Okay I just drove up the the Offroad Park and questioned one of the organizers. To be clear this is not the grand opening to the OHV area it's the grand opening to the offroad obstacle course just inside the OHV area and next to the parking lot. They have taken large concrete drainage pipes, rocks, large boulders and cemented them together to form several obstacles. That area is roped off and only a certain number of tucks will be allowed in at any one time. The park opens at 8am so they are expecting tons of people lined up at the entrance of the parking lot. When you enter they will ask if you are a spectator or wish to drive the course. Normally it's $8 to get in but tomorrow it's free. If a spectator they will direct you to park in the dirt just inside the OHV area. If they have the number of people they are expecting there won't be enough parking there. I watched one of the organizers argue with the Forrest Service OHV guy about opening up more of the OHV area for parking so it might be a little crazy in the morning. The guys I spoke to said to get there early to make sure you get in. There will be a free hot dog ticket and some vendors but I'd bring some drinks and maybe some food.
So for the course itself.....they are first opening the course up to professional drivers in custom rigs. Then they will drive dignitaries around the course followed by an RC car demonstration. There's going to be an opening ceremony and a raffle for kids, then one for adults and another to be one of the first to drive the course. It sounded like it was going to be pretty tough to get to drive it tomorrow if they have the turn out they are expecting.
The suggestions for meeting spots are pretty good. There are 3 gas stations at the Azusa exit of the 210 freeway. All ranged in the $3.63 to $3.75 range. The Mobil station has some parking and is in a good spot to meet limiting u-turns so I would say we should meet there. It's just under 30 minutes to get to the course and they were suggesting we get there early so what about meeting at 7am and heading up around 7:20? Is that too early for everyone? I don't know how far people are driving for this event so let me know what you think.
