Event Details

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=240 BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B><IMG SRC="73ade860.jpg" border=0 width="222" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <B>EVENT DETAILS</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=240 BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B><U>BASIC INFORMATION:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>EVENT DATES:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Friday night through Sunday, September 19th thru 21st, 2003 (Rain or Shine!)</B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Arial" ><B>LOCATION:</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Westhampton, Massachusetts.</B></FONT>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U><B><U>Click here for directions and maps</U></B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>ZOOKCENTRAL: </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Windy Acres Campground, Safari Section</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Line up times vary for each trail run on all days and will be departing </B><B>sharply at their respective times from </B><B>ZookCentral.</B>  <B>If you snooze, you will lose, SO PLEASE BE ON TIME!  This year, the runs wait for no one.</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>BIG HINT: </B></FONT><B>Fill your rig up with fuel before you come out to the campground. There are NO fueling stations </B><B>in town. The nearest fueling station is in Easthampton or Leeds (about 20+ minutes away).</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>IMPORTANT!!!</B></div> <div> <B>This event is limited to Suzuki-based vehicles only.  There will be a maximum of </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>40 </B></FONT><B>rigs allowed to sign up for the event, NO EXCEPTIONS, unless you are from a major Magazine or Web Site.</B></div> <div> <B>THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 10 TRUCKS PER TRAIL RIDE!!!</B></div> <div> <B>Sign-up is on a first come, first serve basis.  There will be a standby list to fill opening if the become available.  Sign up early!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are no fees associated with the trail runs.  The only costs will be for the campground (which you pay at the campground), </B><B>for the optional Zookin' Y2K3 dinner, and for Zookin' Y2K3 event decals (if they happen).</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>EQUIPMENT POLICY:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are basic equipment requirements.   There will be a technical inspection before each run by the trail leaders.  THIS IS GOING TO BE STRICTLY ENFORCED THIS YEAR!!!!  The trail leaders word is final.  This is not a safety inspection, merely an inspection to verify that the items required are on each vehicle. We will try to help you fix or install things if time permits, but p</B><B>lease don't show up with a "junker" and expect to participate. Your truck should be reliable and in good</B><B> </B><B>working order. You are responsible for your own safety,  your passengers and the people around you.  Drive smart!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="required_equipment_for_all_vehicles_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR ALL VEHICLES:</U></B><U> </U></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  COMMON SENSE!</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Aggressive All-Terrain or Mud-Terrain tires, with good tread</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Properly sized spare tire</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Tow hooks, D-rings or Clevis/Pin Shackles, front AND rear</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Factory roll bar, at minimum. Make sure there's no rust under stock bar!!</B><B> (Not applicable to hard top Samurai models or Sidekick/Tracker/Vitara models)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Working seat belts or harnesses for ALL passengers</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>A 20,000 pound (min.) tow strap (Looped ends only, NO METAL HOOKS)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>An ABC-rated Fire Extinguisher, securely mounted and easily reachable</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>All equipment secured in the back of your rig. Stay away from bungy cords</B><B> </B><B>if possible, go with nylon straps. We don't need someone getting bonked by a High-lift!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="required_equipment_for_intermediate"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE (Rock Crab) TRAIL VEHICLES:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Minimum 29" aggressive tires, Mud-Terrain or similar</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Hi-Lift jack</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Rear locker, limited slip differential or traction adding device (recommended front and rear)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Adequate rock protection</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="required_equipment_for_advanced_trail"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR ADVANCED (Rock Lobsters) TRAIL VEHICLES:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Minimum 5" suspension lift</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Minimum 31" aggressive mud tires</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Front and rear lockers, limited slip differential or traction adding devices</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Drive line gear reduction(s)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Extensive rock protection (you'll need it!)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Spare parts (you'll need them too!)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>RECOMMENDED (Optional) EQUIPMENT:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>First-aid kit</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Winch</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Locker or Traction-adding Device (TAD) in rear differential (required for advanced rigs)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Hi-lift jack (required for advanced rigs)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Tree-Saver strap, Pull-Pal and snatch blocks (winch users only)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Spare gas (in DOT-approved cans only)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Potable water</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>CB Radio for on trail communications (unless you don't want to talk to anyone)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>GPS (for those who must have everything)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Warm clothes (it gets cold in them thar hills)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>A trustworthy spotter</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Assortment of tools & lots of spare parts (axles, driveshafts & U-joints are most  common)</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>A trail lunch</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>Camera and film</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="39e10100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><B>And, lastly, a fresh change of underwear!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal drugs</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>WILL NOT</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>be tolerated on the trails at all. </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>If you are found violating this policy, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be allowed back, ever!. If you can't have fun 4-wheeling without these, please don't</B><B> </B><B>come at all.  There will be plenty of time to drink, socialize and whatever back at ZookCentral.  Just don't overdue so to ruin your fun and possibly the fun of others.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>RIG REPAIR AND SERVICE:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There will be a compressor for airing up close to ZookCentral both days after the runs.  If you are on your best behavior, Glenn L. will make his workshop available for needed repairs. (Welding too.) </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U>BACK</U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>