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Re: well that sucks...

DC Doug wrote:
Brett85p wrote:

So how will this be policed?
I thought the organizers split to their swanky motels after dark at most races.

Clearly 'dem snitches.

Snitches get stitches yo....

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RobL wrote:

I'm pretty sure the razor hate is for the kids, not us - too many kids running around in paddock.  As for the rest.......  How are the fat asses like me supposed to get around?


Searching frantically for barstool video....

I see they specifically outlawed motorized stripper poles.

This is un  American...

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28 Reply by psychoboy (edited by psychoboy 2013-02-08 05:40 AM)

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What if this rule is just a clever ploy

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/203/685/conspiracy-keanu.jpg?1321901003

to increase interest in full 24 hour races?

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29 Reply by mechimike (edited by mechimike 2013-02-08 05:38 AM)

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So much for this:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tunachuckers-Ford-LTD-With-44-Passengers.jpg

1.8: NO CRUISIN' OR STUNTIN' OR 'SPLODIN:
"Except for street vehicles coming to or leaving the facility, no motorized vehicles may be used on track property from one hour after the checker until sunrise. No firearms or fireworks may be used on track property. No "razor"-type scooters allowed ever."


Line up the motorized 2 wheeler, we've got some finned sea creatures to jump...

Just not after race hours.

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Re: well that sucks...

Sir Thomas Crapper wrote:
RobL wrote:

I'm pretty sure the razor hate is for the kids, not us - too many kids running around in paddock.  As for the rest.......  How are the fat asses like me supposed to get around?


Searching frantically for barstool video.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fd3M25Aluk

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Anyone have video of the Summit Point golf kart slaloming?  At every turn, a body was inadvertantly launched off the back.  Epic parties no more...what are we gonna do?   sad

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ILoveOffRamps wrote:

As usual the moronic actions of the few screw everyone over. Why don't they keep that rule in effect for THAT track?? I've not seen anyone dukes of hazzard the hill at ECR yet.

That's because in Texas, you don't notice general stupidity as abnormal behavior. big_smile

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I'm very sad about the banning of scooters. That is my teams main mode of transportation at races. And super convenient when I want to get to my tent and back to the garage late at night quickly without bothering people with a car.

If motorized vehicles are outlawed i think human powered ones should be 100% allowed.

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Methinks (or, at least, mehopes) that this rule will create an explosion (pun intended) of creative, interesting, and most importantly, dangerous bicycle-based transportation inventions.

Sort of like how the early EPA fuel economy requirements killed off the large station wagon and led to the explosion (again, pun intended) of massive SUVs plying America's highways.  If we as a country are good at anything, it's legislating to encourage unintended consequences.

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...and we're back to the pedal powered rolling bar posted above.

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So model rocket engines really are just a chemical reaction, so not really motorized right....

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Aeolipile?

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Maybe I can get a Canadian "doctor" to write me a prescription for a Rascal...

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Honestly I tend to just walk around after hours anyway, except this one time when.......absolutely nothing noteworthy that can be talked about happened.

um maybe there is a point to this.

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BoB wrote:

So model rocket engines really are just a chemical reaction, so not really motorized right....

I see no fail in this plan.  Or, add a sail to a go-kart frame and use wind power.

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Dangie wrote:
BoB wrote:

So model rocket engines really are just a chemical reaction, so not really motorized right....

I see no fail in this plan.  Or, add a sail to a go-kart frame and use wind power.

Rocket motors, ftw!

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http://pedalcarguy.blog.com/files/2012/07/100_12133.jpg  I see this being the next problem Looks like the Donk car fro speedy cop with those rims

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BoB wrote:

So model rocket engines really are just a chemical reaction, so not really motorized right....

They are indeed motors.  Trust me, it's all part of my day job.

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mharrell wrote:
BoB wrote:

So model rocket engines really are just a chemical reaction, so not really motorized right....

They are indeed motors.  Trust me, it's all part of my day job.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2790/4121300064_f4cc57fc27.jpg

So what you are saying is...You REALLY are a rocket scientist....

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gullzjr wrote:

So what you are saying is...You REALLY are a rocket scientist....

Yes.  Just barely, but yes, I am.  I'm also a licensed geologist, should that ever come up.

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mechimike wrote:

Methinks (or, at least, mehopes) that this rule will create an explosion (pun intended) of creative, interesting, and most importantly, dangerous bicycle-based transportation inventions.

Sort of like how the early EPA fuel economy requirements killed off the large station wagon and led to the explosion (again, pun intended) of massive SUVs plying America's highways.  If we as a country are good at anything, it's legislating to encourage unintended consequences.


What he said. If Rally Baby and Speedycop got rules written with them in mind, I can't wait to see what the reaction is going to be to my 60" penny-farthing pedal bike under construction. Always nice to have another use besides Tour de Fat for that one...

I think some of you guys would be right at home at a scooter rally. Pitbike shenanigans all night, but the pit bikes are 200cc Italian 2 strokes with Malossi overbores and enough compression to break a leg. And there is no race in the morning, just a speedy convoy on the bikes...

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well there's this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMw-sWZwxE

or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeT4_DzsOq0

Or maybe we just need to think more gravity-powered. Here's a How-To
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc7TYXkq4Ls

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I have to say Summit last year was probably the most fun I've had at a Lemons race, with NHMS Halloween coming in a close second.  Mostly due to shennagians. 

That said I'm not surprised this rule has happened.  I was always surprised with how much crazy crap we got away with, when the reality is its a Lemons event from the start of the weekend to the end, not with a break in the middle.  So if something did happen, they are responsible. 

I was gonna buy a little used cub scooter, but probably not gonna bother now.

As for the razor scooters, I'm happy about that one, I cannot tell you how many kids I nearly saw clobbered at races for zipping in and out of parked cars in the paddock on those things.

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8186938682_69ba152f11.jpg

If I disconnect the batteries from my Lyman Electric Quad and just use the pedals, am I okay?  Well, you know, for some definition of "okay."

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Type44 wrote:
mechimike wrote:

Methinks (or, at least, mehopes) that this rule will create an explosion (pun intended) of creative, interesting, and most importantly, dangerous bicycle-based transportation inventions.


What he said. If Rally Baby and Speedycop got rules written with them in mind, I can't wait to see what the reaction is going to be to my 60" penny-farthing pedal bike under construction. Always nice to have another use besides Tour de Fat for that one...

Only if you look like this:

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/053/d/5/1009___22_02___Penny_Farthing_by_TwistedMethodDan.jpg

I'll bring my penny farthing if you do...

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...and then we'll race!

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