2013 Sandblast Rally - March 2 - SC

I just looked at the entry fee and looks like the Delux and the Basic package has been switched around...now the Delux is $260.00.

I paid for the Delux last week when the price was $220.00. Anyone know how this is going to work out?

Hi Toro. :) From a few posts above:

Cheers

Thanks...I missed that post

Trying my best to get there this year. bike needs work and I need entry fee $$$... Trying my best to get there however! Need to get more girls out there...

Cant argue with that

How many women are we, so far? Hope to see you there!

I have under 80 miles range on my bike, is this enough for sandblast?

Probably not, looking at last year's stage schedule:

http://sandblastrally.linaracing.com/2012/SB-Stage-Schedule.pdf

section 2 is 84 miles. Is your 80 mile range when you are riding easy or hammering the throttle? Less than 1/2 of that 84 miles is special stage, the rest is transit where you might just try to ride real easy and conserve fuel.

You can carry more fuel as long as it is NOT mounted on your body (i.e. in a backpack). Some guys strap a 1L MSR camp fuel bottle to the bike someplace. Might be enough for you to make it back to service.

If you have a sixty mile range you'll be fine. There is a service/fuel stop about every 55 miles.

Where do I find what weight/cc equals what class?

About half way down the page and you'll see the class structure.
http://rallymoto.com/?q=faq

Thanks. Strategizing. (not that it will matter, I'll be last or close to it, but fun to think about)

Any thoughts on a heavier vs a lighter bike dealing with rutted sand toward the end of the pack? Momentum vs float?

Lighter bike, bring that little KLX 250 and have some fun. Finish position isn't important, the size of your grin is

If I finish, there won't be anything to stop me from being happy about it!

I barely ride the 250, so I'm not comfortable with it, feels whippy. That's why the 650 is still a possiblity. I'll take both to the Pine Barrens over the next month and decide. Thanks for the support!

Dawn: Let me know when you plan on coming down, we have a few practice sections that are similar to Sand Blast.

Happy New Year to all.

Jack

I need practice too Mr.!

KLX it is. Had a great time playing in the sand yesterday (sand was packed and heavy, but good warm up), floats over everything. I love the GS, but thanks for the push to the light side!

Cool, glad it worked out for you. Take Jack up on His offer if you can, working on your cornering skills should help you a lot. Best of luck!

Glad to hear it. I really look forward to having you ride this thing. Trying to talk Coleen to coming on the Super Sherpa!
Rally is so fun