Team Dp4x4 is based out of Pleasant Hill, California having originally started as Club Dp4x4. Its original members are all still active wheelers. Out of this weekend rock crawling club developed Team Dp4x4. With a genuine love of rock crawling and a healthy competitive spirit, Team Dp4x4 always strives to be the best. The team driver Jason Willis along with his spotter Orlando Giannecchini have set their sites high for the upcoming 2008 season. This year will be busy as the team will be participating in W.E. Rocks Western National events, CalRocs and Superlift Pro-Rock Series.

    As far as extreme sports go, Rockcrawling definitely makes the list, it is the newest form of motorsports! Crowds can expect to see some of the worlds best drivers on the most rugged terrain in the western division of the United States. Teams will travel to Washington, Utah, New Mexico and California to compete. Some may call it insanity while the competitors themselves call it sport! They will climb vertical 80 degree walls, drop into insane crevasses and embark upon some of the most incredible obstacles imaginable. Each event draws thousands of spectators from all walks of life. Some following a particular team, whereas others are in search of pure excitement. It’s the perfect venue for families, weekend rock crawlers and those looking to learn about this extreme sport.

    Prior to the events the teams are categorized into different classes. Pro-Modified, Unlimited, Stock Modified etc. Then at each event the Rockcrawling teams will navigate through a predetermined course marked by cones and banners. These courses are designed to present challenges, they include steep rock walls, large boulders, loose dirt and rock, deep crevasses and steep drop offs. A team is made up of a driver, a spotter and a vehicle that fits the specifications of one of the above classes. The driver usually will have walked the course prior to the starting time and will rely heavily on his spotter. The spotter does not ride in the vehicle but rather walks along with the vehicle guiding the driver through the course. The spotter sometimes even puts himself in harms way to make sure the vehicle is on the right line. The driver and spotter often communicate of some type of two way radio. When communication isn’t enough the spotter will often stack rocks and pull on the spotter ropes and go to any extreme to help the driver cross the finish line. The goal is to complete each preset course within a predetermined time limit without hitting the cones or banners that mark the course. Teams will be scored on a point system and penalties resulting in the deduction of point will accrue for touching banners or cones, backing up or winching. The team with the best overall scores will be named champion.

    Rockcrawling has continued to grow and with its popularity it has gained the attention of national media. All events are covered by Pirate 4x4 however it is very likely to see camera and video crews from local and national media venues. In addition to the media coverage most events are covered in popular magazines and newspapers. Crawl Magazine, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Offroad and many others can often be seen on site at these events. In fact Team Dp4x4 was featured in several articles for the 2007 season. Please see our press releases for additional information.