REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN!
About the Event
The Carolina Relic Run was created as a special event for vintage Toyota Land Cruisers (build dates of 1990 and earlier) in the Southeast but is open to owners of all Toyotas having 4WD. The event is organized by the Olde North State Cruisers, a not-for-profit chapter of the Toyota Land Cruiser Association (TLCA). Click HERE to view the article which appeared in the Jan/Feb 2018 edition of Toyota Trails, the official magazine of the Toyota Land Cruiser Association (TLCA) [See cover and pages 28-35]. Click HERE to view a thread which includes the published photos and other great ones that didn't make the cut.
Since the focus of the event is on Toyota “Relics”, only trucks with build dates of 1990 and earlier will be able to participate in the official “Relic Run”, be in official event pictures and be eligible to receive awards. However, we encourage Toyota 4×4 owners of ALL YEARS to attend the event, participate in the raffles and camp with us at the Badin Lake Group Camp!
The 2018 Carolina Relic Run will be held Thursday, April 26th – Sunday, April 29th 2017 at Uwharrie National Forest!!!
Uwharrie National Forrest is approximately 51,000 acres in size and offers outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, boating and approximately 20 miles of trails designated for off-roading.
Below please find the draft schedule of events (obviously subject to change). Please PM me with suggested revisions and additions.
Unorganized and Organized Events & Activities:
Thursday, April 26th
TBD
Friday, April 27th
Vehicle Inspection and Check-In
Dusk Trail Ride
Games including cornhole, kickball and ladder toss
Saturday, April 28th
7 am – 9 am - Vehicle Inspection and Check-in
9 am – 10:30 am – Relic Runs | Pack your lunch and hit the easy and moderate trails. We'll send out moderately sized groups of trucks in waves starting at 9 am.
11 am – 5 pm – Trail Rides | Split up into groups seeking varying levels of difficult terrain. Have lunch with your old and new friends along the trail
5 pm – Vehicle line-up for photoshoot and judging begins for the following competitions
1. Oldest Land Cruiser
2. Longest Continuous Ownership
3. Best Overall Condition
4. Iron Butt Award (furthest driven to the event in their Land Cruiser)
5. Best Patina
6. Most Original
7. Most Unoriginal/Modified
8. Best Overall Vintage Camping Equipment
9. Fan Favorite
7 pm – Hamburger and Hot Dog Dinner
8:15 pm - Vintage Attire Fashion Show (f/k/a Best Dressed competition) - Following dinner, break out attire that is period correct for your relic. The winner of this competition will be determined by the applause, cat-calls and whistles
8:30 pm - Awards and Raffle Drawings and Kid's Raffle Drawings
Sunday, April 29th
9 am – Trail Rides
11 am – Campsite Checkout
Our very own Alex Cortani (
@Green Hell Mustang) designed this incredibly awesome logo for the event which will be available in decal form in this and several other colors similar to Toyota factory paint colors available in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
2018 Carolina Relic Run Sticker Design.PNG
Campsite Details:
Olde North State Cruisers has reserved all three group campsites at Badin Lake Group Camp, which offers flushable toilets, vault toilets, showers and drinking water. As a reminder, Uwharrie National Forest is an alcohol-free area. Based on feedback from last year, we'll mark off an area for trailer parking and have designated camping areas for those using generators and another for the "late night" crowd.
DIRECTIONS
From the Eldorado Outpost:
Head north on Hwy 109
Turn left on Mullinix Road
Turn right on NF-554
Turn right on Badin Lake Road
First left on Badin Lake Ramp
Turn right into the Group Camp area about 1/4 mile down.
Via Google Maps:
Google Maps
GPS Coordinates:
35.4510162,-80.0720509
Family Friendly:
Like all other Olde North State Cruiser events, this one is also open to your entire family, including children and dogs. Please be thoughtful, courteous and cautious and leave at home any member of your family that might not be well socialized or be otherwise unpredictable at a gathering of this type. Problematic people and pets deemed to pose a safety hazard or who show aggression will be removed from group camp. On a happier note, kids age 17 and under get in for free!
Trails for Everyone:
The 20-mile trail system is primarily geared for 4x4s and four wheelers but all vehicle types, including dirt bikes, are permitted. As trail difficulties ranges from mild to difficult, there are trails suited for both stock and built Toyotas, and everything in between. Note: Your vehicle must be “street legal” to access the trails from the campsite. Otherwise, it will need to be trailered.
Great Value
Your drivers registration includes 2 nights of camping, event fee, dinner, event t-shirt, ticket for the drivers raffle, access to general raffle, and more.
Driver Pre-Registration
Includes Event Fee
Access to Campsites
Drivers Raffle Ticket
Saturday Night Dinner
Event Decal
Event T-shirt
Register before April 9th and save $10
Cost - $45
Driver On-Site Registration (For owners of relics only)
Includes Event Fee
Access to Campsites
Drivers Raffle Ticket
Saturday Night Dinner
Event Decal
Event T-shirt (while supplies last, no guarantees)
Cost - $55
Passenger Registration (pre-registration or on-site)
Access to Campsites
Saturday Night Dinner
Cost - $10
Gawker Registration (for those non-relic owners who don't want to miss out on all the fun)
Includes Event Fee
Access to Campsites
Saturday Night Dinner
Event Decal
Event T-shirt (while supplies last, no guarantees)
Cost - TBD
Raffle Prizes:
We were fortunate last year to have a significant number of sponsors donate fantastic raffle items. Please consider buying your tickets for the General Raffle when you register. We're currently reaching out to potential sponsors and will update this post periodically as we receive commitments.
Driver’s Raffle - must be present to win
Placeholder
General Raffle - must be present to win
Placeholder
Additional Info:
Registration for the event does not included the daily OHV Trail Passes, which can be purchased at the Eldorado Outpost at a cost of $3 per day.
To participate in official event trail rides, vehicles must pass ONSC Vehicle Inspection Requirements which can be found HERE
General Raffle Tickets - $1 each or 25 for $20 and can be purchased as part of registration or at the registration tent at the event.
Extra T-Shirts can be ordered during online registration for an extra $15 order or purchased at the registration tent while supplies last
PLEASE be sure to let us know how many children age 17 and under you will have in your party so we can plan accordingly (via the "Child" add-on during registration)
Future edits to come, so stay tuned to this post for updates.
