Htchevyii Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 THE GAMBLER 500! We just returned from the Gambler 500 in the old Comanche. We racked up another 1000 miles in three days. For this that aren't familiar, it's basically a rally through the woods in $#!&ty cars. It's all for fun and removing trash and junk from public land is encouraged. Everyone we met was super friendly and everyone just pitched in to help. We met a group from Washington that we tagged along with and cleaned up several camp sites, a boat, shot up stock tank and an abandoned camp trailer. The trailer ended up being quite a feat. Then we headed to the hugest craziest party that I've ever seen at the fairgrounds. My best description would be Mad Max mixed with Burning Man and some Smokey Bear mixed in. We got 4 hours of sleep then jumped in the black non air conditioned Jeep for a seven hour drive home in 95 degree weather. We left sunburned, dirty and tired, but had a good time and met lots if friendly people. Oh, and those Gamblers love Comanches! A video is in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvthnks Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 okay, that Pontiac wagon is the bees knees. Looking forward to the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, gvthnks said: okay, that Pontiac wagon is the bees knees. Looking forward to the video There was way too much cool and crazy stuff there to post. Also a lot that I missed, I guess that I need a minibike for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvthnks Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Just now, Htchevyii said: There was way too much cool and crazy stuff there to post. Also a lot that I missed, I guess that I need a minibike for next year. I mean, is there really any question about that???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Stuntmen on 3 wheelers not wearing helmets automatically ranks this number 1 in my book. The portable homebrew portable wooden ramp is just bonus points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 You wouldn't catch me doing it! Funniest part was that they were all old guys, probably been riding them since they were new. I got a brand new Yamaha Tri-Zinger 60cc 3 wheeler when I was five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, Htchevyii said: Congrats on living an alternate good life. You get my vote. Explain this pic. What is under the front tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Manche757 said: Congrats on living an alternate good life. You get my vote. Explain this pic. What is under the front tires? Deep silt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 6:04 PM, Htchevyii said: You wouldn't catch me doing it! Funniest part was that they were all old guys, probably been riding them since they were new. I got a brand new Yamaha Tri-Zinger 60cc 3 wheeler when I was five. I’ve been riding my 1985 Honda 250ES Big Red without a helmet since my brother got it in 1985. He gave it to me a dozen or so years ago because he had gotten into quads and it was just sitting around. I took it out to King of the Hammers in 2013. Being It was going to be ridden real hard out there l did bring a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Once upon a time there was a video of outtakes from Honda's advertising showing "professionals" nearly killing themselves on these ATCs. 60 minutes did a whole segment on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 11:14 AM, Htchevyii said: I wouldn't want to be behind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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