Offroad-Express

We are running the Alpine Village Inn 4x4 Challenge and Tractor Pull at Pucker Park, Hanmer on Sunday 24th April (Easter Sunday). Given the time of year, we are expecting dryer conditions than our mudplug and so are setting new stages that will be as much of a test for the driver as the vehicle. We will have a good mix of technical driver stages along with some mud/boggy ones and at least one that will be a straight out test of your vehicle. It will be run under much the same format as last time with 10-12 stages in total. At least 5 stages in the morning, with a break for lunch when we will have the tractor pull demo and the remaining stages commencing after that. It will be a 10am start with scrutineering from 8.30am on the day and a plan to be finished around 4.30pm.
Spectators most welcome with food etc available. Entry for spectators is $10 per person or $25 for a family and under 5s free.

There will be 2 classes of vehicle;

1, Club Class; Road legal, maximum of 35 inch tyre
2, Outlaw Class, For anything that doesn't fit the above category

As there will be a variety of different vehicles in the same classes there will be a points system in place to help keep things even.
Entry for driver and optional navigator $40.

We will be donating half of all entry fees and 10% of the gatetakings to the Ch Ch Earthquake Appeal. So go on, you know how much fun you had last year and you want to do it again while supporting a great and worthy cause.
Anyone who is keen to help out with marshalling etc please let me know either via private message or email info@puckerpark.co.nz (you will be well looked after)
Entry forms etc will be available soon so check out our website http://www.puckerpark.co.nz. We look forward to seeing you there.

Jason Mcleod
Pucker Park Events
021 224 1148

sounds great. whats the skill level needed to compete as im fairly new to 4wding would it be ok to give it a go? i have a surf on 31s raised snorkel etc or should i just come to watch

Give it a go. Its as much about having fun as it is about winning. They won't be anything dangerous and it's a great way to get some experience

nibz = in.....

Me too im in

i'll be keen if i get the 4wd in prime condis aka new clutch hubs brakes,winch wired up, road tyres for the drive there and back

Hopefully it doesn't turn out like the lawnmower race held down that way recently

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/ ... s-violent/

Are you going to have tug of wars as well?

Jerry wrote:Hopefully it doesn't turn out like the lawnmower race held down that way recently

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/ ... s-violent/

Are you going to have tug of wars as well?

hahahaha thats gold

Lol all adds to the experience. The tractors we've got coming are just a smidge bigger than that, they also have real engines too

Hey Jase, normal rules, helmets etc?

Yep. Standard competition rules. Helmets, rated towhooks etc

I'll be in!!

Good stuff, let Adam know as well, always good to exercise the family rivalry

Ok guys, Entry forms now available here
http://puckerpark.essentialtech.co.nz/events/alpine-village-inn-4x4-challenge-and-tractor-pull
Anyone who wants a hard copy just send your postal address to here info@puckerpark.co.nz and i'll mail one out to you.

If any of you know people who would be keen to help out with marshalling etc on the day please let me know.

Cheers
Jason

Time to get those entries in folks. At this stage we have more competitors from out of town than we have from Ch Ch so get it together aye

Well pretty much have the stages sorted. We have a good mix of stuff to keep you'll happy. Here is the official flier

AWESOME!
Wish I could enter but I have family commitments easter weekend.

ditto about enterin but with work commitments..

Why so far away?

Oh well, I suppose I'll have to keep to Auckland

SP450andLE wrote:Why so far away?

Oh well, I suppose I'll have to keep to Auckland

Fly down and borrow Pete or Nibbys truck

H2OLOVA wrote:

SP450andLE wrote:Why so far away?

Oh well, I suppose I'll have to keep to Auckland

Fly down and borrow Pete or Nibbys truck

Hmmm. Oh so tempting

SP450andLE wrote:

H2OLOVA wrote:

SP450andLE wrote:Why so far away?

Oh well, I suppose I'll have to keep to Auckland

Fly down and borrow Pete or Nibbys truck

Hmmm. Oh so tempting

Sorry, but I'm using mine for family entertainment Easter weekend.
My boy would love to enter it in your event Jase but it told him he's still to young. But I don't mind him using it on bros short track.

Looking forward to seeing the pix n vids of this one Jase!

Im keen as, Just need to know what the truck need exactly, and what i need, just full face motorcycle helmet, By rated tow hooks, does it have to be mounted in a particular place? what else is needed? cheers

u13turbo wrote:Im keen as, Just need to know what the truck need exactly, and what i need, just full face motorcycle helmet, By rated tow hooks, does it have to be mounted in a particular place? what else is needed? cheers

Motorbike helmet is fine as long as it has no obvious damage, remember its your head in there.
As long as your tow hooks are mounted safely and securely ie they wont fly off if you need recovery.
A suitable rope or strop for recovery

And some attitude always helps

H2OLOVA wrote:

u13turbo wrote:Im keen as, Just need to know what the truck need exactly, and what i need, just full face motorcycle helmet, By rated tow hooks, does it have to be mounted in a particular place? what else is needed? cheers

Motorbike helmet is fine as long as it has no obvious damage, remember its your head in there.
As long as your tow hooks are mounted safely and securely ie they wont fly off if you need recovery.
A suitable rope or strop for recovery

And some attitude always helps

Sounds good, I have a front hook, think it is standard but it has held a bloody lot before, would it be ok or does it have to be a 'rated' hook?
When is the latest i can register by?

It needs to be a rated hook ie it has a load rating stamped into it. Factory hooks wouldn't cut the mustard. You need to have one of these on the front and one on the back. You could register on the day if you need to but its easier for me if you register earlier

Cheers
Jason

H2OLOVA wrote:Yep. Standard competition rules. Helmets, rated towhooks etc

Taken from the entry pack:


All classes must have the following items:
Suitable crash helmets for both driver and navigator
Securely mounted towhooks both front and rear, spark arrestor
Securely mounted and operational seatbelts for both driver and navigator
Suitable rope or snatch strap for recovery

For further details contact us at info@puckerpark.co.nz
or phone 0278 273440.

Event Rules and Information

• All Participants must have completed in full, signed and returned to organisers both the competitor entry and indemnity forms. Failure to do so will render the participant ineligible to start, with no refund of the entry fee.
• Vehicles are required to be available for scrutineering a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. The driver shall be present during scrutineering. Please report to scrutineering with the following items and documents:
Driver’s license for Driver.
Tow rope/ strap.
Safety helmets shall be presented for verification of compliance . Helmets and straps must be free from damage and fit the wearer correctly.
• Any vehicle that fails to pass the scrutineering process will be excluded from starting the event.
• If any competing vehicle is damaged so as to be unsafe, that damage must be repaired to the scrutineers satisfaction.
• The Scrutineer, or their delegate, has the right to check any vehicle at any time during the competition and require that vehicle to be repaired to the scrutineers satisfaction, or be excluded from the remainder of event.
• All vehicles must have spark arrestor fitted (negotiable given weather conditions on the day)
• A 10,000lb / 4500kg minimum rated recovery point, is required on both the front and rear of the vehicle and shall be securely mounted to the chassis by a minimum of two 12mm, or four 10mm, grade 8.8 (or equivalent) high tensile steel bolts. Monocoque frame vehicles shall have each recovery point mounted such that the load is applied evenly to the vehicle frame. Note: Lifting eyes of any kind are not approved.
• The mounting of a recovery point to the bull bar or bar work is permissible provided the recovery point is securely mounted to the bar work by a minimum of two 12mm, or four 10mm, grade 8.8 (or equivalent) high tensile steel bolts.
• All recovery gear must have a minimum rating of 3.25 t.
• All Participants must have at least one rope/ strap suitable for vehicle recovery.
• All tires must be as manufactured, altering in any way is not allowed. No tractor tires.
• No passengers other than the Driver and Co-driver combination are allowed in the vehicle during competition stages.
• All refueling and/or maintenance is to be completed in the designated pit area wherever possible.
• All fuel, oil, vehicle parts and/or waste is to be kept in approved sealed containers and removed from the site at the conclusion of the event.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Parking in designated areas only.
• No pets to be bought into venue.
• The Participants will have no claim whatsoever against the organisers or sponsors of the event. It is the responsibility of each driver to have in force, a valid insurance cover for the competing vehicle against third party liability.
• Any driver found to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs prior to or during the event will be instantly disqualified
• Participants must follow all direction and/or request from event officials and/or marshals. Failure to do so could result in instant disqualification

Hope you're all ready for an action packed day. Still places left for last minute entries

Hey Jase,

John Chapman here, Mark's son. I saw the stickers you'd left in the workshop when you were chucking the windows back in the roller for the old man, didn't know you part owned Pucker Park, might have to come up for a burn in the mud sometime!

I was waiting to come up with the Motosoc uni crew last year for the hammered in hanmer thing they do up there then it all got cancelled, council or something struck it down?

John

Small world aye. Could use your Dads roller at the moment, pity Haast is so far away UniSoc were going to have a do at the park but that turned to custard after the Sept quake. Definitely recommend coming up, its a fun place to waste a day .