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<blockquote data-quote="Kanakry" data-source="post: 290065" data-attributes="member: 5827"><p><span style="color: Red"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">White Star Industries, Raptor Performance Group and ICON Vehicle Dynamics</span></p><p></span><p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: red"><span style="font-size: 12px">Present</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]199996[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Yellow">January 19-21, 2013</span></p><p></p><p>The SnoBall 500 is a winter Raptor Run/driving experience. During this run you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads, logging trails, forest service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the SnoBall 500 official window decal on your truck you are in for one of the most unique and exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we will stay together as a pack and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to each destination.</p><p></p><p></p><p>But the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying in a few of the nicest Hotel/Casinos in the Upper Peninsula. There will be plenty of time to unwind in whatever fashion you desire, whether it is hanging out at the sports bar, gambling or getting a massage.</p><p></p><p>Please visit the SnoBall 500 Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SnoBall500" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/SnoBall500</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Yellow">Run Details:</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Friday Night:</span></p><p>The Run doesn’t officially begin until Saturday morning at 0830, but for anyone interested in crossing the Mackinaw Bridge as a group we will be meeting at 1630est. Meeting location is the Burger King off of exit 338 on I-75. We will leave no later than 7pm for the Island Resort and Casino.</p><p><span style="color: Yellow">There will be a mandatory registration at 10pm eastern time in the Eagles room located in the Convention Center at the Island Resort and Casino we will have everyone’s SnoBall 500 gear there.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: Yellow">Registration is sponsored by <a href="http://www.azuniatequila.com/" target="_blank">Azunia Tequila</a></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Saturday:</span></p><p>This is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! At 0830 there will be a drivers meeting just to go over some basics and so that everyone is on the same page. At 0900 we head out towards the Norway truck trail and our scramble area. On the way will encounter snow covered roads and significant snow drifts. The Norway truck trail is an off roaders dream, the trail includes everything for open sections to granite rocks. </p><p></p><p>After the truck trail we will make our way up County roads and two track roads with the group stopping for lunch at the <a href="http://www.upnorthlodge.com" target="_blank">Up North Lodge</a> as well as a possible stop at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap. After some more back country roads we end up on 41 ending up at the Travelodge in Houghton, MI. The Travelodge is located near quite a few bars and restaurants including the Keweenaw Brewing Co.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Sunday:</span></p><p>Sunday is a long day we will have a drivers meeting 0830 just to go over the differences between Sunday and Saturdays terrain. The group will leave from the Travelodge at 0900 and head up one of the most scenic routes in Michigan all the way to Copper Harbor, MI. We will hang out for a bit to take pictures then the group heads back down to Houghton where we will get lunch. From here we head out towards Ontonagon following forest service roads and country roads. When we arrive as a pack of Raptors in the small town of Ontonagon we will take some pictures and rest our legs for a short break. </p><p></p><p>As we leave Ontonagon the sun will be setting as we travel along the coast of Lake Superior across forest service roads, county roads and ORV routes. Our final destination is the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet, MI. But our day does not end when we arrive at the Casino. Those that are interested after checking in will meet at 2100 for a very interesting experience, the Paulding light. The Paulding light is a light that appears in the sky and has also appeared in shows such as paranormal activity, Ripley’s Believe it or not, and Unsolved Mysteries.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Monday:</span></p><p>On Monday morning we find us nearing the completion of this run, we have reserved a banquet room for a late breakfast and run closing event. During the this time we have some Swag to give away from our sponsors as well as a Raffle for donated items. After the closing events we will all start to make our way home, thinking about the weekend the whole time.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Price for event: </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>$125 per Truck/Driver - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie, SnoBall 500 window stickers with truck number, entrance into closing event with breakfast/raffle drawing</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>$40 per Co-Driver/Passenger - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie, entrance into closing event with breakfast/raffle drawing.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Register via PayPal and please pay as a Gift: </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Sorry registration is closed</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Please include your name, phone number, Screen Name, Year, color, SCab or SCrew and size of Sweatshirt. If you have a Co-driver please include their name, Screen name (if applicable) and sweatshirt size</strong></span>.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>*** A major portion of the proceeds from the Raffle will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. This donation will be made under the Ford Raptor Owners. ***</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow">I have been contacted by a few people asking how to help out the Wounded Warrior Project under the SnoBall 500 name. I have set up a Donation page for those interested. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow">Please see link below:</span></span></p><p><a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/SnoBall500" target="_blank">https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/SnoBall500</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Room Reservations:</span></p><p>Island Resort and Casino-</p><p>877-475-7375</p><p>1/18/2013 </p><p>$97.01 -----------Ford Raptor Group</p><p></p><p>Travelodge Houghton-</p><p>906-482-1400</p><p>1/19/2013</p><p>62.10+tax---------Ford Raptor Group Book by 12/19</p><p></p><p>Houghton overflow hotel:</p><p>Franklin Square Inn</p><p>1/19/2013</p><p>888-487-1700</p><p>$89-$109------ No group booking</p><p></p><p>Lac Vieux Desert Casino</p><p>800-895-2505</p><p>1/20/2013</p><p>$49 + tax ----------Tell code 2784</p><p></p><p></p><p>Pet information:</p><p>Island Resort and Casino - does not accept pets.</p><p></p><p>Travel Lodge accepts pets - $20 / stay.</p><p></p><p>Lac Vieux Desert Casino - allows pets in some smoking rooms.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Please like the SnoBall 500 on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Snoball500" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Snoball500</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow">Current snow Coverage</span></span></p><p>[ATTACH=full]199997[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow"><span style="font-size: 15px"><p style="text-align: center">Must have items for the SnoBall 500</p><p></span></span></p><p>First and foremost every truck, Driver and Co-Pilot must be ready for the first all-cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out this event and arrive at each destination as a pack, this is NOT a race. Being the inaugural event there maybe changes along the way depending on snow level for better and worse. We will not be afraid to deviate from our route to encounter deep snow if it’s possible. Snow is the key to this trip, while it will be fun with minimal snow, the SnoBall 500 could become EPIC with massive amounts of fresh snow. Please keep an open mind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever planned.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Every truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in the SnoBall 500</span></p><p>1. Working 4wd</p><p>2. All maintenance up to date and no major issues</p><p>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 SnoBall 500.</p><p>4. Spare tire/tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions</p><p>5. 2 bags of sand or cat litter</p><p>6. One shovel</p><p>7. Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings</p><p>8. Winter boots: Lacrosse, Muck, Sorels, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow.</p><p>9. Winter clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will have to get out of your vehicle.</p><p>10. Ice Scraper/Snowbrush & -30 degree windshield washer fluid</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Yellow">Recommended additional items</span></p><p>1. You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigating the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you.</p><p>2. VHF/FRS radio</p><p>3. Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android tablet with an offroad map app.</p><p>4. 5 gallons extra gas</p><p>5. A Come along</p><p>6. Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it in the snow</p><p>7. Auxiliary lighting. While it can’t be used on road it would be a great benefit on the ORV Routes, Forrest Service roads.</p><p>8. First Aid Kit</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: Yellow">SnoBall 500 Rules </span></span></p><p></p><p>. 100% Sober Driving.</p><p></p><p>· Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember these are state roads. You will get a DUI if caught.</p><p></p><p>· Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption</p><p></p><p>· Do not tailgate </p><p></p><p>· No littering</p><p></p><p>· Know the limitations of your driving abillity and your Raptor in the conditions. </p><p></p><p>· No whiners!</p><p></p><p>· Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow"><p style="text-align: center">Radio Frequencies</p><p></span></span>151.820 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz </p><p>151.880 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz </p><p>151.940 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz </p><p></p><p>*** Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: yellow"><p style="text-align: center">Sponsors</p><p></span><p style="text-align: center"></p><p></span><p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: Red">This event would not be possible without our great group of sponsors</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">White Star Industries</p> <p style="text-align: center">Raptor Performance Group</p> <p style="text-align: center">Icon Vehicle Dynamics</p> <p style="text-align: center">KC HiLites</p> <p style="text-align: center">Krazy House Kustoms</p> <p style="text-align: center">Method Race Wheels</p> <p style="text-align: center">Whelen Engineering Company</p> <p style="text-align: center">Volant Cold Air Intakes</p> <p style="text-align: center">M&R Lights</p> <p style="text-align: center">Maui Jim</p> <p style="text-align: center">Texas Motoworx</p> <p style="text-align: center">Baja Designs</p> <p style="text-align: center">RaptorAddict</p> <p style="text-align: center">Roush Performance</p> <p style="text-align: center">Rigid Industries</p> <p style="text-align: center">Power Steering Solutions</p> <p style="text-align: center">Borla Exhaust</p> <p style="text-align: center">Fiberwerx</p> <p style="text-align: center">Raptor Retrofit</p> <p style="text-align: center">Brenthel Industries</p> <p style="text-align: center">CTS Motorsports</p> <p style="text-align: center">K&N</p> <p style="text-align: center">Lock'er Down Security</p> <p style="text-align: center">Defenderworx</p> <p style="text-align: center">The Car Stereo Company</p> <p style="text-align: center">KnuKonceptz</p> <p style="text-align: center">AmbLighting</p> <p style="text-align: center">Royal Purple</p> <p style="text-align: center">Power Tank Systems</p> <p style="text-align: center">Synthetic Motorsports</p> <p style="text-align: center">Stainless Works</p> <p style="text-align: center">General Tires</p> <p style="text-align: center">Azunia Tequila</p> <p style="text-align: center">Shock Pros</p> <p style="text-align: center">RCV Performance</p> <p style="text-align: center">DCM Offroad</p> <p style="text-align: center">Jack Demmer Automotive Group</p> <p style="text-align: center">Sunrise Tatical Gear</p> <p style="text-align: center">U-POL/Raptor Liner</p> <p style="text-align: center">Nutmeg Sports</p> <p style="text-align: center">Warn Industries</p> <p style="text-align: center">Monster Energy</p> <p style="text-align: center">Texas Raptor Runs</p> <p style="text-align: center">FordRaptorForum.com</p> <p style="text-align: center">Baer </p> <p style="text-align: center">Bar's Leak</p> <p style="text-align: center">Rislone</p> <p style="text-align: center">Great Lake Four Wheel Drive Association</p> <p style="text-align: center">UP North Lodge</p> <p style="text-align: center">BakFlip</p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">Attendance:</span></p><p>00. Worldtour</p><p>01. Kanakry</p><p>02. Ms. MI Raptor</p><p>03. MTUH3</p><p>04. IRONMAN</p><p>05. Donk74</p><p>06. Kmandoske</p><p>07. Big Blue</p><p>08. 012BlueSVT</p><p>09. Eric Long</p><p>10. shooterAMG</p><p>11. JuggNuttz</p><p>12. Lost Highway</p><p>13. RaptuRR</p><p>14. WSI</p><p>15. Hockster</p><p>16. Brd o Pry</p><p>17. Java</p><p>18. Netix</p><p>19. Jeff1889</p><p>20. BramageDained</p><p>21. Motostar2888</p><p>22. pwjstruebig</p><p>23. GJMcManus</p><p>24. Beemerman</p><p>25. JJWPGH</p><p>26. Gunpilot</p><p>27. SVTLightning00</p><p>28. Sitdown</p><p>29. ShiftyCapone</p><p>30. Wiz1500</p><p>31. 3RGarage</p><p>32. Huck31</p><p>33. BlueDino</p><p>34. AnyJoe</p><p>35. Cparksjr</p><p>36. Labraptor</p><p>37. BIGt0007</p><p>38. TonLoc08</p><p>39. Rey44</p><p>40. KHCDave</p><p>41. Roush #1</p><p>42. Twigsy27</p><p>43. TeddyV</p><p>44. WRCRaptor</p><p>45. RaptorScrew</p><p>46. KHC #2</p><p>47. Terry Lantz</p><p>48. Mattmeyer89</p><p>49. Devildevil</p><p>50. BigBlueBalls</p><p>51. C11 </p><p>52. KX250R</p><p>53. Roush #2</p><p>54. BSnyder</p><p>##. RPG</p><p></p><p></p><p>Want to see where everyone is coming from?</p><p><a href="http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=456672" target="_blank">The Snoball 500 attendance map</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]199998[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Yellow">The Route</span></span></p><p>[ATTACH=full]199999[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Groups:</p><p></p><p>A" </p><p>1 Kanakry</p><p>4 Ironman</p><p>9 Eric Long</p><p>12 Lost Highway</p><p>17 Java</p><p>22 pwjstruebig</p><p>29 Shiftycapone</p><p>35 Cparksjr</p><p>40 KHCDave</p><p>43 TeddyV</p><p>46 KHC #2</p><p>47 Tlantz</p><p>54 Bsnyder</p><p>RPG RPG</p><p></p><p>"B" </p><p>16 Brd O Pry</p><p>15 Hockster</p><p>26 Gunpilot</p><p>27 SVTlightning00</p><p>28 Sitdown</p><p>30 Wiz1500</p><p>34 AnyJoe</p><p>36 Labraptor</p><p>39 Rey44</p><p>41 Roush #1</p><p>44 WRC Raptor</p><p>52 KX250R</p><p>53 Roush #2</p><p>10 ShooterAMG</p><p></p><p>"C" </p><p>14 WSI</p><p>2 Ms. MI Raptor</p><p>6 Kmandoske</p><p>7 Big Blue</p><p>11 JuggNuttz</p><p>20 BramageDained</p><p>23 GJMcManus</p><p>31 3RGarage</p><p>19 Jeff1889</p><p>37 BIGt0007</p><p>42 Twigsy27</p><p>45 RaptorSCrew</p><p>51 C11</p><p>__ </p><p>3 MTUH3</p><p></p><p>"D" </p><p>8 012BlueSVT</p><p>5 Donk74</p><p>13 RaptuRR</p><p>18 Netix</p><p>25 jjwpgh</p><p>21 Motostar2888</p><p>24 Beemerman</p><p>32 Huck31</p><p>33 BlueDino</p><p>38 TonLoc08</p><p>48 Mattmeyer89</p><p>49 Devildevil</p><p>50 BigBlueBalls</p><p>00 Worldtour</p><p></p><p></p><p>How it will is there is 4 sections to this run. Every Group will lead 1 section. </p><p></p><p>The groupings will look like this</p><p></p><p>A B C D</p><p>B A D C</p><p>C A D B</p><p>D A B C</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kanakry, post: 290065, member: 5827"] [COLOR="Red"][CENTER][SIZE="5"]White Star Industries, Raptor Performance Group and ICON Vehicle Dynamics[/SIZE][/CENTER][/COLOR][CENTER] [COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]Present[/SIZE][/COLOR] [ATTACH=full]199996[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [COLOR="Yellow"]January 19-21, 2013[/COLOR] The SnoBall 500 is a winter Raptor Run/driving experience. During this run you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads, logging trails, forest service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the SnoBall 500 official window decal on your truck you are in for one of the most unique and exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we will stay together as a pack and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to each destination. But the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying in a few of the nicest Hotel/Casinos in the Upper Peninsula. There will be plenty of time to unwind in whatever fashion you desire, whether it is hanging out at the sports bar, gambling or getting a massage. Please visit the SnoBall 500 Facebook page: [url]www.facebook.com/SnoBall500[/url] [COLOR="Yellow"]Run Details:[/COLOR] [COLOR="yellow"]Friday Night:[/COLOR] The Run doesn’t officially begin until Saturday morning at 0830, but for anyone interested in crossing the Mackinaw Bridge as a group we will be meeting at 1630est. Meeting location is the Burger King off of exit 338 on I-75. We will leave no later than 7pm for the Island Resort and Casino. [COLOR="Yellow"]There will be a mandatory registration at 10pm eastern time in the Eagles room located in the Convention Center at the Island Resort and Casino we will have everyone’s SnoBall 500 gear there.[/COLOR] [SIZE="3"][COLOR="Yellow"]Registration is sponsored by [URL="http://www.azuniatequila.com/"]Azunia Tequila[/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE] [COLOR="yellow"]Saturday:[/COLOR] This is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! At 0830 there will be a drivers meeting just to go over some basics and so that everyone is on the same page. At 0900 we head out towards the Norway truck trail and our scramble area. On the way will encounter snow covered roads and significant snow drifts. The Norway truck trail is an off roaders dream, the trail includes everything for open sections to granite rocks. After the truck trail we will make our way up County roads and two track roads with the group stopping for lunch at the [URL="http://www.upnorthlodge.com"]Up North Lodge[/URL] as well as a possible stop at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap. After some more back country roads we end up on 41 ending up at the Travelodge in Houghton, MI. The Travelodge is located near quite a few bars and restaurants including the Keweenaw Brewing Co. [COLOR="yellow"]Sunday:[/COLOR] Sunday is a long day we will have a drivers meeting 0830 just to go over the differences between Sunday and Saturdays terrain. The group will leave from the Travelodge at 0900 and head up one of the most scenic routes in Michigan all the way to Copper Harbor, MI. We will hang out for a bit to take pictures then the group heads back down to Houghton where we will get lunch. From here we head out towards Ontonagon following forest service roads and country roads. When we arrive as a pack of Raptors in the small town of Ontonagon we will take some pictures and rest our legs for a short break. As we leave Ontonagon the sun will be setting as we travel along the coast of Lake Superior across forest service roads, county roads and ORV routes. Our final destination is the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet, MI. But our day does not end when we arrive at the Casino. Those that are interested after checking in will meet at 2100 for a very interesting experience, the Paulding light. The Paulding light is a light that appears in the sky and has also appeared in shows such as paranormal activity, Ripley’s Believe it or not, and Unsolved Mysteries. [COLOR="yellow"]Monday:[/COLOR] On Monday morning we find us nearing the completion of this run, we have reserved a banquet room for a late breakfast and run closing event. During the this time we have some Swag to give away from our sponsors as well as a Raffle for donated items. After the closing events we will all start to make our way home, thinking about the weekend the whole time. [SIZE="2"][B]Price for event: $125 per Truck/Driver - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie, SnoBall 500 window stickers with truck number, entrance into closing event with breakfast/raffle drawing $40 per Co-Driver/Passenger - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie, entrance into closing event with breakfast/raffle drawing. Register via PayPal and please pay as a Gift: Sorry registration is closed Please include your name, phone number, Screen Name, Year, color, SCab or SCrew and size of Sweatshirt. If you have a Co-driver please include their name, Screen name (if applicable) and sweatshirt size[/B][/SIZE]. [SIZE="3"][B]*** A major portion of the proceeds from the Raffle will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. This donation will be made under the Ford Raptor Owners. ***[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Yellow"]I have been contacted by a few people asking how to help out the Wounded Warrior Project under the SnoBall 500 name. I have set up a Donation page for those interested. Please see link below:[/COLOR][/SIZE] [url]https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/SnoBall500[/url] [COLOR="yellow"]Room Reservations:[/COLOR] Island Resort and Casino- 877-475-7375 1/18/2013 $97.01 -----------Ford Raptor Group Travelodge Houghton- 906-482-1400 1/19/2013 62.10+tax---------Ford Raptor Group Book by 12/19 Houghton overflow hotel: Franklin Square Inn 1/19/2013 888-487-1700 $89-$109------ No group booking Lac Vieux Desert Casino 800-895-2505 1/20/2013 $49 + tax ----------Tell code 2784 Pet information: Island Resort and Casino - does not accept pets. Travel Lodge accepts pets - $20 / stay. Lac Vieux Desert Casino - allows pets in some smoking rooms. Please like the SnoBall 500 on Facebook: [url]www.facebook.com/Snoball500[/url] [CENTER][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Yellow"]Current snow Coverage[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER] [ATTACH=full]199997[/ATTACH] [COLOR="yellow"][SIZE="4"][CENTER]Must have items for the SnoBall 500[/CENTER][/SIZE][/COLOR] First and foremost every truck, Driver and Co-Pilot must be ready for the first all-cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out this event and arrive at each destination as a pack, this is NOT a race. Being the inaugural event there maybe changes along the way depending on snow level for better and worse. We will not be afraid to deviate from our route to encounter deep snow if it’s possible. Snow is the key to this trip, while it will be fun with minimal snow, the SnoBall 500 could become EPIC with massive amounts of fresh snow. Please keep an open mind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. [COLOR="yellow"]Every truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in the SnoBall 500[/COLOR] 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 SnoBall 500. 4. Spare tire/tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions 5. 2 bags of sand or cat litter 6. One shovel 7. Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings 8. Winter boots: Lacrosse, Muck, Sorels, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow. 9. Winter clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will have to get out of your vehicle. 10. Ice Scraper/Snowbrush & -30 degree windshield washer fluid [COLOR="Yellow"]Recommended additional items[/COLOR] 1. You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigating the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you. 2. VHF/FRS radio 3. Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android 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 the snow 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 [SIZE="3"][COLOR="Yellow"]SnoBall 500 Rules [/COLOR][/SIZE] . 100% Sober Driving. · Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember these are state roads. You will get a DUI if caught. · Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption · Do not tailgate · No littering · Know the limitations of your driving abillity and your Raptor in the conditions. · No whiners! · Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver. [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Yellow"][CENTER]Radio Frequencies[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE] 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. [SIZE="4"][COLOR="yellow"][CENTER]Sponsors[/CENTER][/COLOR][CENTER][/center][/SIZE][CENTER] [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Red"]This event would not be possible without our great group of sponsors[/COLOR][/SIZE] White Star Industries Raptor Performance Group Icon Vehicle Dynamics KC HiLites Krazy House Kustoms Method Race Wheels Whelen Engineering Company Volant Cold Air Intakes M&R Lights Maui Jim Texas Motoworx Baja Designs RaptorAddict Roush Performance Rigid Industries Power Steering Solutions Borla Exhaust Fiberwerx Raptor Retrofit Brenthel Industries CTS Motorsports K&N Lock'er Down Security Defenderworx The Car Stereo Company KnuKonceptz AmbLighting Royal Purple Power Tank Systems Synthetic Motorsports Stainless Works General Tires Azunia Tequila Shock Pros RCV Performance DCM Offroad Jack Demmer Automotive Group Sunrise Tatical Gear U-POL/Raptor Liner Nutmeg Sports Warn Industries Monster Energy Texas Raptor Runs FordRaptorForum.com Baer Bar's Leak Rislone Great Lake Four Wheel Drive Association UP North Lodge BakFlip[/CENTER] [COLOR="yellow"]Attendance:[/COLOR] 00. Worldtour 01. Kanakry 02. Ms. MI Raptor 03. MTUH3 04. IRONMAN 05. Donk74 06. Kmandoske 07. Big Blue 08. 012BlueSVT 09. Eric Long 10. shooterAMG 11. JuggNuttz 12. Lost Highway 13. RaptuRR 14. WSI 15. Hockster 16. Brd o Pry 17. Java 18. Netix 19. Jeff1889 20. BramageDained 21. Motostar2888 22. pwjstruebig 23. GJMcManus 24. Beemerman 25. JJWPGH 26. Gunpilot 27. SVTLightning00 28. Sitdown 29. ShiftyCapone 30. Wiz1500 31. 3RGarage 32. Huck31 33. BlueDino 34. AnyJoe 35. Cparksjr 36. Labraptor 37. BIGt0007 38. TonLoc08 39. Rey44 40. KHCDave 41. Roush #1 42. Twigsy27 43. TeddyV 44. WRCRaptor 45. RaptorScrew 46. KHC #2 47. Terry Lantz 48. Mattmeyer89 49. Devildevil 50. BigBlueBalls 51. C11 52. KX250R 53. Roush #2 54. BSnyder ##. RPG Want to see where everyone is coming from? [URL="http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=456672"]The Snoball 500 attendance map[/URL] [ATTACH=full]199998[/ATTACH] [CENTER][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Yellow"]The Route[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER] [ATTACH=full]199999[/ATTACH] Groups: A" 1 Kanakry 4 Ironman 9 Eric Long 12 Lost Highway 17 Java 22 pwjstruebig 29 Shiftycapone 35 Cparksjr 40 KHCDave 43 TeddyV 46 KHC #2 47 Tlantz 54 Bsnyder RPG RPG "B" 16 Brd O Pry 15 Hockster 26 Gunpilot 27 SVTlightning00 28 Sitdown 30 Wiz1500 34 AnyJoe 36 Labraptor 39 Rey44 41 Roush #1 44 WRC Raptor 52 KX250R 53 Roush #2 10 ShooterAMG "C" 14 WSI 2 Ms. MI Raptor 6 Kmandoske 7 Big Blue 11 JuggNuttz 20 BramageDained 23 GJMcManus 31 3RGarage 19 Jeff1889 37 BIGt0007 42 Twigsy27 45 RaptorSCrew 51 C11 __ 3 MTUH3 "D" 8 012BlueSVT 5 Donk74 13 RaptuRR 18 Netix 25 jjwpgh 21 Motostar2888 24 Beemerman 32 Huck31 33 BlueDino 38 TonLoc08 48 Mattmeyer89 49 Devildevil 50 BigBlueBalls 00 Worldtour How it will is there is 4 sections to this run. Every Group will lead 1 section. The groupings will look like this A B C D B A D C C A D B D A B C [/QUOTE]
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