Background

Adventure Racing

Grass Roots Racing
War: Warren Adventures Race

When: July 18, 2009

Mission

Grass Roots Racing is dedicated to increasing the understanding, appreciation, and use of the natural environment through the medium of adventure racing.

About Grass Roots

Grass Roots Racing is a collaborative effort of outdoor enthusiasts. With over 30 years combined racing experience, and over 20 years combined race directing and course design, we pride ourselves in producing events that are challenging to seasoned racers while providing newcomers with the opportunity for a great first time experience.

For more information, visit Grass Roots Racing.

The Kinzua Country Tango

When: August 1, 2009

This one-day event set in the Allegheny National Forest will challenge your endurance in the various areas of; running, biking, swimming orienteering, and canoeing.

Legs of the Event

  • Running- The 13.1- mile course starts at the YMCA in Warren PA and leads you along the scenic Allegheny River.
  • Biking- This 20-mile ride consists of non-technical mountain biking and National Forest roads. Look out for wild turkeys and white tail deer,
  • Swimming- The next leg will give you a chance to cool off during the 2.2 mile swim. Swim fins and resting will be permitted. All teams must have a safety canoe accompanying them.
  • Orienteering- It’s time for a trek on foot through Cornplanter country. Well marked points will be located over a rugged 6+ mile course.
  • Running- Back on foot for a short 4.5 mile run alongside the Kinzua Reservoir
  • Canoeing- This paddle is 8+ miles downstream along the Allegheny River and back into Warren. Each team must supply their own canoe.

Divisions

Solo- one person completes every event! Must meet criterion to ride solo, contact Thad Turner.
Two- Person Complete- Each person competes in all events together.
Relay- Up to 6 people may compete-pairs are required for canoe and orienteering legs of the Tango.

Entry Fee

  • Complete Tango- $150 before July 5th and $180 July 6th through July 31st
  • Solo Tango- $125 before July 5th $145 July 6th through July 31st
  • Relay Tango- $180 before July 5th and $200 July 6th through July 31st

For More Information: Visit www.kinzuacountrytango.com or contact Thad Turner by calling 814-726-0110 or by email: thad@warrenymca.org



Meet The Teams

Warrenadventures.com

David resumed racing last year after several years off and has joined Scott to compete in his first season of adventure racing. David has always enjoyed running, biking, and swimming and previous racing history was doing triathlons.

This 2009 season is David & Scott’s first season as teammates. Scott has been a long-time competitor in the Rootsrace.com series, racing in both male-male and coed divisions as parts of numerous 2, 3, or 4 person teams.


Team Members:

David Brook
Years Racing: 2

Scott Angove
Years Racing: 8

Race Accomplishments:

  • 2007: Warren YMCA 5k, 10k, half marathon Series Cup First place finisher; Second place in coed division, Fourth overall in GRR series season
  • 2008: Second place overall in GRR series season

M.M.M. Adventure Racing

We have been racing together and separately over the past decade in many different venues. We take pride in racing smart and making good decisions. We are not always the fastest, but are a strong team. We have developed a new training regimen this season that is going to make us a stronger and faster team. We are excited to get out there and BRING IT!!

Team Members:

Eric Fadale
Chris Darling


Race Accomplishments:

Eric Fadale

  • Previous Experience: Cleveland Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, 24hrs of Snow Shoe, Two Day Tango, Kinzua Country Tango, Hi-tec Adventure Series, Grass Roots Racing, Pittsburgh Urban Challenge, The Great Race, Super Kwik Half marathon, Kwik Fill Classic Bike Race and various other races

Chris Darling

  • Previous Experience: Erie Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, 24hrs of Snow Shoe, Two Day Tango, Kinzua Country Tango, Hi-tec Adventure Series, Grass Roots Racing, Pittsburgh Urban Challenge, The Great Race, Super Kwik Half marathon, Kwik Fill Classic Bike Race and various other race

Snot Rockets

The Snot Rockets 2008 season was shortened due to injuries. They are looking forward to competing injury free and in full force in 2009!

Team Members:

Brandon Kellogg
Years Racing: 4

Ryan Hoffman
Years Racing: 4

Race Accomplishments:

  • 2006: 1st Place: Urban Race in Pittsburgh; 4th Place: Tiied in Kinzua Country Tango in Solo division.
  • 2007: 1st Place Overall: SONAR at Nemocolin; 2nd Place Overall: MAD at Moraine; 2nd Place Overall: AFAR Frick Park in Pittsburgh; 3rd Place: M/M NSF at Nemocolin; 2nd Place: M/M Team for Grass Roots Racing Series; 2nd Place: in Kinzua Country Tango in Complete Division
  • 2008: 1st Place Overall: HVAC at Hidden Valley

Team MOXIE

Team Members:

Dave Salvatore
Hometown: Warren, PA
Years Racing: 3

Scott Newton
Hometown: Warren, PA
Years Racing: 6


Race Accomplishments:

Dave

  • 2006: 1st Place 2006 Kinzua Country Tango Complete Division
  • 2007: Kinzua Country Tango Complete Division 4th Place
  • 2008: TURFF Race: Men’s Division 5th Place
  • 2009: Two Below Race 11th Place; 2009 SONAR Nemicolon Race

Scott

  • 2006: 1st Place 2006 Kinzua Country Tango Complete Division
  • 2007: 1st Place 2007 Kinzua Country Tango Complete Division
  • 2008: 1st Place 2008 Kinzua Country Tango Complete Division
  • 2009: 5th Place 2009 Two Below Race; 11th Place SONAR Nemicolon Race

Bonnie and Clydesdale

This is the first year Chrissy and Jeff will be racing together. Chrissy is in Medical School. Jeff is an Assistant Principal at Beaty-Warren Middle School

Team Members:

Christine Welsh
Year's Racing: 3

Jeff Flickner
Years of racing: 3


Race Accomplishments:

Jeff

  • 1st place 2007 and 2009 Two below Duo
  • 2nd place 2008 Two below Duo
  • 1st place 2008 Male division MAD- Moraine Adventure Dash
  • 2nd Place 2008 Coed division complete team Tango

Chrissy

  • 1st place 2007 Coed division Urban Challenge Pittsburgh