Photo TR: WCB 2010 - Six Flags.. and short trip on Friday..

[Chrisrad]

Since I have a Shelby GT, that needed some warranty work at the Shelby factory in Vegas, I figured hey, let's take advantage of going to Vegas.. We drove out on Thursday, stayed at Planet Hollywood, went to Shelby on Friday, drove back home to make sure the car was safe and sound, and drove up to Valencia on Friday night.. lots of walking in Vegas, lots of driving.. but overall, a darn good weekend, and an amazing time at SFMM on Saturday!

 

I must say.. kudos to EVERYONE involved with the planning and execution of WCB! Not only Robb and Elissa, but every single employee at SFMM! The day could not have been better!

 

Here are some pictures... enjoy!

 

 

Pretty, yes.. For three hundred miles, no. Take note of the hood scoop edges.. not so pretty.

 

And to think there was $1000 gas-guzzler tax on this car.. Note to future Vegas travelers.. be careful going over 100.. there are cops everywhere.. But we won't mention how fast we went..

 

First stop, Calico! It has the atmosphere of Knott's, but without any roller coasters..

 

So much for Calico being a Ghost Town from the 1800s.. where the only form of transportation was a horse and buggy..

 

Wait.. Knott's is three hours away.. right?

 

"I'm Mike Rowe... and this is my job...."

 

MTV Cribs.. Old West Style.. When people were three feet tall..

 

Viva... Las Vegas.. Viva Las Vegas.. Vivaaaa..Vivaaaa.. Las Vegasssssssssssssss! (or to the tune of Elvis.. but yeah.. just use your imagination).

Thank you Droid for leading the way. And thank you Pioneer DVD player for keeping the passenger entertained. *cough. *wink.

 

We went to WCB this weekend.. and saw a functioning monorail!!!

 

We drove three hundred miles with blue skies and no wind. We arrive at Vegas and.. gray skies, WIND!!!!, etc. CRAZYYY wind! Debris flying all over the freeway!

 

If you haven't noticed, I like cars. And coasters. Enough said. Oh, that's our hotel in the background. We were on top of the PH 10-story parking garage.

 

If Austin Powers had a hallway designed with his taste in mind.. it would make you want to get on the elevator very quickly.

 

Yes.. we went to Pawn Stars.

 

Unfortunately, Robb didn't provide us with a line-free ERT.. so waiting 30 minutes was necessary..

 

It is veryyyy deceptive.. on TV, it looks much larger inside.. we saw the old man.. that is all.

 

With a chopper like this, there is no need to clean bugs off when you get home.. it simply devours them along the way.

 

We went bowling in an old Airstream trailer.. It was very difficult handling the balls as they were very small..

 

"Deee....es..perado.. Why don't you come to your senses? You've been out ridin' fences.. for so long." Ok. So I used to listen to Country music.

 

So the only response I get from my sister when I showed her this picture, "Why'd ya park in the handicap spot?" Well.. I didn't park.. I just pulled in. And the car was running. And it was the only spot open as someone was getting married in the background.

 

 

 

Enough Vegas for now. How about some Shelby's? No? Well SFMM is coming up shortly, I promise.

 

 

Screw the strip. And the alcohol. And the gambling. THIS is why we came to Vegas!!!

 

$23 million for this car, or to have your very own roller coaster in your backyard. YOU decide.

 

HA! My sharpie is the commercial grade!

 

I could not take pictures inside the factory. It was amazing! Shelby's, Super Snakes, Shelby F-150s, etc.

 

Remember the earlier hood scoop picture? Much better!

 

Alrighty.. enough Vegas for now.. How about SFMM???

 

Geese are talking to each other: "Hey.. ha! I betcha some WCB attendee will step on this little present I left for them." Other goose: "Why'd ya hafta leave it there.. they JUST re-coated the midway.."

 

Disneyland shows you the backside of water? HA! I give you, THE BACKSIDE OF Terminator! (and Deja Vu).

 

Yes there is a coaster going here. (I can think of a few jokes relating to said coaster, but they would be inappropriate).

 

A backstage park area.. kind of interesting. It would be super popular in the park.. perfect place to relax.

 

And an upcoming flume ride.

 

Sorry Superman - you aren't the fastest coaster anymore. This one is. E-Class, the ride, with speeds up to 160 MPH. Yet against all odds, it's the shortest ride in the park.

 

Yes we're in a restricted area that is off-limits to the general public. That's right, you're the general public. Please don't spit on me. thanks.

 

Black and blue on your face, not so good. Black and blue on an awesome B&M? PERFECT!!!

 

 

Hi Riddler. We'll be riding you later.

 

Riddler is taking the tunnel.

 

It's one thing to be approaching a tunnel at 85 MPH.. but it's another thing to see humans waiting around the bottom of the drop..

 

Even the tunnel is themed! Nice!

 

More Flags, more Fun! SIX FLAGS!!!!

 

I realized after our tour that there is absolutely no access, anywhere in the park, to Goliath's support poles. Unless you go on a TPR event.

 

Wow. Backstage tours are AWESOME!

 

I was thinking about the pager in Bruce Almighty.. but God didn't have the number to these phones.. Regardless.. DO NOT pull cell phones out when your on a coaster. Period.

 

Nerd shot, yes. But how did they tighten those nuts in the first place?? There is no room for a ratchet. And even with a wrench, the nuts don't have enough room to turn.

 

Step by Step, day by day.. Wait.. even the cast of Step by Step didn't get to go on racing Colossus.. Only TPR WCB attendees did.. AND IT WAS AWESOME!

 

Unfortunately, if you don't get out of the park quickly enough, the animals come out to play..

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks again Robb for such an awesome day. If any of you would like more pictures of Vegas, Shelby, or SFMM, please let me know - I have hundreds.

Edited April 2, 2010 by jedimaster1227

[dino]

Cool report. Calico actually looks pretty interesting, I've got to stop there next time I'm on my way to Vegas. Oh and I so want to bowl in a trailer now.

 

(damn, that bolt thing is going to keep me up for hours )

[Emiroo]

Screw the strip. And the alcohol. And the gambling. THIS is why we came to Vegas!!!

Hookers! You forgot to screw the hookers!

 

Great TR. Wish you could have taken photos in the factory. I bet it was really cool.

[kidcoaster 2]

Great report and I loved the Pawn Stars stop!

[Sir Clinksalot]

Great stuff. I got to drive one of those Shelby's once. It was fun.

[Chrisrad]

Cool report. Calico actually looks pretty interesting, I've got to stop there next time I'm on my way to Vegas. Oh and I so want to bowl in a trailer now.

 

(damn, that bolt thing is going to keep me up for hours )

 

Yes, it is quite interesting indeed. The picture should have been taken from the top to really show the closeness. The only thing that I can think of is the support base is lowered onto the studs? The nuts are then tightened onto the studs, and perhaps for final adjustments, the support bases move a bit?

 

I dunno.. it's all just speculation. I guess I should be more focused on the fact that the nuts are still there.. that's all that matters, right?

[thrillgeek]

Ahhh WCB memories. I'm saving up for next year already. Thanks for sharing the pics.

[the ghost]

I am assuming you were on the Goliath tour with us, so hey cause I didnt say hey to anyone on the tour because I was too busy taking really rare pictures. The Goliath drop shot was the only shot everyone got on our Goliath tour, and I am now jealous because your shot turned out so much better than mine. This TR was really good though, and the shots were very impressive.

[Chrisrad]

I am assuming you were on the Goliath tour with us, so hey cause I didnt say hey to anyone on the tour because I was too busy taking really rare pictures. The Goliath drop shot was the only shot everyone got on our Goliath tour, and I am now jealous because your shot turned out so much better than mine. This TR was really good though, and the shots were very impressive.

 

 

 

Yes.. a great opportunity for shots indeed..

[Mr Stratosphere]

I was wondering did you get to ride Desperado? And did you experience the AIR GATES OF DEATH!? LOL!

[Chrisrad]

I was wondering did you get to ride Desperado? And did you experience the AIR GATES OF DEATH!? LOL!

 

No.. we didn't ride it..

 

Looks like a very fun ride though. What are the air gates of death??

[Mr Stratosphere]

In the station they have these insanely fast air gates that I swear would seriously hurt someone should they be caught in their path. So take note when they stand clear. They mean it lol!

Desperado is an alright ride. It just unfortunately hasn't aged well. It's rough but no where close to Manhattan Express.

 

John

[SharkTums]

^I don't know, I think I'd rather ride Manhattan Express than Desperado. Desperado is just relentless and tries to kill your kidney's and back at several points throughout the ride. Manhattan Express (if you know how to deal with the Togo Restraints) you only have to brace like twice, and most of the ride is slow!

[Chrisrad]

In the station they have these insanely fast air gates that I swear would seriously hurt someone should they be caught in their path. So take note when they stand clear. They mean it lol!

Desperado is an alright ride. It just unfortunately hasn't aged well. It's rough but no where close to Manhattan Express.

 

John

 

I wanted to ride.. we even went into the station. But I was just watching my money. I figured I would be 'nickeled and dimed' to death in Vegas.. $5 here, $8 here.. a beer here.. dinner. etc.. Plus gas, and the room..

 

 

Plus.. knowing that I would be at SFMM riding coasters all day for an incredible reasonable fee.. just kind of kills the mood having to pay so much for ONE ride.. And as you said in terms of roughness, I had heard that before about this coaster..

 

 

Yes.. I bitch a lot..