Event Coverage Death Week 2023

google maps isn't part of the car....

 

Google is your friend. Waze is also great and really good for alternate routes if it's too plugged up.

 

On most drag and drive events you have to stick to the specified route or you'll be kicked out of competition. There are a few exceptions, but in general that's how it is.

 

Figuring out when to go is also helpful

 

would be helpful if you could pre-run the event a week in advance but where is the fun in that?

I can see squirrel now, "pilot to navigator, where the hell are we?"

 

Yeah, and I'm going by myself. No navigator, I'm screwed

 

Hey @ squirrel that’s a heck of a nice grocery getter - be safe in yer travels

 

I can still see you asking yourself, so you're pilot, navigator and bombardier all rolled into one, pack your own chute and toss them trucker bombs wide and clear

 

Getting close! Friday I head up to Phoenix for the adventure. I think the car is ready, I guess I'll find out what else I should have done.

I still need to study the route more to get a handle on how available gas is on the long stretches. My range is less than 150 miles, how much less depends on driving conditions.

The route has been modified a little, it's still going to be pretty wild.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...ll=34.748167979919515,-116.41696999999999&z=7

 

Jim the shop will be available to you Saturday or Sunday for whatever you need

 

Thanks, appreciate it!

 

I know we can't help but the lift etc. is available

 

Looks like my Nephew is going to make it. Building a hitch today so he can haul the kitchen sink as well.

This is the most I can show.

 

Route details have been published...if you're in the neighborhood, say "hi"

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/death-week

 

All I'm saying with a name like Death Week is you stay SAFE!

 

Check point in Laguna Beach at Rubys.......you're going to hit traffic going from Dana Point to the 101 (in Oxnard) traveling on Coast Hwy. Like @jnaki said, it'll be a nice ride...but slow. I'll be at work on Monday, keep up the posting if you can, be safe and of course have loads of fun.

 

Godspeed sir, and may all your axles stay sealed.

Looking forward to the adventure.

Cheers,
Harv

 

Virtual shotgun for me!

Chris

 

Have fun out there, its great to follow along !

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Hi Jim,
you'll be in my town (Fresno/Clovis) along the route. I'll come out and say hi. You need anything, please reach out. send me a PM and I'll send you my number if you need it.

as always, Stay Safe, and Thanks for taking us along

BigMike

 

Safe travels and have fun!

 

All this advice you're getting to "have fun" AND "be safe" seems kind of contradictory. Sounds like asking a man to walk a pretty fine line.


So to quote a former co-worker I'll just recommend that you "get out there and knock 'em stiff"!

 

Here’s my advice. Drive fast and take chances!

 

Have fun, be safe!

 

Thanks!

I got registered. Got a room. Will probably go back to the track soon and watch guys making test runs.

As far as I know there is no live video of this event.

 

Throttle arm broke. Looking for some welding

 

OUCH !
Good thing that this didn't happen out in the middle no where!

 

He did the Mash
He did Monster Mash
It was pedal smash

Sorry, something to with October is why.

 

Should the HAMB brigade along the route keep a 5 gallon can of gas with them as you drive by to say Hi,, just in case,.....