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Title: Dunn Tire Raceway Park Aussie Locker Rock Crawl
Post by: AussieLocker on March 30, 2010, 07:31:47 AM
The Dunn Tire Raceway Park is completing a major revamping of the Aussie Locker Rock Garden,mud runs and woods trails in the Off Road Park. Hundreds of tons of rock have been ordered and a major expansion of the size of the Rock Garden area is underway. Two rock crawling competitions with trophies and cash prizes are scheduled for June 27,2010 and September 12, 2010.
The Rock Garden and Off Road Park will be open many weekends for Play Days and the area facilities are being upgraded. Play Days schedule to be announced soon!
Check out all of the racing at www.dunntireracewaypark.com
Driving Directions
From NYS Thruway: Take exit 49 (Depew), pay toll and turn left on Rt. 78 North. One mile ahead, turn right onto Wehrle Drive. Take Wehrle 3 miles down and turn right onto Gunnville Road. Raceway Park is 2 miles on left hand side .
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Post by: MrMindless on March 30, 2010, 07:38:59 AM
horay!
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Post by: smichaelR22 on March 30, 2010, 07:39:44 AM
Great to hear Bill.
you can count on a few of the buggies this year showing up from rochester..
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Post by: CoraC143 on March 30, 2010, 07:40:51 AM
Nice!!!
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Post by: Ryan_25 on March 30, 2010, 08:20:48 AM
Im in. Hope the rain holds off. :-)
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Post by: ollllllo on March 30, 2010, 08:33:35 AM
Awesome bill...can\'t wait
You know Ill be there for the COMP!
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Post by: XJ-Knight on March 30, 2010, 02:30:40 PM
Hoping some time on Dunn tires Rocks wont leave me to be a total trail tampon at Big Dogs Main Jambo this year.. I want to have some concept of what I\'m doing on rocks before I go..
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Post by: XJ-Knight on May 21, 2010, 07:42:51 PM
NOTICE to anyone who is planning on going and not aware yet of the situation for Sunday\'s play day http://www.dtrpmud.com/
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Post by: jimsh on May 23, 2010, 06:29:11 AM
Awesome, not that this Sunday was canceled but the amount of work going into the off road park, since this is in my backyard so to speak. I will be there for the play days and a spectator at the comps, not even close to having something that can compete. Look forward to seeing you guys out there.
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Post by: CoraC143 on May 23, 2010, 06:16:49 PM
You Can go and not compete. Play days are just that
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Post by: TwinStick on May 25, 2010, 12:26:51 AM
I may have to show up for this, to watch. Post the new date when available. This is just a 30 min ride for me.
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Post by: ollllllo on May 25, 2010, 12:26:02 PM
Looking forward to some competition!
I wonder how many rigs will show?
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Post by: smoser1122 on May 31, 2010, 09:40:33 AM
This sounds like fun. It sounds like you can bring just about anything and have a good time. There is even a stock class which really excites me. To be able to run a comp with my YJ would be great. I am in!
Hopefully we can get out there for a play day sooner than later, and it is only an hour drive.
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Post by: matt on June 08, 2010, 07:29:39 AM
Anyone know if they are still on schedule for the comp on June 27th?
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Post by: gCracker on June 09, 2010, 08:33:54 AM
At the meeting Bill said he was going to be visiting out there shortly to see the new improvements, hopefully he will give us an update.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 09, 2010, 03:11:52 PM
i just left a message for Tony, ill report back when i get ahold of him on any updates for the park.
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Post by: XJ-Knight on June 09, 2010, 04:35:28 PM
Beat me to it.. Look forward to what tony has to say
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Post by: CoraC143 on June 09, 2010, 08:45:11 PM
should this be on our calendar?
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Post by: AussieLocker on June 14, 2010, 04:34:37 PM
I was at the off road park on Thursday. They had built two new hills, but the entire area was under at least 18\" of water. They had two pumps running trying to get the water out so they could get the rock in. If it does not rain more and they can get a dry surface soon they could make the event date they have established. If they cannot get the area dry, then they will have to reschedule. Hopefully Tony will be able to make a decision by the end of this week.
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Post by: CoraC143 on June 15, 2010, 08:41:29 AM
What time does this event start? Tech? Registration?
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Post by: XJ-Knight on June 15, 2010, 01:04:41 PM
Gates open at 10am. Comp scheduled to start at 12n, but usually doesnt get off till round 1pm. www.dtrpmud.com
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Post by: Ryan_25 on June 21, 2010, 07:38:57 AM
Any word if this is still going on?
It rained a few days ago so I am not sure if its canceled or not.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 21, 2010, 07:52:29 AM
Tony did not return my call. i will try later in the business day today.
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Post by: AussieLocker on June 21, 2010, 01:27:40 PM
I just spoke to Tony and there are a number of weather and operation issues that impact the weekend event. His comment to me was that there was still water on the course and if he can get it off the course and a bulldozer in AND there is no more rain this week he will open the event for Sunday as scheduled. The original hill still has rock on it, but the two new ones do not nor does the new track. The ground is too wet for rock trucks to get in now so that will be delayed. Sorry I did not get better news, but that is straight from Tony.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 21, 2010, 02:02:52 PM
Forcast for that area says 50-70% chances of rain Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with sun finially Friday. Im gona plan on going down to PA for the weekend- but will check the boards Friday afternoon. Maybe next time they will have better luck with a little more time.
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Post by: MrMindless on June 21, 2010, 02:03:10 PM
In this case I\'d say \"no news is bad news,\" and actually having some information before the day-of as has happened in the past is a very good step in the right direction, even if they have not gotten their water issues taken care of.
Thanks for letting us know, Bill.
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Post by: matt on June 23, 2010, 11:09:35 AM
That\'s too bad. I was looking forward to it.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 23, 2010, 11:47:57 AM
i drove to buffalo last night and back- it was pouring rain half the trip down :/
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Post by: jimsh on June 23, 2010, 04:05:31 PM
We are also expecting more rain tonight, says about 2\" heavy thunder storms. This is the closest place to me for wheeling so it is dis-appointing
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Post by: XJ-Knight on June 24, 2010, 08:30:16 PM
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Post by: Ryan_25 on June 25, 2010, 08:09:54 AM
I dont think this is good for the reputation of the park.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 25, 2010, 09:06:01 AM
sigh.
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Post by: ollllllo on June 25, 2010, 10:59:10 AM
Not good at all.
Let\'s hope they step it up for round two.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on June 25, 2010, 12:05:49 PM
too much water? dump more rocks! :)
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Post by: jimsh on June 30, 2010, 09:14:28 AM
I\'m sure they must have a backhoe or something that can dig. Start where the water starts on the other side of where you want to work. The bigger the hole the more water it\'ll hold. I guess it is all just a matter of how bad you feel it needs to be done as to the extremes one is willing to go through to accomplish this. The moving of earth is cheap when you have the equipment, rocks cost more. I just don\'t like to spend where it is not absolutely needed.
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Post by: MrMindless on June 30, 2010, 09:37:15 AM
in this case, if they want to actually have this succeed, there is no choice - it is clearly an \"absolute need.\" they have cancelled at least 50% of their events due to flooding...
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Post by: jimsh on June 30, 2010, 12:03:58 PM
I haven\'t met bill but since he is aussie lockers and aussie is a sponsor i would imagine he has at least a voice in the issue they might listen to. I would first off recommend a drainage specialist. Naturally that means money. the other two options have already been offered up. Either fill or dig a hole. When you fill you redirect the water somewhere that is lower than the elevation you are adding, may create other issues, when you dig a pit you at least know where the water is going to go. Crazy idea but has anyone offered to come help. I for one am not working and can operate anything with a motor. So i would be willing to go over and see what can be done. Just a thought.
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Post by: MrMindless on June 30, 2010, 12:08:10 PM
when they were first planning this area 2 years ago, Tony invited some representatives from local clubs out there to scope it and offer some input. Maybe something could be put together again? I\'d certainly be interested in actually making it work.
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Post by: ollllllo on July 01, 2010, 06:45:01 AM
I emailed tony explaining our clubs willingness to contribute to the prep/cleannup effort.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on July 01, 2010, 09:00:55 AM
do you have a secret email or phone number, i have never gotten anything back, and he should even remember me from the Rausch trip i let him drive my CJ, and cora let his GF driver hers...
id be in for helping, i drive by at least twice a month
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Post by: Nick on July 01, 2010, 02:19:50 PM
Is there enough room to dig a big pond and use the dirt from that to level/grade and make everything drain nice? I would be willing to help out with ideas and running any of the equipment.
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Post by: Camo1Ton on July 01, 2010, 08:10:47 PM
The drainage issue needs to be addressed, and every one\'s interest in helping sounds great. I have 25 plus years experience in this,but I can say that insurance and other liabilities are the important thing. You don\'t just go and hop on a backhoe and dig a hole. Drainage needs planning and sometimes approvals.
P.S. You don\'t drive heavy equipment...you operate it.
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Post by: jimsh on July 01, 2010, 09:03:03 PM
I completely understand everything you are saying, being the general contractor then the building inspector. That is also why my first recommendation was a drainage specialist. If you are just changing the location of the pooling of water on your own property no permit is needed. Now, if the water starts to be relocated onto property belonging to others or city storm drains then permits and a specialist would be needed. I am also aware no respectable co. is going to let anyone come onto their property and use their equipment. Ins and liability issues. Offering assistance is always a good thing.
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Post by: ollllllo on July 01, 2010, 09:24:40 PM
This is just a matter where we as a club are offering our help to show our level of commitment to the park. I for one never imagined anyone in their right mind would contemplate for a second letting any of us operate equipment on their property.
We can discuss the topic here on this forum all we want but its pointless unless we make the property owner aware of our willingness to help.
Smike and myself have both done just that, and neither of us have even received a no thank you, let alone a return email or phone call.
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Post by: jimsh on July 01, 2010, 10:09:19 PM
I for one am grateful that you have offered assistance. Even though I\'m not a member if you are called upon your offer I am more than willing to help. I myself use this thread as more of a rant to blow off the steam of another event close to home being canceled. Since there really aren\'t that many places close to what is now home. For myself i intend to fix that problem, I\'ve been down to the southern tier 3 times in the last month looking at 50+ acre parcels. So far i haven\"t found quite what i want. My plan is a small homestead with a small private off road park in the back yard. Prob. take another 3 -5 years to bring it to reality but i can live with that.
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Post by: jimsh on July 02, 2010, 09:04:05 PM
What do you think the chances are that they will have their july 18th playday? So far we haven\'t had any rain down here in about a week.
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Post by: XJ-Knight on July 18, 2010, 03:31:27 PM
Jim it was good to meet you. Dave (Explorher4x4) I think I saw you driving around. Glad to see you made it out. Turn out wasn\'t really great but if they decide to promote the next event and it\'s ready for a comp then I think all will work out much better for them in way of people showing up. I have pics and one vid that I will pass along if my phone cooperates with me..
