Joey (Kinless) was the dcTPP… (the official Darn Close -- Tioga Pass Prognosticator) in 2007, but it looks like he has the "lock" for the 2009 opening. Joey predicted noon today, and if it opens at 10:00 am PDT, he'll miss the extra "special prize" but he'll certainly win the free tank of fuel....

The "Contest"
You are welcome to use your predictive talents and if you manage to hit the correct date -- the RTA Editorial group will pay for a tank of roadtrip fuel in your personal roadtrip ride. Legal has suggested that we identify what this means.... So, for the record, the prize will be limited to $75.00 USD To win this prize, the date must be posted** on this Forum more than or equal to fifteen (15) days prior to the official opening date. (**Your "date" must be identified in a post on this thread...**) Further, you must identify a particular date in your post. And if you manage to identify the correct opening time within 60 minutes.... you'll receive an additional surprise gift from RTA. The official date for this Tioga Pass Prognosticator contest tracks with Pacific Time (USA), so no matter what date it might be in your local neighborhood, the date used for this contest will be the same one used by the officials at Yosemite National Park for Tioga Pass.

Standing by for the official time now....

Mark