18th Annual East Coast Bronco Roundup
Off-Road 101 Driving Instruction Course, Daily Trail Rides, and Show-N-Shine
Thursday, June 9th Off-Road 101 Driving Instruction Course
Meeting Point: Rausch Creek Off-Road Park @ 8:30 AM in pole building behind the Park Office adjacent to the professional competition course.
Cost: MEB Members & Family*: $5 per person Non-members: $10 per person
(Plus standard daily park fees for driver and passengers shown below under trail rides; paid directly to Rausch Creek onsite prior to class, so arrive in time to check in and pay in the office)
Includes:
Professional introductory instruction to cover the basics needed for a safe and fun off-road experience. This will be provided by Kyle Buchter, owner of www.offroad-consulting.com , and will include classroom and on course and in vehicle demonstrations of:
- Basic components and use of your 4x4 system and importance of airing down tires.
- Trail etiquette and TREAD Lightly practices
- Approach, Departure and Break Over angles
- Specific challenges such as off camber, water crossings, steep accent and decents, etc.
- General overview and demonstration of basic recovery equipment: Snatch strap, tree saver, winch, and high lift jack.
- Coffee and Doughnuts and Lunch will be provided
Description and Duration:
We will start at 8:30 AM. There will be several segments of classroom training and corresponding demonstrations and in-vehicle instruction. If your Bronco is not yet ready, we will have a vehicle available for you to try the techniques with (although, it may not be a Bronco).
Following the class, if time permits, Kyle will lead the group on a trail ride though the park where you can hopefully apply some of the things you learned earlier in the day. There are also scheduled trail rides on Friday and Saturday with experienced Guides for the novice and intermediate level rides which we encourage you to attend.
Activity Contact: Drew Peroni (717) 576-1410 drew@earlybroncos.com
*MEB Member pricing only applies to those registering online. Late or onsite registrations will not receive the MEB subsidized discounts.
Thursday, June 9th, Trail Rides
Meeting Point: Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, 453 Molleystown Rd, Tremont, PA 17981
Meeting Times: 7:30-8:00 check in, 8:00 a.m. Driver’s Meeting
Park Fees: All fees paid onsite to Rausch Creek, Northeast Property access fee is waived for this event.
Driver*: $40.00 per day for driver and vehicle.
Passengers*: $7.00 per day for passengers 16 and up.
*Everyone age 16 and up requires a $15.00 yearly membership (valid one year from issue date). Ages 15 and younger free but anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by parent or guardian. If a passenger joins the membership the $7.00 fee is waived for that day.
Description & Duration:
Daily Group Trail Rides for all levels. Guides will be provided for all lower level groups (Green and Blue trails) and we will try to also staff guides for the upper levels as well (Black and Red trails).
MEB Contact: Allen Fahey (443) 324-9283
Friday, June 10th, Trail Rides
Meeting Point: Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, 453 Molleystown Rd, Tremont, PA 17981
Meeting Times: 7:30-8:00 check in, 8:00 a.m Group Photo, 9:30 a.m. Driver’s Meeting
Park Fees: All fees paid onsite to Rausch Creek, Northeast Property access fee is waived for this event.
Driver*: $40.00 per day for driver and vehicle.
Passengers*: $7.00 per day for passengers 16 and up.
*Everyone age 16 and up requires a $15.00 yearly membership (valid one year from issue date). Ages 15 and younger free but anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by parent or guardian. If a passenger joins the membership the $7.00 fee is waived for that day.
Description & Duration:
Daily Group Trail Rides for all levels. Guides will be provided for all lower level groups (Green and Blue trails) and we will try to also staff guides for the upper levels as well (Black and Red trails).
MEB Contact: Allen Fahey (443) 324-9283
Saturday, June 11th, Trail Rides
Meeting Point: Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, 453 Molleystown Rd, Tremont, PA 17981
Meeting Times: 7:30-8:00 check in, 8:00 a.m Last Chance Group Photo, 9:30 a.m. Driver’s Meeting
Park Fees: All fees paid onsite to Rausch Creek, Northeast Property access fee is waived for this event.
Driver*: $40.00 per day for driver and vehicle.
Passengers*: $7.00 per day for passengers 16 and up.
*Everyone age 16 and up requires a $15.00 yearly membership (valid one year from issue date). Ages 15 and younger free but anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by parent or guardian. If a passenger joins the membership the $7.00 fee is waived for that day.
Description & Duration:
Daily Group Trail Rides for all levels. Guides will be provided for all lower level groups (Green and Blue trails) and we will try to also staff guides for the upper levels as well (Black and Red trails).
MEB Contact: Allen Fahey (443) 324-9283
Show-N-Shine
Friday, June 10th, 4:30-7:30 PM
Location: Twin Grove Campground
Cost: Free to all registered participants
Description and Duration of Activity:
Check in at the Show-N-Shine tent opens at 4:30 PM. At this time your selected classification will be verified and will be assigned a number and given a classification card to complete and place on your windshield. You will then be directed onto the show fields surrounding the event pavilions which will be set up by class. All participants must check in by 6:00 which is when ballots will be handed out for participant’s judging. These must be completed and returned by 7:30 PM.
Class Descriptions:
1966-1977 Stock/LUBR (Lifted Uncut BRonco): Must be a general representation of a stock Bronco.
1966-1977 Street Modified:Any modified Bronco not falling into the Stock/LUBR or Trail Modified class.
1966-1977 Trail Modified: Must be a purpose built rig with at least four of the following: