Ultra4 - Tear Down in Tennessee (AOP, South Pittsburg, TN) East series

[jeeppoor]

So how crowed is this event? Is there still camping?
Thinking about coming down for it. But we will be traveling from Michigan and don't want to show up and have no place to camp or wheel.

 

[ridered3]

So how crowed is this event? Is there still camping?
Thinking about coming down for it. But we will be traveling from Michigan and don't want to show up and have no place to camp or wheel.

Last year was the largest turnout for racers since it was one of the only Ultra4 races in the country. There was a better turnout of spectators, than in years past, but not overcrowded like for the typical bouncer event. Trail wise, a decent amount of the park is open for riding during the races so it was not too bad to navigate the trails before or after the race.

As for camping, I am not sure if they have an rv hookups left, but there is plenty of field to park and setup camp in.

 

[jeeppoor]

Sounds like we are going to make the trip. Are you able to go up and look at the ultra4 cars? Camping in the field is no problem. We are set up for that. Probably show up Friday morning and leave Sunday.

 

[ridered3]

Sounds like we are going to make the trip. Are you able to go up and look at the ultra4 cars? Camping in the field is no problem. We are set up for that. Probably show up Friday morning and leave Sunday.

Sounds good and yes on getting up close and personal with the racers. Most of the race teams are very welcoming and friendly so you can talk with them, checkout the race cars, and their tow rigs/pit setup too.

 

[extremetownie]

Team Robby Bobby will be there #124 . Stop by and say hello.

 

[ridered3]

Team Robby Bobby will be there #124 . Stop by and say hello.

Glad y'all will be racing this event and that makes 10 for 4400 class.

With less than 2 weeks before the green flag drops, the Ultra4 website (notoriously slow to update registered drivers) already hows 24 drivers entered.

4400​	UNLIMITED	9​
4500​	MODIFIED	2​
4600​	STOCK	2​
4800​	LEGENDS	5​
4900​	UTV	6​
		24​

 

[ridered3]

Couple of days later and the Ultra4 website now shows 46 drivers registered between the various classes. I know of a couple of 4400 drivers that will be there, but not shown on registration list as of this post.

Also saw that @Pumpkin has been busy making new obstacles/rock piles for the racers to have to deal with.

 

[jeeppoor]

Couple of days later and the Ultra4 website now shows 46 drivers registered between the various classes. I know of a couple of 4400 drivers that will be there, but not shown on registration list as of this post.

Also saw that @Pumpkin has been busy making new obstacles/rock piles for the racers to have to deal with.

How many racers do they normally have at this race?

 

[ridered3]

How many racers do they normally have at this race?

The first year racing at AOP was in 2019. For that year the website shows 63 registered across all the classes and for 2020 it shows 71 registered across all the classes. I didn't look for Qualifying or Race results to actually show how many competed though, so those numbers are +/- a few here and there.

2020 was higher since it was one of only three Ultra4 races all year long, but I'd still expect this years turnout to be similar to prior years.

 

[Kubotaorange76]

Planning to be there this weekend with a buddy whos bringing a mild XJ, I haven't been since new years eve 2017 with a one ton rig and 38's, and will be wheeling a new to me basically stock CJ7, locked w/winch & ****ty dana 30 up front, 33's and puny stock shafts.
Do the numbers of the trails mean anything in addition to the green, blue, black or is it totally random? I didnt get to explore much of the park last time due to blowing up a transmission half way thru saturday.

Any particular green or blue trails yall would recommend that would be a decent challenge for mild rigs? Looks like a chance we will get some rain.

 

[jeeptj99]

Planning to be there this weekend with a buddy whos bringing a mild XJ, I haven't been since new years eve 2017 with a one ton rig and 38's, and will be wheeling a new to me basically stock CJ7, locked w/winch & ****ty dana 30 up front, 33's and puny stock shafts.
Do the numbers of the trails mean anything in addition to the green, blue, black or is it totally random? I didnt get to explore much of the park last time due to blowing up a transmission half way thru saturday.

Any particular green or blue trails yall would recommend that would be a decent challenge for mild rigs? Looks like a chance we will get some rain.

Trails numbers are random. The 90's on the top right of the map, JW trails, and pretty much most blue trails should be a good challenge for you. If it rains start green then go blue lol. It gets rough when a little water gets added.

 

[Kubotaorange76]

Trails numbers are random. The 90's on the top right of the map, JW trails, and pretty much most blue trails should be a good challenge for you. If it rains start green then go blue lol. It gets rough when a little water gets added.

Thank you, does the JW stand for Jeep wheeling?

 

[jeeptj99]

Thank you, does the JW stand for Jeep wheeling?

Jeeps and wrenches

 

[98TJ]

Any idea if they will have decent spectator points setup on the woods section of the course this year? I would like to go watch, but we went last year and spectating sucked. We were directed to go to a big hill climb, but there a bypass. I think only Campbell ran the hill and everyone else took the bypass that could not be viewed. Ended up being a total waste of time.

 

[ridered3]

Any idea if they will have decent spectator points setup on the woods section of the course this year? I would like to go watch, but we went last year and spectating sucked. We were directed to go to a big hill climb, but there a bypass. I think only Campbell ran the hill and everyone else took the bypass that could not be viewed. Ended up being a total waste of time.

Based on @Pumpkin post earlier in the thread, sounds like the bypass you mentioned is being taken out and will now be a better spectator viewing area. Ultimately it's up to Ultra4 to set the course and I think some of there workers were planning to arrive at AOP starting Sunday/Monday of this week. Hopefully @Pumpkin can give us some insider info when he has free-time this week molaugh Either way, it's tough to make decent spectator spots for a woods course without some hiking or being stuck at a certain spot all day long.

It's race week! Saw on the Ultra4 website they now have 59 entries total as of early Monday morning.

		6/14/2021​	6/20/2021​
4400​	UNLIMITED	9​	16​
4500​	MODIFIED	2​	5​
4600​	STOCK	2​	5​
4800​	LEGENDS	5​	10​
4900​	UTV	6​	23​
		24​	59​

 

[ridered3]

 

[Markrobinson]

What’s the word on spectator areas at this point? Are they expecting to have watch points in the woods?

 

[ridered3]

What’s the word on spectator areas at this point? Are they expecting to have watch points in the woods?

Not heard anything new since earlier in this thread. They've had a couple (2-4) official spectator viewing areas on the course and then there has been some unofficial spectator viewing areas on the course as well.

 

[jeeptj99]

rumor is they are going down uncle steve :rolf:

 

[ridered3]

rumor is they are going down uncle steve :rolf:

I'm sure he will appreciate the extra attention! Is that the rock that is posted above?

 

[jeeptj99]

I'm sure he will appreciate the extra attention! Is that the rock that is posted above?

No to be honest im not sure what trail that is. There's some trails on the right side i havent run or ran enough to recognize.

 

[ridered3]

No to be honest im not sure what trail that is. There's some trails on the right side i havent run or ran enough to recognize.

Drats on not recognizing the random rock picture! Only been on Uncle Steve once when our group was running it from both directions.

 

[jeeptj99]

Drats on not recognizing the random rock picture! Only been on Uncle Steve once when our group was running it from both directions.

Should have been there when we got caught in the down pour. Matt and I dropped down it and when we got to the bottom i looked at him and go "man the rest of our group is ****ed" Thats a fun trail though.

 

[ridered3]

Should have been there when we got caught in the down pour. Matt and I dropped down it and when we got to the bottom i looked at him and go "man the rest of our group is ****ed" Thats a fun trail though.

I'm glad I stayed at the trailer for that one!

Who all is coming to ride/watch the races?

 

[Bjeep]

Drats on not recognizing the random rock picture! Only been on Uncle Steve once when our group was running it from both directions.

Just so I will know the next time I am at AOP where is this Uncle Steve trail?

 

[ridered3]

Just so I will know the next time I am at AOP where is this Uncle Steve trail?

I don't have easy access to my map since it's in the juggy which is already loaded in the trailer, but it's on the far right side of the park in the middle. Maybe @jeeptj99 can help narrow it down from there.

 

[dwa2469]

I don't have easy access to my map since it's in the juggy which is already loaded in the trailer, but it's on the far right side of the park in the middle. Maybe @jeeptj99 can help narrow it down from there.

Just so I will know the next time I am at AOP where is this Uncle Steve trail?

It is the upper portion of Granny Templeton. Which is like the 2nd or 3rd trail on the right side

 

[ridered3]

It is the upper portion of Granny Templeton. Which is like the 2nd or 3rd trail on the right side

That's what I was thinking in terms of location but couldn't recall which trail we were on that led us into Uncle Steve.

 

[The Luke]

Should have been there when we got caught in the down pour. Matt and I dropped down it and when we got to the bottom i looked at him and go "man the rest of our group is ****ed" Thats a fun trail though.

But yet we survived.

 

[jeeptj99]

But yet we survived.

Yup. Except the exploder because who needs gas right lmao. I was actually looking at pictures of that trip last night. Theres a good one of us looking like drowned rats working on something.