Norwest Winch Challenge (club class)

[monstr]

Hi people,Just to let you know as there has been a bit of discussion on entry fees etc We will be running another club class comp at this stage it will be around the 2nd week in March ,It will be run at the same time same place as the Normal (challenge class?) Although it will be a stand alone comp we will be sharing some of the tracks with the big boys and in turn they will be following you guys after youv"e messed up the tracks ,Its to be held on one site (extreme Park) Competition will start at Miday on Saturday with afternoon stages then night stages that night and stages on Sunday finishing around 1-2pm There will be camping on site with toilets and showers provided prize giving and BBQ with the big boys at the end of competition those people out of town will be welcome to set up camp on the Friday and watch some of the big boys stages .The cost at this stage will be $150 for the Club Class
PS if anyone is keen to marshall anytime over the weekend (either classes) please PM me and i will pass your name on to the chief marshall
NOTE" Both classes are at one site for the whole weekend by helping marshall one day is the only way to see the comp as there is NO public spectating ...Steve

[haynzy]

Bastard the Mrs is due with our 1st bub on the 12th of march, wonder if she will miss me

[monstr]

Sorry about that..
Forgot to mention that we will be running same rules as last time .and you wont need a ground anchor ,If it looks a bit dodgey we will provide winch points..

[gimmemud]

Hey monstr. How about a cage... is that required?

[mike21]

have to eat my words on the entry fee thing and say sorry all goin well count me in

[monstr]

Hi ,only soft tops will need a 4 point all hard tops dont need one but all must have seat belts up to WOF standard..Cheers

[gimmemud]

Choice! I'll be entering this time then... not just marshalling

[4WDbits]

Our support crew love the club winch challenges, just can't do it while we're competing as we're there support crew.

[monstr]

Hi Warren i can always rent you mine"..

[darinz]

At least there is no way I can miss the comp now as if my truck is broken we can race John's Disco in the club class. I don't know how fast I'd be as a coey though!!!!!!!

[monstr]

At our meeting last night we set some of the rules etc for this competition
1/ both driver/co driver must be aff to NZ4WDA
2/ driver must hold a current drivers licence (if the co driver doesnt hold a licence they cant drive) no exceptions
3/ any current challenge class teams wanting to enter will be delt with on a case by case basis
4/ No trucks that have competed in challenge class in the last 18 months will be allowed
5/ must have a min of 3rd party insurance
6/ re min age limit we will talk to anyone on a case by case basis
7/ Entry fee will be $150.00
8/ We are limiting acsess to support vehicals to stages to 1 truck per team
9/ support truck driver must be aff to NZ4WDA and carry all saftey and recovery gear (as per normal club trip requirements)and have a min of 3rd party ins
wire rope is allowed (will be checked for condition)
hard top trucks will not require a roll cage, but one is recomended
all soft top must have a min of 4 point plus either a steel or ali top fitted as per 4x4 challenge rules
seat belts will be allowed (must be up tp WOF standard)
you will Not need a WOF or Reg
you will not require a ground anchor
Entry forms will be up on Norwest s web site ASAP and will be limited to the 1st 20 entries

"Note" a Min of a 4 point roll cage will be required for 2010 (that gives you over a year to sort it)

Any Questions either PM me or ask here..Cheers

[haynzy]

At our meeting last night we set some of the rules etc for this competition
1/ both driver/co driver must be aff to NZ4WDA
2/ driver must hold a current drivers licence (if the co driver doesnt hold a licence they cant drive) no exceptions
3/ any current challenge class teams wanting to enter will be delt with on a case by case basis
4/ No trucks that have competed in challenge class in the last 18 months will be allowed
5/ must have a min of 3rd party insurance
6/ re min age limit we will talk to anyone on a case by case basis
7/ Entry fee will be $150.00
8/ We are limiting acsess to support vehicals to stages to 1 truck per team
9/ support truck driver must be aff to NZ4WDA and carry all saftey and recovery gear (as per normal club trip requirements)and have a min of 3rd party ins
wire rope is allowed (will be checked for condition)
hard top trucks will not require a roll cage, but one is recomended
all soft top must have a min of 4 point plus either a steel or ali top fitted as per 4x4 challenge rules
seat belts will be allowed (must be up tp WOF standard)
you will Not need a WOF or Reg
you will not require a ground anchor
Entry forms will be up on Norwest s web site ASAP and will be limited to the 1st 20 entries

"Note" a Min of a 4 point roll cage will be required for 2010 (that gives you over a year to sort it)

Any Questions either PM me or ask here..Cheers

sounds good, wish I could enter

[gimmemud]

Ooh this sounds promising for me. I only have to get some insurance and get my coey to become NZ4WDA member.
Will competitors require two winch cable dampeners or one?

[darinz]

The cheapest way to become affiliated is to join 4x4 Challenges. Joining 4x4 Ch also gets you a log book which will make scrutineering much easier. 4x4 Ch membership is $6 per year with a $20 joining fee (first year only) and affiliation is $28 (I think).
Auckland 4x4 Club have organised a good 3rd party insurance that is $50 per year.

[monstr]

Hi It would pay to have two dampners ,you may need to do a double line pull,Call in and see Warren at 4wdbits hes just down the road from you and twist his arm for a good deal on one.
Forgot to mention that although the club class doesnt start till Sat around mid day if you want to you are able to set up camp on the Friday and watch the afternoon and night stages for the challenge class..Steve