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A few of us are in the early planning stage of organizing a club class only comp .It is going to be aimed at introducing people to winch challenges.It will be a one day event in Auckland at the Extreme park prob in early May ,It will not be a speed event there will be compulsory winching in some stages ,it will be a fun layed back event ,If you have competed in a winch challenge before you cant enter but your help in marshalling would be great .WE will be finalizing the details over the next 7/10 days and will keep youn posted...Cheers

sounds like a bit of me

sounds interesting all i need to do is sort out my winch

I may be keen for this 2

Non road legal class so i can enter the 50????

Sounds very interesting. One more push towards getting my winch act together (or atleast buy the damn thing first)!

Were just nutting out the final details now .I myself am pushing for non legal trucks but if you have fiddle brakes they will have to be locked of for the day..Cheers

sounds like an awesome idea!! best one i've heard for ages

monstr wrote:....It is going to be aimed at introducing people to winch challenges....

Does that mean the tracks will be somewhat tamer than a winch comp? Would it be suitable for someone completely new to winching or is some experience required?

Sorry know your still only in planning stage.

I will be helping monstr set up the comp. I think a bit of winching knowledge would help but not neccessary. Will be using standed winch comp rules as far as points and penalties go. We have a venue and a date in mind just have to sort out marshals and exta help, will let you know more details as we sort them out. But the more intrest we get the better the comp will be. Look forward to seeing a comp from the other side

If I not ready to have a go, I'll be more than happy to help as a marshall.

Thr whole idea is to have a relaxed comp we will be running the standard set of rules ,experence in this type of event is not nessasary most of it comes down to common sense.And yes the tracks will be easyier as we are aiming at the first timer with a reasonably set up club truck ,We will be quite hard on anything to do with saftey, but even though there will be winners and loosers this event is being organized to bring together a group of like minded people and having a bloody good fun day...Cheers

monstr wrote:Thr whole idea is to have a relaxed comp we will be running the standard set of rules ,experence in this type of event is not nessasary most of it comes down to common sense.And yes the tracks will be easyier as we are aiming at the first timer with a reasonably set up club truck ,We will be quite hard on anything to do with saftey, but even though there will be winners and loosers this event is being organized to bring together a group of like minded people and having a bloody good fun day...Cheers

thats the most important bit

Sounds good Steve! I'll help out marshalling if you need me and I can make it.

I can help with marshaling as well.

Sounds like a great idea to me. I hope to have the Rangie ready by then. If not I will probably be available to marshall.

Any rules to be aware of?

Cheers Muddymatt

monstr wrote:... yes the tracks will be easier as we are aiming at the first timer with a reasonably set up club truck...

Right, I could possibly be a starter. My truck is more than capable, I'm more worried about the loose nut behind the wheel

Better go test my winch somewhere - not even sure if it works

I have no ground anchor and I assume others who are looking at giving this a go wouldn't either. My request would be there are winching points available where likely required & if possible one path for the road legal trucks (tamer) and another for the non-road legal (tougher). Just my 2c.

Yeah some rules would be good, and a date as I have a wee way to come from and it will take some organising

MNC wrote:

monstr wrote:... yes the tracks will be easier as we are aiming at the first timer with a reasonably set up club truck...

Right, I could possibly be a starter. My truck is more than capable, I'm more worried about the loose nut behind the wheel

Better go test my winch somewhere - not even sure if it works

I have no ground anchor and I assume others who are looking at giving this a go wouldn't either. My request would be there are winching points available where likely required & if possible one path for the road legal trucks (tamer) and another for the non-road legal (tougher). Just my 2c.

good point, are we going to need a ground anchor ?

dont know about the extra tame bits for the road vehicles.... i think the guys organising it will have a good plan in mind and whatever it is i think its a bloody good idea for a good fun day(s) out

scruitineering ? sat morning ? comp satday day and night stage ? BBQ and a few bevvys later sat night ? sunday morning stages then results ?

or just a few stages satday then results ? then bevvys and BBQ for results then more bevvys and pass out to get some rest then head home sunday arvo...

just throwing ideas out there cos im amped allready

hey monstr just send me a pm if you need any help with get this thing going. keen to help where i can. and to get out there and have some fun

Just to point you guys in the right direction the planned date is Sunday 11th May We will be running normal winch challenge rules regarding safety apart from you will not require a roll cage unless your in a soft or open top truck then you will need a 4 point you will need a helmet for the driver and co driver and seat belts .You wont need ground anchors (were going to be kind to coe"s) The full details will be posted by the end of the week ..Steve
The full winch challenge rules are avaible as a down load from the 4x4 challenges web site

in a cartman from southpark voice...

soo sweeeeet

Heres some more details,
The event will be run under the Norwest OHVC umbrella
Date 11th May
Venue Extreme park 606 Peak rd Helensville
Cost $50.00
This comp is open to all vehicles including non road legal,But must resemble OEM forward of the B pillar i:e no space frame buggy type trucks
We will be running the current set of winch challenge rules (can be down loaded from 4x4challenges web site)
Exceptions to these rules are
1 Roll cage ONLY required for open top vehicles (4 point)
2 wire rope is okay (must be in good cond will be checked on the day )
3 WOf and REG NOT required
Scriutenering will be from 7 -8-30am on the day (sorry)
This will be a one day event followed by a supplied BBQ at the end
Entry forms should be available to be downloaded from http://www.norwestohv.co.nz in the next few days or you can contact me at oink@xtra.co.nz ph 02102703322
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU OR YOUR TRUCK IS A CURRENT COMPETITOR YOU CANT ENTER(and yes we know who you are)
More info as it comes to hand
any questions people?
Cheers..Steve

Forgot to mention that if anyone wants to lend a hand either setting tracks (no competitors) or being a marshall on the day please drop me a line on oink@xtra.co.nz
Cheers..Steve
It would be good to get some of you current competitors getting involved

why sunday if a may ask, means a long drive home sunday night or time off work

It was the only time we could get the park, that worked in with our commitments.

oh well maybe next time

haynzy wrote:why sunday if a may ask, means a long drive home sunday night or time off work

You might want to find a trailer too if your looking at taking your truck that far away..... makes it much easier to get it home again if something goes wrong

yeah had access to a racecar transporter bus but too far to go for a sunday drive

Sorry about that guys, but adding to my last post...

One of the other reasons to hold it on a sunday is the extreme park can be a very unforgiving place if it is wet! By holding it on sunday it gives us saturday to re-set stages if it is wet, and being the event director if turns to shit, my ass is on the line and i want to make sure everyone goes home in one piece.

Steve