Nemadji II Rally-July 26-Worker Registration Open

Worker registration is now open for Nemadji Trail II Rally (www.rallymasterpro.com/workers). The format will be very similar to the last Nemadji Trail Rally (in May). We have taken the feedback from the last event and are making changes as we are able.

What: Nemadji Trail II Rally
Where: Duquette, MN
When: Saturday, July 26
Worker Registration Opens at 9:30 a.m.
Bannering Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Worker Meeting: 11:45 a.m.
Head to the Woods: 12:15 p.m.
Be back to Duquette: about 7:00 p.m.

Register online at: www.rallymasterpro.com/workers

Duquette is 22 miles east of I-35 about 2 hours north of the twin cities metro area. We will once again have our headquarters at the Duquette General Store.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at [email protected]


Carrie Carlson
Chief of Controls
Nemadji Trail Rally

 

Yay!

I'm signed up. Big surprise, eh?

Amy

 

That is a good thing...I would have forced your registration...I know how to do that

 

What's bannering?

 

they got you running 0 again?

any chance of a black sentra running some zeros?

 

We are meeting next week, I will see what we can do...

 

As part of our permits to be able to use the forest road, we have to put "CAUTION" tape up on any trails or roads that intersect.

Bannering is done in the morning before the race starts and the group who goes out and puts up the tape, following a specially written route book.

Hope that answers your question.

 

It does, thanks. So 7 hours to banner?! That's a long day!

 

No, it only takes an hour or so to banner the road (more or less depending on how many crews), ideally the way it works is that the banner crews head out at 10 am, banner the forest, and are back in time for the worker meeting at 11:45am. Then the banner workers become marshals, and head back out to watch the cars go by (and make sure no ATV riders or anyone else head out onto the stage). The cars run by four times, and then everyone heads back in around 7pm.

 

If nothing major changes between now and then my wife and I will be working. No speeding tickets this time though.
Just like last time if anyone wants to camp at my parents land Fri. and Sat that is a good possibility.

 

i should be down. i can marshall but any chance that i can acquire a "press" pass with no affiliations lol. probably not but a shot in the dark if you guys need a photog to cover anything

 

I haven't heard what they have planned for me.

I wouldn't turn it down if they asked.

I'm hoping to have new bushings put in the DMS 40's and see how they fit the Legacy. Also have a 3" down pipe for it that I got from Mike but I need to have the back half bent up with a high flow cat. Don't know if I'll have time or $ for both before Nemadji II. But I'm sure it would be o.k. with out those improvements.

Honestly, I need more work on the loose nut behind the wheel than on the car right now.

Amy

 

i haven't officially signed up yet... but i'm planning on heading up to be (ham) radio for a start/finish crew.

 

bump It is July now...less than a month away

Sign up so I know you are working!

 

I am working! I hope somethin good....:nana:

 

I just signed up as a worker, this will be my 1st. I'm a hard worker, so whatever you folks need, just let me know.

 

This attitude gets you into trouble just ask Amy...that is how she got where she is :biggrin:

 

It will be good!

 

I will do my best

 

LOL^^ seriously, I'll do pretty much anything. If not...Russ, I might be your shadow. :biggrin:

 

hey I'd be interested if I can ride up with someone - I'll toss you gas money no problem, I just don't want to be driving since I'll be going to duluth the weekend before and bemidji the weekend after

 

well I still would prefer to ride with someone

 

I'll give you a ride

I haven't heard from Kelly about staying at my parents place for the weekend so the wife and I may make it a day trip. If that is the case you are more than welcome to ride with me. Or you can crash there for the weekend with us.

Booze and campfire

 

You sir, would be most welcome to stay the weekend.
Give me a call or pm and we can work out the details.

I guess that means Carl will have to stay as well if he would like a ride.

 

As long as the booze isn't during the event, and the campfire is at an allowed location (the fire risk may be pretty high, as I haven't seen much rain in the forecast for the next couple of weeks), that sounds great!

 

it's at dan's cabin or something like that

guys, I am 100% down. what are you registered to work for dan? I will sign up and try to make sure I get put on the same things

 

Booze and campfire stay on my parents land. While at the rally I'm there to work not to party.

 

Bannering and marshaling.

 

Glad to hear it. Every once in a while we get someone who thinks it'd be a good idea to get lit while sitting out at a marshal position, and some get upset when they find it's not allowed.

I'll be driving Safety Sweep (wave to the noisy Sentra following behind the rally cars), and since I'll be driving home after the event, I'll have to limit myself to one beer at the after party.

 

Common sense seems to be lacking in that particular group.

 

The after party will be held at the Duquette Community Hall (just south of the Duquette General Store), where registration will also be. We are planning a meal for the rally crew. As per the usage agreement, no alcohol is allowed. Sorry guys, but enjoy the campfire at the parents'.

Thanks to all who have already signed up to work and if you haven't...please do :biggrin:

See you in the woods,

Carrie

 

Is there any camping in the area? I've worked by share of RallyAmerica events and this looks like a lot of (local) fun!

 

Banning State park is near the junction of Hwy 23 and 35. (About 20 miles from Duquette).

Also, there is a campground just north west (I think...I may be off on my directions since 23 runs at a wierd angle) of Duquette.

Carrie

 

Just to clarify. We will not be drinking before, during or on the drive from the event. It seems signals must have gotten crossed somewhere along the way.

 

i would be down to finally do it, but that is the day when i am moving

 

Most rally after-parties have alcohol available to purchase/enjoy. Unfortunately we cannot do this at the Community hall trust me I am bummed about this...I would love to have a nice glass of Malibu on the Rocks after the race....mmmm....Malibu....

back to the topic

I hope that I didn't offend anyone. I know in the past at other rallies there have been issues of workers getting lit up during the event (as Mark pointed out). We have found the best way to avoid situations like this is to be very clear up front.

Carrie

 

No offense taken. I understand, I just didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea.

 

How about a nice corner marshal point about half way down the trail????

 

I am registered - requested to banner/marshal with dan. if possible, put us on a good marshal point for photography as well

 

Carrie says she will do her best.