Here come The Rooster....

[Waffles]

http://theroosterchallenge.com/images/splash.jpg (http://theroosterchallenge.com)

Details to come....

[djom1cincy]

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[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Is this as badass as the Death Metal Rooster? If so then count me in.

[Stangman]

Uhhh? why does this already sound fun?

[Evil_Capri]

Hopefully more people will express interest than last time. Looking forward to more details!! :bigthumb

[Pitbull1052]

so what it is Jason?

[Stangman]

so what it is Jason?

You mean Chris?

[Pitbull1052]

Evil Capri (Jason) lol he use to be my next door neighbor

[Evil_Capri]

so what it is Jason?

Just as it states a 'road rally.' Nothing too outlandish, if memory serves.

[Pitbull1052]

so basically just starting point end point........stops in the middle or ??

[Stangman]

Evil Capri (Jason) lol he use to be my next door neighbor

Oh! :lol: my bad! :HYF: for me

[Pitbull1052]

Oh! :lol: my bad! :HYF: for me



lmao it's aight no biggie.......

[Evil_Capri]

so basically just starting point end point........stops in the middle or ??

I'm not sure. I never got that far in the process. Plus, it may be completely different format this time.

[ffmueller81]

I remember the premise of a cannonball run.... cincinnati style.... and of course they don't condone speeding though.... hahahaha

[Pitbull1052]

oh for sure I'd be down then....... sounds fun

[ffmueller81]

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38157&highlight=rooster

Here is the thread from a few years ago... the link no longer works but the principle of the rally is in the thread somewhere...

[Pitbull1052]

oh wow this thing could be huge and pay out a ton.....

[Waffles]

They were just simply trying to start too big before. Entry fees were too high, age restrictions because of potential alcohol sponsors that "almost" happened, etc. This year they've asked me to help organize. I can promise it WILL happen. The potential here is huge, but you have to start somewhere. So, entry fee will be affordable, field size has been cut in half, it will be a ton of fun.

Details will be released on the website when it's launched. There is also a facebook fan club, just search for "The Rooster Challenge."

Oh, the pic in the OP is a link to the site... for when it launches.

http://www.theroosterchallenge.com

[Pitbull1052]

I know details are to come but any idea on when? Not going to hold you to it just curious

[Waffles]

Yeah, that's actually on our facebook page, so no big deal.

It'll be 10-10-10. ;)

We're going to be running three "pilot" runs through the summer. We'll be selecting 4 cars to run each.

We're going to be calling for volunteers soon to help run the rally the day of. We're going to need chase/camera cars, checkpoint volunteers, etc.

This thing should be very interesting...

[Pitbull1052]

sounds like it I watch Bullrun all the time and would love to do it

[djom1cincy]

This sounds cool. I'm one billion percent in. That is unless something else comes up.

[Waffles]

My only regret about promoting/organizing is that I won't be able to run it....

[Kevin1989]

i wanna be a chase camera!!!!!! pweeeaaasee

[ADaughen]

Someone come over and help me get my '78 off the jacks. I need in this. :D

[Waffles]

Someone come over and help me get my '78 off the jacks. I need in this. :D

Oh come on guys... how can you all ignore a cry for help like that???

[ADaughen]

Oh come on guys... how can you all ignore a cry for help like that???


Certainly, how kick butt would it be to have a 300hp Pinto Wagon pulling up the rear of the show? :bigthumb

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff235/stella_pearl/Cars/78forpintocruiser.jpg

[NickBeam]

I can't wait to win this thing in my little 4cyl Honda :D

[mustang8998]

Theme song?

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://s0.ilike.com/play%23Alice%2BIn%2BChains:Rooster:11872:s329060.1 2103717.21962781.0.2.195%252Cstd_eb6a7981bd9d4b878 c7cc422208e0b56&ei=y7BkS7aEO8fRlAfuisCUCg&sa=X&oi=music_play_track&resnum=2&ct=result&cd=2&ved=0CBMQ0wQoATAA&usg=AFQjCNFLoQlmVcxx38jbPEgNS4g2rXTlgw

[Waffles]

Theme song?

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://s0.ilike.com/play%23Alice%2BIn%2BChains:Rooster:11872:s329060.1 2103717.21962781.0.2.195%252Cstd_eb6a7981bd9d4b878 c7cc422208e0b56&ei=y7BkS7aEO8fRlAfuisCUCg&sa=X&oi=music_play_track&resnum=2&ct=result&cd=2&ved=0CBMQ0wQoATAA&usg=AFQjCNFLoQlmVcxx38jbPEgNS4g2rXTlgw

lol... umm, yes. http://www.theroosterchallenge.com <=== song is already on there :P lol

[Gene]

I was interested last time, but I'm a lot more interested with a lower entry fee.

Don't take this the wrong way, but don't expect people to shell out a lot of cash for the first event you guys throw. A small amount so that there is actually some level of commitment is good, but if memory serves the amount that you guys were looking for people to spend last time was unrealistic.

Less prize money, lower entry fees, and a generally low-profile event are what I would recommend...if it's successful, then something higher profile/higher cost for 2011.

Just my two cents. :)

[mustang8998]

lol... umm, yes. http://www.theroosterchallenge.com <=== song is already on there :P lol

Ummm.......sorry Chris, must of had the sound turned down, when I clicked the link. :o

[Waffles]

I was interested last time, but I'm a lot more interested with a lower entry fee.

Don't take this the wrong way, but don't expect people to shell out a lot of cash for the first event you guys throw. A small amount so that there is actually some level of commitment is good, but if memory serves the amount that you guys were looking for people to spend last time was unrealistic.

Less prize money, lower entry fees, and a generally low-profile event are what I would recommend...if it's successful, then something higher profile/higher cost for 2011.

Just my two cents. :)

Gene, this was an absolute condition of my involvement. We've set the fee at $100, but won't know the payouts until we know where sponsorship is going. The rest of the details have been worked out, and will be released when the full site is launched. However, I can tell you that what you are suggesting is what we've already done.

[Gene]

Gene, this was an absolute condition of my involvement. We've set the fee at $100, but won't know the payouts until we know where sponsorship is going. The rest of the details have been worked out, and will be released when the full site is launched. However, I can tell you that what you are suggesting is what we've already done.

$100 is a perfect entry fee.

I think the focus on the event should on having fun, not on the payout. The last thing you want is people taking it too seriously, and a big purse can cause that.

[Evil_Capri]

$100 is a perfect entry fee.

I think the focus on the event should on having fun, not on the payout. The last thing you want is people taking it too seriously, and a big purse can cause that.

Agreed! If the dates coincide with my schedule I will be taking part.

[Waffles]

$100 is a perfect entry fee.

I think the focus on the event should on having fun, not on the payout. The last thing you want is people taking it too seriously, and a big purse can cause that.

That's the focus. Our philosophy approaching this event is to do whatever it takes to make it happen and to make it fun. For instance, we'll be limiting the field to a set amount of cars that won't overwhelm us. I'd rather have 25 teams telling about how much fun they had, than 50 teams complaining that things were poorly organized.

We've gotten some good feedback and looks like we'll end up with a pretty diverse field, from Hondas to Mustangs to Ferraris.

Broad strokes... we're going to have a "show n shine" on October 9th, the day before the event. There will be a fun competition that will determine the order in which the teams will start the event. The event will start and finish in the same location, and we expect it will take about 6 hours to complete. Between the start and finish times, we'll have various forms of entertainment going on... live band etc.

We're thinking we're going to need about 25-30 volunteers to help on the day of the event to work checkpoints etc. If anyone is interested, please drop me an email to http://www.theroosterchallenge.com/images/hardcore_email.jpg

[Waffles]

We've had some very exciting sponsors and partnerships sign up in the last week. This things is gonna be awesome!

[Waffles]

Have finalized a few sponsors, thought I'd post updates.....

http://unitedfamiliesinternational.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/breast.jpg (http://ww5.komen.org/)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs232.snc3/21940_199130439959_51746674959_804398_4192864_n.jp g (http://drinkhoist.com)

http://www.cincinnatihometheaters.net/images/Banner.jpg (http://www.cincinnatihometheaters.net/)

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs483.ash1/26457_332309785975_274546015975_4159474_1976374_n. jpg

[shadez14]

Sounds exciting. Would love to help out if not running ;) When do you think the site will be ready?

[cobrajoe]

subscribing

[Waffles]

Sounds exciting. Would love to help out if not running ;) When do you think the site will be ready?

Web dev guy is developing the site using a CMS called Joomla. We've not used it before and finding it doesn't naively have ACL and that effects our forums, team areas, sponsor areas, etc. At any rate, it's come down to a learning curve. We think tho, it should be up in the next 30 days or so.

If you'd like to help out, please shoot me an email to http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i111/cga1974/rooster_email.jpg

Please understand that this is going to be all volunteer, but we will certainly appreciate any help we can get.

We've also secured some pretty sweet digs downtown for our launch party. Should be sweet. I'm really excited to share details!