Volunteer to help at the Reno Rally (Dec 2-4, 2005) - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2005-11-22, 10:46 AM

I will be volunteering my time in a few weeks to help out at the Reno Rally. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

Contact me (PM or e-mail: nmhansen@gmail.com) your name, e-mail, your shirt size, address and cell-phone number. I will compile a list and send it off to the volunteer coordinator. If you want to, feel free to contact the coordinator directly, (marymountdenise(AT)aol(DOT)com)

Here is a snippet from the e-mail I just recieved from the volunteer coordinator:

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Yes, we do need extra volunteers for this event and would love to have you. Now your answer to the question about what working the event entail. Would be have an open mind and be able to handle a change at a moment's notice. We would need someone to be on a control team either would be a stage start or a stage finish. Don't worry we will have you trained and you will be expereinced by the third car going by.....we will also have a worker info/trianing meeting at the Hilton Casino Hotel on Friday evening at 8 or 8:30pm. More information on that later....if you have any buddies that would like to help out as well...the more is merrier. We will have task for everyone to make this event an successful one and to get it ready for next year to become a national series event in 2006.

sperry · 2005-11-22, 11:18 AM

Count me in! XL Shirt, you know the rest.

qksubi · 2005-11-22, 11:34 AM

Me too!

NOT!

doubleurx · 2005-11-22, 02:06 PM

I must have missed something and can't find any links. What is this event?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-22, 02:07 PM

www.renorally.com

doubleurx · 2005-11-22, 02:11 PM

Thanks Nick...............looks fun!

ScottyS · 2005-11-22, 06:10 PM

Absolutely no route info on that website...

Nick Koan · 2005-11-22, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Absolutely no route info on that website...

yeah, they are kept secret to encourage fairness by reducing pre-running.

left footed whooten · 2005-11-29, 03:40 PM

So, uhhh, it Starts at Reno hilton and ends in gerlach? Is that what im getting from the site? Im a bit confused....but if I show up at the hilton by 8 am saturday morn, i should be able to figure out where to spectate, no?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-30, 10:05 AM

I got the e-mail on where the stages are start.

Day 1 stages will be around Gerlach. Day 2 stage look like they run between Bordertown (Stead) and Boomtown (Verdi).

Nick Koan · 2005-11-30, 10:44 AM

More: looks like there are currently 16 cars lined up to compete as of right now, but they are expecting a few to register at the door and maybe have 20 cars compete.

I'd say the Gerlach stages will be not as desirable to spectate from. I'd try to hit up the Stead/Verdi stages on Sunday.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-30, 10:47 AM

Yeah I thought it was weird how they say that the first car leaves from the Hilton at 8? And arrives back at the Hilton at 16:00? I didn't know this was a tarmac rally.

Nick Koan · 2005-11-30, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Yeah I thought it was weird how they say that the first car leaves from the Hilton at 8? And arrives back at the Hilton at 16:00? I didn't know this was a tarmac rally.

Well, the transit stages are on asphalt, but the special stages are all on gravel

MattR · 2005-11-30, 11:08 AM

I'm not free Saturday, but I 'd love to come watch on Sunday...

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-30, 11:17 AM

Does that mean that they will actually drive their cars that they entered to the stages?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-30, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Does that mean that they will actually drive their cars that they entered to the stages?

That is the general idea of Rallying, but I believe there is an exemption for this specific event to allow trailering to the special stages.

ScottyS · 2005-11-30, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

yeah, they are kept secret to encourage fairness by reducing pre-running.

Roger that. This looks like a lot of fun --- too bad I've got commitments already!

left footed whooten · 2005-11-30, 12:59 PM

Im gonna sine your piddy on the runny kine......

left footed whooten · 2005-11-30, 01:42 PM

So, Pootie, do you know, are there going to be signs directing the tipi tais to the event from 395 or the bordertown exit or is that a nay-no my brother?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-30, 01:46 PM

We don't have a map as of yet. But aparently its pretty obvious according to some people, as it is a fast dirt road that is frequented by off-roaders.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-30, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by left footed whooten

Im gonna sine your piddy on the runny kine......

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Originally Posted by left footed whooten

So, Pootie, do you know, are there going to be signs directing the tipi tais to the event from 395 or the bordertown exit or is that a nay-no my brother?

Am I the only one that doesn't understand what the eff you are saying?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-30, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Am I the only one that doesn't understand what the eff you are saying?

No.

sperry · 2005-11-30, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

No.

It's some crap from some movie no one but nKoan and LFW saw. It's also annoying as hell.

left footed whooten · 2005-11-30, 03:00 PM

Yeah, I get that a lot. Its in response to nkoans signature. Rent Pootie Tang, its funny....youll laugh later, if you like stupid funny movies.

Back to the event....So hopefully its that obvious, as I dont frequent bordertown very often. If memory serves, doesnt that area have a large floodplain after storms? Im sure they have this worked out....

sperry · 2005-12-01, 10:18 AM

We just got owned:

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Plan B will be in effect-

Do to weather effecting the Verdi area and the 7000 ft elevation of the stages, the decision to use stages in the Day 1 area has been made. Factors on ever changing requirements of Sierra County have also played into the decision, the storm made it final.

Weather today is high winds, rain, snow in higher elevations. Snow over night.
Friday expects snow flurries in the valley during the morning hours, clearing in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy to sunny over the weekend.

New stage format.

Day 1

1-Stonehouse
2-Nightengale
3-Purgatory Pass
Service
4-Limbo
5-Purgatory Pass 2

Nightengale Long will be ran as part of Sunday.

Day 2

1-Stonehouse
2-Nightengale
Refuel stop on transit
3-Nightengale Long
4-Stonehouse West

Time schedule to follow.

Looks like the Sunday stages closer to Reno are canned, and we'll be re-running Saturday's stages out north of Pyramid.

If there's anyone that was coming out to spectate, I'd suggest that you make a weekend out of it, and come out to the Friday 8:30pm orientation meeting at the Hilton and get assigned to a stage! That way you'll have a ride out there, and be involved in the race. I don't think spectating is going to be very easy.

...although, IMO it's not really snowing right now, just raining... maybe they'll go back to plan A if/when they realize the road between BorderTown and BoomTown isn't under a foot of snow.

2005-11-22, 11:18 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Count me in! XL Shirt, you know the rest. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-22, 11:34 AM	#3
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Me too! NOT! Last edited by qksubi; 2005-12-04 at 08:09 PM.

2005-11-22, 02:07 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	www.renorally.com __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-11-22, 06:10 PM	#7
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Absolutely no route info on that website... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-11-29, 03:40 PM	#9
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	So, uhhh, it Starts at Reno hilton and ends in gerlach? Is that what im getting from the site? Im a bit confused....but if I show up at the hilton by 8 am saturday morn, i should be able to figure out where to spectate, no? __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2005-11-22, 02:06 PM	#4
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	I must have missed something and can't find any links. What is this event?

2005-11-22, 02:11 PM	#6
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Thanks Nick...............looks fun!

2005-11-30, 10:05 AM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I got the e-mail on where the stages are start. Day 1 stages will be around Gerlach. Day 2 stage look like they run between Bordertown (Stead) and Boomtown (Verdi). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2005-11-30 at 10:19 AM.

2005-11-30, 10:44 AM	#11
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	More: looks like there are currently 16 cars lined up to compete as of right now, but they are expecting a few to register at the door and maybe have 20 cars compete. I'd say the Gerlach stages will be not as desirable to spectate from. I'd try to hit up the Stead/Verdi stages on Sunday. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-11-30, 10:47 AM	#12
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Yeah I thought it was weird how they say that the first car leaves from the Hilton at 8? And arrives back at the Hilton at 16:00? I didn't know this was a tarmac rally. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-30, 11:08 AM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm not free Saturday, but I 'd love to come watch on Sunday... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-30, 11:17 AM	#15
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Does that mean that they will actually drive their cars that they entered to the stages? __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-30, 12:59 PM	#18
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Im gonna sine your piddy on the runny kine...... __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2005-11-30, 01:42 PM	#19
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	So, Pootie, do you know, are there going to be signs directing the tipi tais to the event from 395 or the bordertown exit or is that a nay-no my brother? __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2005-11-30, 01:46 PM	#20
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	We don't have a map as of yet. But aparently its pretty obvious according to some people, as it is a fast dirt road that is frequented by off-roaders. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-11-30, 03:00 PM	#24
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Yeah, I get that a lot. Its in response to nkoans signature. Rent Pootie Tang, its funny....youll laugh later, if you like stupid funny movies. Back to the event....So hopefully its that obvious, as I dont frequent bordertown very often. If memory serves, doesnt that area have a large floodplain after storms? Im sure they have this worked out.... __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

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