Raptor Assault - Detailed Course Overview

[xrocket21]

interesting

 

[PSU_Fred]

Hope to see some of you there this week for the July 1-2 event.
Say hi if you see me. I'm usually the only Fred in the room.

 

[zombiekiller]

The earlier classes got to go 60 in a full loop, which included the short stretch us later classes got.



It ended the day on a sour note for me. After hitting similar terrain at TRR around 60-70, it was almost boring. That said, 60 is indeed plenty, as that's about the safest you can go on unknown terrain and still have enough reaction time to shut it down. Heh, there's a bunch of guys at the last TRR that didn't react in time going 40, so yeah.

FWIW, I know one of the instructors has gotten up close to 80 out there, not exceeding that for the same reason as above. I also know the guy that they tell the story about now, who rolled his truck. Fluke deal, rolled from basically a standstill.

RE: the instructor doing 80,

Two of the instructors have raced the 1000 multiple times and have paid rides in desert race vehicles.

95% of the attendees have done a K turn in a dirt parking lot 10 years ago.

I think the speed limit for the class is reasonable, it's just that the Baja portion of the course is just too damn short.

It would also be cool if they still let students hit the short course, but alas, no mas.

 

[rtmozingo]

RE: the instructor doing 80,

Two of the instructors have raced the 1000 multiple times and have paid rides in desert race vehicles.

95% of the attendees have done a K turn in a dirt parking lot 10 years ago.

I think the speed limit for the class is reasonable, it's just that the Baja portion of the course is just too damn short.

It would also be cool if they still let students hit the short course, but alas, no mas.

Eh, it would be one thing if they hadn't allowed previous classes to do 60. 60 is very reasonable for that area. 45 is just barely fast enough to get the shocks in the sweet spot.

Yeah, I get it, people can't handle turns - so make the speed limit 60 in a straight section.

 

[LeadPaint]

i just wish they had a open spot, best i could get was call list

 

[ademarco]

I wonder if people that bought 2018s are able to attend 2019 classes. I noticed everything is booked for this year as well.


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[zombiekiller]

I wonder if people that bought 2018s are able to attend 2019 classes. I noticed everything is booked for this year as well.


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you have 1 year from the time of purchase to attend.

 

[PSU_Fred]

First, a big thanks to the OP of this thread, @JetDriver480. The event was almost exactly as you described.

Next, on the topic of the Baja course: that segment of this event is essentially dead. It's obvious that Ford doesn't want the liability. This was only a half-mile stretch of mostly-straight desert at between 35 and 40 MPH. The instructors sit with radar guns to ensure no one goes over. They could just as easily remove the segment from the event since it really does nothing to showcase the truck's capabilities. It's current format is the least enjoyable part of the day. (IMO, even less entertaining than the classroom part!)

HOWEVER: If this is the only reason you want to go then just take your own truck to the desert and try for yourself. Without it, the day was still a blast.

The Ford Raptor Assault was INCREDIBLE! What a great event put on by Ford as a perk to those of us who buy a Raptor. The whole day was fun and I met some great guys. (Steve from Dallas, my co-driver, was a lot of fun to hang with, and Todd our guide was very helpful.) On top of it all, I learned a few things, and I've been 4-wheeling for years.

Thank you Ford!

 

[copb8]

First, a big thanks to the OP of this thread, @JetDriver480.Next, on the topic of the Baja course: that segment of this event is essentially dead. It's obvious that Ford doesn't want the liability. This was only a half-mile stretch of mostly-straight desert at between 35 and 40 MPH. The instructors sit with radar guns to ensure no one goes over. They could just as easily remove the segment from the event since it really does nothing to showcase the truck's capabilities. It's current format is the least enjoyable part of the day. (IMO, even less entertaining than the classroom part!)

Agree on the Baja Course 100%. However I'm not convinced they really have radar guns. I think that's a ploy. But it isn't too hard for them to tell someone is doing over 35/40 since they watch it every day.

 

[rtmozingo]

First, a big thanks to the OP of this thread, @JetDriver480. The event was almost exactly as you described.

Next, on the topic of the Baja course: that segment of this event is essentially dead. It's obvious that Ford doesn't want the liability. This was only a half-mile stretch of mostly-straight desert at between 35 and 40 MPH. The instructors sit with radar guns to ensure no one goes over. They could just as easily remove the segment from the event since it really does nothing to showcase the truck's capabilities. It's current format is the least enjoyable part of the day. (IMO, even less entertaining than the classroom part!)

HOWEVER: If this is the only reason you want to go then just take your own truck to the desert and try for yourself. Without it, the day was still a blast.

The Ford Raptor Assault was INCREDIBLE! What a great event put on by Ford as a perk to those of us who buy a Raptor. The whole day was fun and I met some great guys. (Steve from Dallas, my co-driver, was a lot of fun to hang with, and Todd our guide was very helpful.) On top of it all, I learned a few things, and I've been 4-wheeling for years.

Thank you Ford!

Good summary. The experience is worth the trip/money, but don't get excited about the 'baja' portion. I almost wish they'd take it out and give you more short circuit laps. I could have done that all day. It seems the baja section is just leftovers from the initial classes, and it was a sour end to an otherwise enjoyable experience.