Manukau Winch Challenge 2012

[speedylube]

Team Speedylube Hamilton, Tony & Brent truck 134

[kaupoi]

Outlaw class??

[kaupoi]

Hi guys, a mate of mines got a Polaris RZR with a winch, would he be allowed to enter??

[isuzumudman]

Well we've hit 30 entries and I now have 1 on the wait list. Might be able to raise the numbers but I'll have to talk it through with the guys.
Dave

[Ralfie]

Hi guys, a mate of mines got a Polaris RZR with a winch, would he be allowed to enter??

Its 4WD
It has a winch.
It has a roll cage.
It seats two people.
It has seat belts.
No different to a home built buggy.
As long as it meets the required safety specifications then you should be allowed to enter, although it would have to be the modified class due to no rego or wof.
They compete with them in the Aussie events.

[monstr]

Hi guys, a mate of mines got a Polaris RZR with a winch, would he be allowed to enter??

Its 4WD
It has a winch.
It has a roll cage.
It seats two people.
It has seat belts.
No different to a home built buggy.
As long as it meets the required safety specifications then you should be allowed to enter, although it would have to be the modified class due to no rego or wof.
They compete with them in the Aussie events.

Not quite ,in Aussie they formed a special class to allow them to compete ,under 4x4 challenges rules the truck must be a MC class and i don't think the polaris would qualify

[Ralfie]

Hi guys, a mate of mines got a Polaris RZR with a winch, would he be allowed to enter??

Its 4WD
It has a winch.
It has a roll cage.
It seats two people.
It has seat belts.
No different to a home built buggy.
As long as it meets the required safety specifications then you should be allowed to enter, although it would have to be the modified class due to no rego or wof.
They compete with them in the Aussie events.

Not quite ,in Aussie they formed a special class to allow them to compete ,under 4x4 challenges rules the truck must be a MC class and i don't think the polaris would qualify

You are right but they have allowed now MC class vehicles to compete before why suddenly start looking at the rule book. It is usually ignored in the past when it comes to some vehicle specs.

Take a look at some of the vehicles that have competed in modified class over the last 12 months or so. Some of those wouldn't have fitted into the rules as MC class vehicle.

[monstr]

Take a look at some of the vehicles that have competed in modified class over the last 12 months or so. Some of those wouldn't have fitted into the rules as MC class vehicle.

Which trucks are you referring to?

[wopass]

I'll be there for a hoon around.
truck 83

[taz01]

I'll be there for a hoon around.
truck 83

you up for a blue light bling off dude?

[wopass]

I'll be there for a hoon around.
truck 83

you up for a blue light bling off dude?

shit thats right i have to fix my blue lights too!! damitt, forgot about that job...they dont like water much

[MNC]

I'll be there for a hoon around.
truck 83

you up for a blue light bling off dude?

This is starting to sounds Dangerous

Looks like I need to get there for a watch

[4WDbits]

I'll be there for a hoon around.
truck 83

you up for a blue light bling off dude?

This is starting to sounds Dangerous

Looks like I need to get there for a watch

Come on Matt, put your entry in.

[MNC]

This is starting to sounds Dangerous

Looks like I need to get there for a watch

Come on Matt, put your entry in.

Yeah, would be fun but I dont have a winch setup yet

[wopass]

This is starting to sounds Dangerous

Looks like I need to get there for a watch

Come on Matt, put your entry in.

Yeah, would be fun but I dont have a winch setup yet

you have a few weeks... easy

[isuzumudman]

All,
I set the max at 30 competitors never thinking we would ever get that many. Wrong!
I have accepted the first 30 and am trying to find a way to accept the other three entries I have. As we are still over a month away, there may be some attrition which will probably make space for them or the committee may change the max.
So, in additiion to my email to competitors last week we have Alex and Rueben which make 30. Plus Warren, Aaron and Mike on hold.
A group of us went out to the Parsons Rd farm yesterday to sort out the night stage locations. After much debate we seem to have decided on long and sometimes fast open stages combined with one or two of the usual tricky bits. Not much winching but be prepared for it anyway. You might need some good lights though.
Dave

[4WDbits]

Sent our entry in, 697. Now the wait to hear if we get to go.

[Madaz]

Maybe more for one more challenge class truck?

[isuzumudman]

Maybe more for one more challenge class truck?

Need a pull out before I can accept any more. Watch this space.
Dave

[isuzumudman]

Sent our entry in, 697. Now the wait to hear if we get to go.

Had a committee meeting. Raised the ceiling. You're in! No more.
Dave

[isuzumudman]

And now a most important development.
The coffee guy is arranged.
He will be at the Rugby Club on Friday afternoon and with us on Saturday too.
Dave

[isuzumudman]

Pegged out 6 stages last Sunday for the friday night. 3 for Manukau Class and 3 for the rest. One stage could be an issue for Manukau Class as we need to repair a culvert to get to it. Time will tell.
Dave

[Mudhog]

Hi Dave,

My truck has welded on horns for the winch rope, will this be Okay in the Manukau Class?

Just need to know if I need to change them or not.
Blew my transfer case last weekend so we are hard out trying to fix it so we are ready for the end of the month

Cheers Brett
Team 11 Manukau Class

[DieselBoy]

What's the rules for service crews?

Is the main service vehicle allowed to follow the competing vehicle to the stages for servicing and repairs between stages, or are you having a designated service park.

Cheers.

[isuzumudman]

Hi Dave,

My truck has welded on horns for the winch rope, will this be Okay in the Manukau Class?

Just need to know if I need to change them or not.
Blew my transfer case last weekend so we are hard out trying to fix it so we are ready for the end of the month

Cheers Brett
Team 11 Manukau Class

Hi Brett,
4X4 Challenges Rules state:
41.3 Lights, aerials and cable horns may be attached to the bar work, but cable horns must be removable.
Regards,
Dave

[isuzumudman]

What's the rules for service crews?

Is the main service vehicle allowed to follow the competing vehicle to the stages for servicing and repairs between stages, or are you having a designated service park.

Cheers.

Service vehicles will not be permitted in the competition area.
Dave

[zukmeista]

Anybody able to pick up a set of wheels in Rotorua and take them to winch challenge? (sorry for off-topic)

[isuzumudman]

Only 3 sleeps to go and then action!
Friday night stages are all set apart from the cattle knocking over the pegs. Culvert has been repaired too.
A good crew turned out last Saturday for final pegging.
Hamish and I spent last Sunday reviewing that. All is good.
Competitor information will be emailed tonight.
Dave

[4WDbits]

Dave,
Is scrutineering on site in Onewhero? And when? Club web site doc just says 'To be confirmed'
Warren

[suzolla]

Hi Dave,
Unfortunately I am going to have to pull out (modified class) as truck is not going to be ready, thought it would be but after a few hiccups just don't have enough time to sort it. Apologies for the late notice.
So there is possibly a spare spot for someone that is ready to go at short notice.
Cheers
Tim