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October 1st and 2nd Nine Off-Road shops will
descend on Rockport Off-Road Park in Rockport, IL. They come
to compete for the title of National Off-Road Top Shop Team
Challenge Champion. The previous event held in April raised
almost $8,000 for five different charities, and was featured
in the August issue of 4 Wheel and Off-road magazine. This
being the final event of the season promises to be even better.
The
9 shops, 6 4x4 clubs, ILFWDA, Rockport Off-Road Park, and
all involved have decided to funnel all of their fundraising
resources into one charity. That charity is the local Volunteer
Fire departments in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana affected
by hurricane Katrina. With the help of the 4x4 community,
industry, and businesses nationwide they hope to raise funds
in excess of six figures. Local communities and businesses
have stepped-up in promotion and backing of this event as
well as regional political influences. Along with major media
outlets voicing their support, they are on their way to reaching
their goal. A full length DVD will be produced by Lit Fuse
Customs. 4WD companies including Cooper Tire, Warn, Detroit
Locker, Redneck Concepts, JD Conversions, Reuther Jeep and
Neil Tire have already committed to support the event and
the cause by monetary donations and raffle prize items. As
the word gets out, many more are expected to join in.
BUT
THEY CAN’T SUCCEED WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
With little time to
reach the public with this much needed information, 4WD clubs
and their communities are encouraged to take on
a very aggressive approach in making sure that the entire
country knows of the unified efforts coming from many aspects
of the 4WD community to provide much needed relief to those
affected by the worst natural disaster in America’s history.
Dreams are big and the sky is the limit in the eyes and hearts
of all involved in making the upcoming “Top Shop” challenge
one that will be remembered as a combined unity of the 4WD
world like never before.
All donations can be directed to:
Central State
Bank
c/o Top Shop and 4WD Partners Fund for AL, LA and
MS Volunteer Fire Dept. Assoc.
PO Box 217
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
Central State Bank-(217) 734-2356
Event info can be found at www.rorp.com
Any questions email rorp@irtc.net or (217) 437-5337 |
