Newbie, Ball & Chain Run. Gorman March 23-24, 2013

[Desert Dog]

A reminder about our annual Newbie / Ball & Chain run;

Where? = Hungry Valley OHV Park, Gorman California. The Aliklik Campground
When? = March 23-24, 2013
Who is invited? = anyone with a 4x4 and a good attitude!
Cost? = $0.00 !!! This is not an event, but a run with a lot of people out to have a good time.

This is one of IOR's biggest runs of the year. The Newbie / Ball & Chain run is an opportunity for new 4-wheelers and the wives (or hubbies) of experienced 4-wheelers to learn the ropes and have fun in a safe and easy environment. There is an obstacle park at Aliklik campground that has something for everyone; from easy hill climbs and small rocks, to huge boulders and an artificial waterfall that will test the best rig and most experienced drivers. And the beauty of it all, is that it is all within walking distance of camp! There will be lots of very experienced and knowledgeable off-roaders willing to help and spot inexperienced drivers. This is all about bringing new folks into the hobby and to give the more experienced folks a chance to pass on what they know!

The campground itself has clean pit toilets and is an easy drive for any size RV. It is all dirt, so you can tent camp anywhere. You need to bring your own food and drinks. Some campsites will be wild and crazy after-hours, but there will be plenty of quiet areas to camp away from the crazy folks.

Some of the festivities will be:

* Free CB tuning courtesy of Desert Dog
* Prizes for the first 2 vehicles to make it up the big rock climb without assistance (no buggies)
* Guided Saturday night run up the famous "Henry's Crack Trail" (easy-moderate)
* Big raffle on Sunday morning
* Prize for the biggest "trail fail" of the weekend!

Lots of good quality pictures and video will be taken, which you can download for free from the Infectious Off-road Website or Facebook page.

So bring out the newbs and take the ball & chain out for a weekend of fun with Infectious Off-Road.

[Beck*A*Poo]

Will be there with both rigs .... Will be campin Friday afternoonish to sunday..

[abendx]

Why did I think this was going to be in April?

Oh well.. I am not going to have a rig by then. My hope is to have the bako stuff (fab work and suspension) done by the end of the month and then another week or two to redo the wiring and clean shit up..

[mj33lyons]

I have a stock 04 wrangler and no trail gear at the moment but i'm itchin to go off road and this sounds like a blast. Is it going to be okay to attend this run? Where is everyone meeting up and what time?

[jcraft]

Hi all...I plan to come out on Saturday. When's a good time to meet up at the campground? Probably not camping though...thanks

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="mj33lyons"]I have a stock 04 wrangler and no trail gear at the moment but i'm itchin to go off road and this sounds like a blast. Is it going to be okay to attend this run? Where is everyone meeting up and what time?[/quote]


Yea your good.... Some will be camping friday to sunday and some will just go for the day...Its all really up to you...

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="jcraft"]Hi all...I plan to come out on Saturday. When's a good time to meet up at the campground? Probably not camping though...thanks[/quote]


I think anytime in the morning....will all be out playing ...you cant miss us ... Hope to see you out there

[ScottyMaxx]

Got plans for friday but I'll be there Saturday morning. May or may not camp. I'll bring my tent just in case!!

[Toy4xchris]

Hopefully might be heading there with the wife and her stock 4runner on Sat. It's the mother-n-laws B-day that weekend so can't camp.

[Zak.Taylor]

Zak, Katie and kids will be there Friday afternoon til Sunday. We are bringing dirtbikes in case anyone else wants to bring toys to ride. I

I need a trailer to haul my yj on if anyone wants to loan me one for the weekend....it'll be the inaugural Gorman run for the v8 yj. Can't wait!!!


Sent from my A$$....via fartphone.

[Repsolaaron]

I will be there Sat morning.

[Desert Dog]

I am coming up saturday morning.

[farmer]

i would like to go but need to get my head gasket worked out
if i was to make it
could we get some type of caravan on Saturday morning
#1 i have no idea (except its in gorman) where to go
and second it will be the first semi long trip for my jeep
just a thought
farmer

[Toy4xchris]

[quote="farmer"]i would like to go but need to get my head gasket worked out
if i was to make it
could we get some type of caravan on Saturday morning
#1 i have no idea (except its in gorman) where to go
and second it will be the first semi long trip for my jeep
just a thought
farmer [/quote]

Where are you heading from?

[farmer]

BAKO!
Thats supposed to be me sweating
farmer

[Repsolaaron]

[quote="farmer"]i would like to go but need to get my head gasket worked out
if i was to make it
could we get some type of caravan on Saturday morning
#1 i have no idea (except its in gorman) where to go
and second it will be the first semi long trip for my jeep
just a thought
farmer [/quote]
I will be @ the chevron on 99 and 119 @ 8 to 8:30 am on Sat.

[Goatman]

I'm going to miss all the fun. I'll be racing the Petty Cash Racing blue XJ at Sears Point that weekend, with the newly installed 5.3L V8. Since I can't be there, and Brad's rig isn't ready yet, he'll be bringing my buggy to represent G&G.

You all have great weekend.

[abendx]

[quote="Goatman"]I'm going to miss all the fun. I'll be racing the Petty Cash Racing blue XJ at Sears Point that weekend, with the newly installed 5.3L V8. Since I can't be there, and Brad's rig isn't ready yet, he'll be bringing my buggy to represent G&G.

You all have great weekend.[/quote]

What!?!? I am bringing your buggy to Gorman?

FUCK YEAH!

[Repsolaaron]

[REDxj5150]

I totally thought that was an arranged agreement.

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote="Goatman"]I'm going to miss all the fun. I'll be racing the Petty Cash Racing blue XJ at Sears Point that weekend, with the newly installed 5.3L V8. Since I can't be there, and Brad's rig isn't ready yet, he'll be bringing my buggy to represent G&G.

You all have great weekend.[/quote]

[farmer]

Well folks I guess I'm out
Have fun take lots of pics
Farmer

[chuckanut105]

What time is everyone meeting up? Who all from the Oxnard is going up on Saturday? Anyone what to convoy up?

[Dirty LJ]

[quote="chuckanut105"]What time is everyone meeting up? Who all from the Oxnard is going up on Saturday? Anyone what to convoy up?[/quote]

I am heading up there sometime Friday afternoon and coming back Sunday.

[chuckanut105]

[quote="Dirty LJ"][quote="chuckanut105"]What time is everyone meeting up? Who all from the Oxnard is going up on Saturday? Anyone what to convoy up?[/quote]

I am heading up there sometime Friday afternoon and coming back Sunday.[/quote]

Your no help.

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