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.
8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff.
After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap lead 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 paced recon lap lead by GLRE support staff.
After the pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course until 11-11:30pm
Saturday (9/28/2013) presented by: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) lead 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 (9/29/2013) presented by: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 event to date have not have offered for participants is off-road driving instruction and for this event we have some special guests that are volunteering their time to come out and offer to share the 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) 345-8031Fax: (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
570-345-8095
Econo Lodge
570-345-4099
51 Rooms Available
HBO / ESPN
Hampton Inn
481 Suedberg Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(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 is to help 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
(570) 695-3659
Echo Valley Campground Home Page
Camp-A-While, Exit 112 of Interstate 81
570-682-8696
Camp A While Campground
Twin Grove Park & Campground
1445 Suedberg Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(717) 865-4602
Twin Grove Park Campground Pine Grove, PA
Every truck must have these items at a minimum before participating:
1. Working 4wd
2. All maintenance up to date and no major issues
3. Decent tires: We’re not going to go around and checking everyone’s tires but if you have very little remaining tread do us a favor and get them replaced before the event.
4. Spare tire/tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions
5. Helmet(s) – Mandatory for the closed course/high speed areas
6. Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings
8. Boots: You may have to get out into mud so have the appropriate footwear.
9. Outdoor clothing: This event is rain or shine so like above have the appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Recommended additional items:
1. You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigating the trails. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you.
2. VHF/FRS radio
3. Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android/Apple tablet with an offroad map app.
4. 5 gallons extra gas
5. A Come along
6. Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it in soft surfaces
7. Auxiliary lighting. While it can’t be used on road it would be a great benefit on the ORV Routes, Forrest Service roads.
8. First Aid Kit
9. Tools
Havoc in Hills Rules:
. 100% Sober Driving.
· Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember the park is private property and they do not allow alcohol on premises.
· Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption
· Do not tailgate
· No littering, leave the park in better condition than you arrived
· Know the limitations of your driving abillity and your Raptor in the conditions.
· No whiners!
· Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out GLRE & RCORP waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed 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 CoDriver)
$50.00 per additional passenger
Camping is $15.00 per person for the weekend, this is to cover costs of the port-a-jons in the camping area.
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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