Maryhill “Festival of Speed” Updates

[johnozman]

The event website has been updated with information including, campsite info, racing schedule, etc.
http://www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com/mfos_infokit.pdf

A racers list will be posted in the next couple of days. It will include racers numbers. All athletes will be responsible for placing numbers on there helmets. The numbers must be a minimum of 3” tall. There will be no numbers supplied at the venue.

If you have any questions please email us at info@maryhillfestivalofspeed.com

See you soon!

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[Big Steve]

Hey John,
The number posted will work for racers who race in multiple catagories, right?
SL, CL and JR DH for example.....

See you in a few weeks.

Steve

[johnozman]

Christian's number will be 33. It will work for all classes.

[krylon_ninja]

Hi John or Bob, I read thru the info re 2010 and I had a few questions. Posting them here just in case anybody else had same. Again...this is the first time I have been to MHFOS so if the questions sound noob it is because I AM.

- Did not see any mention regarding the event tees. do we just get one when we arrive or do you need sizing info ahead of time or?

-What are the rules regarding helmet camera usage? I am assuming I can use my gopro for practice runs, but not the race(?).

-Actually I know...it DOES say 'leathers required' and I have mine. Just wondering if that means during the actual event races AND practice runs? 5 days in leathers is a long time if it is cooking out there...I have a more breathable padded/shielded protective suit that I wear when it is hot. Is something as that allowed during practice runs?

- rules say 'helmet can have no modifications except to shield'. does that mean the shield has to be a branded 'will fit' shield or can it be custom cut/made?

- campground: can we park where we pitch our tent? I will be bringing five days worth of stuff and am wondering if I have to hike back and forth from my van to my tent?

-is there any kind of security present at the event(parking lot and/or?) Or do we need to hang out with or lock up our gear?

- I notice that the rules do not call for a DOT rating on helmets. Which is good due to the variety of helmets used. I have ventilation holes in my DOT approved helmet because it makes a BIG difference on a hot day. Is that not allowed? I sent a pic to you about a month ago but got no response on. I need to know if I have to buy another helmet with the time getting so short.

-this question is just now occurring to me...can we use a small propane burner in the campgrounds?

-Are Jet Skis allowed in the pool? (this last question was just to make the others not look so bad). appreciate any answers...next year i will know better. Looking forward to this year!

Aside: ...just wondering if any of you are from Portland OR(or near)?

I was wondering if VP has made any local(Portland Or) newstations aware of this event, as I don't mind doing so if not. They don't mind talking about fallen skaters or when a skater misbehaves so I wonder if they would cover an event that is huge and helps to bring gravity sports into a better light or the light period...since so many have no clue about them. If I have to walk into the TV station all geared up and dragging my luge behind me to get some attention...I can do that. let me know.

[krylon_ninja]

Hmmmmm...regarding the 'one number will work for all classes'. I was assigned a different one for downhill than I was for Street Luge. Did not make sense to me since we are supposed to stick 3" numbers on our helmets...how can it work with two different numbers?. I'm only doing street luge so I did not give it much thought at the time, but shouldn't we just have one number regardless of the events we ride in?

[Big Steve]

Based on our past experience I'll weigh in on your questions.

T-Shirts: I think they have regular sizes (L or XL)

Helmet Cams: OK for practice.

Leathers: Inspected and required on every run, rain or shine. Just tape a pine tree car freshener to them. Actually hang them out so they get air flow at night.

THE SHIELD: Vic Mackey RULES! I've seen some well made custom visors.

Tent and Parking: Park where you want, camp at your own risk. The camp ground is and can be rather wild all night long.

Security: Normally everyone just pulls up and tosses their gear and used chooners on the ground (if they've worn any). You'll have other racers all over the place (which is cool) and you'll have the public walking around (also cool). Extend trust but use caution.

Holy Helmets: John will need to answer this one. While the rules changed years ago about helmets I'd be more concerned with a helmet that has vent holes drilled in it. <Insert safety lecture here> You'll see people running Bell Snow Wedge helmets, Icaro lightweight helmets and possibly even a Nascar pit crew style helmet. All full face.

Bunson Burner: Depends on what you're using it for.... Yes you can cook at the camp grounds, though most people forgo food and just drink beer the entire week. (OK, that's not totally true. I did see one kid eating one day).

2 Stroke jets skis are not allowed in the pool due to the oil contaminents in the exhaust. 4 strokers are OK as long as you have a kill cord attached to a 12 oz can.

John does a good job with the press. The VIP tent is well stocked with ice cold energy drinks, cooling fans and umbrella girls. The first sentence is true. The tent has drinks, shade, chairs, tables, but I've haven't seen umbrella girls.

[krylon_ninja]

Thanks BigSteve.

[Big Steve]

Look forward to meeting you. See you in a few weeks.

[ChrisMcB]

The campground is the fair grounds campground. It comes complete with electrical outlets for RVs, as well as toilets and showers. As I understand it though, you can't park near the free camping. You can rent one of the regular spots for a small nominal fee and park your car next to your tent. I believe this fee is 10 or 15 a night.

[krylon_ninja]

Thanks Chris.

I also forgot to ask earlier: Can I bring more than one luge? I have two that i would like to at least be able to use in practice...even though I am mostly sure I will be using the pegless in the race. Is inspection limit to one luge?

[johnozman]

Chris,
Actually the campground is not at the fairgrounds this year. Politics!
Camping is next to the Goldendale Pool this year. We aren't allowed music there either. We will have bands at Golden Lanes this year, autograph session will be there as weel, both Saturday night. Along with free beer (over 21) by Sector9 until the keg runs out.

We continue to get bounced around, must be Mayor Parton.

Check the info kit on the website for details.

[krylon_ninja]

I guess I do need to read the info kit again and look at the map with what seems to be some confusing stuff.

[ChrisMcB]

Krylon, I was referring to the fairgrounds, which apparently we aren't using. So I don't really know what the camping situation is. In the past it has always been first come first serve.

John, we had a party in the bowling alley at the freeride earlier this year, and it seemed to work out pretty well. But the freeride has less than half the numbers MFOS has, and the place was fairly full. We'll have to see how it works this year.

[johnozman]

Camping will be first come, first served. Find a spot (Its an open field), set up, lock your stuff up, have fun, keep the noise to a minimum and then clean up after your self. Its that easy!

I am worried about the bowling alley, its kind of small. We have 3 bands playing, including LooseTooth. It is going to be a bit wild.

[krylon_ninja]

Hey John, I guess my main question is can we set up our tents next to our cars in 'the field'??? I'm coming the first day so I won't be stepping into a bee's nest...but it would be helpful to know that ahead of time. Tnx.