Hawkes Bay Tough Truck Challenge

[BlackCruiser]

Does anyone have any info on this event, September 5th, Team Goonies are keen to hear the info Cheers

[skid]

ring up jeep or chace or pete freeman, if nobody on here knows

they have participated in the past too

[Jafa]

Dont take this as gospel, but I think it alternates between club trucks and trials/buggies. This year its club trucks.
But yes, as Skid says, ring them to find out for sure

[DieselBoy]

So no one on here knows much about it??

We have a team entered, but don't know a hell of alot about the event, other than its a REAL 24hr Tough truck challenge, with only one compulsary stop, for 1 hour, between 7pm and 9pm.

There is a base camp, and i think you start from there and finish back at the base camp 24hours later??

Keen on hearing how previous events turned out so we have a bit more of an idea what we are in for

We are basically setting our selves up and going prepared to face anything and everything. I think that might be what the organisers had in mind

Got this of the Hawkes Bay site:

Hawkes Bay Four Wheel Drive Club Inc
P.O.Box 7400
Taradale
NAPIER

6 May 2009




Dear Sir / Madam


The Hawkes Bay Four Wheel Drive Club is holding a Tough Truck Challenge in the Central Hawkes Bay Gwavas Forest and we are inviting you to participate. Numbers will be limited and entries will close when event is full, to enter this event there will be a fee of $40.00 per person for those that are participating.

The event is overnight, the 5th/6th of September 2009 and will be held rain or fine.

Teams comprise a minimum of three vehicles there is no maximum number; however as the object of the exercise is to get all your team through the various hazards, teams of three vehicles may have an advantage over larger teams.

The terrain suits good, capable, well-prepared club trucks; one winch truck per team is compulsory however more than one winch truck may be of advantage.
As it is an overnight event, all participants will need to bring overnight camping gear.

Upon entry we expect drivers to have considered all aspects of, and abide by the rules. Drivers must also be an affiliation member of the NZFWDA.

Expressions of interest or more in depth information is available from Virginia Wilson bumblebees@xtra.co.nz or Freddie by calling 06.8422665





Kind regards

Virginia Wilson

[Jerry]

Was navi 2 years ago in a 40, entered again in the same truck this year... , basically a team of 3 and you have to navigate to the hazards and then you are marked on time thru that hazard as a team (as well as other things).

The event swops between club trucks and comp trucks each year ie club trucks this year, comp trucks next year, then club trucks year after...

Everything is optional, you can go there and have fun or got there and go hard out, It gets cold out there so bring lots of warm stuff...., the Zuk team carried on thruout the night to finish their hazards.... you can go and do a hazard when you want.... if you need an eg 20 min break after doing some hazards then you can take it i believe....

2 years ago the hazards were a mixture of easy to hard (steep climbs and deep bogs), More than one winch per team is recommended as you are a bit stuffed if your winch craps out....one of ours did and the other had a dead battery....

I might have a copy of the dvd of the 07 event here I think??

[DieselBoy]

Tough Truck Challenge 5th/6th September 2009

Numbers limited and entries cut off when event is full

The Tough Truck Challenge means TOUGH, be prepared for anything

Gwavas Forest
Tikokino

TIMETABLE:
Entry into the forest will be 8 am / 9 30 am Saturday 5th
Scrutineering will be as the vehicles arrive.
Event start: 11 am Saturday
Entry fee $40.00 per person. Saturday night meal supplied.

SAFETY:
Care taken to extinguish smokes correctly
Speed limit of 50 kph at all times in all areas
No persons inside bight of any ropes
All persons clear when winching
Seat belts must be worn at all times
Gloves to be worn when winching
Safety glasses must be worn by persons in open top vehicles
All equipment in vehicles must be secured in or on the vehicle
Nominate one person to control any recovery
Winch blankets must be used
Lights on at all times in the Forest
No alcohol during the event

GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are in this forest thanks to the generosity of the owners – we use this forest a lot and do not wish to lose access because of irresponsible people
You must not push over, damage or winch off young pine trees-no exceptions. We will be marshaling these areas; if you are caught then instant disqualification and a bill for the damage will follow.
Be careful at all times; if you are unsure of the track get a team member to walk ahead.
You are in the forestry for the duration of the event; the gates will be locked until Sunday when we all leave.
Please leave your campsite clean and tidy.
No dogs or guns
No drugs
Compulsory meal and rest break for an hour between 7pm and 9pm

Please be aware of any fatigue issues, take a short break if you need to, and remember the safety of your team and all others is paramount.

It is your responsibility to read and understand the safety rules & vehicle requirements for this event, as removal of points and or full disqualification may be the consequence








VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
PRS Radio per truck
First aid kit
One torch with spare batteries
Mud grip tires with tubes or bead locked
Shovel or spade
Towrope
Tow hooks front and rear, mounted correctly
Snatch block/s
Safety blanket
Tree protector
Rated bow shackles
Gloves for winching
Fire extinguisher
Spare tire/s
Soft-top vehicles must have roll bar min
Pen and clipboard
Warm clothing and wet weather gear
Please ensure your vehicles and teams have the correct requirements as you will be scrutineered before the event starts

TEAMS:
Three vehicles and a minimum of two vehicles must finish
A minimum of one vehicle must have a winch
A minimum of two persons per vehicle
Trial or non-wof vehicles must be up to scrutineering standards
A 5 watt PRS radio to monitor emergency channel per team

RULES:

Marshall’s will oversee the number of special tasks that must be completed
A clue must be obtained in each special section

BROKEN TRUCKS:
There will be Club trucks that will assist you to get any broken trucks back to the base camp.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELVES. Bring all necessary camping equipment

[DieselBoy]

So from that, its run every two years.

Club trucks and trials trucks in the same event.

So Jerry, based on your experience, could we can leave spare fuel at the base camp rather than carrying it??

Or would that be stupid, as the treck back to the camp would be a mission??

I guess what would answer just about all of my questions in one go, would be an indication of how they have structured the Hazards.

Are all the hazards centered roughly around the base camp, or do you generally follow a route through the forest doing the hazards as you go, ending up at the camp on Saturday evening, and again after the last hazard on Sunday.

[Jerry]

So from that, its run every two years.

Club trucks and trials trucks in the same event.

Could be wrong but i thought it was club one year then trials the next etc, would need to check

So Jerry, based on your experience, could we can leave spare fuel at the base camp rather than carrying it??

Yes thats what we did, i would't carry it in the truck whilst you are doing the hazards.... don't want fuel flying about if you roll..., just refuel as needed when you come back for more hazards

Or would that be stupid, as the treck back to the camp would be a mission??

Hazards were only 30 mins there back and travelling on average from memory

I guess what would answer just about all of my questions in one go, would be an indication of how they have structured the Hazards.

Are all the hazards centered roughly around the base camp, or do you generally follow a route through the forest doing the hazards as you go, ending up at the camp on Saturday evening, and again after the last hazard on Sunday.

When you are ready you rock up to the caravan and ask for a hazard and then go out find it and then do the timed bit then come back to base, if you need to refuel youi can do so and then go and ask for another etc. the way they run it is so they know who is doing what hazards and when they finish, its not a you have to do thm 1 to 10 in order, in most cases the hazard is free when you do it, we had minimal waiting on a couple of the hazards only...

[DieselBoy]

Hahaha, sweet, that sounds mint.

Navagating your way to hazards is half of the event in itself apparently......

Taken from the info pack i got sent:

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
PRS Radio per truck
First aid kit
One torch with spare batteries
Mud grip tires with tubes or bead locked
Shovel or spade
Towrope
Tow hooks front and rear, mounted correctly
Snatch block/s
Safety blanket
Tree protector
Rated bow shackles
Gloves for winching
Fire extinguisher
Spare tire/s
Soft-top vehicles must have roll bar min
Pen and clipboard
Warm clothing and wet weather gear
Please ensure your vehicles and teams have the correct requirements as you will be scrutineered before the event starts

TEAMS:
Three vehicles and a minimum of two vehicles must finish
A minimum of one vehicle must have a winch
A minimum of two persons per vehicle
Trial or non-wof vehicles must be up to scrutineering standards
A 5 watt PRS radio to monitor emergency channel per team

RULES:

Marshall’s will oversee the number of special tasks that must be completed
A clue must be obtained in each special section

BROKEN TRUCKS:
There will be Club trucks that will assist you to get any broken trucks back to the base camp.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELVES. Bring all necessary camping equipment

[fourdogs]

we did it 2years ago in the dry weather year.
Its an awesome event.
Its best to have a winch on all wagons if you dont want to stress the rest of the team. Suitable for club trucks upwards. Not a shiny trip if you want it to be shiny at the other end .
Tracks could best be described as a hardish club run, but covered everything from gravel tracks to bogs and extremely steep bits. Times for stages for us ranged from 15min to about 1.5hrs from memory. Some teams were out there for a alot longer. Ifs it was wet it would have been real hard work.
Would love to do it again but no working wagon anymore that I would consider suitable.

But really, if you can get a team together do it, it was great fun . . .

[DieselBoy]

So who's coming from off here????

Weather looks good

[Jerry]

have found this site to be more accurate

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/b ... v_business

this one suggests it may be ok, if its not raining the ground will still be wet and muddy

See Ya up there........

Our team is 2 x V8 40's , a V8 70 and a coal burning nissan (Blackdeath), beercruiser, sadam, top gear, blackdeath, robo......

[badnuz]

Jafa and me

[Jafa]

Jafa and me

we have a bobbed v8 Rangie, my wreckage and a supercharged v6 Hilux.
Lookin forward to it, got my list of "shit to do" finished, just need to pack and were off

[wopass]

fark theres gonna be some cool trucks there to listen to so many 40's V8's in one place!!!

rad

im loading all my shit into the truck now and prepping for a weekend of little to no sleep

[mike]

Hmmmm I wonder if the woman would notice I wasn't home sat night when she flies back in from auckland......."Hi mike, where are you?" .... "ummm hawkes bay" .. "WTF!!!! beep beep beep"

fark i want to come just for a looksee!!!

[Jafa]

Hmmmm I wonder if the woman would notice I wasn't home sat night when she flies back in from auckland......."Hi mike, where are you?" .... "ummm hawkes bay" .. "WTF!!!! beep beep beep"

fark i want to come just for a looksee!!!

Just do eeet!!

You know you want to, just buy her some flowers or something

[Andrew1706]

So whats the deal for spectators? Would love to come watch/meet people if it's open...

[Sadam_Husain]

Just do eeet!!

You know you want to, just buy her some flowers or something

yeah leave her a nice bunch of flowers on the table and a love letter saying your planning something really special for her and you'll be away for a day or so organising it..... works a treat every time

[wopass]

Just do eeet!!

You know you want to, just buy her some flowers or something

yeah leave her a nice bunch of flowers on the table and a love letter saying your planning something really special for her and you'll be away for a day or so organising it..... works a treat every time

now that is awesum!!! do that!!!

see ya there dude

[Jerry]

Is that bullbar still coming down with ??????, and who's giving it to me?

[DieselBoy]

NJV6's B.Bar is sitting in ma shed, so will chuck that on the trailer, come find me ??

[Jerry]

Yep otherwise look out for a green 40 or beercruisers 40

fark theres gonna be some cool trucks there to listen to so many 40's V8's in one place!!!

Maybe we need to lineup all the 40's for a group shot??? and rev them up all at the same time

[Jerry]

Re spectators I have heard that the gates will be closed on sat morning after it starts so anyone wanting to spectate may want to contact the organisers ..... (don't have a contact no sorry)

[Andrew1706]

Yeah just got an email from Virginia saying the same thing, gates will be shut and it's so spread out having spectators would create more problems.

[Jerry]

Maybe see if you can tag along with a team eg team jafa or team wopass, and ride along with them and video......

[badnuz]

or team cruiser jerry???

i would say if your from ORE and spectating then assisting/cheering the ORE guys would be expected......

looking forward to it

see you all there

[badnuz]

Hmmmm I wonder if the woman would notice I wasn't home sat night when she flies back in from auckland......."Hi mike, where are you?" .... "ummm hawkes bay" .. "WTF!!!! beep beep beep"

fark i want to come just for a looksee!!!

TAKE A LEAF FROM its_that_guy2

i mean has your 4wd ever told you that you need to go visit a mechanic and be on your best behavior lol

man im gonna have a hangover in the morning

well ... im now committed to 4wd'n i think

[moonhopper]

http://www.metservice.com/public/ruralW ... s_bay.html

Just thought i would put up the latest weather Report for Napier for all the guys attending this weekend.

[badnuz]

going to be great weekend just had beer-cruiser, topgear and Sadam thru the shop.... hmmm missing a cruiser locker