2012 Palo Duro Challenge - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

woody47 · 06-20-2012, 04:50 AM

If anyone needs information on the Palo Duro Challenge which is in September 28,29,30 let me know. Sorry this is a jeep only event in Amarillo Texas. We don't have the packet to sign up for it yet on the website, sorry. PM me your address and I can mail you a packet. Driver $150, Passenger $95, and children 5-12 is $55 this includes 7 meals for the event.

woody47 · 06-20-2012, 05:12 AM

Just looked on the website and the form is now on there make sure if you want a t-shirt to print that form off also, wavier, and the info sheet www.jeepexclusive.net

zebrajeep · 06-21-2012, 09:12 AM

Just took time off and got it verified. Definately comming this year. Now just need to print off the registration forms and send them in.

Looking forward to seeing something different. Also, haven't wheeled small tires in years and will be taking the DD Rubicon on 35s!!

BTRFLZ7463 · 06-21-2012, 10:15 AM

Sweet! I may be going too!

uncleboogie · 06-21-2012, 10:39 AM

doc, it is a sight to behold to say the least. We have a group that has gone for the last several years and it is one of trips that I really look forward to. We will be pulling in on the thursday and setting up our little camping area to the south of the gate. They try to keep us "not jamboree material" people away from the masses!!

zebrajeep · 06-21-2012, 11:11 AM

I'll camp with you Boogie!! I was hoping some of the OK gang would be comming!!

BTRFLZ7463 · 06-21-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleboogie

doc, it is a sight to behold to say the least. We have a group that has gone for the last several years and it is one of trips that I really look forward to. We will be pulling in on the thursday and setting up our little camping area to the south of the gate. They try to keep us "not jamboree material" people away from the masses!!

yea, i wouldn't know why!

zebrajeep · 06-21-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTRFLZ7463

yea, i wouldn't know why!

Remember......

No alcohol allowed on the trail!!!

woody47 · 06-21-2012, 01:21 PM

Look forward to meeting you guys

BTRFLZ7463 · 06-21-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebrajeep

Remember......

No alcohol allowed on the trail!!!

which means they double time it when they get back to camp!

linked&bobbed_S10 · 06-21-2012, 03:30 PM

Dang! I guess Jethro needs to morph into a Jeep to hang with the cool kids!

zebrajeep · 06-23-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody47

Look forward to meeting you guys

Looking forward to meeting you too. I wanted to make the run last year but couldn't.

Can't wait. Haven't wheeled on 35" tires in a full bodied jeep in years. (except for the time I flopped it on its side twice last year

)

zebrajeep · 07-03-2012, 07:06 AM

Post up. Who else is going? My first wife is going and she doesn't like primitive camping. Anyone ever stayed at the state park cabins?

How long does it take to get from the ranch to the state park, Woody??

woody47 · 07-03-2012, 07:40 AM

I would say at least an hour maybe more because you have to go all the way back around.

zebrajeep · 07-20-2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody47

I would say at least an hour maybe more because you have to go all the way back around.

Just did a drive by thru Amarillo and the Park cabins. Also met Tom Christianson of Figure 3. Took almost an hour to go from the park to Figure 3. Will probably just stay at the Holliday Inn Express.

Who is going from IATS and TO?

Is everyone going to Rednecks instead?

I'm sending my papers in Monday.

.

woody47 · 07-20-2012, 05:03 AM

Thanks

Rip · 07-20-2012, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebrajeep

Just did a drive by thru Amarillo and the Park cabins. Also met Tom Christianson of Figure 3. Took almost an hour to go from the park to Figure 3. Will probably just stay at the Holliday Inn Express.

Who is going from IATS and TO?

Is everyone going to Rednecks instead?

I'm sending my papers in Monday.

.

Doc. Here is what I've got lined up to got to.
Sorry My buggy just wont cut it for a jeep:-)

Rednecks with Paychecks Rock Race- St. Joe Texas Sept. 13th -16th

Louisiana Club Challenge- Sicily Island La. Sept. 27th -30th

Southern Rock Racing Series -Hot Springs Ar. Oct. 5th-7th

We-Rock Dirt Riot National Championship-Bridgeport TX Oct. 12th-14th

ROCKTOBER Fest 2012- Clayton, Oklahoma 19th -21st

King of the Canyons- Fredericksburg, Texas Oct. Oct. 26th-28th

If you want to tag alone on any of them let me know.

BTRFLZ7463 · 07-20-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebrajeep

Just did a drive by thru Amarillo and the Park cabins. Also met Tom Christianson of Figure 3. Took almost an hour to go from the park to Figure 3. Will probably just stay at the Holliday Inn Express.

Who is going from IATS and TO?

Is everyone going to Rednecks instead?

I'm sending my papers in Monday.

.

i am still debating!

zebrajeep · 07-25-2012, 08:31 AM

Papers with money went out this morning.

Got a new transmission cooler installed yesterday. New throttle position sensor and fluids checked.

Installed a TK1 Racing thru the frame swaybar (on and off road) over the weekend. Required some welding.

I can weld good..... I just can't see worth a crap! I think the glass on the helmet is pitted!!!

Should be ready to go until I get there and start breaking stuff!!

Come on guys... who's going? Post up.

.

Donald51 · 08-22-2012, 06:03 PM

How do you get an insurance paper or policy on a buggy. I am told you have to have this to enter

zebrajeep · 08-26-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donald51

How do you get an insurance paper or policy on a buggy. I am told you have to have this to enter

It's supposed to be a street legal jeep. (I think)

woody47 · 09-11-2012, 04:55 AM

Has to have a jeep title and have insurance

zebrajeep · 10-01-2012, 07:30 AM

Well, for those of you who didn't make it, it was the greatest Palo Duro Challenge EVER! (I'm told) Usually it can be very hot and dusty. We had rain Thursday and Friday nite which kept the dust away and the daytime temps were perfect. No rain while wheeling

The Canyon was gorgeous and was much greener than I had expected. This trip surpassed my wildest expectations. I started getting a little artistic with the camera and snapping pictures of all the little wild flowers. I didn't expect to see flowers in the canyon! Here are some yellow flowers in front of a unique feature of the canyon, a "Gypsum Dome."

The trails were quite challenging for a stock Rubicon on 35s but managed everything I put it on. I only bypassed 3 obstacles all weekend and they were BAD. Gee Whiz was one of them I bypassed, and my hat's off to Boogie and Mike for making it look easy.

Many thanks to JD & Diane, Gregg and Michael for doing a great job leading the "Red" group. Very helpful and informative on the rocks and plants of the canyon!

Clint and the whole "Jeep Exclusive" club did a great job with the organization. Very smooth flow to registration. Very well organized and EVERYTHING started on time!!! At the driver's meeting, Clint said "be here on time or go home." And he meant it!

Rick Christian and the whole cooking team did a great job with the meals! Cooked in TEXAS sized cast iron skillets and dutch ovens! I've never had such delicious food outdoors all cooked on primative wood fired grills! I couldn't believe how great the hot dinner rolls and peach cobbler turned out from the dutch ovens. And the steak melted in my mouth.

A pretty neat trick to feed 186 people in about 30 minutes..... outdoors!

Again, many thanks to Clint and April Landry and the whole Jeep Exclusive of Amarillo Club for a job well done!

If you didn't go, you missed a great event and some awesome wheeling and fellowship. Met many new friends there I hope to wheel with again in the future. If you see me on the trail, come say "hi" and we'll wheel together.

As Billy said, "you can tell it's Doc over there by his 'glowing white head' in the bushes!" Thanks Billy!

.

mrtoddb · 10-01-2012, 02:56 PM

Doc, hate that I missed it, but glad it was everything I told you and worth the trip!!! See you in Hot Springs next weekend??

PS the old man said he really enjoyed meetin you and had a ball!!

Founding member of the I.A.T.S., offending some, confusing most.

zebrajeep · 10-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtoddb

Doc, hate that I missed it, but glad it was everything I told you and worth the trip!!! See you in Hot Springs next weekend??

PS the old man said he really enjoyed meetin you and had a ball!!

Yup I'll be there Thursday nite or Friday morning.

Your old man is a hoot! I really enjoyed meating him as well. We had a great time!

06-20-2012, 04:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	2012 Palo Duro Challenge If anyone needs information on the Palo Duro Challenge which is in September 28,29,30 let me know. Sorry this is a jeep only event in Amarillo Texas. We don't have the packet to sign up for it yet on the website, sorry. PM me your address and I can mail you a packet. Driver $150, Passenger $95, and children 5-12 is $55 this includes 7 meals for the event.

06-20-2012, 05:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	Just looked on the website and the form is now on there make sure if you want a t-shirt to print that form off also, wavier, and the info sheet www.jeepexclusive.net Last edited by woody47; 06-20-2012 at 05:13 AM.

06-21-2012, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
zebrajeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27145 Location: Mena, AR Posts: 763	Just took time off and got it verified. Definately comming this year. Now just need to print off the registration forms and send them in. Looking forward to seeing something different. Also, haven't wheeled small tires in years and will be taking the DD Rubicon on 35s!! __________________ SXOR buggy, 410HP Turnkey LS1, BFG 39 Reds. RZR S, 30" Dominators

06-21-2012, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
BTRFLZ7463 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 138914 Location: tulsa Posts: 1,408	Sweet! I may be going too! __________________ a proud promoted member of the I.A.T.S./FGS Swamp Donkey Racing #74 91 YJ Black 5.3, 700R4, Dana 300, Dana 60 Frt, Corp 14 Rear, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Lockers, 43" TSL-SX Stickies

06-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
zebrajeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27145 Location: Mena, AR Posts: 763	I'll camp with you Boogie!! I was hoping some of the OK gang would be comming!! __________________ SXOR buggy, 410HP Turnkey LS1, BFG 39 Reds. RZR S, 30" Dominators

06-21-2012, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
uncleboogie Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 143877 Location: by the other lake in OK Posts: 167	doc, it is a sight to behold to say the least. We have a group that has gone for the last several years and it is one of trips that I really look forward to. We will be pulling in on the thursday and setting up our little camping area to the south of the gate. They try to keep us "not jamboree material" people away from the masses!!

06-21-2012, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	Look forward to meeting you guys

06-21-2012, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
linked&bobbed_S10 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 77089 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,409	Dang! I guess Jethro needs to morph into a Jeep to hang with the cool kids! __________________ a proud member of the irresponsible ass clown traveling shitshow THE 5tH ANNUAL SPRING BREAK MnG 2014 IN CLAYTON, OK.DRINK, DRANK, DRUNK KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE 1st ANNUAL GREEN ACRES TEAM CHALLENGE

07-03-2012, 07:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
zebrajeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27145 Location: Mena, AR Posts: 763	Post up. Who else is going? My first wife is going and she doesn't like primitive camping. Anyone ever stayed at the state park cabins? How long does it take to get from the ranch to the state park, Woody?? __________________ SXOR buggy, 410HP Turnkey LS1, BFG 39 Reds. RZR S, 30" Dominators

07-03-2012, 07:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	I would say at least an hour maybe more because you have to go all the way back around.

07-20-2012, 05:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	Thanks

07-25-2012, 08:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
zebrajeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27145 Location: Mena, AR Posts: 763	Papers with money went out this morning. Got a new transmission cooler installed yesterday. New throttle position sensor and fluids checked. Installed a TK1 Racing thru the frame swaybar (on and off road) over the weekend. Required some welding. I can weld good..... I just can't see worth a crap! I think the glass on the helmet is pitted!!! Should be ready to go until I get there and start breaking stuff!! Come on guys... who's going? Post up. . __________________ SXOR buggy, 410HP Turnkey LS1, BFG 39 Reds. RZR S, 30" Dominators

08-22-2012, 06:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
Donald51 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Member # 114100 Location: Louisiana Posts: 38	How do you get an insurance paper or policy on a buggy. I am told you have to have this to enter

09-11-2012, 04:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
woody47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125767 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 53	Has to have a jeep title and have insurance

10-01-2012, 07:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
zebrajeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27145 Location: Mena, AR Posts: 763	Well, for those of you who didn't make it, it was the greatest Palo Duro Challenge EVER! (I'm told) Usually it can be very hot and dusty. We had rain Thursday and Friday nite which kept the dust away and the daytime temps were perfect. No rain while wheeling The Canyon was gorgeous and was much greener than I had expected. This trip surpassed my wildest expectations. I started getting a little artistic with the camera and snapping pictures of all the little wild flowers. I didn't expect to see flowers in the canyon! Here are some yellow flowers in front of a unique feature of the canyon, a "Gypsum Dome." The trails were quite challenging for a stock Rubicon on 35s but managed everything I put it on. I only bypassed 3 obstacles all weekend and they were BAD. Gee Whiz was one of them I bypassed, and my hat's off to Boogie and Mike for making it look easy. Many thanks to JD & Diane, Gregg and Michael for doing a great job leading the "Red" group. Very helpful and informative on the rocks and plants of the canyon! Clint and the whole "Jeep Exclusive" club did a great job with the organization. Very smooth flow to registration. Very well organized and EVERYTHING started on time!!! At the driver's meeting, Clint said "be here on time or go home." And he meant it! Rick Christian and the whole cooking team did a great job with the meals! Cooked in TEXAS sized cast iron skillets and dutch ovens! I've never had such delicious food outdoors all cooked on primative wood fired grills! I couldn't believe how great the hot dinner rolls and peach cobbler turned out from the dutch ovens. And the steak melted in my mouth. A pretty neat trick to feed 186 people in about 30 minutes..... outdoors! Again, many thanks to Clint and April Landry and the whole Jeep Exclusive of Amarillo Club for a job well done! If you didn't go, you missed a great event and some awesome wheeling and fellowship. Met many new friends there I hope to wheel with again in the future. If you see me on the trail, come say "hi" and we'll wheel together. As Billy said, "you can tell it's Doc over there by his 'glowing white head' in the bushes!" Thanks Billy! . __________________ SXOR buggy, 410HP Turnkey LS1, BFG 39 Reds. RZR S, 30" Dominators

10-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
mrtoddb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110184 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,816	Doc, hate that I missed it, but glad it was everything I told you and worth the trip!!! See you in Hot Springs next weekend?? PS the old man said he really enjoyed meetin you and had a ball!! Founding member of the I.A.T.S., offending some, confusing most. __________________ Life is tough, it's even tougher when you're stupid.- John Wayne 91 YJ, 5.3, TH400, Atlas 3.8, 35 spl 60's f&r Pick up your trash you nancy little bastards or sell that shit and go buy a fawkin low rider so you can be around more of your own kind! :flipoff:

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode