equin
11-29-2007, 11:50 AM
I know it may be a long drive for some of y'all in AR, but for anyone interested, the annual Mega Run will be held March 1st in Gilmer. Unfortunately, it's only a week before the Lonestar Landcruiser event in Katemcy (Central, TX). So it kind of makes it hard for y'all to choose between the two given how far of a drive both of them are. Also, the Mega Run is open to all 4x4s, so you're apt to see, wheel with and compete against a whole lot of jeeps, which ain't necessarily a bad thing, just something most in TTORA aren't used to. Anyway, here's the info copied from the DFW-TX4WD board:
Schedule
Day Time Activity Comment
Friday 3-1-08 12:00AM - 10:00PM
Registration, Safety Inspection, and RTI Scoring
Saturday 3-2-08 7:00AM - 8:00AM Registration, Safety Inspection, and RTI Scoring. CLOSED AT 8:00AM SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!
8:00AM - 8:30AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting NO EXCEPTIONS!
8:30AM - 11:30PM AM Trail Rides
11:30AM - 2:30PM Lunch (not provided), Rock Garden Rodeo, Obstacle Course
2:30PM - 5:30PM PM Trail Rides
5:30PM - 6:30PM Dinner (1 meal ticket included with registration, purchase add'l at checkout) REGISTRATION INCLUDES 1 MEAL TICKET. ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.
6:30PM - Done Awards Ceremony & Raffle YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES!
Sunday 3-3-08 8:30AM - Done King of the Hill Challenge (Timed Hill Climb Challenge) ANYONE BRAVE ENOUGH. ONLY ONE PERSON WILL WALK AWAY AS KING OF THE HILL.
Events
Events Description
Rock Garden Rodeo The Rock Garden Rodeo brings back the rock garden from past Megarun's, but with a twist. The object is to see how far you can get in the time allotted. The rig that goes the farthest in the allotted time wins. This should be a much more intense challenge than previously because time is of the essence! Expect to see some carnage.
Obstacle Course The Obstacle Course challenges each driver to complete a series of obstacles. The course is designed to equalize the playing field: extremely built rigs will accel in some areas whereas stock rigs will accel in other areas. This is a timed challenge. Awards will be given to the top three winners among all participants.
RTI Ramp An RTI, or Ramp Travel Index, Ramp measures your suspension's flexibility. We will have an RTI ramp set up during the registration and safety inspection timeframe. Each participant will have an opportunity to ramp their vehicle up on the RTI ramp and determine their score. An award will be given to the top three scorers in each class. The RTI ramp will not be available after the event officially starts Saturday morning.
King of the Hill Sunday morning is time to settle old scores. A timed hill-climb challenge. The winner of this event will walk away with bragging rights and a trophy. This trail is a closely-kept secret. You may put your name in the hat to run this trail, and will be allowed to back out if you want, but we do not reveal the name of this trail until Sunday morning. It's time to put up or shut up!
Trail Rides Saturday will have an AM trail ride and a PM trail ride. There will be multiple trail leaders running groups through some seriously fun trails. We try to limit group sizes to make it more fun for each group. The different classes will experience trails suited to their difficulty.
Vehicle/Driver Classes
Class Requirements Trails
Mild Open to all. Easy to Challenging 1 & 2 Rated Trails
For vehicles with open differentials. Stock vehicles. Four-wheel drive needed occasionally. Scenic ride with a few challenges thrown in. Obstacles may include sand, creek crossings, mud, loose rocks, and semi-steep hills and descents.
Wild Recommend having 31" tires or better,
at least one traction-aiding device, and a winch. Difficult/Technical 2, 3, or 4 Rated Trails
Trails include steep hills with loose rock, mud ledges, and off-camber situations. Vehicle damage possible.
Xtreme Recommend 35" tires or better, locking differentials front and rear, and a winch. Harder 4 & Insane 5 Rated Trails
Vehicle damage probable. Experienced drivers only. Most of these trails have steep hill climbs with loose rock and big ledges near the top.
Megarun participants may choose which class they wish to run with so long as they are suitably equipped to handle the challenges of that class.
Awards
King of the Hill 1 Winner
Only the bold need apply
RTI
Mild Class 1st Place
Wild Class 1st Place
Extreme Class 1st Place
Obstacle Course
1st, 2nd, 3rd (Combined Classes)
Rock Garden Rodeo
Mild Class 1st Place
Wild Class 1st Place
Extreme Class 1st Place
People's Choice 1 (by ballot)
Bling Bling
1 (by ballot)
Carnage
1 (by event committee)
Rules
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR OTHER DRUGS THAT IMPAIR JUDGMENT OR PERFORMANCE ARE ALLOWED ON ANY TRAIL RIDE for consumption by MEGARUN participants. Any participant judged to be under the influence of any drug either legal or otherwise will be removed from the competition. Money will not be refunded, and those involved will be banned from future MEGARUN participation. There will be plenty of time for that when the driving is done.
A schedule is posted on this website. It is the responsibility of each participant to review and follow the posted schedule. Each participant must be registered and inspected before participating. Early registration and check in through inspection is highly recommended.
ALL required equipment (safety and recovery) must be in place and checked by the technical crew before participation will be allowed. Required equipment is:
Fire extinguisher (in reach of driver)
Seatbelts or harnesses for driver and all passengers
Roll protection- cage or steel top that covers driver and all passengers
Battery mounted securely
Fuel Tank or Fuel Cell properly capped and vented Under hood --no fuel leaks or loose items.
All caps in place and in decent running order.
If windshield or glass is present, must be safety glass and securely installed.
Tow points front and rear
Tow straps and shackles for hookup STRAPS MUST BE ALL WEB TYPE MATERIAL - NO ROPE AND NO METAL HOOKS OR PIECES
We will have our on-site equipment experts checking rigs at check-in time. Your rig will be checked for the basic safety and recovery items required as per the checklist. Your rig will also be checked for compliance with the classification rating you are in or have applied for. (IE- tire size, lockers, lifts, etc….)
Safety is of the utmost importance. PLEASE check your rigs and equipment carefully and thoroughly. If any item is judged to be unsafe, you will be dropped from the event(s) you have registered for. The required equipment list and safety checklist will be enforced without exception. If you have any questions at all or over any item, please contact us via e-mail. We want as many people as possible to participate, but we must insist that we do it safely.
Each Participant and any riders are responsible for their own fees to the park. The MEGARUN 2008 entry fee does not include park entry.
MEGARUN 2008 is a family oriented event. All persons are responsible for keeping it that way. Lewd, obnoxious, obscene, aggressive or other bad behavior will not be tolerated. There will be a large number of people at the event. Do unto others as …. You know the drill. Let’s all get along.
You must provide us with a viable method of contacting you. E-mail is preferred. When registration deadline is reached, and you have not paid the registration fee and you did not leave us a means of communicating with you, your position on the roster will be released for the next in line competitor.
ALL rules and regulations of TMTC must be followed by participants. Failure to do so will result in your removal from MegaRun, along with any disciplinary action by TMTC.
If the inspection is missed, regardless of reason, there is no entry into the events or refund. For those who pre-paid the entry fee, your shirt, raffle ticket, sticker and info will be available for pickup after the events are over or mailed out to you the week after we get home from the Mega Run.
SIGN UP HERE
http://www.dfw-tx4wd.org/MEGARUN/MR2008/MR8.aspx
Schedule
Day Time Activity Comment
Friday 3-1-08 12:00AM - 10:00PM
Registration, Safety Inspection, and RTI Scoring
Saturday 3-2-08 7:00AM - 8:00AM Registration, Safety Inspection, and RTI Scoring. CLOSED AT 8:00AM SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!
8:00AM - 8:30AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting NO EXCEPTIONS!
8:30AM - 11:30PM AM Trail Rides
11:30AM - 2:30PM Lunch (not provided), Rock Garden Rodeo, Obstacle Course
2:30PM - 5:30PM PM Trail Rides
5:30PM - 6:30PM Dinner (1 meal ticket included with registration, purchase add'l at checkout) REGISTRATION INCLUDES 1 MEAL TICKET. ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.
6:30PM - Done Awards Ceremony & Raffle YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES!
Sunday 3-3-08 8:30AM - Done King of the Hill Challenge (Timed Hill Climb Challenge) ANYONE BRAVE ENOUGH. ONLY ONE PERSON WILL WALK AWAY AS KING OF THE HILL.
Events
Events Description
Rock Garden Rodeo The Rock Garden Rodeo brings back the rock garden from past Megarun's, but with a twist. The object is to see how far you can get in the time allotted. The rig that goes the farthest in the allotted time wins. This should be a much more intense challenge than previously because time is of the essence! Expect to see some carnage.
Obstacle Course The Obstacle Course challenges each driver to complete a series of obstacles. The course is designed to equalize the playing field: extremely built rigs will accel in some areas whereas stock rigs will accel in other areas. This is a timed challenge. Awards will be given to the top three winners among all participants.
RTI Ramp An RTI, or Ramp Travel Index, Ramp measures your suspension's flexibility. We will have an RTI ramp set up during the registration and safety inspection timeframe. Each participant will have an opportunity to ramp their vehicle up on the RTI ramp and determine their score. An award will be given to the top three scorers in each class. The RTI ramp will not be available after the event officially starts Saturday morning.
King of the Hill Sunday morning is time to settle old scores. A timed hill-climb challenge. The winner of this event will walk away with bragging rights and a trophy. This trail is a closely-kept secret. You may put your name in the hat to run this trail, and will be allowed to back out if you want, but we do not reveal the name of this trail until Sunday morning. It's time to put up or shut up!
Trail Rides Saturday will have an AM trail ride and a PM trail ride. There will be multiple trail leaders running groups through some seriously fun trails. We try to limit group sizes to make it more fun for each group. The different classes will experience trails suited to their difficulty.
Vehicle/Driver Classes
Class Requirements Trails
Mild Open to all. Easy to Challenging 1 & 2 Rated Trails
For vehicles with open differentials. Stock vehicles. Four-wheel drive needed occasionally. Scenic ride with a few challenges thrown in. Obstacles may include sand, creek crossings, mud, loose rocks, and semi-steep hills and descents.
Wild Recommend having 31" tires or better,
at least one traction-aiding device, and a winch. Difficult/Technical 2, 3, or 4 Rated Trails
Trails include steep hills with loose rock, mud ledges, and off-camber situations. Vehicle damage possible.
Xtreme Recommend 35" tires or better, locking differentials front and rear, and a winch. Harder 4 & Insane 5 Rated Trails
Vehicle damage probable. Experienced drivers only. Most of these trails have steep hill climbs with loose rock and big ledges near the top.
Megarun participants may choose which class they wish to run with so long as they are suitably equipped to handle the challenges of that class.
Awards
King of the Hill 1 Winner
Only the bold need apply
RTI
Mild Class 1st Place
Wild Class 1st Place
Extreme Class 1st Place
Obstacle Course
1st, 2nd, 3rd (Combined Classes)
Rock Garden Rodeo
Mild Class 1st Place
Wild Class 1st Place
Extreme Class 1st Place
People's Choice 1 (by ballot)
Bling Bling
1 (by ballot)
Carnage
1 (by event committee)
Rules
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR OTHER DRUGS THAT IMPAIR JUDGMENT OR PERFORMANCE ARE ALLOWED ON ANY TRAIL RIDE for consumption by MEGARUN participants. Any participant judged to be under the influence of any drug either legal or otherwise will be removed from the competition. Money will not be refunded, and those involved will be banned from future MEGARUN participation. There will be plenty of time for that when the driving is done.
A schedule is posted on this website. It is the responsibility of each participant to review and follow the posted schedule. Each participant must be registered and inspected before participating. Early registration and check in through inspection is highly recommended.
ALL required equipment (safety and recovery) must be in place and checked by the technical crew before participation will be allowed. Required equipment is:
Fire extinguisher (in reach of driver)
Seatbelts or harnesses for driver and all passengers
Roll protection- cage or steel top that covers driver and all passengers
Battery mounted securely
Fuel Tank or Fuel Cell properly capped and vented Under hood --no fuel leaks or loose items.
All caps in place and in decent running order.
If windshield or glass is present, must be safety glass and securely installed.
Tow points front and rear
Tow straps and shackles for hookup STRAPS MUST BE ALL WEB TYPE MATERIAL - NO ROPE AND NO METAL HOOKS OR PIECES
We will have our on-site equipment experts checking rigs at check-in time. Your rig will be checked for the basic safety and recovery items required as per the checklist. Your rig will also be checked for compliance with the classification rating you are in or have applied for. (IE- tire size, lockers, lifts, etc….)
Safety is of the utmost importance. PLEASE check your rigs and equipment carefully and thoroughly. If any item is judged to be unsafe, you will be dropped from the event(s) you have registered for. The required equipment list and safety checklist will be enforced without exception. If you have any questions at all or over any item, please contact us via e-mail. We want as many people as possible to participate, but we must insist that we do it safely.
Each Participant and any riders are responsible for their own fees to the park. The MEGARUN 2008 entry fee does not include park entry.
MEGARUN 2008 is a family oriented event. All persons are responsible for keeping it that way. Lewd, obnoxious, obscene, aggressive or other bad behavior will not be tolerated. There will be a large number of people at the event. Do unto others as …. You know the drill. Let’s all get along.
You must provide us with a viable method of contacting you. E-mail is preferred. When registration deadline is reached, and you have not paid the registration fee and you did not leave us a means of communicating with you, your position on the roster will be released for the next in line competitor.
ALL rules and regulations of TMTC must be followed by participants. Failure to do so will result in your removal from MegaRun, along with any disciplinary action by TMTC.
If the inspection is missed, regardless of reason, there is no entry into the events or refund. For those who pre-paid the entry fee, your shirt, raffle ticket, sticker and info will be available for pickup after the events are over or mailed out to you the week after we get home from the Mega Run.
SIGN UP HERE
http://www.dfw-tx4wd.org/MEGARUN/MR2008/MR8.aspx