I hope this doesn't backfire

little_joe · 02-08-08, 05:36 AM

There was a little chatter about the "race" at Uwharrie: 4x4Cross at Uwharrie in May.

While it's "cool"

there is an event in Uwharrie, I am worried about the trails getting torn up, and subsequent backlash against 4-wheeling in general by the Rangers.

Your thoughts?

shinton · 02-08-08, 06:49 AM

Well one REALLY cool thing about this is the HEAD ranger at URE is a WHEELER!! Her and her husband have a really nice lifted Jeep and wheel!

The Rangers are 100% on board with the race, they are actively helping with the planning and something cool that may not have been talked about much is we are getting a man made rock garden on Falls Dam that will be a perm addition to the trails!! It will be an optional event for the weekend.

The event promoters are committing to making sure the trails are not damaged or trashed and the Rangers are working with them to make sure this really does happen!

I will be the first to tell you I am NERVOUS about the race and didn't think the Rangers would go for it, they had the final say of yea/nay! I think it is great to see the Rangers 100% behind the offroad folks now, for 20+ years we had a head ranger that tolerated us at best and did not allow any growth.

Now, new rock garden AND a new campground being installed on Falls Dam (this is primarily for the ATV crowd who cannot ride their atvs from Arrowhead to the trail system so they will now have a place to stay / that they can wheel from. Which is cool, leaves more room for us at Arrowhead!

BTW if you have not gotten reservations for the Arrowhead for the race weekend you may want to soon! I will be at site 36, should have the 80 and my camper with me!

Sam

uzj100 · 02-08-08, 01:50 PM

Now this looks like fun. Anyone entering class b with a modified 80?

little_joe · 02-08-08, 02:34 PM

shinton, wow, that's fantastic background! It helps allay my concerns!

krzyabncanuck · 02-08-08, 06:01 PM

One of my buddies from Bragg is in it. Might have to go help him out on this one.

BigRed08 · 04-17-08, 01:35 PM

Its getting pretty big. Lots of chatter over on NC4x4. and a spot on 106.5 at rush hour in the evenings.

shinton · 04-18-08, 06:48 AM

Just a couple updates...the man made rock garden is now supposed to be built over at the Uwharrie stables which will now be the main location for the non-trail/race activities.

I believe there will be a rock garden there, mud bog, various live bands, vendors, food, etc. I am hoping it all goes off well. I am planning on being there on Fri/Sat / heading out early Sun morning or late Sat night. Taking our camper and we will be staying in Arrowhead!!

02-08-08, 05:36 AM	#1
little_joe IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: RTP NC TLCA# 10568 Posts: 581	I hope this doesn't backfire There was a little chatter about the "race" at Uwharrie: 4x4Cross at Uwharrie in May. While it's "cool" there is an event in Uwharrie, I am worried about the trails getting torn up, and subsequent backlash against 4-wheeling in general by the Rangers. Your thoughts? __________________ Joe 1995 FZJ80, locked, 210K and counting Olde North State Cruisers of NC

02-08-08, 01:50 PM	#3
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,089	Now this looks like fun. Anyone entering class b with a modified 80? __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

02-08-08, 02:34 PM	#4
little_joe IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: RTP NC TLCA# 10568 Posts: 581	shinton, wow, that's fantastic background! It helps allay my concerns! __________________ Joe 1995 FZJ80, locked, 210K and counting Olde North State Cruisers of NC

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krzyabncanuck IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Looking for a place in TN. TLCA# 5330 Posts: 1,908	One of my buddies from Bragg is in it. Might have to go help him out on this one. __________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN.

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02-08-08, 06:49 AM	#2
shinton IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kernersville, NC TLCA# 18202 Posts: 125	Well one REALLY cool thing about this is the HEAD ranger at URE is a WHEELER!! Her and her husband have a really nice lifted Jeep and wheel! The Rangers are 100% on board with the race, they are actively helping with the planning and something cool that may not have been talked about much is we are getting a man made rock garden on Falls Dam that will be a perm addition to the trails!! It will be an optional event for the weekend. The event promoters are committing to making sure the trails are not damaged or trashed and the Rangers are working with them to make sure this really does happen! I will be the first to tell you I am NERVOUS about the race and didn't think the Rangers would go for it, they had the final say of yea/nay! I think it is great to see the Rangers 100% behind the offroad folks now, for 20+ years we had a head ranger that tolerated us at best and did not allow any growth. Now, new rock garden AND a new campground being installed on Falls Dam (this is primarily for the ATV crowd who cannot ride their atvs from Arrowhead to the trail system so they will now have a place to stay / that they can wheel from. Which is cool, leaves more room for us at Arrowhead! BTW if you have not gotten reservations for the Arrowhead for the race weekend you may want to soon! I will be at site 36, should have the 80 and my camper with me! Sam

04-17-08, 01:35 PM	#6
BigRed08 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 97	Its getting pretty big. Lots of chatter over on NC4x4. and a spot on 106.5 at rush hour in the evenings.

04-18-08, 06:48 AM	#7
shinton IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kernersville, NC TLCA# 18202 Posts: 125	Just a couple updates...the man made rock garden is now supposed to be built over at the Uwharrie stables which will now be the main location for the non-trail/race activities. I believe there will be a rock garden there, mud bog, various live bands, vendors, food, etc. I am hoping it all goes off well. I am planning on being there on Fri/Sat / heading out early Sun morning or late Sat night. Taking our camper and we will be staying in Arrowhead!!