tomjshore

Thanks to all that are concerned! Gums, I am really sorry I missed meeting you the other day. Steve, congrats on a great drive on Saturday you are a great driver due some serious respect.
This entire event and the safety concerns lie on the RHR staff to provide a safe envireronment for the crew and spectators period. We as race car drivers are aware of the safety and challenges we are presented with. Everyone bashing this entire production has no clue what this is about. Yes they need to get a clue on safety for everyone but the drivers. Any driver who is willing to get behind the wheel without the proper safety equipment needs their head examined. I sure as hell would never drive in this without proper safety gear. If they choose to continue without proper safety gear so be it. Is it our, or the producers responsibility to inform them of the dangers involved in what we are doing? With all respect for everyone concerned, stop bashing this event, we are all grown adults who can make a decision to continue or not.
Happy Holidays to all!

early_grayce

That's our concern. The safety of the crew and spectators is crucial and from the snippets I have seen, it has not been properly provided.
I have no idea of the quality of cars/drivers involved, but allowing a potentially underqualified driver with perhaps substandard safety gear puts others at risk. Or alternatively allowing people to drive (and staff) a course that is considered dangerous (e.g. the finish line at the last race) is less than ideal. If the city changed the course on them and it was not considered as safe as possible, then the race should have been cancelled.
My 2cents.

But for those continuing on, have a blast and drive safe!

gums

Tom, even though we didn't get to hang out, I did take the time to thoroughly examine both of your cars, and I was really impressed. Your Shelby is a sterling example of a vintage competition version, and your 968 has to be the ultimate expression of this line. We'll catch up at another event soon, I hope.

(I was hoping to post a picture of your paddock area here, but it's not in this computer, sorry)

analogmike

Tom, Steve, Todd, etc, let me know if you are not on the email distribution list that's going around, we are working on a solution to the safety problem. Email me to get on it.

analogmike

We have set up a meeting in a few weeks for everyone including the safety people and show creator to talk about safety and courses.

In the meantime,
Bobby Waltrip interviews me and the Robin Hood Rally series creator tonight.

http://racefanradio.com/index.php?op...lly&Itemid=126

It will be archived so you can check it out later. it's also easier to listen back
with pause and rewind on the archived version so I recommend that:

http://www.racefanradio.com/drivethru/onDemand.htm

TRAKCAR

Will it still be on versus tomorrow?
http://www.versus.com/the-robin-hood...i/2/#/item/23/

Porsche917K

I don't see it listed for tomorrow. Do you know what time it's supposed to be on?

analogmike

It was rescheduled for Versus in December but now it's up in limbo due to management...

kush07

You all spent $5k to enter a tv show where you have to teach the producers how to run the event so people don't kill themselves?

Be safe.

TRAKCAR

5k each, ouch.

Veloce Raptor

..

analogmike

For me it was worth $5k, it was a unique couple of events and we had a great party tonight on Candlewood Lake in CT, the participants are a great bunch of people. I hope the event will continue with a major sponsor but if not, THAT'S RACIN'!

analogmike

Think you can beat Analog Mike? Come on out and try.



Reality TV Show Robin Hood Rally holding
Open Tryouts for Season 2

The Robin Hood Rally, a Reality TV Show that gathers amateur racers to compete at high speed on Closed Public Roads, will be holding Open Tryouts for RHR2 (Season 2). The Open Tryout event will be held on May 20th-22nd in the New York Metro area. At stake during the Open Tryouts is a Cash Prize of $5k, going to the Winner of the event, and receiving Participant status for RHR2.

The Open Tryouts for RHR2 are part of the events scheduled to conclude Season 1. These Open Tryouts will give a limited number of individuals the chance to show their driver skills and courage by driving on the same closed roads as the current Season 1 Participants, and a lucky group of these individuals will be chosen as Participants for RHR2.



If you think that you have the driver skill and courage to compete on national TV then visit click on the Sign Me Up button above. Don’t wait, last season we received over 1400 applicants in less than 2 weeks and the Open Tryouts are limited to 500 seats for the May event.



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For additional information please visit the Website and review the Rally Overview, FAQ's, and About Us sections.

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gums

I am totally blown away that this is back.

Greg Smith

"Fool me once, shame on... shame on you. Fool me, we can't get fooled again."