I haven't buggied much (not many places where I live). I'm going to NABX07, I won't be racing or freestyle (unless you call tuck n roll out of the buggy, freestyle). So am I classified as a participant or a guest?

See you all there!:alien:

if you plan on buggying your a participant.
if you plan on just watching. your a guest.

Not such a dumb question.

In the default world (where most of us live 51 weeks a year) one expects to have to pay only for one's-self.
This ain't communist Russia.

At nabx, we have a chance to play in a different manner.
We've come to value the opportunity for our buggy community to gather.

"Racing" is term we throw about because it is easily "understood" by others.
When you get here you'll begin to understand even more.

Our group has developed an attitude that if we all pay in a little, we can afford to have the niceties (tent, port-o-sans, garbage, etc) that make our gathering even more enjoyable.
Only a dozen or so really "race" but nearly 200 paid last year.

It's like paying for schools in your town.
Even if you don't have kids in school.
Education benefits everyone.

We pay, not because we must...
But because we CAN.

You plan on camping in buggytown?
Bring a shot-car (and fuel) so you can join in the evening racing.

Even if you're day-tripping, we welcome new blood.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

I was a newby last year and had a great time. Did not feel out of place at all. The fee really is a bargin and a real deal if you are camping (IMHO the best way to experiance buggy town). I did not buggy as much as I thought I would but I did learn a lot talking and watching. I don't have a good place to buggy in Ohio and the playa is so easy because it is smooth and the winds generally steady and clean. I was concerned about making a newby mistake and pi$$ing some one off but eveyone was helpfull and calm for lack of a better word.

It is important to bring a shot-car and fuel.

Simply put, the only stupid newbie question is the true question never asked.

We all have to start somewhere. Do you all think that Corey was born with a kite in his hands and a buggy for a diaper? I hear great stories about how Dr. Sabalino started. We all start somewhere.

I myself am fairly new to this game. Here are my tricks for getting by in buggytown without acting stupid.

1. Listen! Be observant. Pay attention to what is going on around buggytown, the answers to most questions can pop out of nowhere.

2. Leave the attitude and ego at home. I came into the game with an open mind and was completely blown away with leaving with a positive attitude adjustment and an even more open mind of possibilities. If I were to speculate on my observations, NABX 2005 was the Year of the Scooter being touched and 06 was the Year of the Jones. Who will it be this year?

3. There is a wealth of life experiences from the residents of buggytown that seem to open up on the playa. To access them please see #1. Top fuel for shotcars help lubricate this process. I will post more later on Fuel grades.

4. It is better to ask a legitimate question before doing something that you think may be stupid and get an honest answer than doing said "stupid thing" and finding out the hard way that Stigma dies slowly. It is very easy to forgive, but forgetting goes a lot slower. Additionally what you think may be stupid may not be so stupid after all. No one knows everything!

In closing here are some identifying characteristics of newbies vs. new blood.

Newbie = ego, attitude, does stupid things before thinking or asking someone, show off, closed mind, know it all or terminal uncertainty, selfishness.

New Blood = honesty, integrity, open minded, open heart, compassionate, willing, haven't been "Touched" by the playa YET!

If anyone has any questions I would be more than happy to sit and chat with you.

My address is:
123 Welcoming pl.
Buggytown, USA

there is no such thing as dumb questions. thats how you learn.
only dumb answers.:D

I think Corey was born with a kite and buggy diaper He just doesn't remember that ...

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Originally posted by CyberMuZ Simply put, the only stupid newbie question is the true question never asked. We all have to start somewhere. Do you all think that Corey was born with a kite in his hands and a buggy for a diaper? I hear great stories about how Dr. Sabalino started. We all start somewhere. I myself am fairly new to this game. Here are my tricks for getting by in buggytown without acting stupid. 1. Listen! Be observant. Pay attention to what is going on around buggytown, the answers to most questions can pop out of nowhere. 2. Leave the attitude and ego at home. I came into the game with an open mind and was completely blown away with leaving with a positive attitude adjustment and an even more open mind of possibilities. If I were to speculate on my observations, NABX 2005 was the Year of the Scooter being touched and 06 was the Year of the Jones. Who will it be this year? 3. There is a wealth of life experiences from the residents of buggytown that seem to open up on the playa. To access them please see #1. Top fuel for shotcars help lubricate this process. I will post more later on Fuel grades. 4. It is better to ask a legitimate question before doing something that you think may be stupid and get an honest answer than doing said "stupid thing" and finding out the hard way that Stigma dies slowly. It is very easy to forgive, but forgetting goes a lot slower. Additionally what you think may be stupid may not be so stupid after all. No one knows everything! In closing here are some identifying characteristics of newbies vs. new blood. Newbie = ego, attitude, does stupid things before thinking or asking someone, show off, closed mind, know it all or terminal uncertainty, selfishness. New Blood = honesty, integrity, open minded, open heart, compassionate, willing, haven't been "Touched" by the playa YET! If anyone has any questions I would be more than happy to sit and chat with you. My address is: 123 Welcoming pl. Buggytown, USA

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