[2005] Chicago 2005

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:47 pm

Sometime between noon and 2:00 at the latest. My Hotel check in time is 3:00. I HOPE they'll let me in early.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:21 pm

what time is everone getting in on friday and sign up if you have not yet.i need numbers for food and stuff.cf

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:36 am

fav...did you answer my question???? I think KNOT!

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:58 pm

drive your truck,cause there is plenty of parking,or we a renting a van to haul people.was down there today.i am getting tents for shade,we are bringing lots of chairs too.real pits.cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:23 pm

got it....i'll find it on the map ..... does the L get us there or should i bring the truck?

I'll do the sightseeing with Nancy on Friday night.......she wants to see some racing on Saturday......

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:11 pm

Thank you Brudah!!! For keeping GRS Racing alive and going. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:59 pm

the new spot sounds good to me.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:44 pm

guys,this is not the ghetto we are racing in,just a cool part of the city that most people dont see.its only 8 blocks south of the loop.Bara,your wife can do some killer shopping on mich ave ,or go to the art institute,or the field museum,or navy pier,or the hancock or.............you get the idea.plus,dont forget this is a race with start ramps,50 cone courses,lunch,apre bbq,killer timer and all the bros coming to do what we we love,RACE.yea,this aint the beach,but it aint cabrini green either.cf

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 1:26 pm

Chris,
I'm still trying to break out of work!! Hell..I don't care where the venue is! I aint a tourist on race day . I'll save the Lakefront etc.. for pre and apres! But..does the change of venue reflect in anyway your solemn promise to me after our raft trip, to "drop you off at a crack house..and LEAVE YOU"? heh heh heh.
Bara, you're correct Yvonne has done more for east coast grass roots data tracking than anyone. And as we all know venues can change(at least this one was announced before the race day) Whatta ya' gonna do? Sue the city?
Chris ..Gudo says howdy, he's on the injured raft guide list as of a few daze ago (tipped up his inards surfing a monster hole..He may show in Chicago as my co-pilot..Med kit in hand;-)
P.M me or e-mail your cell phone # Sidlo probably won't be answering at his locale!!!
Enjoy,
Dave G
Off to the river I go (as usual) let the floods begin!!! The New rose 7 feet over nite...I'm skeeered!

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:17 am

I will miss KMG have not seen the Bro since G4. Throwing a race, can be a real challenge even if it is a small one. See you in a couple of days C-Fav. For now I will keep on eye on Hurricane Emily. I hate hate Hurricane season. Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:57 am

nah, you have to know Kevin Gamble before you can say that...the guy is top shelf....and Yvonne has done more to help out at races than almost anybody i've met yet....I'm a bit bummed they wont be there...
I'm traveling with my wife to this one too and it's a whole lot tougher to sell this new location than the one on the lakefront.......
That being said, everything's got to get it's start somewhere and it's not too far of a drive from Detroit, so we'll be there.
BUT!....that song leroy brown says the southside of Chicago's the baddest part of town...
so we know it wont be too pretty.......but it's still grass roots racing....and besides, Hollien will be there........there'll be plenty of firepower on hand if the hoodlums show up

donchicci · Post by **donchicci** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:35 am

Chris some people just don't get how hard it is
to put on a race im with you bra don't like don't
come we don't want you there its going to be fun
can't wait grassroots at its finest kevin have a good
weekend while the rest of are having a blast!!!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 1:28 am

Wasnt the Blues Brothers shot in the ghetto?

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:43 am

your signature says it all

"no good deed goes unpunished "
cf

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:04 am

dont come for all i care.cf

Done.

Thanks, Chris.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:56 am

hi,kevin it was mainly the city as the police commander(town hall district) in that part of the city was bumming on the traffic plan,even though we had recieved permission from streets and san,special events,park district and alderman helen shiller..grant park has always been out because of lollapalooza.this hill is a great hill on the edge of the pilsen neighborhood.this is 8 blocks south of dowtown.for 40 bucks we are providing lunch,a post race bbq,transpo for those who need it,start ramps.nova and i were bombing the hill last night and it rocks for the race.been through a 3 month process with the city,fronting swag and what not.dont come for all i care.cf

Jim Weatherwax · Post by **Jim Weatherwax** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 2:38 am

Well...so much for my plans of coming to Chicago...just got my Itinerary for Puerto Escondido...July 27-aug 4th....
Oh well, Id love to come out and skate with you all....but Puerto is a dream trip..
we are shooting Hi Def footage at the Surfing X Gaymes, and celabrating my Bros 40th and his Bachelor party....in style

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:52 am

Yeah, what the hell happened? I thought all of the permits were finalized for Wilson and Lakeshore. Looks like scenic Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan have been replaced by railroad tracks, semi trailers, and warehouses. Just the kind of place I like to take my wife. Whose idea was it for the venue change, the Freak Brothers or the city of Chicago?
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Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:52 pm

Canal and 16th Street?

I'm just guessin', but from the map it looks like we're skating in the switch yard down by the river?

Freight trains are cool.

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:49 pm

jam format

read before you post.
the phone number you are looking for is on one of the pages find it yourself.
read before you post
What about qualifying? jam format
read before you post

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:49 am

sure eddy,but dont try to pay in republic of texas currency.later,cf

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:03 am

C-Fav can we pay our entrance fee on race day. I do not have Paypal. Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:39 pm

yep....saw that, and i never tried priceline before so i gave it a crack. The rules werent going to work for me though because it's strictly price based. I'm bringing my wifee on this trip, so i was geared more to location, even if it cost more....had to find a place near the shopping, restaurants and pubs....which is fine.....if it were just the guys, i'd be looking for whatever i can stretch the dollar with, but this is going to be a weekend-away for us too....that's one of the reasons we ended up where we did....the Red Roof was 275 for two nights including all taxes, with my discount.....so it wasnt too much more than what priceline would have found....but parkings a bit more too

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:16 pm

Chris,

This is PAGE THREE of the Chicago thread. Go back to PAGE TWO down at the bottom.
Last week I was raving about the deal I got with PriceLine. I won't repost it here, but it's got all the details.

I almost said something when Ricky Byrd was talking about looking for a room, but I figured everyone was keeping up with this topic and had read it.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:33 pm

that's a good haul from my hotel brah....about 10 blocks.....i'll pay the extra for the convenience..........but thanks anywho....(did you verify that price?....it's a great rate)

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:11 pm

Three blocks west from the Sears Tower across the river.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:59 pm

yeah Wes, but where's the Club Quarters at?........

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:37 pm

Chris and Chris,

Parking at the Club Quarters is $19 a night, so that's $57 for the weekend. That sounds like a lot, but consider that I'll have to pay around $50 in tolls to get to Tway's house and back. Once you get to Maryland, they sock it to you about every 15 miles, then you have to cross all the bridges.

So going to Chicago is toll free but costs to park and going to Stamford CT costs tolls but parking is free for hotel guests. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:42 am

yes, and there's options here...(look at this, two family guys writing on line on a Saturday night, is that sad or what?)....the "L" runs pretty close to us, a station's about a block south of the Embasy ....but it's a 3 block walk from the Wilson station to the park....or, you can drive to the site. That area has allot of parking....as i recall, it was free to park there too...

Ricky Byrd · Post by **Ricky Byrd** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:35 am

I think we found something at Intercontental Chicago on N. Michigan Ave. a block or three from the Red Roof and Embassy.

Is there parking close to the race site?

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:09 am

That's the one....pretty standard hotel, but per Favero a great location...right by the miracle mile and only a couple blocks from Navy Pier.....plus a bunch of restaurants and pubs right near by.....

Ricky Byrd · Post by **Ricky Byrd** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:33 am

Is the Red Roof at 162 E. Ontario St?

No room at Embassy Suites...

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:47 pm

Hey Ricky.....hotels downtown are filling up pretty fast....the Texans and co. are staying at the Embassy Suites.....it's about 450.00 for two nights, but sleeps 6, so that may be your best bet...(i think it's on Ohio street?...right by navy pier)...Nancy and i are staying at the Red Roof about a block down from Embasy. That set us back 275.00 for 2 nights for a standard room.....

If you have AAA, call the local office and see what kind of deals they have to save some bucks...and of course Wes did good on priceline too...

The Gambles are staying just outside of town a the Holiday Inn in Skokie...It's far less expensive in the burbs....but it's a matter of what youre looking for....By big city standards, the Chicago hotels arent too bad.

Keep in mind though that parking will set you back 30.00 a day downtown if you have a car.

Good luck with that big storm coming in tonight

Ricky Byrd · Post by **Ricky Byrd** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:43 pm

Road Kill reps are really looking forward to racing in beautiful Chicago. We have yet to book rooms and may be in trouble due to waiting so long to do so. Where's TX Outlaws staying?

Matt G. is fired up. He's never flown and never been to a truely big city. His racing is coming along nicely. Sarah has been working hard but she may still have trouble with a tight course, time will tell. Any words of encouragement are appreciated. She will be frustrated, it's her nature. Josh is Josh, you never know how he will perform. We are holding our second race of our Summer Series tomorrow. I expect him on the top of the podium again. Clifton is planning on making the trip up. He has taken his racing up another level since the Red Clay. I, myself, I suck.

I have a few nice Roe PS decks in my shop that I can bring along if anyone is interested. I have a 36" El Diablo Med, a 32" Unlimited Med and a 29" Hester Med. with 6 wheelbase drillings.
I've got Khiro Rail Riser kits, Pocket Pistol C-Block, Gravity slide gloves, and should have a couple sets of Tracker RTX/RTS combos. Give me a call at 601-605-5845 if you need something.

If Greg is going to be taking some photos, I'd like to get a couple of those awesome shots of Josh and Sarah I like he did in St. Louie of Goad, Bobo and The Machine.

See everyone soon!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:18 pm

Greg's coming down, but i dont think he's ready for skating yet. He's working on a skate-related project right now.....I'll let him divulge the details though

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:28 pm

I see Greg Fadell has signed up. Is he healthy and skating again? I think I remember him saying he'd be good by Chicago but can't be sure.

If that's the case, I'm glad to see he's back on a board.

John Dillon · Post by **John Dillon** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:42 pm

So far, I'm still sleeping at my house but I'm trying to get a carpool to Chicago so I can race w/you all...I may end up flying in...anybody got floor space for another?

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:35 pm

Other than the 6 guys at the Embassy, where is everybody else staying at?

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:57 pm

hilln photos are now posted on the sign up.c

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:56 pm

if you guys want to run a park slalom we can do that at 31st.it has a huge concrete start ramp or we can try grant park,but lollapalooza is there that weekend and it may be a bit skaetchy.c

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:38 pm

Chris is there a park near by where those of us that are getting in early. Where we can run an Outlaw Race on Friday afternoon. I know for a fact Ricky is bringing some youngins. And Chris B is bringing some cones and his timing system. Just point us in the right direction. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:32 pm

marty,thanks for the testimonial.kevin,there is a 400 car lot next to the race site.it serves the greater park and skatepark.
the sign up is posted on the other site.thanks for you patience,i am rotten with that sort of thing(computers).cf

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 5:26 pm

Hey Ya'll

Chris speaks the truth on Chicago transpo. Even though I am not headed to Chi-town for the race I have been there before. We did a Cubs weekend a couple of years ago and stayed at a hotel out by Midway airport. The hotel shuttled us to the CTA start. We trained right into downtown, walked a block, next train right to Wrigley. Clean and efficent. Afterwards we trained to Rush Street and crawled bars for hours. Train? Two blocks and back to the station. VERY sweet.

Cool thing was I was able to access all of the maps online. Chicagotransitauthority.com I believe. (Or CTA.com) CRS disease.

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 5:24 pm

Is there parking at/near the race site?

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:38 pm

WT,thats an awesome deal.my reccomendation,dont rent cars.parking is expensive(at least 20$ per day at your hotel) and public transportaion is cheap and plentiful.you can taKE THE SUBWAY TO WILSON FROM DOWNTOWN(REDLINE). you can take the blue line from ohare or the orange line to downtown from midway.these trains take a little longer than by car with no traffic.if there is traffic,the trains are way faster.cabs are reasonable.from the airport to downtown,think 30$,but if you double up,halve that.so again,i do not reccomend cars.try CTA.com for more details,cf

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:09 pm

I guess this is a good deal? According to the map, it looks like my hotel is right across the river from The Sears Tower.

ANYONE GOING TO CHICAGO WHO HASN'T GOT A ROOM YET, CONSIDER THIS:
I went to Priceline today and bid $75.00 a night and GOT IT. The cheapest retail room I could find was $109 a night out by the airport. I think with this room I can get in the car, go on Monroe to Michigan Avenue and head north to the race sight. Pretty simple.

Club Quarters Central Loop Chicago

Check-In Date: Friday, July 22, 2005
Check-Out Date: Monday, July 25, 2005
Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area
111 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-214-6400

Reservation Information:
Reservation Name: Wesley M Tucker
Check-In Date: Fri, Jul 22, 2005
Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2005
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Payment Information:
Your Offer Price: $75.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 3
Travel Insurance: $15.00
Subtotal: $240.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$43.66
Total Charges: $283.66
RESERVATION CONFIRMED

Anyway, it looks to me like a deal, so I grabbed it. Oh, and I bid for TWO STAR room and was upgraded to a THREE STAR by Priceline. Give it a whirl. It can't hurt to try.

No, you can't stay in my room.

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 6:35 am

Just make sure that C-Nova character shows up. Counting the days. C-Fav will talk to you as the race approaches. Allen I am afraid we won't have a Sword to pass around, will a bottle of Tequila suffice. Chris look forward to seeing you and the Kill City Racing crew. Ricky Byrd and RKR will be in the house. The Daggers will be in full force. Red Clay, slalom overload. Counting the days. Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:56 am

Dang Chris....i'm losing it.....hey, i just left you a voice mail after reading your last post.....but.....well, i forgot to read your post right about it....so disregard if you wish

Gald to hear it came together.....i've only been in this for a year and a half, but as far as i can tell, you may be the first event in a major US city (?)

kudo's to ya for that

I'm stoked..............it's gonna be a blast

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:48 am

p.s. about 6 posts earlier i posted my cell # and anyone who has emailed me recieved updates or info.c

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:45 am

hi.we have bee working on getting it up this week on the other site and the webmaster should have recieved his payment to post today.we have posted all the details on this site previously.there will be photos of the hill and a paypal button to pay your 40$ entry fee.today we recieved our approval from the city alderman helen shiller.the application for the city is 13 pages.we are in great shape for our pemits.if anyone has ever put on a major race,not an outlaw,then they know how this is nuts,especially on top of everything else.cf

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[2005] Chicago 2005

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dont come for all i care

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Venue change

Chicago Parking

Hey Chris...

Public Tranpo

race parking

PRICELINE DEAL IN CHICAGO