Hands down this was the most spectator friendly event of the year!  UROC is introducing a new twist to rock crawling.  They call it Rockcross.  It encompasses the best parts of rock crawling, rock racing, desert racing and drag racing.  The crowd formed around the arena twenty minutes before an engine even fired all six times we ran on Saturday and Sunday.  It was amazing to see the interest.  There were people everywhere intently watching as we raced over the obstacles even though this was just exhibition racing.

Two vehicles patiently wait for the green flag to drop to see who will cross the finish line first.  The drivers are itching to throw down and show the crowd what they're made of.  The engines roar, the tires spin and the crowd goes wild!  Each vehicle had to complete three laps, the winner progresses to the next heat/motto.  This continues until two men/vehicles are remaining.  Nerfing is permitted, as well as pushing and shoving...as long as it's done in a sportsmanlike manner. 

Friday was our media day.  Channel 5 and 7 came out to see what Rockcross was all about.  Gayle Anderson was there from 8 until 11 covering the Rockcross, motorcycles and RC cars.  Ron definitely put on a good show for the camera, appearing several times during the live coverage.  On Saturday we were in the first motto with Brad Lovell.  His V8 against our V6.  Ron's strategy...beat him!  On the first lap Ron was ahead by four car lengths.  He came over the last rock obstacle with so much speed he launched over the pinnacle and drove the front end into the pavement.  Needless to say, when the buggy ceased motion, she was on her lid.  Ron suffered no personal damage, but that could not be said for Nemesis.  Her front end was crippled.  Ron got Nemesis back to the pits and started wrenching, welding, repairing the damage.