SCORE Primm 300 in September

FoxySandChick · Sep 12, 2009

mjp2[OP] said: ↑

Real-time tracking will be posted on www.racetheworld.net starting at 6am Pacific time. I'm vehicle 1549.
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Have Fun!!

JDMcQ · Sep 12, 2009

Give 'em hell!

98tacoma27 · Sep 13, 2009

Mikes truck isn't moving..

mjp2 · Sep 13, 2009

Lost a ball joint retaining clip and the front suspension dropped out at mile 6. I'll have a full write-up once I'm home and have a chance to go over everything.

98tacoma27 · Sep 13, 2009

mjp2[OP] said: ↑

Lost a ball joint retaining clip and the front suspension dropped out at mile 6. I'll have a full write-up once I'm home and have a chance to go over everything.
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Son of a bitch. Damn Mike. Sorry to hear man.

PrezidentRedz · Sep 14, 2009

WTF, how did they clip come out?

NumNutz · Sep 14, 2009

This is a WTF moment

I really wanted to see you win this thing mike.

LMBS · Sep 28, 2010

mjp2[OP] initial post: ↑

The time is rapidly approaching. I'm buttoning up the truck build and finalizing all the necessary maintenance on my tow rig and trailer in preparation for a trip to Primm, NV for the SCORE Terrible's Primm 300 race.

The what:
It's a 70-75 mile loop course. Fast classes (trophy trucks, class 1 buggies, etc.) do 4 laps, slower classes do 3 laps, and slow classes (7s, class 11, sportsman, etc.) do 2 laps. I'm running Sportsman Truck and only have to deal with 2 laps. As it's my first-ever race, I'm rather pleased about this. Still, it's about 150 miles of punishment.

The where:
Primm, NV.

The when:
Sept. 8th through the 13th.

I'm leaving NJ Saturday, September 5th in the hopes of arriving at Buffalo Bill's on Tuesday the 8th. The course reconnaissance lap and vehicle tech inspection is on Friday the 11th with the race on the 12th. [EDIT: Looks like no recon lap this year.] I've heard that the race is run in 2 groups but that could be dependent on the number of entrants. I hope there are enough to run 2 groups as I really don't feel like being rear-ended by a trophy truck.

I'll post schedule updates as SCORE makes them known. It's possible that I'll be racing at 6am.

I'll be in the pits spectating when not racing, and when I'm on the course I'll have people in the pits (martie included ) with my gear to come get me should I suffer catastrophic breakage.

There's an 80's-rocker-themed after party at the Tree Bar Buffalo Bill's Saturday night. Judging by comments I've read and pictures I've seen, that should be a really fun time.

The details of how everything works is still a mystery to me since this is my first race but I hear the main pits are within walking distance of the casinos. Folks are more than welcome to stop by and hang out in the pits with my team (my family and martie, really ) if you're interested. [EDIT: Only have 6 pit passes. I'll have to meet up with folks before/after the race.] I'll have a tent to keep people out of the sun and a cooler full of ice, some beverages (non-alcoholic lest I get disqualified, and you're encouraged to bring extra water/soda as it's damn hot and dry in the desert!), and whatever else my family feels like having during the day. I'll probably bring a hibachi for some quality dust-covered burger-grilling goodness.

Best bet would probably be to park at a casino and walk over. I'm going to try to pit near the Desert Assassins as one of their drivers has been helping me during my build. I imagine they'll be easy to locate.

Anyway, if the schedule works out, I think it'd be cool chance to meet some TW folks. Feel free to swing on by.

-Mike
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Hey Mike,

I saw this thread, and I wanted to know how Primm 300 turned out for you? I do some work with Lexus magazine, and actually had never heard of the of the series until I read a recent article on Joe Bacal, who took to Primm in of all cars a Lexus LX. The story was pretty interesting so i thought I'd ask how your experience was.

Here's the article let me know what you think!
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/le...magazine/html/Lexus-News/news_2010_09_21.html

mjp2 · Sep 29, 2010

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Hey Mike,

I saw this thread, and I wanted to know how Primm 300 turned out for you? I do some work with Lexus magazine, and actually had never heard of the of the series until I read a recent article on Joe Bacal, who took to Primm in of all cars a Lexus LX. The story was pretty interesting so i thought I'd ask how your experience was.

Here's the article let me know what you think!
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/le...magazine/html/Lexus-News/news_2010_09_21.html
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My 2010 race was FAR better than my 2009 race as my vehicle was prepared and tested this time around. Made it almost 50 miles before clipping a rock and cracking my oil pan.

Derek has some great pictures of the event posted in this thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/off-roading-trails/112870-2010-primm-300-a.html

Lots of pics of Joe's Lexus as well. I've spoken to Joe several times and he's one of the most down-to-earth guys you'll ever meet. And he really is an incredibly skilled driver.

My summary write-up from this year is in this post:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/of...w-score-primm-300-tomarrow-9.html#post2170046

I'll send you a PM with my contact info if you want more details.

-Mike

LMBS · Sep 29, 2010

I read the thread, very cool stuff, glad you enjoyed the article too!

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