UAE Boost Run 2008 (Discussion-only)

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Post by Alpha » 18 Mar 2008, 2:41 am

Let's get the discussion going...

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Post by prossett » 18 Mar 2008, 4:30 pm

The idea was initially based on the Cannonball Run, and the newer ArabRun: it is a cross-country drive with checkpoints and special stages.

It is not a race since it is based on navigation and all drivers are encouraged to stay within the legal speed limits.

Dubai - Dibba - Fujeirah - Dhaid - Madam - Shweib - Al Ain and let's see who gets there first. Any traffic fine cancels your run.

We all leave at the same time, stop and check in at key points along the way to prove the passage. I'll set up special stages that must be completed on the way, plus we'll verify that the winners got no traffic fines. I will place 3 coloured flags at the end point, and the first three drivers to get them, win.

Navigation will be following a map handed out to participants on the day. Expect the unexpected.

Prizes to be held by Sam, and handed to the winners once he is satisfied that those 3 people fulfilled all required stages without incurring any fine.

I think I understood that member Crush offered a prize when he said “well im willing to put 5k if you can organize somethink like this with ..the complet tour and little event at each stage ..” but let’s hear the confirmation of his very generous offer from him to make sure.

Any other comments / ideas are welcome - what do you think?

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Post by Crush » 04 May 2008, 4:21 pm

as i said ..i will put lets say 5k for all 3 places ...we need to discuss more in details

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Post by prossett » 04 May 2008, 6:23 pm

Super-cool!!! 8)

OK, guyz - it's going to be hot, is that alright? Doesn't bother me.

Analyzing routes...

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Post by toleg » 04 May 2008, 10:38 pm

wow a gud idea
4x4 is the best chioce for this
long drive comfort + you can do short cuts hhehehhe

only petrol will be the downside

better start on thursday night til friday morning hhehhe

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Post by Rogue » 05 May 2008, 1:34 am

hey ... now this sounds interesting ... friday early mornings would be fun ...!!!

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Post by Tamu » 05 May 2008, 4:18 am

this sounds awesome..sweet idea PR...hopefully i should make it for this event!!! dont wana miss it for the world :D

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Post by RasHooD » 05 May 2008, 8:27 am

coooooooooooooool (Y)

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Post by GT ST@RLET » 05 May 2008, 3:36 pm

guyz thats ineresting
UAEBOOST Stickers on all the cars ^_^

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Post by prossett » 05 May 2008, 3:43 pm

Thu night to Fri morning !!!!! You guys are insane!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love this club!!!! LOOOOOOOOOL

I was thinking late night - that's the time the bats fly... also the darkness will add navigation skill and minimize the emphasis on speed.

I agree early morning would be good, but then we arrive in the middle of the day which will be real hot... unless we book the hotel swimming pool area up Jebel Hafeet!

In that case would members feel OK with an entry fee of AED 250, which also gives you an afternoon at the pool + evening BBQ? That's on top of petrol costs... or is it better we stay basic, use the night, and just drive?

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Post by Rogue » 05 May 2008, 7:55 pm

hey... thats really nice idea ... man ...go wid the majority !!

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Post by newimprovednf » 06 May 2008, 10:01 am

woooooo..... veryyyy nice thought.....
lets do it....
hey... thats really nice idea ... man ...go wid the majority !!
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Post by toleg » 06 May 2008, 10:23 am

so when is gonna be hehehhe?

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Post by .Zohair » 13 May 2008, 12:49 am

This seems to be an awesome idea, however are there any limitations on drivers? Like can there be more passengers along him? Can anyone enter? Do we have to pay? Is it a members only?

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Post by prossett » 13 May 2008, 12:45 pm

I'm not sure about paying... we don't need any fee for the organizer or anything like that. So it should be free unless we have this hotel BBQ/pool deal.

As for members, I think definitely the participants need to be club members. All they need to do is sign up.



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