2nd Annual Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation Run @ Crozet, VA

[akxj]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!

On Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30, 2010, the Rock Crawlers for the Preservation of Future Access (RCPFA) will host the 2nd Annual Wounded EOD Warrior Run.

The Wounded Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers assistance to our Wounded EOD Warriors and their families in the form of financial relief. The resources provided by the Foundation are above and beyond the budgetary constraints of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We believe that families are an integral part of the healing and the rehabilitation process and strive to keep them together during the most difficult of times. The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation depends on fundraising opportunities and donations. Your generosity allows them to offer "compassionate solutions" to our Wounded EOD Warriors and their families.

Eric Stoneking, an active member in RCPFA, found the need as an avid 4-wheeler and former EOD operator to give back to a community that gave him everything he has today. Over the last 4 years, he has watched his fellow EOD operators go to war with courage and tenacity, while he himself couldn't because of injuries he suffered while conducting mobile team UXO operations in Iraq. Last year, he found this organization that recognized the efforts of these brave men and women. Please join us on Memorial Day weekend as we ride for EOD operators worldwide.

PLEASE VISIT www.WOUNDEDEODWARRIOR.org TO DONATE AND LEARN MORE.

We will also be excepting donations onsite as well and will have T-shirts on sale for the event.

DATE & TIME

Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30 Friday-Sunday
You may arrive on Friday after 4pm to setup if you wish.
(Start time is 9:00 am each morning. Please be on time to get into your trail groups.)

LOCATION

(MapQuest)
6000 Bearwood Rd.
Crozet, VA 22932

(You'll need to go past the "End of State Maintenance" sign, over the cattle
guard and to the top of the hill.)

Please be advised that Crozet is privately owned land which RCPFA maintains. It is NOT open to the public at any other time unless arranged via the RCPFA Board of Directors (BOD). All persons attending must either drive their rig or have a seat in another rig to ride in. NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED at wheeling events. Please take all of your trash and or broken parts with you. Upon your departure, the area should be left in as good a condition as when you arrived. Please ensure cattle gate (entry/exit) is closed and chained/secured upon entry and departure.

ACCOMODATIONS

We have primitive on-site camping with the option of a large bonfire in the evenings. If desired/needed, we will separate tenting areas for noise control. A porta-john is also available.

LODGING

There are at least 50 or 60 hotels in the area. The following two are the closest.

Holiday Inn (Charlottesville-Monticello)
I-64 & 631 (5th St.)
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ph: (434) 977-5100

Holiday Inn (Charlottesville-University Area)
1901 Emmet St.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ph: (434) 977-7700

TRAILS

We will have guides available for each trail level (listed below). Participants will choose trail levels the morning of the event (i.e., run Blues, Blacks, etc.).

MINIMUM VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Low Blues:
- 31" tires (not street tread)
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended

Middle/Upper Blues with (optional) Low Black Bypasses:
- 33" tires
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended

Low Blacks:
- 35" tires
- Front and rear lockers
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended
- Body and/or drive train damage is likely

Upper Blacks/Reds:
- Minimum 35" tires
- Front and rear lockers
- Full frame tied-in roll cage (6 or more points)
- A total disregard for body damage
- Helmets
- A trailer to tow your rig home
- A few screws loose in your head

FEES

Members - $25/day per vehicle, $40/2-day weekend per vehicle. (No passenger fees.)
Visitors - $30/day per vehicle, $60/2-day weekend per vehicle. (No passenger fees.)

WAIVERS

Signed waivers must be turned in before heading out on the morning of the event.

WEATHER LINK (Crozet, VA 22932)

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USVA0196?lswe=Crozet,%20VA,%20United%20States&from=searchbox_typeahead

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is NOT PERMITTED during the trail rides. You may drink after you are done wheeling. Alcohol is permitted in the camping and bonfire area.

[akxj]

Also please feel free to copy and paste the above post in applicable forums as needed. I would greatly appreciate it.

[Munky]

IN, your weather link isnt working

[apbt3178]

Not sure if I'll be able to make it, or not, but same as last year.... donation scent!
I went to tech. school with folks who chose this line of work back when I was active duty and I continue to work side by side with EOD personnel several times each year at my current jerb.

Thanks for serving and I hope to actually make the event this year!!

[Munky]

Not sure if I'll be able to make it, or not, but same as last year.... donation scent!
I went to tech. school with folks who chose this line of work back when I was active duty and I continue to work side by side with EOD personnel several times each year at my current jerb.

Thanks for serving and I hope to actually make the event this year!!

if your junk isnt ready for some reason i will have an open seat

[AlxJ64]

I'll be there as well, wife riding shotgun and the dog harnessed into the back.

[Kack]

Have fun. Can't make this one

[onegreentj]

have to take off from work but i plan on attending...i am a member and all now:cool:

[vapathy]

IN

[akxj]

Well, I will go ahead and say that I have previous obligations which I am sure you guys have either heard about or will be hearing about during the event. It's not exactly my cup of tea, but it keeps me enjoying the sport and my sanity at home sooooo yeah. Hopefully, we'll get a decent turnout this year....:drink2::popcorn:

[akxj]

bump...

[akxj]

Shirts will be sold for the event; price is still be determined. Here is what they look like:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/EOD.jpg

[Metalworx]

sweeet

[Munky]

yep put me down for 1 maybe 2 but 1 for sure

[AlxJ64]

Still got my shirt from last year and looking forward to the newest one.

Def still in on this run.

[Munky]

where can i find pics or vids of the lower Blues? i have some people on iH8Mud and TW that would like to see them. I think the trails that we ran when i was up there were the upper blues. i could be wrong though

yes i searched on the Crozet site for them but no real luck, will to bet they are in the member section though

[onegreentj]

just find the names of the trails your looking to show and youtube it

[vapathy]

I think he only low blue is the loop around the backside, or the pasture.

[Munky]

I think he only low blue is the loop around the backside, or the pasture.

that is what i was thinking also

[akxj]

pastoral run-low
briar patch-low
bucolic byway-low
pete's demise (up)-middle
ripple ridge-middle
Pennisula Jeep-high
Drivetrain Debauchery-low
Slip-n-slide-high
The Vortex-middle
Boobytrap-high
little creek run-high
upper sphincter-high
log sluice-middle
OCC-middle
Benign byway-low
the tool-low

these are all the blues...hope this helps...

[akxj]

yes i searched on the Crozet site for them but no real luck, will to bet they are in the member section though

did you become a member? if not, consider becoming one...

[Munky]

pastoral run-low
briar patch-low
bucolic byway-low
pete's demise (up)-middle
ripple ridge-middle
Pennisula Jeep-high
Drivetrain Debauchery-low
Slip-n-slide-high
The Vortex-middle
Boobytrap-high
little creek run-high
upper sphincter-high
log sluice-middle
OCC-middle
Benign byway-low
the tool-low

these are all the blues...hope this helps...
Thanks
did you become a member? if not, consider becoming one...
No i did not when i was up there in March, but i am joining this time

[onegreentj]

my boss is making me work sat, so i will be leaving newprot news noonish on sat. hopefully there may still be something to do other than set up camp when i get there but one could only hope.

[akxj]

my boss is making me work sat, so i will be leaving newprot news noonish on sat. hopefully there may still be something to do other than set up camp when i get there but one could only hope.

I will try and talk Chris into a talk right just for you....night runs get pretty interesting, but they're fun....just make sure you have some headlights that work...

[bigblue91]

Munky, as long as the guys have 35s and locked in one axle they can do a lot. 33s locked front and rear can manage a good bit also. All the above listed trails except patoral (just too easy) can be interesting if you run different lines or breeze right through. They will get their moneys worth either way as long as they are slightly modded.

[CPike3]

I did a whole lot and had a lot of fun stock. But I high centered on EVERYTHING

[Munky]

Munky, as long as the guys have 35s and locked in one axle they can do a lot. 33s locked front and rear can manage a good bit also. All the above listed trails except patoral (just too easy) can be interesting if you run different lines or breeze right through. They will get their moneys worth either way as long as they are slightly modded.

yeah man, TW crew mostly dont want body damage and are running small 32s so i dont see any of them going. the Mud crew on the other hand who the hell knows with those guys.

Also i had the shitty 33s and welded rear last time. i did alot of stuff dont remember all the names of them but i had a fawkin blast and that is all that matters. Would like to get to the other side of the property this time though. Im in for both Saturday and Sunday this run so i should have penty of time to see and do everything that Lafawnduh can do.

IFS 34x10.50 LTBs Welded Rear FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[onegreentj]

I will try and talk Chris into a talk right just for you....night runs get pretty interesting, but they're fun....just make sure you have some headlights that work...

cool!

and as for the headlights im sure ill start out with them but i have lost the passenger light probably 6 or 7 times now... they just get ziptied back on though:devil:

[Munky]

putting my membership app, waiver, and dues in the mail tomorrow

[akxj]

putting my membership app, waiver, and dues in the mail tomorrow

you can do it there the day of if you want...

[Munky]

i know, already put the stamp on the envelop though

[akxj]

i know, already put the stamp on the envelop though

so mail it chicken douche..:fst:

[Munky]

stuck it in the box this morning

[vapathy]

bump....

[Munky]

Anyone going up Friday?

[vapathy]

got to work so i'll be heading up sat morning, leaving from lee hall 7-11 if anyone wants to meet up.

[Munky]

i plan on leaving Friday after 1pm so that i can "sleep in"

[AlxJ64]

got to work so i'll be heading up sat morning, leaving from lee hall 7-11 if anyone wants to meet up.

I will honestly admit I have no clue what my plans are as of this point.

[Munky]

hey E man, did you work out the price on the shirts yet?

[akxj]

hey E man, did you work out the price on the shirts yet?

Gonna call Chris tomorrow and get the final price for them and then go from there...figure about $15 or so...please remember that's an estimate...I will know more tomorrow....

[Munky]

thats kool man no worries, but not sure what the overhead is on that price but i would say just make it an even 20 so give more to the foundation.

[akxj]

thats kool man no worries, but not sure what the overhead is on that price but i would say just make it an even 20 so give more to the foundation.

honestly i tried that one year and i didn't sell many of them, so i try and make the price fair....people can also feel free to donate to the organization if they would like...

[mrsandman]

I can't make it E but save me a large tee!

[akxj]

I can't make it E but save me a large tee!

i'll try....

[Munky]

eatting lunch then rolling out, should be up there around 5 i would say see you guys that are coming when you get there

[vapathy]

good turn out today, here are a few pics

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0090.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0127.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0139.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0189.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0191.jpg

And here's how my day ended....

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/97vapathy/crozet5-29/DSCF0204.jpg

[jhama78]

looks like its tyme for one of these... http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/products/REAR-T%252dCASE-OUTPUT-SHAFT.html

Howd ya end up breaking it?

[Munky]

i got back about 9pm or so, unloaded the truck, uploaded pics, got the 1hr 15mins or of video on the lappy. I would like to thank Paul and Alex for letting me tool around with them yesterday was really nice to just have a group of 3 running the trails. I think that the 4.7s and LTB did awesome, and i have learned alot since my first run last year at the farm.
Every one from Saturday.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1042.jpghttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1009.jpg
Sundays Group was alot smaller.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1047.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1048.jpg

Howd ya end up breaking it?

@ some point earlier in the day it appeared that one of the welds on the spring perch had broken. thus spinning the the axle slightly, then later on it seemed that the out perch broke and the pinion was dam near vertical. I was up in the field talking with Ben cuz he had just got there and we heard something odd. When Paul came over the hill we knew it was him, but wasnt sure what it was. then i show you exhibit A http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1043.jpg then exhibit B http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/100_1045.jpg

not goin to post all the pics here but they are located
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/munkyboyiskool/Wounded%20EOD%20Warrior%20Run%202010/?start=all

my damage report consisted of
1 valve stem
rock rash on front tires, all 4 rims
driver front marker light
driver tail light
driver front fender
driver slider dented
passenger slider dented some more
driver mirror

[AlxJ64]

I has an awesome time riding with Paul and Beau. Paul, for wanting to take it "easy", you had some pretty intense moments. I can't wait to wheel with ya when you are in DGAF mode. Beau, you have greatly increased your wheeling skills and it was good to see you being hard on the truck but also listening to your spotters excellent. Vast improvement! Good job man :cheers:

I was actually fairly easy on my rig. Once again didn't get through body shop but it was stupid greasy and slick and I have learned that my Jeep is rather ass heavy. More than likely why the D44 is still hanging in there. I am going to pull down the Eaton sometime soon because the detroit is acting like it needs some new springs or something, or just swap in the new 5.14 third I picked up coming through Richmond late last night.

Had a great time!

[vapathy]

Yeah had a great time, its amazing how much harder everything gets with alittle rain. Alex thanks for the spotting it was nice to have a small group. Much more relaxed. Beau you have gotten much better and are listening more, keep it up. Ben sorry i didnt get to wheel with you but thanks for bring my phone up.

I ended up breaking he spring perchs off which spun the driveshaft apart and broke the ouput shaft. It appeared to have already cracked at some point and finally gave up the ghost. As of 12 today truck is fixed and loaded back on the trailer for the next trip.

[Munky]

vids are coming slowly. im lazy about it though just a vid for each person, no music and its taken me a good bit of time

FJ60, you can hear @ the end of this one where the motor mount let go and the fan started getting ate
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FJ80, thought he got a flat at the beginning but turned out to be his AC getting punched
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Seems the very begining of my tape was jacked but this what i got of Myself
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Some of Ben
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[Gastank]

Damn work computer!!!!

[onegreentj]

videos look good.

here are some i took

[Gastank]

Thanks for the non-photobucket pix Ben. I looked at Beau's on FB. looks like a pretty good turn out.

[akxj]

Thank you guys for attending. Turns out one my old EOD buddies from Alaska that I haven't seen since 2003 came out to see me from Atlantic City and even tagged on our little "tour"....turns out there was alot of smokin hot chicks (and of course a few gay men), nevertheless my buddy and I found the nearest bar and tried to make asses of ourselves...

Again, I hope you guys had great time and thank you for attending...I appreciate you guys paying tribute to my fallen brothers....Adam Ginett and Phillip Myers (two guys that Axel read off during his speech) were close friends of mine and we went to school together; so this run meant a little more to me this year.... This year has been a little rough on me, i usually don't show it, i just drink a few more beers and discuss it with the wife....neither here nor there.....either way....Thanks again...

[akxj]

With the combined help from everyone and my company, EODT, the grand total made on the run was: $2780.50...awesome job guys!!! Thanks for attending....

[Munky]

here are the pics that Tom took on sunday

http://www.norrisstudios.com/Clients

click on ih8mud toyota club, password is toyota

[Munky]

full video about 28mins long or so, not sure if it will process. uploaded 2 vids earlier of Paul and Alex. Youtube killed them cuz they were over 10 mins each something bout normal vids on youtube are under 10mins
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