Aug. 8-10 United Rockcrawling and Offroad Challenge (UROC) Finals, Vernal, UT. Information: 435/864-6548, www.uroc.rockcrawler.com
Aug. 9-10 Jeepspeed/ Mojave Desert Racing Series, Lucerne, CA. Information: www.jeepspeed.com
Aug. 9-11 Jeep Jamboree USA Rubicon Trail Event, Rubicon Trail, CA. Information: 530/333-4777, www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 10-11 CORR Exxon Superflo Series Race, Bark River, MI. Information: 317/2720-2827, www.corracing.com
Aug. 16-18 Best in the Desert Tonopah "300" Off-Road Race, Tonopah, NV. Information: 702/457-5775, www.bitd.com
Aug. 16-18 Jeep Jamboree USA Silver Valley Event, Wallace/Mullan, ID. Information: 530/333-4777, www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 16-18 Superlift 4xAdventure, Minden, Ontario, Canada. Information: 800/556-2801, www.sportsintherough.com
Aug. 17-18 Inland Empire 4Wheel Drive Club's Big Bear Forest Fest 5, Big Bear, CA. Information: 909/590-4400, www.IE4W.com
Aug. 18 Southern Blackberry Festival Mud Races: Timber Grounds, Sutherlin, OR. Information: http://photos.yahpp.com/d_waller1
Aug. 18-19 Wasted Trails Annual Rally, Paragon Park, PA. Information: www.wastedtrails.com/RallyMain/rallypage1.htm
Aug. 22-25 IOK 4 Wheelers Gravelrama, Cleves, OH. Information: 513/367-0680, www.gravelrama.com
Aug. 23-25 Jeep Jamboree USA Catskill Mountains Event, Sullivan County, NY. Information: 530/333-4777, www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 24 17th Open Car & Truck Show, Cambridge, OH. Information: 740/454-0347
Aug. 24-25 ProROCK Indiana State Rock Crawling Championship, Attica, IN. Information: 800/556-2801, www.sportsintherough.com
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 CORR Exxon Superflo Series Race, Crandon, WI. Information: 317/2720-2827, www.corracing.com
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Skyjacker Rocks Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN. Information: 800/556-2801, www.sportsintherough.com
What The Oops!
From time to time we at 4-Wheel & Off-Road get to stick our feet in our mouths. This time it should be said that we profusely apologize for a misprint in the Apr. '02 issue. Please note that Eaton E Locker Products can be reached at 616/789-3341, www.traction.eaton.com.
Coolest Places Contest
I wanted to know what size tires I can put on my 40-foot SUV with a 36-inch lift. How many switchbacks can I put in the driveline? By the way, the coolest place to read is on the clock!Ed CalliesWestminster, CO
Political & Environmental Beat
One of the most common questions in our mailbag is, "How can I be more active in off-road politics?" If you've asked yourself that question, you are on your way to the beginning of off-road activism. Activism is a way for individuals to collaborate and organize to lobby for a common cause like motorized land use or vehicle scrappage. More importantly, the group becomes a support for social and recreational activities related to off-roading.
Here are a couple of ways to have your voice heard:
1. Find out who your senator is. You can do that with the help of SEMA's Washington D.C. office (202/783-6007) or www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp. They have tons of information and resources on "How to Lobby Elected Officials."
2. Write a letter to your senator.
3. Get involved at the local level with the county sheriff or local BLM offices and see what issues are relevant to your specific area. Perhaps a trail clean up is necessary.
4. Donate to a land use legal fund such as the Blue Ribbon's defense fund at 208/237-1008, www.blueribbon.org, or California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs' Legal Fund at 800/4x4-FUNN, www.cal4wheel.com.
5. Check out the clubs in your area and join a responsible one. If one doesn't already exist, get together with 10 of your closest buddies and start a club. The United Four Wheel
Drive Association is the predominant four-wheel-drive authority and can be reached at www.ufwda.org or your local state wheeling organization. All of the United Four Wheel Drive Associations' affiliates including contact info are listed in the box above for your convenience.