[lsloth]

Howiepalooza is a birthday celebration for Merle Howard, and active 4x4 enthusiast who resides in Iowa. Howie has been hosting the Howiepalooza for 7 years now. In 2005 we will be hosting the event at Disney, OK on May 7th through the 8th. There will be rock crawling competition on Saturday, trail rides all weekend long, and various fun events at camp. Tolly Motorsports is hosting the event and providing an area for vendors to setup tables or booths at camp and at the competition area. We are expecting a large number of people to be at the event all weekend long. This can be a great opportunity for your company or group to advertise your products and services to a target audience. Xtreme Offroad Magazine will be on location to cover parts of the event.

 

[SloPoke]

You know I'll be there!

 

[lsloth]

Is that a threat? You IFS guys are all the same

 

[SloPoke]

I have a feelin', you'll be following me.

 

[lsloth]

So what the hell do you call that reply? Sure looks like post count padding to me newbie!

 

[SloPoke]

class rules

Howiepalooza Rock Crawling Classes (class rules):

Class -Stock–

Mass produced vehicle
Street legal
Current license
Current tags
Current insurance verification

Suspension/Drivetrain:
4” lift max (body, suspension, or combined)
OEM style w/ OEM wheelbase
OEM style Drivetrain
Lockers not required but recommended
Maximum tire size 33”

Steering:
OEM style steering only (per the vehicles make, model, year)

Body/Frame:
OEM body/frame No modifications allowed
Minor fender trimming ok (no more than 2” removed from original)

Safety/Recovery:
If roll cage was factory installed must be intact, modifications allowed.
Seat belts
Fire extinguisher (2x),
Leather/work/mechanix type gloves
First aid kit
Winch weight if using steel cable

Class -Stock Modified–

Mass produced vehicle
Street legal
Current license
Current tags
Current insurance verification

Suspension/Drivetrain:
8” lift max (body, suspension, or combined)
OEM Suspension style
Axle changes OK
Wheelbase can be +/- 2” from OEM
Rear lockers (auto lockers, selectable lockers, or spools, NO LSD’s allowed)
36” max tire size (34” min.)

Steering:
Converted steering OK (power and power assist OK, NO REAR STEER)

Body/Frame:
OEM style body/frame Cosmetic modifications only.

Safety/Recovery:
If roll cage was factory installed must be intact, modifications allowed.
Seat belts
Fire extinguisher (2x),
Leather/work/mechanix type gloves
First aid kit
Winch weight if using steel cable

Class –Pro Modified–

Must resemble Mass produced vehicle
Current insurance verification

Suspension/Drivetrain:
No restriction on lift
Other than OEM Suspension style OK
Axle changes OK
Wheelbase can be altered from OEM
Front and rear lockers (auto lockers, selectable lockers, or spools, NO LSD’s allowed)
36” tire minimum
44" tire maximum

Steering:
Any steering system allowed (power and power assist OK, NO REAR STEER)

Body/Frame:
OEM style body/frame can be widened & narrowed

Safety/Recovery:
Full roll cage for occupants (internal or external)
Seat belts
Fire extinguisher (2x),
Tree saver
leather/work/mechanix type gloves
First aid kit
Working winch
Winch weight if using steel cable

Class -Unlimited-

No limits on modifications
37” tire size min.

Safety/Recovery:
Full roll cage for occupants (internal or external)
Seat belts
Fire extinguisher (2x),
Tree saver
Leather/work/mechanix type gloves
First aid kit
Working winch
Winch weight if using steel cable


Anyone can enter! We will put you in a comaprable class.
Got any ?'s regarding classes, let me know.

 

[SloPoke]

Some more things to add…

Don't miss the extreme action Saturday 5/7 evening after the rock crawl competition.
The Offroad Fabrication Network www.offroadfabnet.com, Tolly Tuff Fabrication www.tollyservices.com, and Tornado Alley Fabrications www.tornadoalleyfab.com are sponsoring the OFN Money Wall obstacle!
The OFN Money Wall is a timed course through some extreme terrain. Fastest time through the gates wins the pot.
Starting out with $100 in the kitty, each driver will get a chance to run for $5 a try(adds to the pot). You can try as many times you as you want.

The Oklahoma Four Wheel Drive Association http://www.okfwda.org/
Will be providing a FREE hotdog lunch for the competitors and event staff on Saturday. They will also have some snack foods for spectators.

Extreme Offroad Magazine (XOM) http://www.xtremeoffroadmag.com/ is bringing several photographers to cover the event.

There will be a 30* RTI ramp there for competitors and spectators alike. Wanna see how much tweak your junk has, c’mon!

Disney Oklahoma is centrally located in the US, a short drive from everywhere. So bring your rig down, gas it up, lets see what you got. C'mon down and have some fun with us.

Oh yah, try not to break your junk to early as we have a nice night run planned for Saturday night.

 

[SloPoke]

Howiepalooza 6 scores

Here's the top 3 finishes in each class....

Stock Class
Wes Henderson 144
Jason McLann 137
Ched Hurley 113

Stock Modified Calss
Bill bailey 158
Derek West 154
Biff Stephens 141

Pro Modified Class
Nicole McGlothlin 151
Charles Carlson 140
Benjamin Hayes 135

Unlimited Class
Ken Blume 165
Adam Lunn 164
Marc White 154

XXL Class
Jeremiah Yenne 129
Joe Sturdavin 119
Tom Rawlings 47

 

[Tolly]

Hey that was a great event

 

[Renaud33]

Any pictures from the event??