Club Class Only Competition

[mudhaw]

We have a few winch challege guys keen too marshall and we know the rules better than the guys that normaly marshall our comps and the man how wrote the rules should be there. So it might pay to read them properly.

[TJ]

We have a few winch challege guys keen too marshall and we know the rules better than the guys that normaly marshall our comps and the man how wrote the rules should be there. So it might pay to read them properly.

Remember those marshalls would be scoring again next time you are competing, so be nice to them/us

PS: some of us can even read the rules and understand them! What a thought I am assuming you were joking when you made such a wonderful generalised blanket statement.

[monstr]

I think that the comment was made tongue in cheek .besides you know us competitors are always right

[TJ]

I think that the comment was made tongue in cheek .besides you know us competitors are always right

Your statement (and his) remind me of a beverage ad

[Madaz]

You say the driver and truck cannot be a current competior Monstr, but what about the navi????
Cheers

[mudhaw]

YEAH RIGHT

Just trying to get anyone that enters to get a good idear of the rules so we dont have to speed half a day explaning to people that couldnt be botherd why they got a penelty.
Monster and I have spent a lot of time descusing with marshels why we are wright and they are wrong, somtimes it works but not very often
On the day we will probably run through the basics (what we will be picking on) manly saftey 3 meters from rope etc. Any competertors that arnt sure of a rule ask as penaltes realy hurt and the end of the day.

[mudhaw]

You say the driver and truck cannot be a current competior Monstr, but what about the navi????
Cheers

We are trying to make the day for intruducing people to the sport and dont want some one coming along and winning every stag.
In saying that if he is not driving the comp truck it should be ok
For example Justin and Mike in a suzi with high mount wouldnt be fear.


Dion

[mike21]

just looked through the rules i'm guessn that a standard safty belt is gona be sweet for this event? thanx mike

[mudhaw]

just looked through the rules i'm guessn that a standard safty belt is gona be sweet for this event? thanx mike

Yep standard saftey belt is fine but must be up to wof standerd (vehical doesnt have to have wof)

[monstr]

In answer to your co-driver question...

What we want to do is try and create a fairly level playing field for everyone, there are some teams out there that would be hard to beat no-matter what truck they were in, this is why we are splitting them up ie; a current driver and navi team are not allowed to swap seats in a new truck and compete.

So to try and make it fair...

A current Navi may only navi in a NEW truck and driver combination
A current Driver may only NAVI in a NEW truck and driver combination...

A new truck means a truck that has not competed in a winch challenge in the current series.
A new driver means a driver that has not competed in a winch challenge in the current series.


If you need further clarification on this, please ask.
Cheers
Steve

[Madaz]

Cool , thats sweet as.

cheers, i hope to make it there

[wopass]

so a complete novice driver and a complete novice navi in a truck that has never been in any comps will be sweeeet...thats me and my navi...when i con someone into being my navi.....

should have some new rope by then to so that should be sweet. just have to remember to follw rules and have as much fun as possible

[DieselBoy]

so a complete novice driver and a complete novice navi in a truck that has never been in any comps will be sweeeet...thats me and my navi...when i con someone into being my navi.....

I thought i was your Navi

Don't think the ATV winch on the 50 would be up to it

[wopass]

I thought i was your Navi

Don't think the ATV winch on the 50 would be up to it

you not taking the fiddy up ??

up to you man...

[nz4x4]

Can I enter? Test my new winch out etc and see how much i can break? lol


Cheers
Sam

[wopass]

i cant find the entry forms mate... can you post a link to them please ?

[TJ]

Hey Steve, to make life easier for marshalls on the day, are you going to allocate competitors numbers or use their handles from here?

With handles it would be easier to put faces to names!

[fourdogs]

i cant find the entry forms mate... can you post a link to them please ?

The entry forms will be on the Norwest website by wednesday evening next week.

Stu

[wopass]

i cant find the entry forms mate... can you post a link to them please ?

The entry forms will be on the Norwest website by wednesday evening next week.

Stu

ahh so thats why i couldnt find them...they not there yet...i thought i was going blonde there for a moment

on another note, ive been reading thru the rules and am wondering do i need a steel top over the lid of my roll cage ?

[monstr]

Hi Wopass No not for this event as long as you have at least a 4 point roll cage in an open/rag top and belts.
TJ all competitors will be supplied with door numbers...Steve..

[monstr]

For those of you that want an entry form now you can drop me a line at oink@xtra.co.nz and i can email you one..
Cheers..Steve

[wopass]

Hi Wopass No not for this event as long as you have at least a 4 point roll cage in an open/rag top and belts.
TJ all competitors will be supplied with door numbers...Steve..

sweeeet...that saves some work

now to sit down and read and memorise all 22 pages of the rules

[monstr]

Yes i know what you mean but the upside is most of them are common sense...Steve

[wopass]

Yes i know what you mean but the upside is most of them are common sense...Steve

true...im not sure about the marshals blowing thier horn tho

[monstr]

You wont have to worry obout that,once you give your truck a bit of jandal youll never hear it anyway

[fourdogs]

Webpage up and running:
http://www.norwestohv.co.nz/winch_challenge.htm

Stu

[wopass]

as for payment for the event, what about those of us that dont have a cheque book ? can you advise a bank account to deposit monies into please ?

[DieselBoy]

Was reading through the rules, i see there is a minimum size of rope alowed.

The 50 weighs around the 650kg mark, has a little 2500lb winch on the front with 6mm wire rope. The size of the rope and the winch are all directly in proportion to the size and weight of the vehicle and have proved them selves to be a good combination in the bush.

Will i be allowed to enter with this set up taking into consideration the size and weight of the vehicle??

[monstr]

hi Dieselboy - Yes you'll be fine

[monstr]

For those who are wanting to direct credit the entry fee -
the account is:
Norwest OHV
030156032813300

Please include your name as the reference...

Cheers
Steve