Offroad-Express

9 & 10 October 2010
its on again october this year

Awesome, we'll be there

Awsome cant wait for it, just hope we do better than Rotorua and dont break the winch this time!

Sweet as,was away at sea last year, home this time and would like to travel up for this.
Any room for spectators, dont mind lending a hand

room from both

We have a new support truck that while it is 4x4 it is quite large. Will we be able to get this to the new camping spot as it has our BBQ, showers etc built in?

darinz wrote:We have a new support truck that while it is 4x4 it is quite large. Will we be able to get this to the new camping spot as it has our BBQ, showers etc built in?

I'm sure with BBQ and showers in it that there'd be a shiteload of offers to help tow it onsite

it could be kinda fun getting that sort of support. found pics on pirate is it built now?

skid wrote:

darinz wrote:We have a new support truck that while it is 4x4 it is quite large. Will we be able to get this to the new camping spot as it has our BBQ, showers etc built in?

I'm sure with BBQ and showers in it that there'd be a shiteload of offers to help tow it onsite

Like every good support truck it has it's own winch but it seats 8 people plus has all the other stuff on the back. I love sponsors who also compete in Targa as they have all the good toys!!!

And like all events, our showers are for the use of others, FOR A SMALL PRICE

mazdamike wrote:it could be kinda fun getting that sort of support. found pics on pirate is it built now?

If you are talking about my truck then no it isn't ready and won't be this year. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the year but won't be racing until next year.
We are going to be a one truck team all year so Dan will just have to make do with a support crew of about 10!

We have even sorted out Sky TV for this year so that we can watch Bathurst on Sunday afternoon.

Hi guys,

I'm getting there.

Hopefully will have seriously relevant stuff posted by Friday.

Dave

Hi all,

Entry form is here:

http://www.manukau4wd.org.nz/trip-info. ... trip_id=37

or go to www.manukau4wd.org.nz, click on club trips and then more info for the winch challenge.

I plan on starting with scrutineering early Saturday morning (7.00) and racing from 8.30.

8 Saturday stages, 1 or 2 night stages and 4 Sunday stages. All finishing by 12.00 Sunday.

I'm still working on the camping options and hope to be able to move the camp site away from last year's location.

My email and contact details are on the entry form. I am away next week so I will not answer any email enquiries before Tues Aug 3 at the earliest.

Dave

What happening about camping? Can support cars get to the camp site? Sent our entry form away today, cant wait!

Last year camping was 'in the thick of it' and due to the weather, required MT equipped vehicles for all access. This severely limited trailers etc. I am working on an alternative solution and when I have completed negotiations I will notify it here and on the trips page at www.manukau4wd.org.nz. Please be assured that there will be camping available. The worst case scenario is same place as last year.

Dave

I went to have another look at parsons road on google earth

last time I looked, I'm sure I saw a school nearby

dunno if its been said or used before as I've had nothing to do with manukau winch challenge in past, but...........

is there a school nearby that could be used for camping

get them to open up toilets for ya

hell they may even want to do a sausage sizzle or something to raise funds for the school

just a suggestion

SKID

is there a school nearby that could be used for camping

get them to open up toilets for ya

Yup, I'm working on it! Rugby club is 1st choice and school next.

Dave

Hi guys,

Have had confirmation from Onewhero Domain Board that their site is available for camping. First hurdle negotiated. Now working on hot showers and bar in Rugby Club. Will keep you posted on this. So it is looking more likely that things may be more civilised this year.

Have only 9 paid or partially paid entries so far and many verbals. So c'mon guys, get your entries in and give me some certainty.

Dave

isuzumudman wrote:Hi guys,

Have had confirmation from Onewhero Domain Board that their site is available for camping. First hurdle negotiated. Now working on hot showers and bar in Rugby Club. Will keep you posted on this. So it is looking more likely that things may be more civilised this year.

MINTYS!!!!

isuzumudman wrote:Have only 9 paid or partially paid entries so far and many verbals. So c'mon guys, get your entries in and give me some certainty.

Dave

post a list of paids and deposits paid bys like Cam did for RWC, seems to generate intrest

The current entries are:

1 Jim Gregory 71 App Recd/Dep Paid
2 Rob Price 52 App Recd/Fully Paid
3 Owen Fillery 87 App Recd/Fully Paid
4 Kevon Feikert 64 App Recd/Dep Paid
5 Burrows 83 Email Recd/Dep Paid
6 Anthony Jordan 37 Verbal
7 Daniel Cleaver 51 App Recd/Dep Paid
8 Glen Raymond 18 Verbal
9 Peter Haigh 70 Verbal
10 Gavin Campbell 94 Verbal
11 Scott Brassey 96 Verbal
12 Bernie Konz 98 Verbal

As you can see, not so good yet.

Dave

isuzumudman wrote:The current entries are:

1 Jim Gregory 71 App Recd/Dep Paid
2 Rob Price 52 App Recd/Fully Paid
3 Owen Fillery 87 App Recd/Fully Paid
4 Kevon Feikert 64 App Recd/Dep Paid
5 Burrows 83 Email Recd/Dep Paid
6 Anthony Jordan 37 Verbal
7 Daniel Cleaver 51 App Recd/Dep Paid
8 Glen Raymond 18 Verbal
9 Peter Haigh 70 Verbal
10 Gavin Campbell 94 Verbal
11 Scott Brassey 96 Verbal
12 Bernie Konz 98 Verbal

As you can see, not so good yet.

Dave

woo hoo Cam's driving the missile

this I gotta see

skid wrote:
woo hoo Cam's driving the missile

this I gotta see

no he just sent the email and deposit.

he cant reach the pedals anyway

Hi guys,

Went out to the farm yesterday with Scott Walsh (track setter) and had a good look over the new area. Excellent potential for a full day of varied stages there and all fairly close together. Sunday stages will be assessed in a few weeks.

Also furthered negotiations with Onewhero Rugby Club and that venue is now confirmed available to us from Friday until Sunday. The Rugby Club is on Hall Road, Onewhero (opposite the school) and is 3k from the farm cattle stop. There is plenty of room for camping, pits and support vehicles (even trucks). The building facilities include hot showers, toilet facilities, relaxation area and bar. I intend having the bar available in the evenings but only after racing is completed.

Dave

Hi guys,

2 more spots taken up.

Stephen Reed 25
Raana Roran 20

Dave

isuzumudman wrote:Hi guys,

2 more spots taken up.

Stephen Reed 25
Raana Roran 20

Dave

That might be Raana Horan?

Dislexia (Dyslexia?) or something setting in. Oh well.

What is the least amount of trucks you need to run the event?

What is the least amount of trucks you need to run the event?

Indications are all positive and I am sure the event will proceed.

Dave

Better get my entry in I guess

Where's UBZ at, I need my No1 winch man

think i might be spectator this year and not marshall, providing we have enough marshalls, so i can check out all the stages and sit on the end of me camera

And the numbers climb to 17.

Michael Mabille
Gene Batty
Tony Differ

6 Challenge and 11 Club.

Dave