Kanakry
FRF Addict
Location:
Phoenix Off-Road Park
Steubenville, Ohio
Date: May 20-22nd 2016
Registration Deadline is: 5/1/2016
Price: $175
Detailed information:
Phoenix Open | Run Raptor Run
Have you wanted to attend an event such as FordRaptorForum’s Havoc in the Hills, but you didn’t have the required off road vehicle?
Do you own a F-150 and wish you could attend a Ford Raptor event and use your truck?
Do you own a Ram Runner, Reaper, built Pre-Runner, Buggy etc. and want to see how performs in a controlled high speed environment?
Great Lakes Raptor Excursions (GLRE) now has the answer to your problems!
GLRE is hosting a new event called “The Phoenix Open,” the event will be held at the Phoenix Off-road Park in Wintersville, Ohio. For the first time GLRE will be allowing vehicles other than Ford F-150 Raptors to participate. (UTVs and ATVs are not permitted except for the property support vehicles).
What does that actually mean?
For Example:
RamRunners, Reapers, Raptors, Built pre-runners, Trucks with Mid/Long Travel suspension, Buggies will all be able to play on the Phoenix High Speed Off-road Course.
For those with off-road capable vehicles that are either too large to fit down most trails, too expensive for hardcore wheeling (such as Ram Rebel/Powerwagon, Tundra Rock Warrior, TRD-Pro, Nissan Pro-4X, Z71, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg etc.) that want to get out and have some fun in the dirt, we have you covered too! There is a “Green Trail” area wide enough for the largest vehicles and just technical enough to get your vehicle dirty and leave the owners with a smile.
What is so different about The Phoenix Off-Road Park?
Phoenix Off-Road Park is over 1500 acres.
Approximately 800 vertical feet of elevation changes
22 Degree hill climb
Groomed high speed area
Small jumps on the high speed course
Technical trails
Green trails
Amazing vantage points to see the high speed track
Grassy Vendor area
Freshly built pit area
Food Vendors
Night Driving *Aux lighting is a must
Massive Bonfire
Onsite rustic camping
Great hotels within 5 miles
Taco Bell… and many other fine restaurants
The property will be separated into 2 types.
Closed course high speed- This off-road track is purpose built with jumps, banks, short climbs and fast straights and has proven to be fun in everything from a stock Ford F-150 Raptor to fully built pre-runners.
Vehicles with extended travel suspension, (Ford Raptors, Chevy Reapers, Dodge RamRunners, Mid-Travel Trucks, Built Pre-runners, Buggies, Etc.)
More than 10” of suspension travel is preferred
Snell 2000 or newer Helmets are required for Driver & Passengers
SCHEDULE
Friday (5/20/2016)
2000-2359:
Bonfire
Live Music
Charity Rides on the high speed course in some of the Highest Modified Ford Raptors in the Country
Saturday (5/21/2016)
0830-0930- Registration- Waivers will be signed and Placards, shirts etc will be handed out
0930: Mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE Staff
1000: Parade Lap
1030-1830: Open Track
1830-1930: Dinner break
Night Run
2000-2359: Track & Trails Open
Approximately 2000 there will be paced recon lap lead by GLRE Support Staff on the Havoc Course
Guided trail rides will begin at 2000. This is one of the rare time to be able to wheel at night.
NOTE: Off-Road Auxiliary Lighting is required to participate in the night run!
Sunday (5/22/2016)
0900: Mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE Staff
0930-1300: Track & Trails open from 0930-1230
1330: Charity Raffle Raffle benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Phoenix Open Rules
100% Sober Driving.
Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember the track is private property.
Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption
Do not tailgate
No littering, leave the track in better condition than you arrived
Know the limitations of your driving ability and your vehicle in the conditions.
No whiners!
Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out GLRE waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.
Helmets are required for all passengers on the Havoc Track
Required Items
A Good Attitude
All maintenance up to date and no major issues
Tires in good condition
Spare tire and tire plug/patch kit. Spare can be located under truck
Snell 2000 or newer Helmets MUST be worn by ALL vehicles occupants while using the Havoc Track
Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull 3 times the vehicle weight and 2 D rings
Close toed shoes: No sandals
Outdoor clothing: This event is rain or shine so like above have the appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Recommended Additional Items
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.
VHF Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work) Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies
– 151.820 MHz = GLRE1
– 151.880 MHz = GLRE2
– 151.940 MHz = GLRE3
Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android/Apple tablet with an offroad map app.
5 gallons extra gas
A Come along
Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it in soft surfaces
Auxiliary lighting* Optional for the event, but REQUIRED to participate in the Night Run
First Aid Kit
Tools
LODGING
Holiday Inn Wierton (Primary Hotel)
Address: 350 Three Springs Drive Wierton, WV
Phone: (304) 723-5522
Room Rate: $100 per night
Group Code: GLR
MicroTel
Super 8 (Overflow)
Address: 1505 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: (740) 282-4565
EVENT COST
$175 for Driver and 1 Passenger
$50 for each additional passenger
All participants will receive the following:
Unlimited track time during operation hours
Event T-shirts
Access to the Raffle
Two Vehicle Placards Numbers based on Signup order
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