UCSD's Junkyard Derby 2005

Tacoma Dude · 05-17-2005, 02:39 AM

This is what I was busy with last week.
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pictures in this link but the text of the article below:
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/thisweek/20...5_16_derby.asp

Adding a new twist to the phrase “crash course,” nearly 1,000 spectators gathered Friday near the straw bale course lining the hill between Peterson Hall and Geisel Library to cheer their favorite boxcar in the second annual Triton Junkyard Derby. The event took place during the 23rd annual Sun God Festival and was presented by the UCSD Alumni Association and Triton Engineering Student Council.

Single-elimination races included students, staff and alumni competing in a wide array of contraptions, everything from a mock “Hummer” armed with functioning LED headlights, radio and wheel spinners, to a river kayak and jet ski fitted with bicycle tires. The multi-generational alumni team, Road Rash, used scrap wood to build their boxcar and placed the driver on his back with steering and braking behind his head. Crowds were treated to a special surprise entry this year, courtesy of the UCSD Police Department, who pulled over runaway boxcars. Unfortunately, their siren and flashing light laden boxcar crashed after the second run.

The Triton Junkyard Derby is a three-day event based on the popular “Junkyard Wars,” on The Learning Channel. Teams signed up in April. “We sold out in under two days” said Tracie Davee, Alumni Association student programs manager. “This year, we had 16 teams comprised of 120 participants and a waiting list.”

The final race pitted Team Bohica (the winners of the 2004 Derby, formerly known as Team Darkside) against Expansion Phantom, a new entry comprised of students, staff and alumni. The ultimate winner: Expansion Phantom, who barely edged out the defending champions by two hundredths of a second.

“This is a fantastic idea,” said Renee Barnett-Terry, dean of Student Affairs for Revelle College. “It’s a positive addition to the Sun God Festival and a great way to get the UCSD community involved in friendly competition.”

The winner’s trophy, made from an old “dangerous curves” road sign, will be placed in the Alumni Cove located in the Price Center. In keeping with tradition, the post-race celebration included a dowsing of the teams and spectators in cold sparkling cider.

“The Derby is a great way to reconnect with alumni,” said John Valva, UCSD Alumni Association executive director. “In the past it was a challenge for alumni to return for Sun God, but now they’re working with students, having fun and building a boxcar.”

Competition began with an orientation for participants on the Wednesday evening before the race. Teams were then unleashed in the “UCSD junkyard,” located near the Campus Services Complex, where they scavenged piles of junk, similar to a post-holiday sale in January. They had only two days to build their boxcar. This year, Derby organizers asked the UCSD community to donate junk in support of the Derby. They received many interesting donations, including a couch, swing set, two motorcycles and a lawn mower. By the end of the first night of boxcar building, the junkyard was picked clean, as the teams were able to incorporate most of the items.
Interslice Team member Andrew Chan '05 tests
out his teams' "Hummer" boxcar.

When asked about the success of the second Derby, co-founder and Triton Engineering Student Council past-president Ben Graham, ’04, said, “It was glorious. I’m blown away by the growing interest and excitement.”

The Derby was sponsored by GEICO, UCSD Facilities Management, Auxiliary & Physical Plant Services, Campus Design & Construction, Campus Research Machine Shop, The Guardian, Imprints, and Transportation and Parking Services.

“Our hope is for the Derby to become one of the biggest events on campus,” said Davee. “We want this to become an annual UCSD tradition.”

Here's some pictures

What we started with:

We had a Chuck Norris Total Gym as our main frame and couldn't let the handles go to waste so we converted them into our steering and braking

Learning how to make booger welds:

Figuring out our rear:

Rolling chassis:

Tacoma Dude · 05-17-2005, 02:56 AM

Working late into the evening:

After 14 hours of work:

Finishing touches:

Our pilots and the creative headgear:

Group picture:

Our 2nd run when we almost PIT the other derby cart:

With only one evening, one full day, and one morning of build time this was really hard and tiring - especially since we only had 2 people who were able to build full time.

All in all fun times!

***midiwall*** · 05-17-2005, 06:55 AM

GEEK ALERT!

{right on!}

MudMonkey · 05-17-2005, 07:41 AM

Who was driving when it wrecked?

Good Times · 05-17-2005, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude

You need a haircut my friend!!!

btw, what's that I see in your right pocket?!?! another note, is that your work clothes? if so, I soooo envy u!!!

lookin good

Tacoma Dude · 05-17-2005, 11:58 AM

Yes, I need a haircut

Right pocket? My trusty Benchmade Mini-Stryker

... and not really my work clothes although the dress code for me is pretty loose and I could probably show up to work like that.

The 2nd run was our final run with the cart. Our pilot was Brandon, the one in the last picture. We almost took out the other cart but we were okay. We didn't do any further runs after that because our brakes gave out. It was something I could have fixed but since I was at the bottom of the hill with the tools in my pocket taking pictures, they just decided not to make any further runs

It was still fun though. I had a blast watching our derby go by with the lights and sirens blaring.

05-17-2005, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	UCSD's Junkyard Derby 2005 This is what I was busy with last week. ___________________________________________ pictures in this link but the text of the article below: http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/thisweek/20...5_16_derby.asp Adding a new twist to the phrase “crash course,” nearly 1,000 spectators gathered Friday near the straw bale course lining the hill between Peterson Hall and Geisel Library to cheer their favorite boxcar in the second annual Triton Junkyard Derby. The event took place during the 23rd annual Sun God Festival and was presented by the UCSD Alumni Association and Triton Engineering Student Council. Single-elimination races included students, staff and alumni competing in a wide array of contraptions, everything from a mock “Hummer” armed with functioning LED headlights, radio and wheel spinners, to a river kayak and jet ski fitted with bicycle tires. The multi-generational alumni team, Road Rash, used scrap wood to build their boxcar and placed the driver on his back with steering and braking behind his head. Crowds were treated to a special surprise entry this year, courtesy of the UCSD Police Department, who pulled over runaway boxcars. Unfortunately, their siren and flashing light laden boxcar crashed after the second run. The Triton Junkyard Derby is a three-day event based on the popular “Junkyard Wars,” on The Learning Channel. Teams signed up in April. “We sold out in under two days” said Tracie Davee, Alumni Association student programs manager. “This year, we had 16 teams comprised of 120 participants and a waiting list.” The final race pitted Team Bohica (the winners of the 2004 Derby, formerly known as Team Darkside) against Expansion Phantom, a new entry comprised of students, staff and alumni. The ultimate winner: Expansion Phantom, who barely edged out the defending champions by two hundredths of a second. “This is a fantastic idea,” said Renee Barnett-Terry, dean of Student Affairs for Revelle College. “It’s a positive addition to the Sun God Festival and a great way to get the UCSD community involved in friendly competition.” The winner’s trophy, made from an old “dangerous curves” road sign, will be placed in the Alumni Cove located in the Price Center. In keeping with tradition, the post-race celebration included a dowsing of the teams and spectators in cold sparkling cider. “The Derby is a great way to reconnect with alumni,” said John Valva, UCSD Alumni Association executive director. “In the past it was a challenge for alumni to return for Sun God, but now they’re working with students, having fun and building a boxcar.” Competition began with an orientation for participants on the Wednesday evening before the race. Teams were then unleashed in the “UCSD junkyard,” located near the Campus Services Complex, where they scavenged piles of junk, similar to a post-holiday sale in January. They had only two days to build their boxcar. This year, Derby organizers asked the UCSD community to donate junk in support of the Derby. They received many interesting donations, including a couch, swing set, two motorcycles and a lawn mower. By the end of the first night of boxcar building, the junkyard was picked clean, as the teams were able to incorporate most of the items. Interslice Team member Andrew Chan '05 tests out his teams' "Hummer" boxcar. When asked about the success of the second Derby, co-founder and Triton Engineering Student Council past-president Ben Graham, ’04, said, “It was glorious. I’m blown away by the growing interest and excitement.” The Derby was sponsored by GEICO, UCSD Facilities Management, Auxiliary & Physical Plant Services, Campus Design & Construction, Campus Research Machine Shop, The Guardian, Imprints, and Transportation and Parking Services. “Our hope is for the Derby to become one of the biggest events on campus,” said Davee. “We want this to become an annual UCSD tradition.” Here's some pictures What we started with: We had a Chuck Norris Total Gym as our main frame and couldn't let the handles go to waste so we converted them into our steering and braking Learning how to make booger welds: Figuring out our rear: Rolling chassis: __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner Last edited by Tacoma Dude : 05-17-2005 at 02:56 AM.

05-17-2005, 02:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	Working late into the evening: After 14 hours of work: Finishing touches: Our pilots and the creative headgear: Group picture: Our 2nd run when we almost PIT the other derby cart: With only one evening, one full day, and one morning of build time this was really hard and tiring - especially since we only had 2 people who were able to build full time. All in all fun times! __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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05-17-2005, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	Yes, I need a haircut Right pocket? My trusty Benchmade Mini-Stryker ... and not really my work clothes although the dress code for me is pretty loose and I could probably show up to work like that. The 2nd run was our final run with the cart. Our pilot was Brandon, the one in the last picture. We almost took out the other cart but we were okay. We didn't do any further runs after that because our brakes gave out. It was something I could have fixed but since I was at the bottom of the hill with the tools in my pocket taking pictures, they just decided not to make any further runs It was still fun though. I had a blast watching our derby go by with the lights and sirens blaring. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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