FRF HAVOC IN THE HILLS PRESENTED BY ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The Ford Raptor Forum has joined forces with Great Lakes Raptor Excursions in setting up a large scale Ford F-150 Raptor gathering in the heart of Eastern Pennsylvania’s “Coal Country.” This is going to be a 3 day event based out of Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Tremont, PA. We have rented more than 1500 acres of the park which will be exclusive to the participants of this event. Participants will receive event t-shirts, swag packs (including sponsor items, stickers and/or brochures) and door placards. This event will not only be an opportunity to drive off-road but will also be one of the few events in the United States that will offer the participants to receive off-road driving instruction by professional racing drivers and the Rausch Creek ORP staff. The “Havoc in the Hills” event will be raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This event is going to take place September 26-29th, 2013.
Friday Schedule
8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff.
After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap led by GLRE support staff.
After pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course.
Approximately 6pm we’ll break for dinner. Support staff will begin changing the course for the night run. Approximately 8pm there will be a paced recon lap led by GLRE support staff.
After the pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course until 11-11:30pm.
Saturday Schedule (9/28/2013)
8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff.
After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap (the course is changing from Friday to Saturday) led by GLRE support staff.
After pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course.
Approximately 7pm the course will be shut down for the banquet & charity raffle.
Sunday Schedule (9/29/2013)
8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff.
It’s not a GLRE event without some proper trail running. Sunday will be a 6hr+ guided trail run… What you will see & where we’re going is a surprise!
One thing that most events to date have not offered for participants is off-road driving instruction. For this event we have some special guests volunteering their time to share their expertise & knowledge when it comes to high speed off-roading and technical driving. The GLRE would like to welcome a couple of very special “honorary” support drivers for this event.
Lodging
Primary Hotel
Comfort Inn
433 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA, US, 17963
Phone: (570) 345-8031 | Fax: (570) 345-2308
Reservation is under “FRF” or “Ford Raptor Forum”
Room rate: $65.00 a night
Overflow Hotels
Relax Inn – 32 rooms | WiFi – HBO | Phone: 570-345-8095
Econo Lodge – 51 Rooms Available | HBO / ESPN | Phone: 570-345-4099
Hampton Inn – 481 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 | Phone: (570) 345-4505
Mention you are wheeling at Rausch Creek for rate discount!
Camping
There is primitive (no services) camping available at the Rausch Creek ORP. We are charging $15.00 per person for the weekend for those interested in camping. The $15.00 helps cover the cost of port-a-jons in the camping area.
For those looking for a more well-equipped campground, here are some more options:
Echo Valley Campground
Judy Finch, 52 Camp Rd, Tremont, PA 17981 | Phone: (570) 695-3659
Echo Valley Campground Home Page
Camp-A-While
Exit 112 of Interstate 81 | Phone: 570-682-8696
Twin Grove Park & Campground
1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 | Phone: (717) 865-4602
Twin Grove Park Campground Pine Grove, PA
Required Items for Trucks
- Working 4wd
- All maintenance up to date and no major issues
- Decent tires: Please replace if tread is very low.
- Spare tire/tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions.
- Helmet(s) – Mandatory for closed course/high speed areas.
- Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings.
- Boots: Appropriate for mud and terrain.
- Outdoor clothing: Event is rain or shine; dress appropriately.
Recommended Additional Items
- Co-pilot recommended for communication, traffic, and navigation.
- VHF/FRS radio
- Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, or tablet with offroad map app.
- 5 gallons extra gas
- Come along
- Floor jack and wood blocks for support on soft surfaces.
- Auxiliary lighting for ORV routes and forest service roads.
- First Aid Kit
- Tools
Havoc in Hills Rules
- 100% Sober Driving.
- Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime you are driving.
- Illegal drug use will not be tolerated.
- Do not tailgate.
- No littering; leave the park in better condition than you arrived.
- Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor.
- No whiners!
- Everyone in your vehicle must have a completed GLRE & RCORP waiver.
Radio Frequencies
151.820 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz
151.880 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz
151.940 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz
Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies.
Registration Costs
$250.00 per truck (includes Driver + 1 Co-Driver)
$50.00 per additional passenger
Camping is $15.00 per person for the weekend, covering port-a-jons costs.
Click Here to Register (the registration menu is at the end of the Havoc in the Hills information!)
Registration will close on 8/31/2013!!
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