Ford Adds Free Ranger Raptor Assault School to Its Off-Road Curriculum
Ford is giving Ranger Raptor buyers another reason to be excited about owning the midsize off-roader. Starting this June, the Ranger Raptor Assault School will open at the Ford Performance Racing School in Tooele Valley, Utah. The one-day instruction will give 2024 Ranger Raptor owners a foundation of skills that will help them put the ability of their new trucks to good use. Instruction will cover several off-road scenarios, including rock crawling, high-speed desert runs, descending, side-hilling, and braking.
Not only will attendees learn valuable skills, but Ford will provide the trucks for participants to drive, and the cost is included in the purchase price of a Ranger Raptor. Attendees must provide lodging and travel, but Ford will even spring for meals.
“Our goal is for owners, whether novices or off-road veterans, to experience the full capability of Ranger Raptor and get a true understanding of the passion and attention to detail that Ford engineers put into developing it,” said Will Ford, Ford Performance general manager.
New off-road vehicles can climb tough trails and sail over whoops, but it can be intimidating, even for experienced drivers. We’ve been able to sample some of Ford’s previous driving events, like the Bronco Off-Rodeo, and have come away impressed. Besides, it’s always great to learn about the capabilities of your vehicle with a professional on hand.
Will the school include lessons on how not to be a jerk big truck owner? That seems to be the #1 skill lacking in many of the owners of these type vehicles.
Paul is right! And, calling it an “assault school” is even worse though probably correct. Somebody needs to start teaching responsibility and some respect for the environment.
Jerry Borgelt
Looks like fun. How many people will attempt to do tricks on a public road after going to this.
UNLIKE SOME, I PURCHASED MY 2019 RANGER LARIAT NOT TO DO OFF ROADING. I PURCHASED IT BECAUSE OF ALL THE OTHER FEATURES THAT IT OFFERED. COMFORT, PERFORMANCE, GAS MILEAGE. I’VE ONLY ACCUMULATED 60,000 TROUBLE FREE KILOMETRES BUT INTEND ON KEEPING IT FOREVER. THE ONLY THING I INSTALLED WAS THE FORD PERFORMANCE UPGRADE TOOL. TONS OF POWER!!!
But, will this be offered to Canadian buyers also??
Looks like a generous benefit from Ford if the cost isn’t baked into the price of the truck. And a complete blast for owners, most of whom will never risk scratching their new prestige prize off road.