2012 Costa Plenty Teams Event 1st-2nd Sept

[Sadam_Husain]

Not interested in doing it but was just wondering if they were running one again this Queens Birthday Weekend as I havent heard anything and cant find anything on the net, they sent invites out to most of the clubs last year?

[Sadam_Husain]

funny how emails arrive really quickly after you post something up, yep there running it again this year and thanks for the late email

[probie]

Hay Marty
Skid said your said doing Rallywoods end of story
Cheers Brent

[Sadam_Husain]

yeah I'm doing rallywoods end of story but hadnt heard anything about Costa so was wondering if they were holding one this year, sounds like the costa invite got lost in the post somewhere

[Jerry]

I did mention we got an invite at a previous meeting but there was no interest (as we had already decided on the RW one) so i didnt email it out ... the club cz rep must have forgotton to sent it out ... take it up with him at the meeting

[skid]

I did mention we got an invite at a previous meeting but there was no interest (as we had already decided on the RW one) so i didnt email it out ... the club cz rep must have forgotton to sent it out ... take it up with him at the meeting

yeah I must of missed the club CZ rep at the CZ AGM today

[skid]

p.s. were you aware of the club truck thingy in masterton on 10th june Sadam

[abbo]

p.s. were you aware of the club truck thingy in masterton on 10th june Sadam

REALLY.............. Do let me no more......

[skid]

p.s. were you aware of the club truck thingy in masterton on 10th june Sadam

REALLY.............. Do let me no more......

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 26&t=30292

[Sadam_Husain]

p.s. were you aware of the club truck thingy in masterton on 10th june Sadam

nope but I know now thanks

[Jerry]

have just been advised (unconfirmed) that the Costa teams challenge is now being shifted to 1/2 Sept, The Goodman 40 team (Tararua Club) is now entering Kiwi instead.

[Sadam_Husain]

good shit thanks for the update Jerry

[badnuz]

Any room for more teams at R/W Kiwi????

[Beer_Cruiser]

Thats good news
Its about time the only 2 events in the lower North Island were not on the same weekend.

[Sadam_Husain]

anyone know why its been postponed and if theres room for anymore entrys in Sept?

[taz01]

anyone know why its been postponed and if theres room for anymore entrys in Sept?

x2

[skid]

anyone know why its been postponed and if theres room for anymore entrys in Sept?

x2

they only had 4 entries and 2 of them were from their own club the other 2 were from Tararua, then one member from Tararua pulled out so there was only a total of 3 teams so the decision was made to postpone the event in the hope of getting more entries later in the year.

I think they will get more entries, but unfortunately for them, I think they have chosen the Gwavas Weekend

[Sadam_Husain]

they only had 4 entries and 2 of them were from their own club the other 2 were from Tararua, then one member from Tararua pulled out so there was only a total of 3 teams so the decision was made to postpone the event in the hope of getting more entries later in the year.

I think they will get more entries, but unfortunately for them, I think they have chosen the Gwavas Weekend

Cheers for that, dont think it'll conflict with Gwavas this year they run it bi-annual so it wont be run again untill 2013.

Its a win/win for everyone if kiwi4x4 and Costa (and Gwavas) can get their events staggered at different times of the year

[skid]

Its a win/win for everyone if Kiwi4x4 and Costa (and Gwavas) can get their events staggered at different times of the year

mmmmmmmmm 3 round teams series

[Sadam_Husain]

Event now 1/2 Sept 2012 not 1-4 June QBW 2012

its worth supporting if your considering it as there are very few events in the lower north Island as it is and the costa club will probably end up discontinuing it if they dont get enough entries and support for this years event

COSTA PLENTY 4X4 CLUB are hosting their 4th Annual Club Tuff Truck Challenge over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (1 – 4th June) this year. Open to the first 10 teams registered AND paid.

Friday 1st June - Costa Plenty 4x4 Park gates open for camping at 1.00pm.
- Scrutineering of competition vehicles upon arrival (after you’ve set up camp).
- Mix ‘n’ mingle

Saturday 2nd June - scrutineering continues 7.00am – 8.30am
- 8.30am – 9.00am driver’s brief
- 9.30am first hazard issued
- 10.00pm last hazard for the night issued

Sunday 3rd June - 7.30am first hazard issued
- 1.00pm last hazard issued
- 4.00pm Makuri Sports Club bar opens
- 6.00pm Dinner
- 8.00pm Prize giving

Monday 4th - Free to drive Costa Plenty 4x4 Park

TEAM REQUIREMENTS
This event is open to CLUB trucks ONLY, and teams must meet the following criteria:
 A minimum of 3 vehicles and a maximum of 4.
 Trucks must have original factory ‘A’ pillars, factory windscreen and factory doors, although half doors are acceptable.
 Trucks must have a roof over at least the driver & passenger. It is recommended that trucks also have a roll cage, but not compulsory.
 There is a maximum tyre size of 35”. The tyre size will be taken from the manufacturer’s size embossed on the tyre sidewall.
 Each team must have a minimum of 1 ground anchor (compulsory).
 Helmets are NOT compulsory this year however, you are welcome to wear one if you wish.
 Trucks do not need to have a registration or WOF, but will need to pass event scrutineering.
 Normal club safety requirements apply ie. Fire extinguisher, snatch straps, winch extension straps/ropes, tree protector, winch blanket, properly mounted front & rear recovery hooks, PRS radio, seatbelts and first aid kit.

EVENT DETAILS
 Hazards not completed on Saturday can be completed on Sunday.
 There are ample camping sites available at Costa Plenty.
 There will be power available at the ‘secretaries’ hut (but not overnight) for charging of cell phones, battery chargers, lights etc.
 There will be a welder on site that will be available to competitors for vehicle repairs.
 There will be a wash-down pump on site for cleaning of radiators and engines.
 Home-made hot soups will be available continuously throughout the event free of charge for competitors along with free tea, coffee, sugar and milo.
 Entry fee (per truck) is $120 (covers both driver AND navi).
 Entry fee includes a meal ticket at prize giving on the Sunday evening for all drivers and navi’s competing. For support crews etc, a meal ticket will be $20 per head. Intended numbers for meal will be required upon registration please.
 Competitors are welcome to have a free drive around of Costa Plenty 4x4 Park on the Monday before breaking camp and heading home.
 All mud must be returned to Costa Plenty 4x4 Park because Laurie & Sue purchased 500 acres and this acreage is slowly being reduced.





All enquiries to: costaplenty@hotmail.co.nz or phone Laurie or Sue on 027 2466133.

All entry fees must be paid in full as a team (by 15th May 2011), using the TEAM NAME as reference to: Costa Plenty 4x4 Club; BNZ Pahiatua; 020724: 0041465: 00

[Madaz]

"CLUB Truck"????? - Does that include winch comp trucks?

[Sadam_Husain]

"CLUB Truck"????? - Does that include winch comp trucks?

yep Ray pinfolds had his ex sam baddley winch truck entered a few times, I think all they try to keep out of the event is trials trucks coz they cleaned up big time in the first event in 2009

[Jerry]

"CLUB Truck"????? - Does that include winch comp trucks?

You would probably be ok as:

Trucks must have original factory ‘A’ pillars, factory windscreen and factory doors, although half doors are acceptable.

In the past I think this was to split out the buggy/trials trucks from the "club" style trucks.

Would make sense perhaps to create different classes for these sorts of events as this can cover a wide range of trucks. eg standard / modified / ?

Maybe contact the organisers

Edit: Sadam bet me to it

[Madaz]

Plus, its not a winch comp truck anymore.............
Hell, its not even road legal any more........

[Jerry]

Doesnt say anything about requiring a reg/wof

I still have some 09 Costa DVDs left I think

[Sadam_Husain]

Plus, its not a winch comp truck anymore.............
Hell, its not even road legal any more........

shit all these old buggars think they can come back out of retirement and keep up with all us young fellars now

[Jerry]

Some pics from 09

[Beer_Cruiser]

Just spoke to Goldie.He said they have 10 teams entered and are full
We have put our names down if any one pulls out
Looks like this is going to be fun.....

[badnuz]

That was cold

[Sadam_Husain]

Just spoke to Goldie.He said they have 10 teams entered and are full
We have put our names down if any one pulls out
Looks like this is going to be fun.....

Better move over and make some room on the reserve benches it turns out our entry hasnt actually been sent in