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

Contact: Jack Raudy
(530) 389-9154 or email jraudy@foothill.net

FOLSOM, CA (April 29, 2004) – Thousands of northern Californians are buying into the popular sport utility vehicle (SUV) market; however, the majority of those owners are not confident that they are ready to take their vehicle off road into the backcountry.

To assist SUV and other four-wheel drive owners, the Capital City Mountain Goats four-wheel drive club will conduct its next four-wheel drive "hands-on" safety clinic on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area, located approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento. Classroom instruction begins at 8 a.m. each day. Students may choose either date.

The clinic begins with two hours of classroom instruction, followed by four additional hours of memorable hands-on driving, where students will encounter many simulated obstacles similar to those they would encounter in the backcountry. 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.

Doug Sinclair, chief instructor for the course, has taught hundreds of students over the past several years. "With so many people wanting to get off road 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 puts strong emphasis on the environment. Students will continually hear instructors talk about treading lighting, not disturbing wildlife, and staying on designated roads and trails.

Cost for the one-day safety clinic is $55 per student-driver and $5 for each ride-along passenger. For those choosing to pay at the clinic, the cost is $60.

The Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area is located off Hwy 50, approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento. Exact directions will be provided to all registrants.

To register for the June 4x4 safety clinic or for more information contact Doug Sinclair at (916) 421-7219 or Tex Texiera at (916) 423-1369.

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