For the 3rd year the Ford Raptor Forum has joined forces with Great Lakes Raptor Excursions in setting up the largest Ford Raptor event east of the Mississippi. This year we have changed the location to the Phoenix track located in Steubenville, OH. This 3 day event is going to be one of the best Ford Raptor events to date. The Phoenix track offers 1500 acres of trails specifically setup for Ford Raptors and they will be exclusive to the participants of this event. As in the past participants will receive event t-shirts, swag packs (including sponsor items, stickers and/or brochures) and door placards.
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The change of location has allowed GLRE to offer participants of the event the following changes and additions:
- The best track prep of any Raptor Event location
- One of the best Ford Raptor off-road tracks to date
- 22 Degree hill climb
- No large rocks
- High speed areas
- Jumps specifically made for raptors
- Technical but very fun woods sections
- Amazing vantage points to see the track and fun below
- Grassy Vendor area
- Night Driving *Aux lighting is a must
- Massive Bonfire
- Onsite camping
- Great hotels within 5 miles
- Taco Bell
- Track prep/repair during the event by heavy equipment operators with decades of experience and much, much more!
Registration
All participants will receive the following:
- Unlimited track time during operation hours
- Event T-shirts
- Access to the Banquet/Raffle
- Two Truck Placards with your choice of number
Registration Cost
- $350.00 per truck (includes Driver + 1 Co-Driver)
- $50.00 per additional passenger
- $125.00 for Non Driving Raptor Owner. (These participants will not receive placards or be allowed to drive on track)
Registration CLOSED
Thursday (7/30/2015)
- Event registration will be at the track beginning at 2000
- Bonfire and music will be going on as well.
Friday (7/31/2015)
- 0900 mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE
- After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap lead by GLRE support staff.
- After the pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course
- Track will be open 0900-1800*
- Track prep between 1800-1930
KC HiLiTES Night Run
- Track open 1930-2359*
- Off-Road Auxiliary Lighting is required to participate in the night run.
- At approximately 2000 there will be paced recon lap lead by GLRE Support Staff
Saturday (8/1/2015)
- 0900 mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE
- Track is open from 0930-1830*
Charity Banquet
- Banquet will be at 1900
- Charity Raffle benefiting Be The Match
- The banquet will begin at 1900, shortly after everyone gets dinner the Charity Raffle will begin.
- After the banquet & raffle there will be a large bonfire and music for participants
Sunday (8/2/2015)
- The course direction will change for a new experience
- 0900 mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE
- Track will be open 0900-1400*
* Sections of track my close for maintenance throughout the event
FRF’s Havoc in Hills III Rules
- 100% Sober Driving.
- Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember the track is private property.
- Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption
- Do not tailgate
- No littering, leave the track in better condition than you arrived
- Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor in the conditions.
- No whiners!
- Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out GLRE waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.
Required Items
- All maintenance up to date and no major issues
- Good tires
- Spare tire and tire plug/patch kit. Spare can be located under truck
- Snell 2000 or newer Helmets* Contact with questions
- Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings
- Close toed shoes: No sandals
- Outdoor clothing: This event is rain or shine so like above have the appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Recommended additional items
- You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigating the trails. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you.
- VHF Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)
Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies
– 151.820 MHz = GLRE1
– 151.880 MHz = GLRE2
– 151.940 MHz = GLRE3
- Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android/Apple tablet with an offroad map app.
- 5 gallons extra gas
- A Come along
- Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it in soft surfaces
- Auxiliary lighting* Optional for the event, but REQUIRED to participate in the KC HiLites Night Run
- First Aid Kit
- Tools
Social Media
Lodging
Primary Hotel
Hampton Inn
Address: 820 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: (740) 282-9800
Room Rate: $115, Reservation Code: 84492478
Overflow Hotel
Super 8
Address: 1505 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: (740) 282-4565
Camping
There is primitive (no services) camping available onsite, we are charging $10.00 per person for the weekend for those interested in camping. The $10.00 is to help cover the cost of port-a-jons in the camping area.