Off Road Racin at Line Mt.

[olblue60@aol.com]

Heres the first update, I'm sure there is alot more to come: :

It seems that on lap 2, Randy and Jeff met up with a tree that was just as determained to not be run down as Randy was to go over it. The tree fought back and Randy and Jeff lost. It rolled them over on the side. No worries, The trucks are designed for abuse and everyone is OK. As a matter of fact. After rolling the old 70 blazer upright and checking the fluid levels, It started and drove away. Even still making it up the hill climb part of the course as though nothing had happened. Lots of fun and great people made Tim and I feel welcome. NEXT YEAR, 40TH ANIVERSARY RACE. LETS SEE SOME CLUB SUPPORT FOR RANDY AND JEFF!!!! LOTS OF FUN.

[OLDCHEV4X4]

The 39th running of the Line Mt 7 miler started out real good for us. But in a 1/2 a second everything went to crap.
The rain the previous few days filled all the holes, so plenty of mud and water. Thats good, cause i would rather have mud than dust. Once again i pull a late number.(115) At the driver meeting they tell us that they have 147 trucks, jeeps and buggies, and that was the most racers they have ever had. Also at the driver meeting, GTOmechanic sees a brown Suburban in the pay line that looked familular. It was Special-K and Olblue60 all the way from Maryland! Cool, mabey they brought some south of the Mason Dixon Line refreshment's for us Yankee's, for after the race.

The track is 9 miles long, we have to do 4 laps and we have 4 hours to complete the race.

Lap 1: I feel good (Say like James Brown). The truck is running 180 to 190 no matter what i'm doing. No flats. No getting stuck. I run the fastest lap i have ever run at this race. 38:09 minute lap.

Lap 2: The truck is running strong and not missing a beat. We make it to check point 1. We see one of our fellow racing buddies in his 69 Chevy C-20 super short bed. He is broke down. We honk the horn and blow by. 30 seconds later we are flying up this narrow strait stretch with banks on both sides lined with trees. I get a little out of shape, but dont let up and the next thing ya know we are on our side, rocks, sticks and dirt are hitting me in the face.
"Are you ok?" ......
"Yea, are you?"
"Yea."
"%#*$#@!!!"
" You better get out first, cause when i undo this belt, I'm gonna be ontop of you."

So we get out and check things out. It still has all the wheels. Gas is pouring out, the roll over valve aint working.
GTOmechanic say's " This is when we need to bring beer."
We start looking for a way around so the racer's behind us don't get in a traffic jam. We get that figured out and start riggin for getting it turned back over.
While it was on its side i check drive shafts and shackle bolts and u joints. The axle end u joint cap on the driver side is missing, but the joint is still there. GTO come-a-long's it back over while i direct traffic ( you dont want anybody driving into the winch line).
Check and fill all the fluids, tighten up some shackle bolts and start it up.
We decide to take it easy on the way back because of the u joint.
Then when we get to the hill climb, and see all the people, and hear them hootin and hollering, i decide that 'Taking it easy' is over! Mash the gas and go for it! We make it up, and down to the start finish line for a lap time of 2hr 2 min.
We finish 17th out of 24 in our class.
Only 48 out of 147 finish the race.

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Pic no 1

[jgdually83]

small world i have one of those line mountain rigs.

[special-K]

It sure is! Was that picture this year`s 7-mile?I think Randy went just a few before you if it is*.There`s The Line (mtn) in the background.So,are you pretty local?Looks like a nice set-up.Got any info or is it toip secret?...heh heh

* i was wrong,he was 115

[jgdually83]

i dont think that was this year might have been last year. we live around 2 1/2 hours out. we have about 6 rigs at camp including the " Super short Chevy" which is my good friends. my jeeps has modified suspension and drivetrain

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Originally Posted by jgdually83

i dont think that was this year might have been last year. we live around 2 1/2 hours out. we have about 6 rigs at camp including the " Super short Chevy" which is my good friends. my jeeps has modified suspension and drivetrain

Hey jg. Welcome to the site. You must be one of the Grube's. I went on a trail ride last weekend with the owner of the "Super Short Chevy". He didn't bring his rig so he rode with me.
Do you have any racin pics?

[jgdually83]

yea im a grube . i dont have many from Line mountain on my computer.

[jgdually83]

couple from Crandon WI.(second pic is Robby Gordon's)

[olblue60@aol.com]

Of course I'm coming!!! Maybe this thread and all the pictures will motivate some of the folks on this site; I mean if there are any real offroaders in PA., but all are welcome to come an have a great day!! I see that the dates are Sept. 18 & 19. Which is the actual race day Randy?? Camping too!

John

[OLDCHEV4X4]

the long obstacle is sept 18th

Where the he11 is K?

[duallyjams]

K is in love = mia

[olblue60@aol.com]

Hey Randy,
What time does your class start running? Dont Wanna be late!!

John

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Originally Posted by olblue60@aol.com

Hey Randy,
What time does your class start running? Dont Wanna be late!!

John

It varies. If your there no later than 10:30 you should be ok. Are you camping?
Dont forget the six pack cooler for the trail!

[olblue60@aol.com]

I think that we are going to be doing the day thing again. See ya on Sat. !!!

[special-K]

Love's got nothin to do with it.My computer died on me and it took till now to get another.I've been planning all along to make this race without hesitation.It looks like the trio of James,John,and me will do it again.Prolly not camping tho'.I was hoping to have my suspension/K30 axles/tires done on the '72 and run it up.John was hoping to have the '67 K10 panel up for the trip.We both fell short this time.I'll definitely bring my eyeballs.

[olblue60@aol.com]

Had a great time at the race Sat. Does anyone have any pictures to post?!!!

[OLDCHEV4X4]

I only have a couple, no action shots.
Thanks for the refreshments olblue, they were gone before the sun went down. Peaches and all!

[olblue60@aol.com]

A trophy!!!! Cool!!!!