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Overview:
SyncroDeMayo 2008 will be held rain or shine May 1st through 4th at Hollister Off-road park in Central California.

SyncroDeMayo registration is limited to 4x4 vans only until April 15th, then remaining slots can be filled by 2wd vans. We are not trying to be exclusive, but there is limited space and there are very few Syncro-specific events in North America. If you have a 2wd van but would like to attend please stay tuned to this site for updates.

NO DOGS! Sorry, we are dog-lovers too but there are too many risks for dogs to be allowed at the event.

 
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Registration is now underway, please read the information here first then click on the link at that bottom of the page.

If you have any questions then you can contact us using this form.  
Where:
SDM is held at Hollister Off-Road Park in Hollister California (Just south of the Bay-area for you non-Californians). Hollister is a California State Park that caters to offf-road enthusiasts, it has ~24 miles of off-road trails of varying difficulty, along with some man-made obstacles. Camping is on-site, there are showers and flush toilets.

More information:

 
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Activities:
  • Camping
  • Trailrides / off-roading
  • Syncro Videos
  • Group Dinner in Town (Friday)
  • Catered BBQ Dinner (Saturday)
 
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Syncro University:
Syncro university is a series of clinics taught by experienced syncronauts, more than just general off-roading info, these are tips and tricks that are particular to the syncro and will help you make the most of your vehicle:
  • Getting Out Alive
  • Down Hills & Up
  • The Fear Factor
  • Engine Choices
  • To Decouple or Not
  • Straight Shaft Steroids
  • Suspension Essentials
  • TBD???
 
Schedule:
Thursday the 1st: Trailride
Camping
Friday the 2nd: Trailride
Dinner in San Juan Batista
Camping
Saturday the 3rd: 10am Syncro University
Trailride
1pm Wine Tasting
Catered BBQ dinner
Camping
Sunday the 4th: No scheduled activities, pack up and go home
 
Food:
Group meals are Friday and Saturday night:
Friday - Group dinner in town, details TBD
Saturday - Catered BBQ (included in entrance fee)

Please note that we encourage you to drink responsibly, the park is patrolled and you can be ticketed for DUI.

Saturday afternoon there is a visit to two quite good local wineries for some wine-tasting.
 
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Costs:
In the last few years SdM has grown to the point where the cost of putting on this event has risen. Cost structure for 2008 has changed, there is now a flat $100 per person for the whole weekend, kids 16 and under get in free. Your entrance fee includes the Saturday-night catered BBQ which is new for 2008.



Payment must be made via paypal in advance and there are no refunds! Please note that your registration is not complete until payment is recieved!

If you have questions about costs, registration, or payment please contact us  
Registration:
Registration for the event is limited to 75 Syncro vans on a first-come, first serve basis. If you are attending please register ASAP, it helps with planning and organization.

SDM2008 registration is now CLOSED!
 
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