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BLACK HILLS CRUISER CLASSIC 2008

July 16-19, 2008
Hosted by the
Dakota Territory Cruisers
All registered drivers
must be
members of the TLCA

FAMILY FOUR-WHEELING AT ITS FINEST

Wild Bill's Campground has a cabin that has opened up if anyone is still interested.  Please contact them at (605) 578-2800 to reserve it.

Welcome to the 11th annual Black Hills Cruiser Classic in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The Classic will be July 16-19, 2008.  Headquarters will be at Wild Bill's Campground at Highway 385 and the road to Galena, just minute from the famous town of Deadwood, South Dakota.  Wild Bills comes equipped with a pool, playground with full service and sleeping cabins also available.  Please call (605) 578-2800 if you are interested in the rentals (There is an additional cost from Wild Bills).  www.wildbillscamp.com

The $145.00 Classic fee includes four nights of camping, three days of trail rides, a dash plaque, and one great dinner. There is not a discount if you are not camping.  There is a passenger fee of $35.00 for those over 18, it includes four nights camping, and one great dinner. There is no fee for passengers under the age of 18. 

Black Hills Cruiser Classic T-Shirts are available for $15.00 each; please see the bottom of the application. Applications are processed on a first arrival basis. Written or e-mailed cancellations will be refunded after the Classic minus a $10.00 administration fee. Cancellations after July 1 are non-refundable. Application transfers will be accepted. The Classic offers a wide variety of trails from hard core rocks to scenic ghost towns. All vehicles will undergo the TLCA safety inspection and will be trail rated based on the requirements listed in the trail ratings.

The Black Hills Cruiser Classic will gladly allow all members of the family (lease required)

Celebrating Our Heritage


All of the trails are rich in history and feature breathtaking scenery. Trail ratings are assigned so that you know the vehicle requirements for each trail. All vehicles will undergo a technical inspection and will be ranked based on the vehicle requirements listed in the trail ratings. Please review the requirements and come prepared. All registered drivers must be a member of the Toyota Land Cruiser Association.

Office

Headquarters will be at the Wild Bill's Campground, located just west of Deadwood on Highway 385. (Map of the Black Hills). In addition to camping, Wild Bill's has seven cabins for rent. Our venue also has a grill for breakfast, lunch or dinner, laundry facility, and a pool to relax after a hot day on the trail!  Call (605) 578-2800 if you are interested in the rentals or if you will be arriving early for the Classic.

In addition, there are several motels within a close distance to Wild Bill's.  Lead/Deadwood is only 8 miles away and has numerous options for accommodations.

Registrations are processed on a first arrival basis.  Cancellations prior to July 1 will be refunded after the Classic minus a $10 administration fee. Cancellations after July 1 are non-refundable. Registration transfers will be accepted. NOTE: If you want to trail ride with friends, enclose all the registration forms in one envelope ... you will then receive consecutive registration numbers.

The Black Hills of South Dakota is a fantastic place to plan a family vacation.   Be sure to see what Brother Andy and Kevin Ehrlick have to say about bringing your family members to the Black Hills.  Brother Andy has also been very kind to supply us with a write up of his trip from Chicago to last years Classic; don't miss "A Spiritual Experience".

Should you need more information or help with a specific situation, please write or call. Our event chairman is Charlie Rupp  (605)-388-0133.  Registration questions should be directed to Rhonda Mumm, (605) 718-9125.


RAFFLE  PRIZES

Raffle prizes at past Classics have included:

Best Top $100 @ Yota Yard Bushwacker Fender Flares
$100 Advanced Adapters (2) $100 @ TSM Streetrod (2) $50 @ Pull Pal (2)
$150 Premier Power Welder Oil & Filters @ Toyota of the Black Hills (2) Forman Grill
Fire Extinguishers from Steve Reedy (2) Blue Ribbon Coalition Toyota Land Cruiser Association
Metal Tech Profile Roll Cage Metal Tech Nose Guard Kit The Mumm's
Someone's In The Kitchen Chimney Canyon 4x4 Mile Marker Snatch Block
MN TOYx4's ARB Parts Black Mountain Winch
     

RULES

  1. No alcohol permitted on the trail; no firearms permitted in camp or on the trail.

  2. The trail leader is responsible for the conduct of the trail ride and his/her decisions are final. Trail leaders can disqualify any vehicle due to lack of ability to complete the trail.  If you leave a trail ride before the conclusion, you must contact the trail leader before leaving. CB radio is used by trail leaders to facilitate the trail ride. Foul language is not permitted.

  3. Vehicle technical inspections will be conducted for required safety and trail equipment. Drive responsibly to protect the environment and only where motorized vehicles are permitted. All participants must abide by U.S. Forest Service/Badlands National Park rules and regulations. Do not take items from historic sites; leave history for all to enjoy.

  4. Make sure you always maintain visual contact with the vehicles around you on trail rides. Stop and wait for the vehicle behind you if you lose sight.

  5. All vehicles must be street legal, licensed, four wheel drives. Have your own liability insurance. The BHCC is not responsible for accidents, damage, or injury to persons or vehicles. All drivers must be legally licensed and are responsible for the occupants of that vehicle. No motorcycles, three wheelers, ATVs, etc., will be allowed at any time.

  6. Each vehicle must have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and comply with TLCA safety requirements.  A CB, tools, hi-lift jack, winch and spare parts are recommended.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 


TRAIL RATINGS


TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS


REGISTRATION FORM

The Classic registration form is available on-line as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read it. You may obtain this free of charge by clicking on the icon below.  Click on "Download BHCC Registration Form" to download the registration form. 

This form has "fill-in-the-blanks" capability .  To use this capability, be sure to have the latest version  of Acrobat Reader installed (version 4.0 or later).  Position your cursor ("hand") over the application section of the form, click your mouse, a vertical bar will appear showing where you can enter information.  You can move between fields with the tab key or mouse.  Checking the "Yes, I will camp" or "No, I will not camp" fields is done by tabbing to the appropriate field and pressing the space bar, or by using your mouse and clicking.  Before mailing your application to us, please circle the camping requirements by hand.   When all the information has been entered, just print it on your printer. Be sure to use the Adobe print icon, not the web browser print icon.
 

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Hope to see you at the Black Hills Cruiser Classic 2008!

 

Dakota Territory Cruisers
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PO Box 2238    Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.A. 57709    ph: (605) 718-9125    rhondamumm@rushmore.com

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