Resides: Coronado, CA Occupation: Scientist - nano/bio-technology Vehicle: 1988 Range Rover, 40th Anniversary Edition rsosnowski@roxs.us

Ron's passion for motorized outdoor adventures began at age 12 behind the wheel of an aging 1947 CJ. By 14 he had developed a fondness short of addiction for 4-wheel drifts on loose terrain. Wanderlust and fear of civilized behavior stoked an additional interest in expeditionary adventures including: point-to-point yacht racing from California to Mexico and Hawaii, kayaking in the Northwest Territories and Alaska, winter camping in the Sierra-Nevadas and pub-crawling in Washington, DC. ROXS provides an opportunity for a confluence of these avocations, in a community of kindred spirits.   Engine - RPI 4.6 liter with Piper cam, normally aspirated. Flowmaster custom exhaust Transfer case - Great Basin Rovers built, with 1.44 ratio with MaxiDrive low range reduction gear Rear diff - GBR built with ARB locker driven by PowerTank CO2, GBR heavy duty 24 spline axles Winch - MileMarker 2 speed hydraulic (10,000 lb) with Alfred Murray Ltd. power steering pump Suspension - 3 inch lift with Fox shocks; modified front suspension linkage; heavy duty trailing arms Vehicle armor - Rovertym sliders; aftermarket front and rear bumpers; gas tank and steering-control guards; diff guards Interior - Cargo-space enhancements