[2005] Chicago 2005

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?

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.

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

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** » 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** » 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** » 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 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 4:42 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...

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 6:59 pm

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

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 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 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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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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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

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

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 4:43 am

your signature says it all

"no good deed goes unpunished "
cf

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

Wasnt the Blues Brothers shot in the ghetto?

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 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

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.

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!

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

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

the new spot sounds good to me.

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.

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......

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

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** » 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

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.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:55 pm

Greg and I will be rolling in around 2:00 or 2:30 Friday afternoon...

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:18 pm

calling tod oles.where are you man?cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:26 pm

he's probably pissed because now after Athens everybody know how fast he is..... he cant sneak up on anybody anymore

heh heh heh

Ben Buckles · Post by **Ben Buckles** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:12 am

I talked to Tod this weekend and he is planning on suiting up as will I.

Scott Ward · Post by **Scott Ward** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:11 pm

How far of a walk is it to the aquarium from the race sight???

John Dillon · Post by **John Dillon** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:37 pm

You are from THE SOUTH, WT....so you will be thoroughly searched(LOL). I can't swing things,Cfav. I know I'll be missing a blast...and I know what a pain in the *** putting on a race can be...the DC govt wanted $1k a week before the 1st GSL contest and they told us they needed it for Porto'potties when there's on-site rest rooms avail in the CC(go figure) so the contest was scrapped.....and everyone still showed up for the rad session and party afterwards at THE FIGHT CLUB and we saved $1k. KMG, please go to Chicago...someone has to represent the DC OUTLAWS....and I consider you one of them. Don't take what Cfav said too harshly......the way I read it was like this: I do all this planning and one guy can't deal w/the whole process(the police chief) so he tells them to move the race somewhere else that will work but nobody has ever raced there before.....Cfav is visibly perturbed about the diss from the police chief but he has worked his magic to make this happen...food, transpo,tents, more food,start ramps,cones,cone heads,etc,etc....the race will happen he just cant get upset about the change of events or who shows up/doesnt show up because of the change of events. I know both of you and I wish I could be there with the both of you....and Yvonne too. KMG, please tell your wife I said hello....she has always been a part of the slalom scene too.

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:38 pm

Brandon and I will be rolling in about 10:00 AM. May wonder the City aimlessly? Is any skating planned for Friday? Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:23 pm

too far to walk,like 15 blocks,but only a fiver in a taxi.eddy,we are going to skate fri pm.what do you want to skate,lots of possiblities.c

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:24 pm

p.s. eddy,if you want you can roll with me fri a.m. doing race stuff and i'll give a fast tour of the city.cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:39 pm

Hey Chris, do you want me to bring cones and the timer for a friday night outlaw and save your stuff for the main event?

Jonathan Harms · Post by **Jonathan Harms** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:39 pm

We've got six St. Louisans (OK, four, plus two "Altonians") coming up on Friday: me, Goad, Seeger, Chainsaw, Paul Graf and his son "Old School Ryan." If you count Ben B., who we'll likely be picking up on the way, we'll have seven. Won't hit town until probably 10:00 p.m., though.

Kevin, I hope you come too. I think Cfav did all he could to make the first spot work but kept getting the shaft. Eddy, hope you can make it as well. Looks like a nasty ol' b***h named Emily is headed your way.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:09 pm

chris,bring it,i was thinking more hill bombing than slalom though,but i am down for whatever.cf

Scott Ward · Post by **Scott Ward** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:49 am

Stillboardin is signed up!!! and ready to race!!

Gots my Hotel at the Hilton at Grant Park. The wife and daughter have tickets to the Shedd and Planetarium ANd some swag is coming with me!!

See you all Saturday Morning!

When does the shit talking start!?!?!?

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[2005] Chicago 2005

Hey Chris...

Chicago Parking

Venue change

no chicago for me

dont come for all i care

chitown

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