Obstacle Course, Hill Climb, and Coal Chute! - Top Truck Challenge 2013

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The Obstacle Course begins with a shockingly tall and long slippery hill descent known as the "first hill" and it ends with a nasty dogleg gully that's tantalizingly close to the finish line. In between is a treasure trove of terror. The "lower section" forces competitors to navigate a 360-degree turn through three deep water holes and sand. From there, competitors travel up a hill to the "upper section" that includes a deceiving off-camber U-turn (known as "U-turn Hill"), two deep water holes, and numerous tight turns. This event has a 10-minute time limit, but speed is the enemy. This is because the course is marked with numerous cones and each one hit adds 20 seconds to the overall time. If all four tires of a rig travel outside a cone the rig is disqualified at that point. Safety violations net a whopping two-minute penalty. Clearly, accuracy is the key to success in the Obstacle Course.
Think back to those hillclimbs you've done in your 4x4. Yeah, the TTC Hill Climb isn't like that. The Hill Climb is built specifically for TTC, it's approximately 600 feet in length and it has an average angle of approximately 60 degrees. It twists and turns as it winds through the poison oak and it's peppered with strategically-placed deep holes and dirt hills. Yes, we added hills to our Hill Climb. The Hill Climb is loose, steep, and unpredictable. Naturally, we don't let drivers see it before they run it because that would ruin the surprise. The Hill Climb rewards those who can think on-the-fly and punishes those who are thinking about the next event. We allowed each competitor 5 minutes to tackle the hill and during that time they could stop, reverse, or winch. If a competitor exceeded the time limit, traveled out of bounds, or violated a safety rule they were disqualified at that point.
The Mini Rubicon, a staple of Top Truck for years, was a brutal event that forced competitors to fight for every inch of forward progress. It was tough and unforgiving. We wanted something tougher. So, for 2013 we replaced the Mini Rubicon with the awe-inspiring Coal Chute. This event uses a newly developed area (Rock Rash Ridge) at the Hollister Hills SVRA that contains an amazing collection of man-made obstacles. Naturally, we tweaked it to make it exclusive to Top Truck. Our mind-bending course was approximately 525 feet in length, and included steep walls in excess of 7 feet tall and jumbles of rocks and cement tubes. We even brought in a water truck and created a waterfall on the final cement climb. The course was broken into four distinct sections. We threw competitors a curve ball and allowed them to skip one of the two first sections. However, we penalized each competitor 10 minutes if they bypassed the first section and 6 minutes if they bypassed the second section. Strategy was a major player at this event. There was a 20-minute time limit and safety violations netted a two-minute penalty. If two of the vehicles tires traveled outside of the cones the competitor was disqualified at that point.
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[@JPMuldoe]

That VW is unreal! The suspension articulation was phenomenal!

[@ratattakkustoms]

Thanks!

[@skibekpl]

Matt Huit Matt, You are Good of the Offroad! Your VW is... unbelive vehicle! NASA called to You for to buy a patent of Mars-Vehicle? :)

[@ratattakkustoms]

skibekpl Ha ha! I wish! That would be cool. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it.

[@-tr0n]

+Matt Huit absolute beast man, both your driving and the machine. how long have you been running this thing? i remember seeing pictures of a caddy body on a slightly more stock truck chassis years ago.

[@ratattakkustoms]

+tigerpr0n Actually, I had less than five hours seat time before the competition.

[@bryarch]

That volkswagen build is INSANE! Best by far in my opinion!

[@ratattakkustoms]

Thanks!

[@canadiancatgreen]

all of these drivers are fantastic drivers

[@Toastmaster_5000]

that volkswagen was insane

[@michaelbates350]

that VW was definitely fun to watch!

[@rcfrenzy]

Once again having a low center of gravity proves it's importance. Gigantic tires and flex are cool but when your rig is too top heavy those things are useless.

[@jakedeutscher]

I'm in the love with the volkswagen, actual balance and 4 wheel steering! YEAH BUD

[@christianfitzgerald1435]

that lady didnt even know how to freakin drive xD

[@user-hh3kw4fd8h]

ม

[@rosarioprincipe1]

..m

[@jaydencookman9304]

Typical women

[@heydude76]

1978-79 black ford my fav

[@TheBooboo7112]

gosh.. that lady in the bronco... didnt seem like she's ever driven that bronco offroad...

[@a_jim_so_dashing7664]

you could have stopped at "driven"

[@TheIndoGod]

@@a_jim_so_dashing7664 That Thing Could've Won This Challenge Smh. Should've Let Her Husband Drive It. She Can't Drive & Doesn't Listen

[@a_jim_so_dashing7664]

@@TheIndoGod 100% agreed.

[@doubletapproductions]

Man these guys must spend some serious ass money on these trucks!

[@bendewse4944]

Man that Tacoma sounds nasty

[@NateSpring]

The guys in the pink camo VW caddy were hilarious! and that things was a beast!!

[@TheEastmanGamer]

lol that lady said before she went under: "OH SHIT!" lol

[@oducks5820]

That volkswagon is the best built, most reasonably thought out truck their is. All the other trucks are top heavy and exsesively lifted to be any good actual off-roading anywhere besides deep mud bogs. A jeep on 40" tires could do this course and faster than most of the trucks out their. I commend you for proving that the biggest rigs aren't always the best.

[@ratattakkustoms]

Thanks a bunch!

[@joshp1461]

Matt Huit my favorite vehicles have always been jeep or Subaru, but you've made me a believer with that Vw. I agree, that is a fantastic rig!

[@ratattakkustoms]

Joshua Pulliam Thanks a lot!

[@groddofwar7779]

It's not like they build the rigs just for this one particular race course, there are several. I'm sure there are others with mixes of bogs and extremely deep ruts that these are great in...This maybe somewhat of a tame course, I will say that video doesn't do the course justice though. It's deceptive when it comes too showing how steep grades are, soil conditions, how deep the holes are and so on...

[@joshp1461]

What are you talking about? Is not that hard to tell that 90% of the vehicles on THAT course couldn't cut it, but that Vw rode right through with little effort. I wasn't debating the integrity of other vehicles in the race, I was just making a simple observation of how well built the Vw is.

[@47MasoN47]

VW is an absolute BEAST! That little Tacoma is holding its own pretty well too. It's nice to see small trucks hanging in there with the big guys.

[@moaski]

That VW is perfection... power, weight, tire, wheelbase, clearance, you name it!

[@tlarson91119]

1:05 "Who the hell let her drive?? OH SHIT RUN!!!!"

[@TexasGTO]

The host's watch will tell you everything you need to know about him...

[@benigo15]

This could've been a great series, but all the cutting is simply killing it

[@ScuffleSage]

These trucks sure can hike. Great, determined drivers. Just have to say the VW power to weight ratio was stellar for this event.

[@SyonideFears]

The second guy had no clue how to drive a truck

[@SyonideFears]

***** I still look at this and try to understand why your comment has more likes that my actualy joke -.-

[@bigtyoutdoors4090]

that vw was the shit. he had everything perfect for all the lines. I think someone watched a few episodes before building his rig

[@ratattakkustoms]

Thanks! I built it specifically for TTC.

[@bigtyoutdoors4090]

That's so awesome wicked ride man. Keep up the good work and keep giving everyone a run for their money

[@marcpp]

+Matt Huit subbed

[@ratattakkustoms]

+Damn Yourugly Subbed? I'm not following.

[@marcpp]

+Matt Huit subscribed.. I want to be notified of any further videos you post.. If you spotted for the first time there are you always the driver or just new?

[@ratattakkustoms]

Aaron, you did awesome! That's why you won the "Driver Elegance" award!

[@thepeeve]

Hands down that VW is the best rig I have seen in TTC. Just flat out works and is original from what you see normally. Props!

[@rayfigueroa7828]

damn that chick cant drive

[@dannyroach554]

no doubt

[@chrisjohn5875]

Americans always assume bigger is better, but the top heavy vehicles with long wheel bases just don't do well, if you have a shorter wheel base you don't need as much ground clearance, i recon i could out do them all on my 125cc suzuki dr.

[@Justin-ou6gq]

I race you in my Z21 Camero, supercharged, and race slicks

[@samcoon6699]

Yeah, not always , but bigger is better is part of what makes America great. And a motorcycle isn't what they are racing...

[@12th.jahlil]

Y do you have to talk about americans

[@samcoon6699]

coolice700 Because in AMERICA , we have the freedom of SPEACH! AND we can say what we want when we want to.

[@samcoon6699]

Yeah man! ME too! :)

[@globaloff-road3601]

Aaron Fava is one of the coolest people I've met. He has a different type of personality than most people you will meet, super cool guy for sure!

[@globaloff-road3601]

I agree, Stan is the man. He did an awesome job hosting this event! ! !

[@thejakeburch]

no offense but the women had no idea how to drive

[@ilexcorp]

GTA 5 needs trucks like this

[@niignastii]

"in your first roll" I love how he basically dismissed her "IVE NEVER ROLLED!" and turned into well this is first of many based off of your driving ability.

[@hunterehrenberg4301]

This is the sickest off roading and restoration channel

[@baxterblackgoon]

Ya I agree with you Syonide fears I was there by the dozer and I was thinking the same thing. All she had to do was let off the damn brakes. And if you look closely she sticks her leg out at 1:25.

[@meeeee9407]

She obviously has very little seat time in extreme terrain, because she said that is the first time I've ever rolled, ever ever ever. She almost rolled, and then did roll in less than five minutes!!!

[@softtacosapex6962]

VOLKSWAGON

[@topoffroad]

Классная техника, классные заезды!!!

[@mealex303]

Man I thought nothing could come close to being as good as formula off-road bit this is awesome!!!!!! Matt's truck is a beauty

[@TheDutyPaid]

Why was she braking down a hill? Low range or gear and let the engine do the work.

[@ChargedTTq]

Dude is castrating himself not running a turbo on that Toy.

[@chadcornick4655]

nastiest watch i have ever seen!

[@6Spice6Boys6]

Bro that V-Wagon tho 🤣🤣😂👍👍 he was everyone competition

[@gregsmall541]

really who let that woman enter the competition

[@Tristan-Hueniken]

the first part woman drivers

[@KNOCKEMHARD]

From high dollar, well equipped race shops to your neighbors backyard just goes to show that as Americans we will find a way to build anything out of nothing and are more than willing to work 12 hours a night for a chance to race 12 seconds. That is why it's racing and not driving. Way to go guys and girls my hats go off to you. And if anyone "doesn't get it" they're dumber than a box of lugnuts

[@warrend4027]

Thank you MotorTrend for these videos!

[@shigmonty]

It would be great if we could actually see the trucks drive through the course, instead of the damn editor skipping all over the fricken place.

[@rkellyonu]

That lady needs to let her husband drive, lord knows she didnt pay for any of that bronco.

[@RedneckMechanics]

Motor Trend Chanel is just the best. Thank you soo much for uploading top truck challenge and the other videos

[@conancoulombe9927]

I am just so happy that they finally have a good race announcer

[@bigwhite7three963]

Leave it to the damn girl to crash

[@heatherwalker2820]

Keep that girl off the hill!

[@charybe]

Fascinating! Thanks Motortrend.

[@slayo710]

That yellow bronco custom is so sick it's insane. That's such a nice truck

[@sliptirka]

Holy stainless steel that watch is ugly.

[@Chance91895]

Lmfao! I had to rewatch the video to find out what you were talking about.

[@nathanpolmateer7174]

Why wemon shouldnt drive an off road vehicle

[@MrHippiedude5]

if your going to start an argument at least try and spell

[@JellyLamas]

Panzer Front you're*

[@lookbehindyousuka]

What's a wemon?

[@lmaokidlol]

@@lookbehindyousuka he meant women

[@poowaneldershrew3195]

Yeah they got some crazy rig, the axles has loads of play! damn voltswagon

[@globaloff-road3601]

Thank you Tim! ! !

[@ElectricPizu]

What model car is used on Matt Huit's truck?

[@TheExtremeCube]

vw caddy I killed you in skyrim

[@lmaokidlol]

@@TheExtremeCube no its 1987 rabbit pickup

[@jbvap]

that VW is nasty

[@wingcover]

Best corse Ive seen yet!!!!

[@BCH37501]

Love the guy in the old chevy crew cabs attitude!

[@BrocPhipps]

How does that lady have a license? There was not 1 ounce of common sense in her

[@omegarugal9283]

Is diesel banned here? i don´t hear any...

[@gullf1sk]

+Omega Rugal i think the red chevy is diesel

[@wyattdavenport2819]

There's been a couple on TTC, they're just so heavy and what not

[@phonkbata245]

not a huge ford fan but that black f350 is just badass

[@D.Ashlaw117]

I love that red crew cab Chevy. Never been a fan of long beds. But I like it.

[@radiofreeacab]

"women can't four wheel!!!!!" -some manchild nerds on youtube

[@olsen4real]

agree!

[@renster143]

Lol they can't that female sucked out there. Dnf on each event

[@BigEsGarage]

Looks like a lot of men can't either...

[@justincrawford4622]

i bet you three cant drive like that either but iknow that i can

[@RigmoreTalonbeard]

That's why you don't let women drive

[@RashMan0]

This is awesome. That VW is a hell of a rig!

[@YankeemanLT]

This was great to watch, many thanks!

[@scientificenigma]

damn that chick sucks at driving rolls it crashes it and makes it 12feet on the hill climb, and couldn't make the rock rawl, some stereo types are true not for all of them but for the majority I mean theres still sabiine schmit

[@nicholasdewland998]

lady in bronco can't drive

[@8wealthyone8]

Its good to see ladies also take part in tough events as this one. May be one day i could also ride there. thnaks blessees

[@georgekeith2216]

Fantastic action !!!

[@globaloff-road3601]

Yes, there is. Buy the DVD when it comes out in December.

[@ChurchieShed]

Fuggin awesome. More please!

[@Ramon.Santiago]

that vw is probably the best rig i've seen in a while

[@maannos]

you are such a good reporter... CONGRATS

[@Crustyto3z]

The guys in blue shirts are working harder then the trucks, good job!!

[@kirbyswarp]

That VW is dope. my favorite one here. And its DOMINATING.

[@villegas24]

Love big trucks, great episode

[@miltonfriedman1000]

This is great MotorTrend! Fantastic coverage!

[@matnew1984420]

great show i love these challenges you guys put on

[@chrisstrand1286]

Lmao. A rock bouncer would own this site!

[@parsleyslet]

The red chevy crew cap was impressive. That was soon darn good drivin.

[@moogle68]

Has that guy with the VW gone through the whole event without getting a single noticeable dent on the body? Damn.... AND he's getting top spot for almost every event.

[@bloodreighn]

Really liking this event, there should be more of this!

[@whirlndervish]

Awesome job, guys (and Jenn) !!!

[@MrPhazeTwo]

Mr Crew Cab had balls attacking the rocks like that. Also that VW is sick.

[@iCharlyoseayo]

This is AWESOME!!!!!

[@KonGKaoZ]

I think the videos are great just the way they are.

[@kumbackquatsta]

another quality showing from the bronco

[@chrisb.865]

This is awesome.

[@paulsmith9341]

Volkswagens rock! Go, Matt Huit! YEAH!

[@DiscGolfinSOB]

Loving the Caddy that Huit is driving!

[@the_lancaster_libertarian]

I'm digging that big green blazer!

[@MrDumptyTheDeadman]

Really enjoying this MotorTrend.

[@comander402]

HERMOSA TRUCK...

[@ivagates6237]

I love the black ford f100

[@ratattakkustoms]

Thanks!

[@globaloff-road3601]

Thank you jmc6000 ! ! !

[@jeredsyn1964]

Very cool. Those are some knarly rocks!