2009 IBR is open

[DNA]

So - Who is applying?

I'm seriously thinking about - but I would have a very long negotiation with RNA should I get in to make it happen.

-DNA

[helodoc]

I threw my entry into the box, again. This time as a 2-up couple hoping it increases my chances. Passed over in '07 as a single.

[Rocket_Cowboy]

I've got my entry in. 2nd attempt at getting drawn. We'll see how it goes.

[Specter]

Entry in - fingers crossed until April draw.

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Entry in - fingers crossed until April draw.

Fingers crossed that you get drawn, or that you're not drawn for another 2 years?

[Davo]

I think someone from Australia should put in an application  

[DNA]

I think someone from Australia should put in an application  

I agree - git it a go.

I met some guy from Germany running the '05.  
If you get in would you ship your ride and compete?  New movie idea: World longest Indian?

[budah1]

Can somoen provide a link to the application.  I looked all over the site and cannot find it.

Thanks

[DNA]

Can somoen provide a link to the application.  I looked all over the site and cannot find it.

Thanks

No.  

Consider it your first Bonus location worth all the points.  It's on there, I had to look a while as well, then it was obvious.
   

[hovmaven]

So - Who is applying?

I'm seriously thinking about - but I would have a very long negotiation with RNA should I get in to make it happen.

-DNA

No.   

Consider it your first Bonus location worth all the points.  It's on there, I had to look a while as well, then it was obvious.
  

I am.  I found it.   RNA had no problem with me participating.  

[DNA]

 

[hovmaven]

I figure you can pilot my "refueling" bike.  

[DNA]

I figure you can pilot my "refueling" bike.  

Basically you want me to get out ahead - find all the Boni then wait for you to catch up and give you gas?  Sounds easy enough.

[Davo]

I met some guy from Germany running the '05.  
If you get in would you ship your ride and compete?

Ship my 1400GTR, its being setup as we speak just in case.

[Specter]

Fingers crossed that you get drawn, or that you're not drawn for another 2 years?

I think I'll be happy either way - it is a dream and a ride of a lifetime and I really am hooked on rallying, but OMG, what will I have gotten myself into?!?! Not to mention the cost.  I have spousal pre-approval - since its a long shot

[Bounce]

You don't know the half of it. If you get "the call" you'll really be wondering what next.    

[Rocket_Cowboy]

I think I'll be happy either way - it is a dream and a ride of a lifetime and I really am hooked on rallying, but OMG, what will I have gotten myself into?!?! Not to mention the cost.  I have spousal pre-approval - since its a long shot

I'm right there with you. For '07, I had already decided that if drawn, I needed to buy a new bike. When I didn't get drawn, I ended up buying a new bike anyway. LOL

If drawn for the '09 ride, all I have to worry about is stocking up on final drives and distributing them across the US.

[DNA]

Good luck everyone!!!

Any of you "Premier members"?

Sounds like a good way to spend $40 bucks - and increase your chances 2X.  Oh well.

Application sent - did you get an Application recieved email" when you sent it in?  I have not yet.

[SkooterG]

Application sent - did you get an Application recieved email" when you sent it in?  I have not yet.

I received one.  But it took a while.  I am pretty sure the rally mistress does them it batches.  If you don't get the application acknowledgement approximately 2-3 weeks after sending it in, you then might want to make an inquiry.

Sure would be interesting to know how many apply.

Good luck.


Greg

[Specter]

My application was confirmed as put into the proper drawing box.

+1 on Premier member. I joined to support the org., but I'll take the improved odds and slightly reduced entry fee

[helodoc]

Only a month of waiting left!    

[Specter]

Only a month of waiting left!    

...and up to a half. Drawing shortly after April 1, notice no later than April 15.

[Lawn Dart]

Hell YEAH Boys!  REPRESENT!

For anyone coming SoCal (anaheim) way during the Rally, the House of K is an open stopping point for any rally'er.  Full services (Inc. garage tire changes) are available.

[DNA]

I have the strong sense that one of our guys will get in.  Cheers to us all!

If they do - there will be a need for allowable friendly assistance for oil - tires, etc.

The stops in 2009 are:

The 2009 Iron Butt Rally will take off on Monday, August 24, 2009, from the southeastern US. Once again, it will be a challenge not only to your riding skills but also your ability to map a successful route in order to maximize points and solve the time/distance equation. In no particular order, the checkpoints/Finish will be in Washington State, the Chicago, Illinois area and the Southern California area.

What say you we all try to organize what ever assistance might needed at these locations?  How about a STN crew for tire dump - oil etc...

I am certainly willing to help all I can if someone needs it and the site is within 300 miles of NoVA.

This of course assuming I am not in it (finger crossed for both options ).

[Rocket_Cowboy]

What say you we all try to organize what ever assistance might needed at these locations?  How about a STN crew for tire dump - oil etc...

I like the way you think!  

[hovmaven]

How about a STN crew for tire dump - oil etc...

I am certainly willing to help all I can if someone needs it and the site is within 300 miles of NoVA.

This of course assuming I am not in it (finger crossed for both options ).

Great idea, count me in, but I thought your Sprint Valdez auto-dumped oil on the fly. . ..  

[ibppjr]

You don't know the half of it. If you get "the call" you'll really be wondering what next.    

+1.  I about wore out my road atlas trying study every possible road the rally could take.  It really doesn't matter in the end, it's all about sitting in the seat and watching the odometer roll over, and over, and over...

It's like going to the moon or the top of Everest.  You plan for it, and it's still different than you think it's going to be.  And although others have done it before, the accomplishment is all yours.

[hovmaven]

I received a response.  My application was entered.  

[Ignacio]

Confirmation received.  I guess I didn't learn my lesson in '07.

[helodoc]

I believe today March 15th is the deadline for applications. Good luck. There's nothing left to do but wait......some more.  

[discochris]

I was waffling on whether to apply, even though it would be a long shot. In the end, I didn't send in an application for the drawing. My wife strongly suggested I not apply due to the cost, and my mental and physical condition following the 2006 Butt Lite.

[katego]

What say you we all try to organize what ever assistance might needed at these locations?  How about a STN crew for tire dump - oil etc...

Nice idea. I'm in for the helping in Washington (state that is).

-k

[helodoc]

...and up to a half. Drawing shortly after April 1, notice no later than April 15.

I remember reading that too, but the April 15th part is now missing from Lisa's post. Hmmmm.

Must be a lot of applications this year

[jfremder]

I remember reading that too, but the April 15th part is now missing from Lisa's post. Hmmmm.

Must be a lot of applications this year

Lisa told me a few weeks ago she had 700 email applications

[helodoc]

It's March 31st..."On or about April 1st", is upon us. Any last thoughts while we wait out the last few remaining days?

I'm anxious. Why?

[DNA]

Lisa told me a few weeks ago she had 700 email applications

So if 20 get pulled from the last draw I have a ~ 2.8% chance.

I can live with those odds.

[DNA]

On or about April 1, a drawing will be held for available positions from entries received before the deadline...


 

[helodoc]

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[DNA]

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[helodoc]

^{= snowball's chance in hell}

[jwhite518]

Lisa told me a few weeks ago she had 700 email applications

700? I can live with 700. I remember stories that it was thousands. Either people have wised up, or those old numbers were just rumors.

Let's make some ASSumptions and do some math.
100 rally vets apply
300 IBA Premier members apply
300 normal people apply

1st drawing = 35 rally vets
Vets have a 35% chance of getting picked. That's only one in three. Pretty good!
The remaining 65 vets go into the new rider bin.

2nd drawing = 35 IBA Premier members
Premier members have an 11.6% chance of getting picked. That's a little better than one in one in nine. Not so great, but still decent.
The remaining 265 Premiers go into the new rider bin.

3rd drawing = 20 new riders
The new rider bin has now swollen to 630 riders, competing for a mere 20 slots. That's a 3% chance, or one in 32. Pretty slim odds.

The moral of our story is, if you want to ride the IBR you better be a rally veteran!  

I really have nothing better to do until I get an email from Lisa...

[helodoc]

You forgot the 10 names that will be drawn from past rally volunteers.  

[Specter]

The anticipation is killin' me  

I get two draws - Premier and general, so I'm figuring my odds at 10:1

[Shaggy-R6]

I didn't know you could just sign up.... I thought you had to be invited.  

[Specter]

I didn't know you could just sign up.... I thought you had to be invited.  

Its an application process. The details are on http://www.ironbutt.org/ in the Iron Butt Rally section of the Forum.  The 2009 Rally application deadline was 3/15/08.  There's alway 2011  

[jwhite518]

I didn't know you could just sign up.... I thought you had to be invited.  

I think it's a mixed bag. Some folks get invited, some folks go through the lottery. Even after your name gets drawn I'm sure there's some sort of vetting process.

[helodoc]

2009 Iron Butt Rally applicant,

This letter is confirmation that we have received your application for the
2009 Iron Butt Rally, printed it out and placed it in the drawing.  

The drawing will take place shortly after April 1st, 2008.  Your drawing
status will be sent to you via e-mail no later than April 15, 2008.

The very best of luck!

I knew I saw, "no later than April 15th" somewhere.

[Specter]

 - Five -

[DNA]

 - Five -

 

[jwhite518]

 - Five -

Days until April 15th.

[DNA]

     

[helodoc]

Do you think we'll hear something this weekend?

[jwhite518]

You mean you haven't heard yet?  














Just messin' with your head. I'm still in the dark too.  

[helodoc]

I'm gullible. I actually had that stupasecond of doubt.

[Specter]

-Four-

 

[Specter]

-Three-

[jwhite518]

You suck.  

[helodoc]

You suck.  

[Specter]

-Two-  

[Slonishku]

DANG IT!

I'm stuck in Afghanistan until December. I Was without internet for the last two months and I missed the application window. GRRR! Dang Global War on Terror. Dang it!

[hovmaven]

 

[DNA]

 

[Cal24Master]

I know where I will be on August 24th next year......  

[helodoc]

I know where I will be on August 24th next year......  

Washing motorcycles at the starting line?  

[Specter]

I know where I will be on August 24th next year......  

Congrats!

I was not so lucky and got the "other" letter    I'll just keep riding other rallies and try for 2011

See you at the Cal 24.

[DNA]

I know where I will be on August 24th next year......  

Awesome.  Good for you!

Good luck - we will all be watching with a painful mixture of envy and relief.

[Slonishku]

That's great news! Will we see you at the Cal 24?

[Cal24Master]

Washing motorcycles at the starting line?  

I was going to say I might be washing mine, but with the new format, I don't think anyone is going to have time to do anything but go crazy before the start.

[jwhite518]

I was going to say I might be washing mine, but with the new format, I don't think anyone is going to have time to do anything but go crazy before the start.

What do you mean, Tom? We're going to have all the time in the world. They're giving us the waypoints in computer format. Routing shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes, tops!

Bwa ha ha ha ha!

[Davo]

If only it were that easy  

[helodoc]

I was going to say I might be washing mine, but with the new format, I don't think anyone is going to have time to do anything but go crazy before the start.

I'll have a co-pilot...so that either means twice the insanity or a clean bike.  

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Instead of the mechanic service that was in St. Louis for 07 (Gateway BMW I think it was), someone needs to take up Jim Bain's (CapeFear 1000) Hooters idea and instead get a bunch of Hooters girls to run a bike wash at one or all of the checkpoints. Granted ... some of those IBR guys have a boatload of electronics ... don't know how well that would hold up to Hooters girls with hoses. LOL

[katego]

Hey, how 'bout a little somethin' for the ladies,  

-k

[jwhite518]

Warchild in a thong.  

[helodoc]

Warchild in a thong.  

Eeewwww.  

[Warchild]

Warchild in a thong.  

Note to self: be sure to *personally* do the Tech Inspection on Jerry's bike at the IBR Start Line...... heh......

[ibppjr]

DANG IT!

I'm stuck in Afghanistan until December. I Was without internet for the last two months and I missed the application window. GRRR! Dang Global War on Terror. Dang it!

It's because of people like you that others have the freedom to ride.  I appreciate what you're doing.  I was a soldier, my son is a soldier.  Be safe and ride the heck out of the Zook when you get home!

[Slonishku]

The Bandito will be ridden... Oh, yes...

[Slonishku]

My bad... I guess I didn't miss the window. I wanted to wait to say so, but I'm in!

For maximum luncacy, I'll be riding an as-close-to-stock-as-possible 1975 RE5 rotary. Feejers be damned... I'm doing 11K the HARD WAY!

Dale: Please be kind at tech inspection...

[Ignacio]

My bad... I guess I didn't miss the window. I wanted to wait to say so, but I'm in!

For maximum luncacy, I'll be riding an as-close-to-stock-as-possible 1975 RE5 rotary. Feejers be damned... I'm doing 11K the HARD WAY!

Dale: Please be kind at tech inspection...

Wow!  You're a gentleman, a scholar, a force to be reckoned with, and completely batty.

It will be privilege to ride with you in the show.

[Warchild]

My bad... I guess I didn't miss the window. I wanted to wait to say so, but I'm in!

For maximum luncacy, I'll be riding an as-close-to-stock-as-possible 1975 RE5 rotary. Feejers be damned... I'm doing 11K the HARD WAY!

Dale: Please be kind at tech inspection...

If the bike even makes it to the Start Line, I'll be mildly impressed.  






 

[Slonishku]

If the bike even makes it to the Start Line, I'll be mildly impressed.  






 

The little voice inside my head says the same thing when not screaming "You're mad!!!"