WSI, RPG and ICON present: The SnoBall 500

[Allied Offroad]

That tells us nothing! Spill the beans.

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Looks like we do want him showing up. Someone make a thread for the SnoBall beard contest.

Set it up! I'm down! You guys won't even recognize me, you'll think I'm a hobo or something.

 

[Kanakry]

LOL ok

 

[Yukon Joe]

Gotta submit a picture clean shaved, but somehow identifying the date.

What do your win, a t-shirt?

What's the winning criteria?

Joe

 

[Yukon Joe]

It was a discussion with the Raptor program team regarding the tire's capabilities in the snow that lead to the idea for this event if that tells you anything.

Saw the post about your trip to the Ford office. Really neat. I'm surprised you didn't get more people to show up.

Ok, I'm showing up in stock tires and a winch.

Joe

 

[WorldTour]

Saw the post about your trip to the Ford office. Really neat. I'm surprised you didn't get more people to show up.

Ok, in showing up in stock tires and a winch.

Joe

It was super last minute.

 

[Hockster]

White Star Industries & Raptor Performance Group



Every truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in the SnoBall 500
1. Working 4wd
2. All maintenance up to date and no major issues
3. Decent tires: We’re not going to go around and checking everyone’s tires but if you have very little remaining tread do us a favor and get them replaced before the SnoBall 500.
4. 2 bags of sand or cat litter
5. One shovel
6. Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck
7. Winter boots: Lacrosse, Muck, Sorels, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow.
8. Winter clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will have to get out of your vehicle.


Recommended additional items
1. You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigating the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you.
2. VHF/FRS radio
3. Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, Android tablet with an offroad map app.
4. 5 gallons extra gas
5. A Come along
6. Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it in the snow
7. Auxiliary lighting. While it can’t be used on road it would be a great benefit on the ORV Routes, Forrest Service roads.


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Ok, question about the gas thing... So, we are out on a run, there are 11 trucks, 10 Screws and 1 Scab... Even thought the Scab has 5 xtra gallons of gas... The Scab still cant go as far as the Screw with a full tank... Am I making sense here???​

 

[Allied Offroad]

Also I hope we don't buy out the local filling station.

 

[Squatting Dog]

Sounds like the scab might be screwed

-Greg

 

[Allied Offroad]

Ok, question about the gas thing... So, we are out on a run, there are 11 trucks, 10 Screws and 1 Scab... Even thought the Scab has 5 xtra gallons of gas... The Scab still cant go as far as the Screw with a full tank... Am I making sense here???

Well to the lucky winner of the WSI race rack, that person will be able to securely carry an additional 18 gallons of fuel!

 

[Hockster]

Also I hope we don't buy out the local filling station.

Done that way to many times in Grand Marais, Mi with the snowmobile club rides... Grand Marais, Michigan, Eastern Gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore