Zac Quinn 
So you just bought yourself a Ford Ranger Raptor, intent on embarking on new adventures over mountains and terrain your sedan would never take you. But there’s a catch. You’ve never gone off-roading before. Well, Ford has a solution. It has just announced the Ranger Raptor Assault School, which will enable owners to unlock the full potential of their midsize truck with expert guidance from off-road driving pros.
Ford Ranger Raptor Assault School: Details
The Ford Ranger Raptor Assault School will be offered at the Ford Performance Racing School in Tooele Valley, Utah, starting in June. Owners of the pickup can register at the Ranger Raptor Assault website to attend this one-day instruction set against the backdrop of Utah’s high desert terrain. The program’s cost is included with purchasing a Ranger Raptor, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of this opportunity.
From the looks of things, this course is set up similarly to the Bronco Off-Roadeo courses, which enable owners of the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport to become familiar with off-roading their SUVs, while the Bronco Raptor gets its own program. For the Ranger Raptor Assault School, the curriculum has been developed with Ford Performance Engineering input. It includes a variety of challenging terrains and maneuvers to build knowledge, confidence, and off-road skills. These include rock crawling, Baja runs, climbing, side hilling, descending, and braking.
Ford Performance Racing School will provide Ranger Raptor trucks and safety gear. Participants are only responsible for their travel and lodging expenses; meals are provided. Participants will receive both classroom instruction and off-road lessons, which include how to observe Tread Lightly principles to promote responsible off-road driving.
