Wheelin for Autism

[xjjeepthing]

My local club has been working on this for 2 years. I'm really excited its finally gonna happen. Our club is based 20 miles from AM General and there test facillity. They are going to allow use the test track for an entire day.
General Event Rules
1.$40 donation
2.Participants must pre register
3.All proceed go toward charity (Logan Resources)
4.All participants must sign AMG waiver form
5.Tenitive limit of sixty trucks
6.Operator must have a valid drivers license
7.Must be respectful of property and ALL personal working event

Vehicle Rules
1.All vehicles must be plated, registered and insured
2.Must pass a safety inspection
a.Battery tie-down
b.Functioning seatbelts for all occupants
c.Roll Bar (open top vehicles only)
d.No fuel cells in drivers compartment
e.Solid recovery points for levels 2,3 and 4
f.Tires must have measurable tread depth and no cord showing
3.No vehicles may be left overnight

Trail Rules
1.Stay on established trail
2.Don’t leave trash
3.Must be accompanied by AMG personal
4.Seat belts worn at all times
5.Must stay in group
Purpose

Provide much needed funding for the Center for Autism, an organization dedicated to providing awareness to the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism.

What is autism? “Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe”. (from Autism Speaks website)

Description of Event

AM General to host an off-road event at the Chippewa Test Track. The one day event would take place June 13th, when the trails are at their firmest, causing the least amount of impact to the site
• All participants will be required to sign the AMG “waiver and release agreement”.
• Vehicles will be pre-registered with the proceeds going to Center for Autism.
• With a goal of sixty trucks, the funds raised could exceed $2400.
• All licensed and registered vehicles must pass an on-site safety inspection.
• Winching and recovery class would be offered to promote safe and responsible off-roading.
• Two trail runs with four levels of difficulty will be offered.

Benefits

To help change the future for all who struggle with autism. Show support to the local community and the employees. The off-road community would have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best training facilities in the country.


This is what is on the reg...

Trail Runs
Two trail runs, each lasting 2-3 hours
A 5 acre infield play area (rocks, wall climbs, moguls, slopes)
Four levels of difficulty
1 Stock or lightly modified vehicles, gentle grades, fairly wide, and shallow water if any.
2 Lightly modified vehicles, min 31" tire, rough terrain, mud and water.
3 Modified, min 33" tire, front & rear recovery points, deep mud, slopes, up to 22" water.
4 Highly modified, min 35" tire, rear locker, very deep mud, up to 30" water

Here is what the inspection will consist of:

Inspection Checklist
Required Equipment

•Valid drivers License
•Safety Belts or Harness for Each Occupant
•Secure Anchor Points (front and rear)
•Battery hold-down
•Roll Cage (open top only)
•Fuel Cells must be enclosed or outside drivers compartment
•Tires must have measurable tread depth and no cord showing
•Solid Firewall (no holes)


I'm so excited. Can't wait. I had to post this.

[Mudderoy]

Hey that's great. Someone put in a lot of time to make this possible. Great job. I hope someone will have some pictures they can share with us of the event.

[BlueXJ]

That is just a hint xjjeepthing. You may have to compete against Hummers so don't hurt their feelings too badly. If you have a H2 Recovery Team sticker make sure it is visible so you can help them get their $40,000 vehicle unstuck.

[xjjeepthing]

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[BlueXJ]

Thought I remembered that sticker, thus the mention above of them. You be safe and have fun. This is an excellent cause that gets way to little attention.

[xjjeepthing]

Its an awesome cause, I have a brother In law that is autistic. Im so looking forward to it. I will have pics for sure.

[xjjeepthing]

Saturday is the day. Getting a bit anxious.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

damn wish we had events like that here I haven't heard of any off road events for a good cause here in El Paso TX. or maybe just have to look harder

[xjjeepthing]

I had a blast today, unbelievable. It was so awesome to see 2 clubs 1 Jeeps and 1 Hummers get together and raise alot of money for a good cause by doing the thing we all love, Wheelin. It wasn't about Jeepers hating Hummers or vise versa. I hate a lot of pics to load. Im exhausted.

[quadracer0387]

wish it was a little closer to cincy... lets see those pics

[xjjeepthing]

Heres a few pics. Took alot, some turned out well others didn't.
The Chippewa Offroad Area is first class. All the roads leading to and from trails are paved. Remember this is used for the testing of and teaching offroad techniques to H1,H2,H3 and military Humvees. We got to experience everything. Simple Trail ride,Mud,Water,Rocks,decents,inclines and everything in between.
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All done.
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[Mudderoy]

Those were H1 hummers. Those are ok! Man that looked like fun.

[xjjeepthing]

H2's and H3's
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[Melissa]

Loved all the pictures jeepthing

Looked like a really good time!!

[BlueXJ]

Anyone need to be recovered? Hummers included! I saw some relatively stock looking rigs and they seemed to do OK. Did you guys raise much for the charity?

[xjjeepthing]

There was some recovery. The trails were designated what tire size and with or without lockers and so on. There was no straying from it. It was hard to take pics and drive. LOL

Trail 1 - Stock or lightly modified vehicles, gentle grades, fairly wide, and shallow water if any. This did challenge stock vehicles in spots.
Trail 2 - Lightly modified vehicles, min 31" tire, rough terrain, mud and water.
Trail 3 - Modified, min 33" tire, front & rear recovery points, deep mud, slopes, up to 22" water.
Trail 4 - 4 Highly modified, min 35" tire, rear locker, very deep mud, up to 30" water

The big change to this was we had 3 or so inches of rain 2 days before the run and 1" mid day while we were there. Water was much deeper trails were alot slipperier and much more challenging.
Heres a couple of Vids my buddy took.
YouTube - H3 almost tips at Hummer test facility.
YouTube - Jeep climbs Stairway to Heaven at Hummer test facility.

[xjjeepthing]

We had a blast. The Hummer club were a great bunch. I have 2 invites from guys in there group to go wheelin. Warn Winches was there to support this as well. Not sure how much stuff they donated for a raffle but just about everybody got something. The early word is around $4000 raised.
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[firehawk]

Jeff,

Which level of difficulty did you run, 2 or 3? I wish you had contacted me, I would have driven up to go.:thumbsup: Is this going to be a yearly event? Maybe I can make it next year!:D

[xjjeepthing]

I ran 1 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Wouldn't let me do 3. It will be an annual event. Kim love to have you there. You'd have to join the club to go. I will tell you there descritption of one is a bit misleading. There alot of off camber and inclines that stock rigs struggled with

[Mudderoy]

I ran 1 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Wouldn't let me do 3. It will be an annual event. Kim love to have you there. You'd have to join the club to go. I will tell you there descritption of one is a bit misleading. There alot of off camber and inclines that stock rigs struggled with

Who and why couldn't you do 3? I think the pictures may have been taken with several "still" cameras, but what camera did you use? I know how much of a pain it can be to take pictures when you are having fun, so thank you for taking them, and collecting them from others. Again assuming you got them from multiple sources.

Those H1 hummers (at least the yellow one) needed more height and better mud tires. It surprises me to see off road vehicles attempting the mud with the ATs.

[xjjeepthing]

I have lots of friends that took pictures and sent them to me. I use a Kodak m1063 not a real high dollar camera, but works well.
Trail 3 required
Modified suspension , min 33" tire, front & rear recovery points, deep mud, slopes, up to 22" water and suggested lockers

[Mudderoy]

I have lots of friends that took pictures and sent them to me. I use a Kodak m1063 not a real high dollar camera, but works well.
Trail 3 required
Modified suspension , min 33" tire, front & rear recovery points, deep mud, slopes, up to 22" water and suggested lockers

Just curious about the camera. The pictures were very good.

Sounds like I'd be good with the exception of the 33's. I'd really like to have a locker too. :(

[xjjeepthing]

A few more pics
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[Mudderoy]

That is a very nice off roading place. I'm surprised they don't have people severing beverages along the side of the water pit. :D

[Melissa]

Wow jeepthing, thanks for all the pictures, I have really enjoyed looking at them all!!