Truck O-Course?

[bigolH2]

I am looking at buying some land (about 5 acres) and I would like to make it into an "O course" for trucks (kinda like a motocross track). I dont know how to go about insurance and all the paperwork for this but Im thinkin it would be a strong turnout seeing that there are a bunch of big trucks there with no place to play. Im planning a rock crawl corner, a mud bog pit, a hill or two and some more obstacles for big trucks to play on. What do yall think?

[bigolH2]

I am looking at buying some land (about 5 acres) and I would like to make it into an "O course" for trucks (kinda like a motocross track). I dont know how to go about insurance and all the paperwork for this but Im thinkin it would be a strong turnout seeing that there are a bunch of big trucks there with no place to play. Im planning a rock crawl corner, a mud bog pit, a hill or two and some more obstacles for big trucks to play on. What do yall think?

[bigolH2]

Good call. I wouldnt have any competition really though. Everyone who does go muddin tears their truck up or gets in trouble so my place would be safe and legal. Ordinances shouldnt be a problem though because it will be in the boonies somewhere. I think it would be fun to ty anyways. If it doesnt turn out well, i know ill always have a place to romp around!

[Frank2005]

My son & I belong to a motocross track here on Long Island. It is about 7 acres. I would think that you would need at least double that. 5 acres definately sounds a bit small.

With that said, the idea sounds awesome. I wish LI had something like that! Good luck http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[bigolH2]

Oh really? I guess i dont really have any idea how big land really is in acres. Maybe ill be lookin at 10 acres then! thanks for the heads up!

[DDWH]

Insurance would be high! If your only looking at say once a month event, then a bond might not be too expensive.

[Boss Hoss]

I think its a great idea, especially since your only 45miles from me http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

There is a place north of Biloxi (www.redcreekoffroad.com) that perhaps you can get some ideas from. I would be willing to go with you scouting what they have to offer if youd like.

[mstams]

I think Dick Kinzalow, who lives near me in Tennessee, has about 8,000 acres for off-roading Hummers... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Alan06SUT]

I own about 35 acres and feel it would still be tight to put an off raod trail course on it. The problem is that once everyone comes out and does the obstacles, they will get bored with it if it is small. But, 5 acres is better that 0 acres! Just go farther out to the boonies and get cheapr land and more acres.

[Alan06SUT]

As for the legal stuff, get a good lawyer to draft up a waiver form and make sure everyone including passengers who so much as breath on your land sign it and date it.

[bigolH2]

Hell yah well get out there sometime. IS it still up and running (or is it running again)? Have you been there before? Id love to take my truck out there to play if its wide enough. Plus, like you said, I can get some good insight on how they went about the legalities. In a few weeks let me know if youve got some time and well make a road trip to do some playin!

[Mrs.ssippi]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
I think its a great idea, especially since your only 45miles from me http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

There is a place north of Biloxi (www.redcreekoffroad.com) that perhaps you can get some ideas from. I would be willing to go with you scouting what they have to offer if youd like. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Red creek off road got alot of damage from Katrina. We (Paragon) have been there its really a jeep place, we did a hummer happining there. I'm not sure how much land red creek is but i think its alot. They camp and the whole deal. They also had some house like thinks that you could rent, really nice. Lots of fun, I'd talk to the guy that owns it and see what he has to say. And he has some type of waiver that we had to sign. Might save you alot of work. Ask paragon about it.

[bigolH2]

great! thanks for the info! would you say its a jeep place because of the width of the trails and stuff? so basically a hummer and an f250 wouldnt be the best fit out there?

[Mrs.ssippi]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bigolH2:
great! thanks for the info! would you say its a jeep place because of the width of the trails and stuff? so basically a hummer and an f250 wouldnt be the best fit out there? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would say its a redneck jeep place (sorry) because all we saw was jeeps. It's more mud, than anything. They have (had) RTI ramps and stuff. There is also trails for 4 wheelers and dirt bikes.

[yodawagon]

i would think at least 30 acres would be needed. that way you could get a few trucks on there at a time, and offer alot of different obsticles. 1 acre has 43,560 square feet, to give you an idea. we own 2 1/2 acres at our place, and it looks big. but if you figure in turns, and hills, and some land scaping, it would look tiny.but great idea. also you might need a pretty hefty fence around it, so people couldnt get in there during closed hours.

[bigolH2]

well that sucks. ive been to places like that with my jeep and theyre definately not made for trucks like ours!

[bigolH2]

For sure, I thought about that problem already. I was thinking posting signs and placing a small fence with some good sturdy spikes to ruin some tires of tresspassers! That would teach them! Thanks though!

[HummerNewbie]

I like the idea, but you need to come further down this way. Swamp land is cheap you know http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Dug]

bigolh2- You might check into a national 4x4 association or something to get insurance for just special times of the year. My friend has a motor cross event at his farm once a year. He is a member of AMA/ American motorcycle association , and can buy insurance through them for the weekend event for $300. That could be a cheap option.

[MovinH2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bigolH2:
What do yall think? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>5 acres is mighty small, but done right it would be better than nothing. So you have to look at what you'd be competing against. If there is nothing else available in the area, then it may work.

Insurance will be high and you'll need to find out what, if any, ordinances, etc, apply. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

X2, but that sounds awesome.

[bigolH2]

Thats a good point too, Definately something to look into! thanks!