Teardown in Tennessee: Ultra4 Racing at AOP July 24th/25th

[BLT94YJ]

Last year was a blast and it was awesome to see these rigs in person.

See book of faces link

Please add to the calendar.

 

[squeak12]

Interested to see the turnout with all the schedule adjustments and changes to the points series for this year. Only 17 racers registered in total with the 4400 class having the most racers at (6) so far online. It is a good track either way and should be fun. I'm sure they will try and lure more racers to register as it gets closer if the list doesn't keep growing.

 

[Jduck]

Looking forward to it.

 

[ridered3]

It's on the calendar but from a different thread.
https://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/th...d-park-south-pittsburgh-tennessee.61445/?id=4
We plan to be there Wednesday through Sunday. Help the park however we can to get everything setup between Wednesday and Friday before Qualifying then watch the races after that.

Interested to see the turnout with all the schedule adjustments and changes to the points series for this year. Only 17 racers registered in total with the 4400 class having the most racers at (6) so far online. It is a good track either way and should be fun. I'm sure they will try and lure more racers to register as it gets closer if the list doesn't keep growing.

I'm also interested to see the turnout. It's up to 19 total as of this post, but Ultra4's website is notoriously slow/bad about updating the registration list. But I've heard all the Campbell's, the Miller's/Blyler's, Rufus Racing, Levi Shirley, Derek West, a couple of Jimmy's 4x4 rigs, and a handful of others were all planning to come to AOP.

After talking with a bunch of the racers last year, they all spoke highly of the track and wanted to come back (when it was less muddy of course).

 

[ridered3]

BTW, they are doing the Livestream for the race this year. So for those that can't attend, you can still watch from the comforts (air conditioning) of your own place.

 

[FlatlandFSJ]

Being one of the few points races this year it should draw out some of the big boy ifs rigs that are still wanting a "championship" this year, but it's gonna be hard to beat a miller chassis at aop in my mind.

I plan on being there to atleast watch some racing, maybe do some wheeling.

 

[ridered3]

Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 23
4PM - 6PM Early Registration
5PM Tech Inspections

Friday, July 24
9AM – 2PM Driver Registration
Park open for trail riding/ course inspection.
2PM Driver Meeting before qualifying in hot pits – all qualifying drivers must attend!
3PM – 6PM Qualifying for all classes by class
7 PM Driver Meeting for all drivers for Saturday races

Saturday, July 25
All lap counts for races will be determined on site
10AM – 11:30AM UTV Race
12:30PM - 2:30PM Limited (4500, 4600, 4800) Race
3:30PM – 6PM ULTRA4(4400) Race
Awards immediately following for all classes

 

[The Luke]

I saw on Facebook where a TON of racers were all saying the same thing. That they don’t bother registering for races until the week before since so many have been cancelled. But they were all planning on being there.

 

[JEEPKEVIN]

Rufus Racing from Dallas will be there with 2 4400 cars and a RZR. Quite a big group of us headed out. We really enjoy seeing other off road parks across the country, places we might be able to go to except for being involved with race team. Look forward to seeing all of you guys. Feel free to stop by and say Hi!!!

We REALLY appreciate the support of the parks, staff, and volunteers that make this series possible!! Our familys are a big part of the team and truly enjoy the whole experience!!!

 

[ridered3]

Rufus Racing from Dallas will be there with 2 4400 cars and a RZR. Quite a big group of us headed out. We really enjoy seeing other off road parks across the country, places we might be able to go to except for being involved with race team. Look forward to seeing all of you guys. Feel free to stop by and say Hi!!!

We REALLY appreciate the support of the parks, staff, and volunteers that make this series possible!! Our familys are a big part of the team and truly enjoy the whole experience!!!

Looking forward to catching up with various members of the Rufus team next week! Since Chip is broken again, whose driving for him?

 

[ridered3]

As of this post there are 36 registered drivers in various classes. I know of a handful of other drivers (remaining Campbells/Crofts, Bailey Cole, @BRUISER, etc) that are all headed to @adventureoffroadpark for the race that have not registered yet. Should be a great turnout of racers.

Who all from here is coming to watch, race, assist, ride, etc?

 

[JEEPKEVIN]

As of right now, Chip is cleared to drive. Team getting everything ready, wives planning meals, tow rig and trailer maintenance under way, will do oil change in my motorhome this weekend which is a giant mess of a job. Fumoto valve will be here today.

Lots of big names showing up, weather does not look good right now but fingers crossed weather peeps are all wrong.

 

[ridered3]

As of right now, Chip is cleared to drive. Team getting everything ready, wives planning meals, tow rig and trailer maintenance under way, will do oil change in my motorhome this weekend which is a giant mess of a job. Fumoto valve will be here today.

Lots of big names showing up, weather does not look good right now but fingers crossed weather peeps are all wrong.

Sounds good and slightly busy all around. See y'all soon.

 

[ridered3]

UPDATED SPECTATOR INFO BELOW:

Come join us at the Adventure Off Road Park in South Pittsburg, TN!
https://adventureoffroadpark.com

ULTRA4 Racing will be taking over and returning to racing on July 24th (Qualifying) and July 25th (Racing all day!)

Dry Camping is available through the park.

Single day admission is $30, full weekend admissoin is $50 (payable at the gate to the park)

Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 KINGS will all be racing, plus all the other classes, including UTV, Stock, Modified, and Legends classes!

As we get back to racing in 2020, we would like to remind our racers, vendors and spectators to put safety first, take responsibility for your own actions and treat others with respect.

Please wash your hands often, cover your face and minimize direct, physical contact as much as possible throughout the event and most importantly stay/go home if you are sick.

Other COVID-19 precautions include the following event protocol:

• Wear a face mask on-site. The Ultra4 team will be.
• Practice social distancing by staying six feet apart
• Use hand sanitizer and wash hands often
• Park more than 10 feet away from neighbors
• Please stay home and if you are considered at high risk
• Please remain in pit area when not racing
• Refrain from wandering or visiting neighbors
• Leave no trace and pack out trash
• Avoid touching the face

Safety is always first, in the car and out of the car. We will be doing our part. Please plan to do yours.

Please book your travel and hotel arrangements as soon as possible.

You can contact the park direction via their website, email us at [email protected] or call the track here: (423) 582-7060

See you at the park!

Adventure Off Road Park
1040 Ellis Cove Rd, South Pittsburg, TN 37380

 

[MoparMan]

Who all from here is coming to watch, race, assist, ride, etc?

If none of my buddies want to go riding locally, I thought about riding up there. Will there be much trail riding going on? Or just watching the qualifying and racing?

 

[jeeptj99]

If none of my buddies want to go riding locally, I thought about riding up there. Will there be much trail riding going on? Or just watching the qualifying and racing?

Last year and earlier this year for the prorock or whatever it was scalled they shut the right side entrance down and a few random trails with the big one being 2 all the way to 2.0 coming down. you can ride the upper side and left side during the race.

 

[MoparMan]

Last year and earlier this year for the prorock or whatever it was scalled they shut the right side entrance down and a few random trails with the big one being 2 all the way to 2.0 coming down. you can ride the upper side and left side during the race.

Gotcha. I've never been to AOP. Is the area that's open good riding for a guy like me in a YJ on 35's?

 

[jeeptj99]

Gotcha. I've never been to AOP. Is the area that's open good riding for a guy like me in a YJ on 35's?

Yes. i did forget, they had to reroute the rzr's last year and shut down about 150' of trail 1 last year. but it was raining it's ass off and the rzrs couldnt make the climb. I forgot about that.

 

[dwa2469]

We have some folks going. I am looking forward to seeing these guys get after it

 

[wizzo]

See yall there!

 

[Mattman347]

We will be there! Will be a great time!

 

[Jduck]

Anyone know if there will be food trucks set up?

 

[The Luke]

Anyone know if there will be food trucks set up?

Hell I hope so.

As long as there is more than 1. Cause the line at crawling for Reid a couple years back was RIDICULOUS. About an hr for a bbq sammich.

 

[98TJ]

We have some folks going.

Ditto. We also have 8-10 spectators going.

 

[Bjeep]

Ditto. We also have 8-10 spectators going.

So you are going as well?

 

[smbroady82]

I know the Emberton's will be selling funnel cakes and pork skins. Sounds like they're only allowing ONE actual food vendor... Probably gonna be some long lines :confused:

edit: so they're also going to have "Shane's chicken, fish and more" and a shaved ice truck.

 

[ridered3]

If none of my buddies want to go riding locally, I thought about riding up there. Will there be much trail riding going on? Or just watching the qualifying and racing?

Gotcha. I've never been to AOP. Is the area that's open good riding for a guy like me in a YJ on 35's?

Honestly with the turnout of the racers registered (63 as of this post), I'd recommend going to AOP to watch the race and do some riding vs riding locally any day of the week. There is nothing quite like the sound, smell (race gas), and speed that some of the racers hit in the wide open flats or up in the woods.

The race course has not been released yet, but some of the park (middle section and possibly left side) should be open to ride/gain access to spectator viewing areas. The middle portion would have plenty of trails for a YJ on 35's to spend as much time as you wanted to.

 

[1tonyj]

Depending on work we should have a few rigs there

 

[The Luke]

Gotcha. I've never been to AOP. Is the area that's open good riding for a guy like me in a YJ on 35's?

It will totally depend on the race course. I spoke with Benji, he said the course will change depending on the number of racers they end up. That said, IF the middle of the park is open, you could go up there and ride for the weekend and hit as much or little as you wanted. I rode a ton of the park when my xj was on 33's and stock axles.

 

[extremetownie]

Shanes chicken tender have it going on.