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Southern Four Wheel Drive
October 2015 Newsletter



Fall is here my friends...........

If the temperatures haven't told you then maybe, it's those things hanging in the trees changing colors on the mountain tops. Fall's a great time of year in the South. The World Series is almost here, football season has kicked off, deer season is loose and wheeling is even more appealing.
For me it seems like our annual Dixie Run really sets the tone for Fall wheeling. How about it this year? Another amazing Run put together by SFWDA. 29 year running and I must say it seems like it only gets better. I'd like to take a second and thank everyone who was able to make it out this year and to all the volunteers who took time out their day to make it all happen.
I don't know if you had a chance to look at all the pictures on the Facebook page and our website message board but they're great. It looks like there were some pretty sweet rides rolling around Golden Mountain. If you haven't had a chance to check it out I definitely would. There's member pics as well as photos from Ricky B Photography and Image Off Road Photography. We even had a compilation video made by the Stones River Jeep Club of all their photos. Other videos include the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runs up Copperhead Trail. So maybe you didn't make it? Then pretend you were by scoping all that out and acting like you did. "Dude you weren't there." "Bull crap, I saw that guy in the pink tank top". Boom! Your argument is null and void.
If you still aren't able to convince your friends you were there, get your ride together and make it a priority to go next year. That way you have no excuse! I remember at one time in life I was down for two years putting my junk back together. I promise you you'll have a blast and make friends you'll keep for a lifetime. It truly is a Southern tradition. For the ones that did go, thank you again and make sure to post up on the Facebook page so we can either make up stories like we there or share it with the ones that were. Either way we'd love to see them.

- Editorial Written by Nick McCracken, North Carolina
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Dixie Run 29 is a Huge Success.
Thank You to everyone for your support!
That's right, now that we have reviewed the results of the event we can say for sure that Dixie Run 29 was a hit. We broke almost all prior records for this long time event. With just under 800 total attendees and 487 rigs we have pushed this event to another level raising more money than ever before. Not only did we raise a considerable amount of money for our Association we have also added many new members including 15 new Premium Members. Thank you to each and every one of you who came out and enjoyed Golden Mountain Park together as part of the SFWDA family.
What will the money raised do for our sport and community, well that is actually up to you all; our loyal members, clubs, and OHV parks. That's right, the SFWDA is a non-profit organization and as such we have a Grant Program for all active members to utilize. These funds are offered in grants up to as much as $5,000 per applicant for a variety of uses. Apply soon and get your your group involved. Grants are useful to educate enthusiasts, maintain and develop OHV trails, construct OHV park improvements, and more.
In case you missed it or you would like to check out photos from the event and look for your rig, take a peek at our Official Photographer for the event Image Off Road Photography. These great folks have provided hundreds of images for us all to browse and purchase.
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Welcome New Members!

A big thanks goes out to the new members and businesses who have signed on recently with Southern Four Wheel Drive. We appreciate your commitment to the community and to Southern.



Let's all warmly welcome CRAWL magazine to the SFWDA family!

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SFWDA FAll MEET & RIDE!
November 14, 9 AM Central

Choccolocco Mountain ORV Park 1312 Louise Dr. SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265


* " Toys for Tots" Toy Drive
* SFWDA News & Updates
* Trail Riding
* FREE REGISTRATION - Please RSVP on sfwda.org

This Fall the SFWDA Meet and Ride will be hosted by the Warner Robins Jeep Club at Choccolocco Mountain ORV Park in Jacksonville, Alabama. We are also collecting new unwrapped toys for the local Warner Robbins chapter of the USMC Toys for Tots charity. We wil be collecting toys in the morning. Choccolocco MTN is a large and fantastic park that has terrain available for every type of 4x4 from bone stock to heavily modified. From the infamous "Boat Ramp" to the tamer and scenic "Chicken Trail" this fantastic park truly has something for everyone.

The WRJC will be leading groups for those unfamiliar with the park. Their plan is to have guides for all difficulty levels from beginner to advance. Maps will also be available for those adventurous types that want to explore everything that Chocco has to offer.
• 8-9am Collection of Toys for Tots
• 8:30am Sign in and Registration (There is a fee to use the park and it is detailed below)
• 9:00am SFWDA Meeting
• 10:00am(ish) Trail Rides
• 12:00 Noon(ish) Lunch (Back at parking lot)
• 1:00pm (ish) More Trail Rides!

Park Rate:
• EVENT IS FREE FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT FOR THE PARK FEES
• ONE DAY RIDING PASS: $20 PER DRIVER $5 PER PASSENGER
• WEEKEND RIDING/CAMPING PASS: $30 PER DRIVER $10 PER PASSENGER (WEEKEND PASS INCLUDES PRIMITIVE CAMPING)
Read More.....
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2016 Premium Membership Gear Has Arrived
We have over 100 new Premium Members within the inaugural year of this new concept. Want to show more support for SFWDA? Become a PREMIUM Member today and wear your support everywhere you go! This is one more way to help support our journey. Designed for the individual who wants to give and receive a little more.

The PREMIUM Members only gear package is the way to go.

• $50 per Year Renewable on Application Date
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• All the same benefits of Basic Membership
• Direct participation with your association through the SFWDA Leadership Council; and all communications and updates from the SFWDA Leadership Council and Board of Directors
• SFWDA "Members Only" branded merchandise package (T-Shirt, Hat, & Sticker & free delivery)
Upgrade Today
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2016 Official USFS Maps are now available for download

The motor vehicle use maps are legal documentation displaying the roads and trails that are open to public motor vehicle use. If a road or trail does not appear on the map it means that it is not open to public vehicular use.

There are four, large (44x34 inches) maps- one for each Ranger District.
• Blue Ridge District (2.6MB)
• Chattooga River District - (2.7MB)
• Conasauga District - (2.5MB)
• Oconee District - (1.7MB)
Also available is a booklet that formats this information into sections that will print on standard 8.5x11 inch paper for easy printing.
Download the booklet (5.4MB)
All of these files require Adobe Reader for viewing.
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United Four Wheel Drive Associations & Off-Road Business Association to Collaborate as Land-Use Advocates

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The United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) and the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) have agreed to a formal arrangement that will allow the groups to coordinate policy as they strive to work together to protect access to lands, roads and trails for off-road enthusiasts. The groups have often collaborated in the past at the national level on projects of common interest. The new arrangement will enable the two national organizations to cooperate more closely to create a stronger approach to advocating for increased access to motorized recreation on public and private land. Read More on our message board.....
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Ohio River Four Wheelers Grant Update

An update on the Ohio River Four Wheelers grant project from back in August. This photo of Old Fincastle Road illustrates the effective prevention of further erosion as implemented by volunteers of the ORFW and a small grant by SFWDA.
"After three months trail repair is still in good shape and it looks like the water is running in the direction that it was directed toward. Water bars have settle in good into the ground. Thanks SFWDA for the grant and the continue support to ORFW and the DBBB"
- Aarron Roddy (ORFW)



Full Story on project and additional pictures; Read More......
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Wheeler's for the Wounded

This past weekend at Windorck OHV Park the Knox Off Road club held an all new charity event. While weather was quite wet all those who attended reported having a great time. They are still raising money so if you didn't yet contribute you can make a donation online. Donate

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BFGoodrich® Tires, in collaboration with Four Wheel Parts, United Four Wheel Drive Associations, BlueRibbon Coalition and Off Road Business Association, recently announced the winners of the 2015 Outstanding Trails program.

Nominated for uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following, the trails selected and the associated clubs for this year's program are:


• Applegate-Lassen Wagon Trail, Nev., High Rock Trekkers
• Bald Mountain OHV Trails, Sierra National Forest, Calif., Clovis Independent 4 Wheelers
• Barrett Lake Trail, El Dorado National Forest, Calif., Hi-Landers 4WDC
• Black Bear Pass, Silverton, Colo., Creeper Jeepers Gang of Durango
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Coppenger Cove Cleanup

While it may have rained all day and weather conditions were less than desirable a few very dedicated and passionate SFWDA members made their way through the gorgeous Cove trails and helped do way more than expected. The group met up early at the Trials Training Center and after a quick meeting they hit the trail. After a full day working together this small group managed to bring out a mound of trash. Just check out all the bags they filled up. Plans are now in development to improve strategies and infrastructure to do all we can at keeping this amazing area open to the public.

Read More.......
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Tech Tip


Question: Why should I air down before hitting the trail?
Answer: Send them this picture.

From our friends at 4 Wheel Parts.
This is a great graphic, very simple, and worth sharing.
It has been reported that it was made by inking the tire and slowly lowering it down onto the paper.

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In case you missed out on the action at GMP, here;s a little teaser to get your excited for next years SFWDA events.

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Upcoming Events and Rides
• 4th Annual Uwharrie OHV Jamboree, October 17th 9am
• 1st Annual Toy Run/Autism Awareness at the , Oct 30th - November 1, at Rock Corps Sugar Hill Off-Road Park a.k.a The S.H.O.P.
• Tennessee Off Road Jamboree - October 23-27 - Adventure Off-road (AOP) Park, South Pittsburg, TN
• Fall Ford Wheelin Weekend IV - November 13-15 - Windrock Park, Oliver Springs, TN
• SFWDA Meet & Ride - Nov. 14th, Choccolocco Mntn. OHV Park
• TrailFest 12 - May 6-8, 2016 (AOP)
• Dixie Run 30 - Sept 23-25, 2016 (GMP)________________________________________

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