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Ultra4 - Tear Down in Tennessee (AOP, South Pittsburg, TN) East series

Got to AOP around 1230 and got setup for the weekend. Met a couple of other Hardliners and talked to as many teams as possible. Lots of teams were already here when I got here and they've been rolling in pretty steadily all afternoon.

Course is going to be a bit longer, with some harder rocks than previous years.

There is a Jumbotron up next to the pavilion so you'll be able to watch the live coverage from there or go into the woods to watch.

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In-Laws will be there this afternoon. We will be there this evening, or in the morning not sure yet!! Looking forward to this! I wish we could be there for qualifying (3-6pm today) I think, but won't make it.
 
Had a blast! We showed up in the middle of the 4800,4500, 4600 race and camped out up by the Jumbotron with Patrick and Luke before the big race. It was a little hot and muggy but not as bad as it could have been. Can't wait to come back next year!
 

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Had a blast like always. Weather was warm, but lower humidity and way better than the 2020 race.

Took tons of pictures and talked to tons of race teams there for the weekend. Will get pictures posted a a little write up soon. Until then, here's the YouTube links and results for the races.

Qualifying 1:


Qualifying 2:


Race Day:


Results by Class:
 
Funny how that happens unless someone is wearing a Hardline shirt/hat. We know rigs but generally not faces away from the rigs. I talked to @Jduck for a couple of minutes before he pulled the Jeep out of the trailer and then I "knew" who I was talking to.
Jduck is Famous around here. Did you walk up and hand him a beer? :rolf:
 
Thursday I rolled in solo to setup camp and wander around the pits talking to any of the teams that were out and about. Had a blast wandering and talking with them until late into the night.

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Friday I wandered some in the morning and again that night. Spent most of the day in the office helping with registration (which was fun since I got to talk with racers, spectators, etc and got to stay in the ac), got a cool glimpse into some of the inner workings of Ultra4 races, and still got to watch most of Qualifying.
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Thursday 3.0/Friday 3.0
Thursday I was talking with Ultra4 co-founder Dave Cole. He sent me to their race trailer to meet the team, crew, checkout the semi trailer, and race car. He also offered for me to ride around the short course with Bailey on Friday in the 4400 car. Unfortunately, that wasn't in the cards between travel issues for Bailey and then nuking the motor barely into qualifying. So I told them they owe me a ride next year in the 4400 car or stock class Bronco. :driving:
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Saturday EMC Race
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^ Major props to Tara with Ultra4. When she found out certain kids were at the Finish line for their parents, she would let them cross the line and wave the white flag for them. Was super cool to see!
 

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