Beartooth Run: 2010!!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

2010 is upon us, and what does that mean? That means it's time for BTR2010! We hope those of you who had the opportunity to come last year will be able to attend once again. This year, most advertising for the event will be local, via B.S.S., MAEC, and word of mouth. Please feel free to invite fellow enthusiasts, and if they'd like to drive, have them contact me via either of the forums. Information concerning the meet location is as follows:

Date: June 19th
Initial meet and driver meeting: 0900AM
Departure time: 1000AM sharp.
Meeting place: AllTel Retail @ 851 Shilo Crossing Blvd (thanks Brandon)

Maps and checkpoint information will be provided on the day of the Run. Check back often as we will try to update route and meeting information well in advance of the event!

Please contact Steve (ScoobyBlack) (via PM) with any additional questions you may have, and please RSVP if you will be able to join us.

Thank you once again, we look forward to seeing you!

-Steve, BTR 2010 Staff
scoobyblack04@gmail.com

Thanks for posting up, Todd! You cut me to the quick!

I wanna go!

grrrr why is this called the beartooth run >.< call it something else

91FiveOh wrote:

I wanna go!

Please come!

KuRRu wrote:

grrrr why is this called the beartooth run >.< call it something else

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KuRRu wrote:

grrrr why is this called the beartooth run >.< call it something else

whats the big deal between all this? why cant we just have a car cruise? with out this coming up every year. i dont understand this animosity between tech and here or bigsky? we are all car enthusiasts. we should just enjoy the sport and not worry about what its called.

Do I have to sign up Scooby? if so put me down.

I guess I'm lost on this one. What's the big deal with calling it the "Beartooth Run"?
I've missed it the past 2 years. I am gonna go this year.

05judge wrote:

I guess I'm lost on this one. What's the big deal with calling it the "Beartooth Run"?

i'm not sure either but maybe this
http://www.beartoothevents.com/



i don't care what we call it,i can't wait to go.

I'm pretty sure I am coming again woot woot!

im gona be there. i heard about how fun this was last year and am gona go for sure this year.

91FiveOh wrote:

Do I have to sign up Scooby? if so put me down.

Nope, just show up

Its a blast! Who cares what you call it or what you don't call it. For me it is, has been, and always be: BTR!! I rode the past two years since I had my license taken away, I'm so stoked to actually drive this year!!

i was kinda thinking bout going too, dunno how well the old beast will corner, but i know a guy with some 18's i can borrow. hahaha

shawnss wrote:

KuRRu wrote:

grrrr why is this called the beartooth run >.< call it something else

whats the big deal between all this? why cant we just have a car cruise? with out this coming up every year. i dont understand this animosity between tech and here or bigsky? we are all car enthusiasts. we should just enjoy the sport and not worry about what its called.

My thoughts exactly, Shawn. It doesn't matter what it's called. Come and have fun.

91FiveOh wrote:

Do I have to sign up Scooby? if so put me down.

Nope, no need to sign up; I do appreciate the heads up though; it helps me figure out how many decals to get printed up, swag, etc. Thanks!

ZipDriveX wrote:

Its a blast! Who cares what you call it or what you don't call it. For me it is, has been, and always be: BTR!! I rode the past two years since I had my license taken away, I'm so stoked to actually drive this year!!

I'm with you Todd! This is BTR's 4th year running; the event isn't about drama; it's about driving, and it'll stay BTR.

turbotudor wrote:

i was kinda thinking bout going too, dunno how well the old beast will corner, but i know a guy with some 18's i can borrow. hahaha

No need to destroy the corners; even if you take it easy it's a gorgeous drive. We've been trying to place more emphasis on the cruise aspect, and less on the 'cannonball' aspect

the only cannonballin im talking about is my bomb driving around corners..... not even speedin, just driving. it dont likem corners...

turbotudor wrote:

the only cannonballin im talking about is my bomb driving around corners..... not even speedin, just driving. it dont likem corners...

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who needs cornering when you can just punch it, slide the ass end out, and drift the turns, fast and the furious style. JK.

tech guys actually changed the name of their run in memory of BA... don't mean to cause you fellas drama. just some things certain people can feel strongly about. i have friends from both sides of the "BTR" debate.

either way i hope to attend but, work always comes first. specially with being the new guy.

I'll never forget the first yr... that shit was crazy. Supra, r32, and a few others just pounding the throttle passing in blind corners... not smart at all . suprised no one got hurt or killed

I went with the Suby guys last year and it was not at all unsafe. There was no racing around the corners or anything stupid. I, for one, will not be speeding up the road. It's such a beautiful drive and there are so many photo oppertunities I would just like a cruise up and back I'm sure most others will agree.

I don't really understand the BTR debate? It's just a name.


I'm going to have some fun on the twisties but nothing crazy. The first year scared the piss out of me. Some guys were just a little too crazy.

i wish B.A. could see the unity we got going on here. he was a good dude that would have bent over backwards for anyone of us. he sure is missed alot..

04 Wagon Boy wrote:

I don't really understand the BTR debate? It's just a name.


I'm going to have some fun on the twisties but nothing crazy. The first year scared the piss out of me. Some guys were just a little too crazy.

yeah same here.08 was a little sketchy with a few people going into the other lane around blind corners .09 was a blast,i think we only had one little unsafe incident on the way to redlodge.if something bad were to ever happen i'm sure it would be the end of btr ,or if we decided to still do it we would at least get major attention from the cops.

nifty!! bringing the camera to take pictures of all the cars that I'll never own and if I still have my crap-cord, I'll pretend it's something better than what it is and have fun! lookin' forward to this!

KuRRu wrote:

tech guys actually changed the name of their run in memory of BA... don't mean to cause you fellas drama. just some things certain people can feel strongly about. i have friends from both sides of the "BTR" debate.

either way i hope to attend but, work always comes first. specially with being the new guy.

Yeah, my hope is that the 'debate' will die; regardless of the name, we're all going the same direction. We may as well combine it: especially since MAEC makes it so much easier to collaborate.

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I'll never forget the first yr... that shit was crazy. Supra, r32, and a few others just pounding the throttle passing in blind corners... not smart at all . suprised no one got hurt or killed

Yeah, I'm surprised as well... last year was pretty chill, and I definitely felt a lot more comfortable with it. My hope is that this year will be much like that one... but with a larger turnout and greater diversity in cars.

me+my baby+BTR= Super excited for my first run and anting to get awesome pictures all while really enjoying the view too I've been wanting a reason to just cruise if my GF can't come along and you have a friend that wants to ride shotgun i'll be fine having a riding buddy for that especially cuz I like company but ironically enough have minor social anxiety lol....but if the girl can come if your short enough you'll easily fit behind her seat she's kinda tiny compared to my 6'3" stature

The back seat of an Eclupse (or Avenger) sucks though!!! LOL.

after talking for awhile last night with the good doctor, i have decided to make a full out effort to get there and do the run this year. in all reality, just being able to be a part of a group like this is great and very much the direction i want to take in life.

I am for sure making this one. The last 2 years I slept through my alarm and never made it on time for the meet up... so this is a for sure Im going to be there this time. Hopefully I have my exhaust quieted down a few notches before then... I don't really care much for this "Honda Drone" sound I get at highway speeds...

Don't think there's too much you can do for it there Dan lol. Somethin about them Sentra's is just LOUD!

What is the route for this, and how far is it? Just curious

Well it's from Billings to Red Lodge. Red Lodge, over the beartooth highway, then we usually stop in Cooke City. From there we go over the Chief Joseph highway. I'm not sure if that's the plan for this year but that's what we have done in past years.

ive never gone on the trip before, but i remember doing it with the whole family inna 69 nova back inthe late 80's, i can rememeber it being a very beautiful, easy drive.

Binzy is correct, over the pass and Chief Joseph highway. Which one will come first I don't know. I liked going UP on Chief Joseph and coming back down the pass like last year personally. And yes Josh, beautiful scenic drive!! There's so many photo opps!!

I am actually very confused about the whole BTR debate... I dont understand why we cannot just get together as enthusiasts and go for a drive. Totally lame.

DoodieHead [ADMIN] wrote:

I am actually very confused about the whole BTR debate... I dont understand why we cannot just get together as enthusiasts and go for a drive. Totally lame.

AMEN. i keep hearing stuff about 2 different groups going because of this debate (what ever it is) and i dont mean to offend anyone but i cant think of anything more lame. we all love cars and we all love driving them why the hell cant we all enjoy one of the best drives this state has to offer as one giant group of car enthusiasts?

talk to that group of guys . steve has never had a problem . just one guy does . he needs to get over himself

ZipDriveX wrote:

Don't think there's too much you can do for it there Dan lol. Somethin about them Sentra's is just LOUD!

I know but I am determined to quiet this thing down if only a little more I will be satisfied...
It gets old when the neighbors know you're home or when you're leaving for work...

+1 for originality guys"

DoodieHead [ADMIN] wrote:

I am actually very confused about the whole BTR debate... I dont understand why we cannot just get together as enthusiasts and go for a drive. Totally lame.

There's a BTR debate? What's it about? Who's involved?

And the real question......Am I involved?

its sorta like this, the beartooth run was "supposedly" originated by a tech member, and the name seemed to have been stolen, for lack of a lighter word. so we decided to just ignore the fact and change it to our own deal, and now its in memory of a guy who most of you dont even know, with exception to a lucky few.

DoodieHead [ADMIN] wrote:

I am actually very confused about the whole BTR debate... I dont understand why we cannot just get together as enthusiasts and go for a drive. Totally lame.

Compare it to someone bringing in a car they had just bought from out of town. Imagine that person going around telling everyone their blood, sweat and tears went into the build. Original, isn't it?!

The first run was organized and designed by a close knit group of friends who would no doubtedly take bullets for each other. That group of friends thought it would be a good idea to invite enthusiasts from all across the car spectrum. They spent hours upon hours on forums they didn't normally frequent trying to get the name out, just to get people to come enjoy cars, driving, and our great state of Montana.

What happened? People decided it was a race, and to drive maniacly, irresponsibly, and stupidly. If you weren't on the original run, you may be asking "How bad was it" - Well, more than a handful of people (The ones that were driving responsibly) had the pleasure of dealing with law enforcement for well over an hour, while the people who caused them to be called sped away idiotically.

So, the next year, the plan was to go low key, and only invite people to go with that were going to be responsible drivers, put a good name out for the group so we would be WELCOMED into these small towns and areas. What happened? Invites were in the works, and someone decided to basically take the idea, and without the knowledge of the original group of friends start broadcasting the second year of it under his circumstances all over the internet and more or less turn it into a one make event, while using the original name.

Now, the original group of friends has a much more meaningful name (due to very unfortunate circumstances) that can never be replaced. The "Beartooth Run" name isn't copyrighted, trademarked, or anything of the sort by the original group. It was just something they wanted to keep amongst their circle of friends for years to come - and due to the first years occurances, keep to select people outside of that original group. That is all really - basically the originality of not only the idea, the name, but the whole concept of it comes down to being passed off as someone elses as far as the group is concerned.

As a side note, planning the date of the meet before knowing the track schedule is rather futile, because of the many people who drag race - just a word of advise to the organizer of this years "BTR".

Not sure if I was at the first years run, but the first year that I went there were alot of people driving like morons and we met at the golf store on 24th and Broadwater.

Pretty sure I was in the very back of the pack the entire time and I actually took Chief Joseph back instead of going down the hill again.

yeah u were there mike so was i . we took cheif joseph back .

the first year was a lil crazy and there was sum very bad ordeals . but hindsite is 20/20 .and the second year had a more diverse car showin . we had hondas subys mustangs . and it wasnt as crazy , last year i didnt make due to shcudule conflicts but accordin to those that went it was even more chill

like everything else it tones down as it matures . there are always gonna be a few crazy bastards . get used to it . and dont follow .

everyone just needs to chill and go for a drive . i know who started it and i know who has kept it going .

so let it be and enjoy the btr for what it is ..
one hell of a nice run

You may know who has kept "it" going, but originator? No. That's the main thing that gets on everyone's nerves.

If that's the case, I invented the telephone. Fuck Alexander Graham Bell. I've also been the one to keep Telephones in production since then.

You want to know what the best part is? The person who's idea it was originally for the run isn't even on this Forum to the best of my knowledge, why? Because of this stupid shit.

Have fun on the run!

You are all welcome to join on the BAM Cruise this year as well. Just please no driving like morons. There are plans for some extra-curricular activities outside of the cruise as well, both before and after the event. Details will be posted once everything is set in stone.

This is rediculous!! Some people OBVIOUSLY have ego problems that need to be worked out............

If there ends up being two runs this year (like it sounds like some people are determined to do) then I'm only going on the one with my TRUE friends and people that I TRUST, and that is THIS run!!! Not some other-named run with a bunch of people I'm not close with and don't even know that don't want to join the community to get to know everyone else!! If another group wants to set up their own, I say let them, we don't need them to enjoy OUR cruise!!

/Rant, this forum was supposed to bring ALL enthusiasts TOGETHER!

yup i totally agree todd . like i said in an ealier post . "get over ur selves "
and enjoy the btr for what it is . this isnt a power trip like u seem to be having there bud

i dont see his reply as a power trip. you guys simply asked why the dilemma was, and he politely replied. and now your flaming him??? seems like you guys are being the harsh ones......

he didnt politly reply bud .
his response is full of malice and hate . everyone here is tryn to get everyone together . you gusy feel u need to be seperate . thats your privilge .
like i said b4 enjoy the run for what it is .
leave the politics about who started what and who at the door .ive watched all the drama and think its just that drama,
its just a couple guys who are havin a pissin match . and one gruop gets butt hurt an seperates themselves from the community
its that simple

it would be great if all involved would swallow there egos
and u guys r more than welcome to join us on our run as well

ProOnThaSnow wrote:

You may know who has kept "it" going, but originator? No. That's the main thing that gets on everyone's nerves.

If that's the case, I invented the telephone. Fuck Alexander Graham Bell. I've also been the one to keep Telephones in production since then.

You want to know what the best part is? The person who's idea it was originally for the run isn't even on this Forum to the best of my knowledge, why? Because of this stupid shit.

Have fun on the run!

You are all welcome to join on the BAM Cruise this year as well. Just please no driving like morons. There are plans for some extra-curricular activities outside of the cruise as well, both before and after the event. Details will be posted once everything is set in stone.

and yes i know who started it bud

and everyones nerves ? no just a selct few .

and it doesnt matter anymore who started what . it is what it is and should be enjoyed without all this drama .

ghost wrote:

and it doesnt matter anymore who started what . it is what it is and should be enjoyed without all this drama .

Agreed Sam, I was really hoping to put all the "who started it and who calls it what" BS behind us this year so we could all join together as one group to enjoy the cruise together.

Some people will jump on any bandwagon they can Jake. Its no biggie. One guy runs from the cops in high speed chases through town, city streets and neighborhoods. We all know how legit and responsible and mature that kid is, whether you ignore it or not is up to you.

It has nothing to do with ego, especially mine. I didn't come up with the idea of the run. All I'm saying is there are originators and there are followers. You know where you stand. Its nothing to be ashamed of, its just how it is.

And if you have a problem with another group of friends having a cruise in Memory of one of our "brothers" that passed, you can go fuck yourself. This isn't a stab at "your" "BTR", its something we are doing, because it is how OUR group of friends wants to remember him. We are inviting you guys to go on a cruise in HIS MEMORY, solely for that purpose, and you are making it an ours vs. theirs thing.

Way to go guys. Way to go.

I'd be more than willing to go on both runs, as I am sure the rest of our group of friends would - assuming our schedules allow. Hell, I don't even know if I can go on the BAM cruise, because of work, but only one is being held near and dear to my heart. I'm not trying to start a war guys, I'm just saying give credit where credit is due.