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Big wrote:

klompy wrote:Your sport will never grow with out spectators.You guys must spend a fortune on your trucks to even get sponsors for an event that has no spectators.

Indeed but making it so OSH compliant and to make it safe for everyone even treating them all like sheep is just too hard.. it would more then double the required people to run an event .. if it was easier then everyone would be doing it..

isn't the reason they get the 4wd mags involved is so coverage can go out to everyone and provide a national profile for the sponsors.

klompy wrote:Your sport will never grow with out spectators.You guys must spend a fortune on your trucks to even get sponsors for an event that has no spectators.

Hey mate.
unfortunately we can't have spectators for several reasons:

-The logistics of having wandering spectators on a near 800 acre property with limited mobile coverage.
-The safety concerns with added people. We are already having to plan for 60 driver/co-drivers plus support crew, marshals, organisers.
-Finally and most importantly the land owners have asked us not to have spectators. As im sure you can appreciate finding property owners who will allow us to do what we do on their land are hard to come by and thus they have the final say on everything and this has to be respected.

Cheers
Andrew

Ralfie wrote:isn't the reason they get the 4wd mags involved is so coverage can go out to everyone and provide a national profile for the sponsors.

Exactly Ralfie. We've got both 4x4 Action Magazine and NZ4wd Magazine on board so we should hopefully have lots of pictures and write ups for those who aren't there in person.

Cheers
Andrew

I'm not having a dig at you guys it was more an observation,your just a group of guys doing what you enjoy,have fun.

klompy wrote:Your sport will never grow with out spectators.You guys must spend a fortune on your trucks to even get sponsors for an event that has no spectators.

I agree man, been saying the exact thing myself for years.

No buisness is interested in sponsoring a vehicle,team or event, when their advertising goes unseen except for a pic in a small niche magazine.

As you were, don't clutter these guys thread with this stuff, it was discussed to death a few years ago

db these are the buisnesses that are sponsoring this event,superwinch,stihl shop kumeu,4wdbits,filthy 4x4,4x4 action magazine,motortech 4x4,nz4wd magazine,cp racing ltd.im sure some of the trucks compeating are sponsored too. good luck with the event guys,sorry I can't come up and help out as I seem to work most weekends these days cheers craig

If I can sort a team out then we'll be there as well. Assuming the truck is still in one bit that is!!!!!

Hi Guys,

Small update...

After spending every second weekend up at Possum Palace it is starting to take shape.

We now have 10 tracks sorted

Its all shaping up nicely and is looking like its going to be an awesome event.

Would like to just say Thanks to everyone who has pitched in too help us out with this so far, its much appriciated...

We are hoping to have the registration forms ready within a week.

Anyway too much talking not enough pictures:

Hi Guys,

Here are the entry forms and information:

Entry Form: http://www.norwestohv.org/4x4/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Possum-Palace-24hr-Teams-Challenge-2013-Entry-Form.doc

Information Pack: http://www.norwestohv.org/4x4/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Possum-Palace-24hr-Teams-Challenge-2013-Information-updated.pdf



Please note we will be confirming registrations as we receive payment, first in first served...

Any questions please dont hesitate to ask us.

Thanks,

Caleb
V.P.
Norwest OHV Club Inc
0276834327

do navi's have to be NZFWDA affiliated?

wopass wrote:do navi's have to be NZFWDA affiliated?

Not nessesarily only the person 'in charge' of the vehicle needs to be a member so this could be the driver or co-driver.

Cheers

The best way to find out if they need to be affiliated would be to email the president or secretary of the NZFWDA and ask for their opinion
But my opinion is both would need to be members of the NZFWDA as this would cover them for insurance just like the trials guys when they compete
Cheers Probie

probie wrote:The best way to find out if they need to be affiliated would be to email the president or secretary of the NZFWDA and ask for their opinion
But my opinion is both would need to be members of the NZFWDA as this would cover them for insurance just like the trials guys when they compete
Cheers Probie

The comment from andy3542 was a quote form an email I sent him and is correct. The rules for National trials are a little different.
Tony Burgess
President NZFWDA

Mudde1 wrote:The comment from andy3542 was a quote form an email I sent him and is correct. The rules for National trials are a little different.
Tony Burgess
President NZFWDA

Thanks Tony, that email was a great help

Testing tracks with Steve's truck (Monstr)



Will try get the other teaser up soon...

Cheers

Teaser 4:


Also dont forget guys, when you send your money in please also fill out the registration forms...

We will accept a reservation for a team if one person pays and the others pay within a week (unless previously discussed).

Thanks

Caleb

Hi guys,

Just a reminder...

Please send your registration forms to graeme@kiwirehab.co.nz with your payment, we have a few payments with out paperwork.

Thanks

Caleb

Prize list:

So far we have,

SUPERWINCH 12,500lb Talon winch

SUPERWINCH Hubs

Motortech have offered $1000 worth of prizes

4wdbits are putting up some winch dampners, bags and other gear

NZ4wd have offered some subscriptions

4x4 Action will also supply subscriptions and various spot prizes

CP Racing NZ have offered a $500 voucher to go towards some bar work

Terrain Tamer will be supplying a top of the line air compressor

Stihl Shop Kumeu have helped us in the way of 2 brand new rental saws, cleaned and freshly sharpened for us every 2 weeks to make tracks with

Hi Guys,

We have now finished the competition rear T shirt design, so I thought I should share it.



Now unfortunately on a more serious note, there is an issue I need to address.

We have had an anonymous tip that there are a few people that have concerns about the event and one of our Norwest members (Nick Lawson) being tied up with the event, I would just like to put this to bed. Yes he is a club member with Norwest but he is NOT involved with the organization of this event in any way.

Cheers

Caleb

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Facebook event for all those obsessed with Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/158943220960842/?ref=3

Hi Guys,

After receiving an email this week with some concerns about security and parking I thought I should update you all too...

We have a decent site for camping set out in one of the paddocks which we are happy for tow vehicles to be parked in, all of the gates will be locked for the event and we are more than happy to let competitors in or out during the event.

If the tow vehicle isn't a 4wd or you do not require it next to your tent, we can park alongside the gravel road inside the farm.

The plan is:

Drive in
Unload comp truck
Park tow wagon & trailer or just unload trailer on the internal gravel road (camping will be a no trailer area).
Get truck scrutineered then your free to relax

There will be 1-2 tractors on hand for any towing required.

We will also have people floating around during the event that can cast an eye on things from time to time.

Due to the location there may only be 3-4 vehicles that go past in a weekend and I would class it as a secure location.

If you have any more concerns please feel free to ask away...

Cheers

Caleb
0276834327

Pics of said camping area and turning circle at end of gravel road...

Well another weekend done and dusted up at Possum Palace.

We now have around 17 tracks set not a whole lot of footage as we have been busy behind the chainsaws...

Everything is coming along real nice, huge thanks to everyone thats been helping us achieve our goal.

We still have a few spaces left, don't forget to register you don't wanna miss this event its gonna be a good one.

Here are the entry forms and information:

Entry Form: http://www.norwestohv.org/4x4/wp-conten ... y-Form.doc

Information Pack: http://www.norwestohv.org/4x4/wp-conten ... pdated.pdf

Facebook event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/158943220960842/?ref=3

Please send your registration forms to graeme@kiwirehab.co.nz with your payment, we have a few payments with out paperwork.

Hay guys I am looking for two other trucks to make a team or if any one is short of a truck . I hav a 91 nissan patrol on 35s , winch ect and hav all the gear ... Cheers jason

Hi guys,

We are now looking for some Marshals / Helpers for the event.

Please let me know if you are available for this (even if just for a day)

Cheers

Caleb

Hi Guys,

We are now 3 trips out before the event, we have the majority of things covered but would like too see if anyone on ORE would like to come along and help us out for a day.

Its a good opportunity too see what we have been working away at up there.

What we are offering is:

Saturday - Work - Putting in pegs, marking/cutting the final 2-3 tracks (not essential), general prep for the comp.

Sunday - Play - Free for all, go an enjoy the place (MUST have helped out on the Saturday to earn this privilege).

We can only accommodate a limited number per trip, Norwest members get priority and if we fill up then well try get you on a future trip.

Trip Dates are:

21st & 22nd Sep
5th & 6th Oct
19th & 20th Oct

Please PM me if you are interested


Cheers

Caleb
0276834327

Yeeeha!!! The countdown is on

We still have a few spaces left, so get a team and come join the fun...

Its gonna be an awesome experience, we have some cool tracks set.

We can make allowances for accomodation for those who have travelled from far away...

We should be on site from Wednesday before the comp, people are welcome to pitch a tent in my paddock until then if you want to hang around after Manukau.

Entry fee will also be waived for anyone south of Wellington

Please pm me if you have any questions...

Cheers

Caleb
027 MUD GEAR (683 4327).

Had a good weekend with lots of marking completed. A group of us built one small bridge and upgraded another.
I had the chance to do a quick half circuit of the 760+acres with the Gopro on the bonnet to give everyone some idea of the versatile terrains we have at our disposal. The land owners have been great in that we have had complete "artistic freedom" to fell trees, drive through drains and tear up some small patches of pasture.
The following video is of the access tracks only with a few landmarks labelled.

As you can see these tracks have to be "nursed" a little to make them last through the competition. Afterwards all access tracks will be levelled for the summer season.

P.S, The rattle is the Gopro casing........not my truck

Cheers,

sibainmud wrote:
P.S, The rattle is the Gopro casing........not my truck

Cheers,

Does that excuse work for the warrent man too?