California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.
8120 36th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824-2304
916-381-8300

Contact: Jack Raudy
(530) 305-9742 or email jraudy@foothill.net

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 4X4 "HANDS-ON" SAFETY CLINIC
TEACHES SUV DRIVERS HOW TO PROPERLY DRIVE OFF ROAD
Next classes at Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8

FOLSOM, Calif. (May 22, 2003) – Thousands of northern Californians are buying into the popular sport utility vehicle (SUV) and 4X4 pickup market; however, the majority of those owners are not confident that they are ready to take their vehicles off the highway into the backcountry.

To assist SUV and other four-wheel driver owners learn how to properly go off road, the Sacramento-based Capital City Mountain Goats 4X4 club will conduct its next four-wheel drive "hands-on" safety clinic on Saturday, June 7 or Sunday, June 8 at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area, located approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento. This is a one-day course and participants may choose either date.

According to Doug Sinclair, chief instructor for the course who has taught hundreds of students, the safety clinic is designed especially for SUV and four-wheel drive pickup owners who are interested in taking their vehicle off road for camping, fishing, photography, or simply sightseeing in the backcountry.

The clinic begins with approximately three hours of classroom instruction, followed by four additional hours of memorable hands-on driving where students will encounter many of the same obstacles that they would encounter on a trail in the high Sierra. Students will learn how to "walk" their vehicle, how to drive over trails and big rocks, and how to use a strap for anyone who gets stuck in the mud or snow.

"With so many people now wanting to get off the highway to get to their favorite fishing hole or just get away from the big city life, we offer a clinic for a different kind of driving that opens up a whole new world for exploration and adventure," said Sinclair. "There is no auto club towing or emergency road service for off-highway vehicle drivers, so we teach you common sense and build your confidence for virtually every situation you might encounter while driving off the highway."

Sinclair said that in addition to teaching driving safety, the course also puts strong emphasis on the environment. Students will continually hear instructors talk about treading lightly, not disturbing wildlife, and staying on designated roads and trails.

Cost for the one-day clinic is $55 for the student driver and $5 for each ride-along non-driver. For those choosing to pay at the clinic, the cost is $60. Space is limited, so Sinclair encourages interested owners to register early. Classes begin each day at 8 a.m.

The Prairie City off-highway vehicle park is located off Highway 50, just east of Folsom. Students should exit Prairie City Road and continue to White Rock Road. Take a right on White Rock Road and watch for the entrance to the park on the left. The classroom instruction will be conducted in the Capital City Mountain Goats clubhouse, located near the entrance to the park. Follow the signs to the clubhouse.

To make reservations or for more information, contact Doug Sinclair at (916) 421-7219.

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