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<blockquote data-quote="ecors" data-source="post: 214679" data-attributes="member: 1867"><p>UPDATE:</p><p></p><p>We spent several hours yesterday getting things ready for next weekends race.</p><p>We are extremely grateful to the Rock Corps for having us back for our 3rd season of Racing at The Flats in beautiful Marion, NC.</p><p></p><p>The support is always great from the locals and I expect this year to be no different.</p><p></p><p>Racers historically have loved the facility layout, but if we have heard one complaint its that the woods area usually lead to a follow the leader with few opportunities to pass. With that in mind and in our continuall effort to always provide more excitement, more challenge, and to truly live up to our moto, Racin' At Its Best, we have added a new element this year. While we have experimented with this some in the past, we intend to more frequently incorporate this added dimension of skill, opportunity, and excitement this season.</p><p></p><p>In areas where passing opportunities are limited we will be opening up bypass and alternate lines. Sometime the shortest line may be the most challenging, others there may be two almost equally difficult and length lines that will allow drivers to spend a little more time pre-running and practicing strategy and then putting that strategy to the test on race day.</p><p></p><p>With these multiple lines come a few points I want to clarify:</p><p>First for pre-running and race day the markings may initially look confusing. IF you see a sign pinting two way, we do not intend for you to cut your car in half and try both. Two arrows will indicate an option. Here are a couple of real examples from last night:</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-03-08_18-09-47_63-jpg.42243/" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>In this case A class will have to go to the right at this intersection. However both B and C class will have the option of going left or right (don't worry going right wont take them down the "A" trail for long as they will soon detour off onto another section.)</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-03-08_18-18-35_415-jpg.42247" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>In this instance as C approaches this intersection they can either continue up a short but steep and tough climb or make a left and go around through a faster but longer option.</p><p></p><p></p><p>These are only two examples of several throughout the course. Pre-running time will be a premiium and knowing the course may be the difference between hugging the trophy and watching from the crowd.</p><p></p><p>Since it is not feasible to widen every trail on the property to two lanes we think this will provide some opportunities for every driver to win regardless of starting spot. Also for those who were in attendance last year, you will be happy to know that the "mud pit", had a track dozer driving across it yesterday. The area has been repaired permanently and should be ready for most anything you guys or the weather can throw at it!</p><p></p><p></p><p>THE HILL CLIMB</p><p>As I think everyone knows Saturday night we will be having a winner take all jackpot hill climb challenge. This should be a fun challenging hill that most can make it and prove to be a true speed race, with just enough of a ledge/kicker to make it a little exciting. I took a few pics looking up the first stage of the hill. The hill climb is a two part obstacle consisting of a first longer climb, then a short flat shoot and then another smaller hill to the top. This is a look up the first hill.</p><p>This should provide some fun spectator entertainment and some classic video to make the rounds for years to come!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-02-18_11-12-09_699-jpg.42240/" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p>The pics really dont do the length justice, and the ldge 2/3rds of the way up should prove fun!</p><p></p><p>Here shortly I will be uploading a Google Tracks image of the course as well.</p><p></p><p>Stay Tuned!</p><p></p><p>As always, dont hesitate to give us a call or email if you have any questions. Can't wait to see everyone next weekend.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ecors, post: 214679, member: 1867"] UPDATE: We spent several hours yesterday getting things ready for next weekends race. We are extremely grateful to the Rock Corps for having us back for our 3rd season of Racing at The Flats in beautiful Marion, NC. The support is always great from the locals and I expect this year to be no different. Racers historically have loved the facility layout, but if we have heard one complaint its that the woods area usually lead to a follow the leader with few opportunities to pass. With that in mind and in our continuall effort to always provide more excitement, more challenge, and to truly live up to our moto, Racin' At Its Best, we have added a new element this year. While we have experimented with this some in the past, we intend to more frequently incorporate this added dimension of skill, opportunity, and excitement this season. In areas where passing opportunities are limited we will be opening up bypass and alternate lines. Sometime the shortest line may be the most challenging, others there may be two almost equally difficult and length lines that will allow drivers to spend a little more time pre-running and practicing strategy and then putting that strategy to the test on race day. With these multiple lines come a few points I want to clarify: First for pre-running and race day the markings may initially look confusing. IF you see a sign pinting two way, we do not intend for you to cut your car in half and try both. Two arrows will indicate an option. Here are a couple of real examples from last night: [IMG]http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-03-08_18-09-47_63-jpg.42243/[/IMG] In this case A class will have to go to the right at this intersection. However both B and C class will have the option of going left or right (don't worry going right wont take them down the "A" trail for long as they will soon detour off onto another section.) [IMG]http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-03-08_18-18-35_415-jpg.42247[/IMG] In this instance as C approaches this intersection they can either continue up a short but steep and tough climb or make a left and go around through a faster but longer option. These are only two examples of several throughout the course. Pre-running time will be a premiium and knowing the course may be the difference between hugging the trophy and watching from the crowd. Since it is not feasible to widen every trail on the property to two lanes we think this will provide some opportunities for every driver to win regardless of starting spot. Also for those who were in attendance last year, you will be happy to know that the "mud pit", had a track dozer driving across it yesterday. The area has been repaired permanently and should be ready for most anything you guys or the weather can throw at it! THE HILL CLIMB As I think everyone knows Saturday night we will be having a winner take all jackpot hill climb challenge. This should be a fun challenging hill that most can make it and prove to be a true speed race, with just enough of a ledge/kicker to make it a little exciting. I took a few pics looking up the first stage of the hill. The hill climb is a two part obstacle consisting of a first longer climb, then a short flat shoot and then another smaller hill to the top. This is a look up the first hill. This should provide some fun spectator entertainment and some classic video to make the rounds for years to come! [IMG]http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?attachments/2012-02-18_11-12-09_699-jpg.42240/[/IMG] The pics really dont do the length justice, and the ldge 2/3rds of the way up should prove fun! Here shortly I will be uploading a Google Tracks image of the course as well. Stay Tuned! As always, dont hesitate to give us a call or email if you have any questions. Can't wait to see everyone next weekend. [/QUOTE]
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