Parker 400 - Poker run? 1 lap!

[82daytona]

I might be down for this.. Maybe I can buy a takeoff tire from @82daytona. Would be fun to run the course, and see how the Maverick R does.

You can borrow one.

 

[MeCasa16]

I may have to change my bet...

I’m not going to race.. but I’m not going to sit in the back and eat dust either.

 

[MeCasa16]

You can borrow one.

That’s a good option too. I might take you up on that.

 

[Outdrive1]

I’m not going to race.. but I’m not going to sit in the back and eat dust either.

Pretty sure it said helmets are required, if you’ve got a pumper you’ll be fine.

 

[HNL2LHC]

I do have my set of stock wheels and tires available if anyone needs a spare or four.

 

[rivermobster]

Pretty sure it said helmets are required, if you’ve got a pumper you’ll be fine.

If you're not first, you're last...

Never applied more than running in the dirt.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Pretty sure it said helmets are required, if you’ve got a pumper you’ll be fine.

Lol this just got even better. These guys ain’t using helmets

 

[Outdrive1]

Lol this just got even better. These guys ain’t using helmets

Ok lol

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Ok lol

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I meant Dave and all the short stoppers.

If he got the helmet on the pumper will start a fire from blowing on his cigarette.

 

[Outdrive1]

I meant Dave and all the short stoppers.

If he got the helmet on the pumper will start a fire from blowing on his cigarette.

Taking a helmet on and off ten times to smoke a cigarette is gonna be lots of fun. Lol

 

[obnoxious001]

This sounds fun.

Bring an extra couple of gallons of gas if you are gonna drive spiritedly. That is still a 90 mile stint on the back end.

They say they are going to have gas 53 miles in

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

They say they are going to have gas 53 miles in

Yes but that’s 90 miles on the back end. If you don’t conserve a little, some cars could run out of gas.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Anyone have balls to nerf people?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Anyone have balls to nerf people?

That should pull this thread back down into River Karen’s Place.

 

[NicPaus]

Taking a helmet on and off ten times to smoke a cigarette is gonna be lots of fun. Lol

Where's Dave? Follow the butt trail. Lol

 

[MeCasa16]

Anyone have balls to nerf people?

You gotta be behind people to nerf them..

 

[MeCasa16]

Pretty sure it said helmets are required, if you’ve got a pumper you’ll be fine.

I guess I did read that.. Sadly, the pumper won’t help keep the visor clean. Also a helmet for 140 miles doesn’t sound that fun to me. My neck is going to be sore.

 

[RiverDave]

I’ll bet you RD is late and hung over the morning of the poker run, if he shows up at all. RD doesn’t do anything early in the am, especially after camping in the desert when he pulls in at 11 o’clock at night.

I’ve also been with Dave when his “badass” Tyrex smoked out Shea Wash 2 different times, that was the latest and greatest too. Everytime it needed a new motor it was going to be the Polaris killer, that didn’t work out too well either.

WMC gapped Dave’s badass Canam also. Basically Dave has never done anything but bench race, repair his junk, and lose.

lol. I don’t remember it blowing up twice when you were around.. once.. but yes it was faster than the Polaris at the time until the 900 came out

 

[2Driver]

Everyone is going to be rolled over like turtles on the first 10 miles lol

Hilarious.
Serious note, as most know on that course there's a fair bit of miles of high speed smooth roads with rollers and sweeping turns. Hate to crest a riser wide-open and find a group of snowbirds in their jeeps or an oncoming rancher.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I guess I did read that.. Sadly, the pumper won’t help keep the visor clean. Also a helmet for 140 miles doesn’t sound that fun to me. My neck is going to be sore.

Buy one of these. Makes a huge difference

 

[Outdrive1]

I guess I did read that.. Sadly, the pumper won’t help keep the visor clean. Also a helmet for 140 miles doesn’t sound that fun to me. My neck is going to be sore.

I also hate wearing a helmet, my neck will be on fire as well. I figure I’m going to do about 1/2 or 3/4 of the course and find my way back on Shea rd.

 

[rivermobster]

Now I know why all you youngsters have a cage...

I've ridden All day with a set of handlebars and a helmet.

Hope you guys don't get a blister on your throttle foot on your little two hour ride...

Oh the horror!!!

 

[79 HUSTLER]

Now I know why all you youngsters have a cage...

I've ridden All day with a set of handlebars and a helmet.

Hope you guys don't get a blister on your throttle foot on your little two hour ride...

Oh the horror!!!

You ride a fucking quad!!!! Enough said.

 

[rivrrts429]

Now I know why all you youngsters have a cage...

I've ridden All day with a set of handlebars and a helmet.

Hope you guys don't get a blister on your throttle foot on your little two hour ride...

Oh the horror!!!

It’ll be more like 5 hours with minimal stops. That course is typically pretty haggard. I say best average is 35-40mph.

 

[rivermobster]

You ride a fucking quad!!!! Enough said.

Yep. Way more work than 2 wheels. And you don't hear me whining about my neck!

 

[rivermobster]

It’ll be more like 5 hours with minimal stops. That course is typically pretty haggard. I say best average is 35-40mph.

Oh. I forgot we were talking about golf carts.

Nevermind.

 

[dezertrider]

Just got a couple of these for Bronkzilla. I will probably take them off once we are on the trail. '

In the Can Am we use closed helmets and a Parker Pumper to keep the duct out. We have been wearing them for so long we cant go without them even in AZ now
Open Face Helmet

 

[DWC]

Buy one of these. Makes a huge difference View attachment 1314809

Another suggestion for the “racers”.

 

[2Driver]

Since we are talking safety, this is in small print but an important number to have vs 911 out there.

Is there any support group by the organizer, I’d bring out the Jeep maybe.

 

[RVRKID]

Just got a couple of these for Bronkzilla. I will probably take them off once we are on the trail. '

In the Can Am we use closed helmets and a Parker Pumper to keep the duct out. We have been wearing them for so long we cant go without them even in AZ now
Open Face Helmet
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I have 2 of the Simpson helmets like these I want to sell if anyone is looking.
Simpson Helmet

 

[RiverDave]

Has anyone actually done this poker run before?

 

[NicPaus]

I have 2 of the Simpson helmets like these I want to sell if anyone is looking.
Simpson Helmet

What size and how much?
I have 1 for my Defender could use a few more.

 

[jesco]

Has anyone actually done this poker run before?

This is the first year the UNLMTD Series (Martellis) are running the Parker 400, and I don't believe BITD ever had a poker run for the 425. I did the Poker Runs for the UTVWC in Havasu and the one at the Barstow 300, which the Martellis put on both those races.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

What size and how much?
I have 1 for my Defender could use a few more.

I also have 2 that were used once. I believe one is small and the other is XL or XXL.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

And you also need a CRIT off road pass if you are going to do this Poker Run.

 

[RVRKID]

What size and how much?
I have 1 for my Defender could use a few more.

I think Med and XL but I will check this weekend, hell I don't know $50 for both? Let me know if you are heading out for New Years and I can send them with Ed.

 

[2Driver]

And you also need a CRIT off road pass if you are going to do this Poker Run.

Fuck that. That would be enough for me to organize a group start/finish at Osborn wash and Shea.

 

[NicPaus]

I think Med and XL but I will check this weekend, hell I don't know $50 for both? Let me know if you are heading out for New Years and I can send them with Ed.

I will take them for 50. Send them with Ed. I will give him the cash. Thanks

 

[Outdrive1]

That’s a good deal

 

[boatnam2]

Taking a helmet on and off ten times to smoke a cigarette is gonna be lots of fun. Lol

Didn't an old school drag racer drill a hole in front of helmet so he smoke while driving, that would save all the stops except the breakdown one.

 

[dezertrider]

Has anyone actually done this poker run before?

I did the pre run a few years ago. One stop at midway and tons of driving

 

[rivermobster]

Didn't an old school drag racer drill a hole in front of helmet so he smoke while driving, that would save all the stops except the breakdown one.

How about a nicotine patch??

And a CamelBak bladder, filled full of beer??

And a couple adult diapers??

Did I miss anything?

 

[01erionracing]

Can CRIT off road pass be purchased on-line?

 

[jesco]

Can CRIT off road pass be purchased on-line?

No

 

[rivrrts429]

Didn't an old school drag racer drill a hole in front of helmet so he smoke while driving, that would save all the stops except the breakdown one.

That was one of the best motorsports names in the history of racing, Dick Trickle lol

Dude was a man’s man. Pretty sad story towards the end of his life but was the truest form of grassroots competitor.

 

[01erionracing]

No

I called the office and there are only two options to purchase the pass, in person and by mail.

 

[jesco]

I called the office and there are only two options to purchase the pass, in person and by mail.

By mail must be new…. Use to have to go into the CRIT office. I think it’s only like $25/$30 but more of a pain in the ass to go there.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The bench racing is falling apart fast lol

 

[MeCasa16]

Is everyone backing out of this thing? I thought we had a whole crew! I could probably go get crit stickers for people before the run.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Is everyone backing out of this thing? I thought we had a whole crew! I could probably go get crit stickers for people before the run.

Welcome to Havasu.

Not many people here have it in them to do this thing.