Chili Bowl Logistics/Timeframe Question

darnall · 11/16/10, 1:37 AM

I need some help from some of you guys who compete in or have cars at the Chili Bowl regularly. I usually go for a day or 2 every year but this year will be different for me. I have been lucky enough to be offered a car to drive without paying an outrageous rental. One major thing on my bucket list will get crossed off in January and I am really psyched.

So I have some logistical questions. I'm having a difficult time making plans and arrangements until I get some info so any help would be appreciated.

Question 1; Move in Day...I know it's Sunday. With the shootout people get their trailers in line up to a week before hand. Please tell me that isn't necessary for the Chili Bowl. I really don't care where I get parked but I need to be parked beside my teammate so we can share resources. Do the 2 of us need to be inline together 2 get to park together?

And do they haul all the average size trailers in with a tractor or forklift or do they just position them after I dolly down?

Can I show up Saturday evening or Sunday morning and get moved in and unloaded comfortably before they close the building for the night?

Question 2; Monday/Practice day... What time do they start? do they divide practice up by qualifying night or is it just a free for all the whole day? Assuming I don't have to do any major work or repairs how many sets of hotlaps can i expect to get (ballpark)?

Question 3; Pit amenities... At the shootout you have to pay like 25-50 bucks for them to unlock an electrical outlet for you to use. Is it the same deal for the Chili Bowl or do they provide electricity? Am I going to get arrested for cleaning the mud chunks off my car in the floor? Am I going to have to pay for a Hazmat cleanup crew and a fine from the EPA if the rear end leaks a bit of fluid on the floor? And how many of you loyal Chili Bowl attendees can I count on to help me shove my car to and from the ramps? I should probably only take the first 20-30 people that offer free help cause I don't want to be too crowded. HAHAHAHA

And my final question until i remember the others.... When I win my prelim night feature and run top 5 in the Saturday A how much is it going to pay? And how many sharpies do I need to bring to handle all the autographs I'm gonna have to sign after I run so good as a complete unknown??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Ok...I probably don't need the last couple answered....hahahaha... the move in day and Monday practice day are the days that I have not witnessed or been a part of previously.

Thanks in advance for all your help guys.

red70racer · 11/16/10, 9:32 AM

Dude
Now that you have announced you will win, maybe the entries will drop by a hundred or so.
I'm almost certain you will have to be in line with your team mate, it turns into a zoo when they start moving in. They use a fork truck with a ball hooked to one of the forks, it is amazing to watch what those guys can do with a fork truck
Never done the Monday practice, so can't help you there although I've heard it is difficult to get more than 3 sessions
Yes they charge for electric, we always buddy up with whomever paid for it and kick in 10 bux
The mud works real well, just sweep it in a pile and it disappears by the next morning. Oil leaks just kitty litter, oil change has a drum by the fuel door for disposal
Good luck and remember to have fun and treat your team mates with respect and love
Jeff

darnall · 11/16/10, 9:37 AM

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Originally Posted by red70racer

Dude

Good luck and remember to have fun and treat your team mates with respect and love
Jeff

Sure thing Jeff...My team mate and his siblings have much respect and love from me....their dad on the other hand....what a goon. Hahahaha

48modracer · 11/16/10, 10:33 AM

They are always trying to save space, so if you can pit 2 cars out of 1 trailer, that would help. Anything under 20 foot I think also automatically goes against the outer wall. We have been successful in squating on a pit spot along the fence separating the pits and trade show area so long as they are not already reserved for VIP. Send someone with a lawn chair and an attitude to fight off the landrushers.

11/16/10, 1:37 AM	#1 Chili Bowl Logistics/Timeframe Question
darnall Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 773	I need some help from some of you guys who compete in or have cars at the Chili Bowl regularly. I usually go for a day or 2 every year but this year will be different for me. I have been lucky enough to be offered a car to drive without paying an outrageous rental. One major thing on my bucket list will get crossed off in January and I am really psyched. So I have some logistical questions. I'm having a difficult time making plans and arrangements until I get some info so any help would be appreciated. Question 1; Move in Day...I know it's Sunday. With the shootout people get their trailers in line up to a week before hand. Please tell me that isn't necessary for the Chili Bowl. I really don't care where I get parked but I need to be parked beside my teammate so we can share resources. Do the 2 of us need to be inline together 2 get to park together? And do they haul all the average size trailers in with a tractor or forklift or do they just position them after I dolly down? Can I show up Saturday evening or Sunday morning and get moved in and unloaded comfortably before they close the building for the night? Question 2; Monday/Practice day... What time do they start? do they divide practice up by qualifying night or is it just a free for all the whole day? Assuming I don't have to do any major work or repairs how many sets of hotlaps can i expect to get (ballpark)? Question 3; Pit amenities... At the shootout you have to pay like 25-50 bucks for them to unlock an electrical outlet for you to use. Is it the same deal for the Chili Bowl or do they provide electricity? Am I going to get arrested for cleaning the mud chunks off my car in the floor? Am I going to have to pay for a Hazmat cleanup crew and a fine from the EPA if the rear end leaks a bit of fluid on the floor? And how many of you loyal Chili Bowl attendees can I count on to help me shove my car to and from the ramps? I should probably only take the first 20-30 people that offer free help cause I don't want to be too crowded. HAHAHAHA And my final question until i remember the others.... When I win my prelim night feature and run top 5 in the Saturday A how much is it going to pay? And how many sharpies do I need to bring to handle all the autographs I'm gonna have to sign after I run so good as a complete unknown??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Ok...I probably don't need the last couple answered....hahahaha... the move in day and Monday practice day are the days that I have not witnessed or been a part of previously. Thanks in advance for all your help guys.

11/16/10, 9:32 AM	#2 Re: Chili Bowl Logistics/Timeframe Question
red70racer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 351	Dude Now that you have announced you will win, maybe the entries will drop by a hundred or so. I'm almost certain you will have to be in line with your team mate, it turns into a zoo when they start moving in. They use a fork truck with a ball hooked to one of the forks, it is amazing to watch what those guys can do with a fork truck Never done the Monday practice, so can't help you there although I've heard it is difficult to get more than 3 sessions Yes they charge for electric, we always buddy up with whomever paid for it and kick in 10 bux The mud works real well, just sweep it in a pile and it disappears by the next morning. Oil leaks just kitty litter, oil change has a drum by the fuel door for disposal Good luck and remember to have fun and treat your team mates with respect and love Jeff

11/16/10, 10:33 AM	#4 Re: Chili Bowl Logistics/Timeframe Question
48modracer Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 61	They are always trying to save space, so if you can pit 2 cars out of 1 trailer, that would help. Anything under 20 foot I think also automatically goes against the outer wall. We have been successful in squating on a pit spot along the fence separating the pits and trade show area so long as they are not already reserved for VIP. Send someone with a lawn chair and an attitude to fight off the landrushers.