you get a local shop to do all your graphics? or did you order them online?

 

[Madcowranch]

The adrenaline is just now wearing off.. and holy cow I am sore! I didn't realize I had a burn spot on my collar bone from the seatbelt.. I wouldn't trade it for anything this was a once in a lifetime type event! Can not wait till the next one!

I agree with you about the group picture.. needs to be Saturday morning to allow everyone to show up, before the drivers meeting before everyone scatters!

Greg, you're not fooling anyone. We all know why you're so sore from last weekend.

And I don't want to hear any more about your other burn spots.

 

[whtrapta]

Greg, you're not fooling anyone. We all know why you're so sore from last weekend.

And I don't want to hear any more about your other burn spots.

aren't you glad you were warned before moving over to their camp???

 

[treypal]

I assumed that the pool/clubhouse area would be the central meeting place. We were supposed to have a big PA to play music out there, but it didn't fit. Music usually brings people together.

Shower schedule is a great idea.

Raptor specific jumps is great too.

Drivers training is an iffy area. If I tell you to gas here and you do and wreck there is some liability. I think the best advice I can give is to keep it at 50-70% when you don't know whats ahead. If you cant see the backside of whatever bump you are going over, its too big to hit with speed.

I think name badges with our FRF names would have helped.

 

[BigJ]

Roger that on driver training. You've got to be careful there.

Instead, what about pace trucks for the C and B groups? Someone familiar with the course up front setting the pace for group he/she is leading? I could see that being particularly helpful for the beginner guys, those who want to take it easy, as well as those who want to push themselves a little harder as they improve. Basically, let the guy up front set the pace, everyone in line keeps the guy in front in view (out of his dust) and no passing.

You could run in flights that way too, meaning more trucks on the course more often allowing for more runs.

Trey, hats off brother. You did a hell of a job!

 

[Yukon Joe]

I had my screen name on my truck...why didnt everyone else?

I made shirts with my screen name and name on them...

Did you get a local shop to do all your graphics? or did you order them online?

Looks like he did it himself http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/installed-decals-tx-raptor-run-***pics***-12717/
I liked the idea, wish I did something like it

 

[whisler151]

Yeah dude, your's was the most easily identifiable Raptor out there. Gave me some ideas for the next one.

Did you get a local shop to do all your graphics? or did you order them online?

My buddy has a die cut machine. I sent him the graphics and he made the decals. We installed them Thursday before the run.

And none of you mother ******* better copy me next year! You wanna bring it? It's already been broughten?