http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/ promoting 4wd Winch Challenge competition in New Zealand, an exciting Four Wheel Drive motorsport en-us Website Administrator hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/96 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:21:53 GMT A meeting at 36 Parnell Rd at 11am to finalise the 2012 rules. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/90 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:49:17 GMT A meeting is set up for 11.00am on Sunday 5 Dec in Parnell Auckland. The address is 36 Parnell Rd (corner of Parnell Rd and York St) there is plenty of parking but it is suggested that you bring a chair. The intention is to review the 2011 rule proposals and if possible action them. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/87 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:45:00 GMT Minutes of 4x4 Challenges General Meeting held on Sunday 20th June 2010 at Parnell following the AGM Present Darin Neeley, Peter Vahry, Eileen Austin, Grant Johnson, George Palmer, Ashley Lucas, Dave Brown, Justin Williams, Apologies: Warren Adams, Steven Reed, Dan Cleaver, Jason Delahunty, John Roberts, Glen Raymond Minutes of previous meeting There were minutes taken of this meeting but unavailable Correspondence Email received by Darin from Kiwi 4x4 Challenge (Mark Pincock) requesting assistance with their next event which would be a National Winch Challenge Financial Report Balance as of 18/06/10 was $4955.37 There had been 2 new members General Business For the Rotorua Challenge on the 9th July there needed to be log books issued and members joined. Darin will talk to the Rotorua organisers to ensure the paperwork to Peter Vahry by 29th June so he has time to issue log books Update Website Jeremy would need to be contacted re the new fees and the rule updates so they can be posted on the site Log Books List of auditors in log books for each region, Darin, Klem and Jack Progress on Rules Issued as clarification on classes Published 2010 as draft to be effective 01/01/2011 The intention of the classes is to allow progress through the sport from club class to super-modified Fuel Discussion on clause in rules Any pump gas including AV gas or Race Fuel generally accepted NO Methanol. Biofuels maybe accepted but the organisers had to be notified and accept. Justin to complete wording and insert into draft Scrutineering rule Needs to be altered Chassis Discussion on this added clause also about the process of lengthening chassis and monocoque vehicles and their modification “Shall maintain equivalent strength”. Seatbelt As per 17.3 Need to change to 4 point harness Classes Darin explained the 4 classes • Standard Do not need WOF • Club –cap on modification re points system • Challenge as is • Super- modified not needed to be road legal and less restriction on modifications Darin explained the points system Club class was 400 points or less to stay in this class. Club class 600 points or less Modifications gained points e.g. Suspension lift over 65mm was 50 points Scoring system Discussion on the various systems used. The most accepted had been one designed by Jenny Konz. Suggested that perhaps this should be the sanctioned system by 4x4 Challenges and the Version No be added as it was refined. DNF times Discussion on the need for this to be clarified by organisers to competitors and should be in the guideline package that is for organisers. Failure to complete a section and DNF (failure to complete a section in the time allowed were confused. Good marshal training also felt to be vital here Liability after vehicle audit Discussion about 4x4 Challenges liability. We are asked to do the audit and provide the vehicle rules. Course safety was another issue and maybe for the future. Suggested that each organiser has a Risk Management Plan Radios Need for a formal cost be put on these + the watches. Suggested that $200 + freight be the cost without batteries. Peter to check cost of replacement batteries for radios Log book transfer process Discussion about this and the cost of additional log books. Set at $10 and replacement cost also $10 if original destroyed etc. Meeting closed 1.30pm http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/86 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:38:26 GMT The AGM on 20-6-2010 wasn't heavily attended. The elections saw Darin Neely returned unopposed as President, along with Eileen Austin as Secretary, Peter Vahry as Treasurer and Jack Talbot as Vice President. Financially the club ended the year with a loss, but is generally in good health. The annual subscription for the club was set at $10 for non-competing members and $20 for competitors (both are GST inclusive) For NZFWDA membership if members are not already members through another club, there is an additional $30 (inc GST) A constructive general meeting followed. [Modified by: Peter Vahry on 20 June 2010 17:27:07 ] http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/31 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:22:51 GMT Notice is given of a general meeting to be held on Saturday 11 October from 10.30am until 12.30pm (approx) at the Victoria Avenue Primary School Hall in Remuera, Auckland. Non-members are welcome. Please RSVP to Eileen so we have an idea of attendance numbers. eilaustin@xtra.co.nz The entrance is on Victoria Ave and is opposite Sonia Ave. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/25 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:15:02 GMT There has been concern among some competitors coming into the winch challenge sport, that the requirement for having insurance is unnecessary and expensive. The 2008 AGM still felt that such insurance does offer protection in many situations and it was pointed out that through the Auckland 4WD Club, there is a Public Liability cover for vehicles while being used off main roads and that they need not be registered. The annual fee is $50. The insurance covers the period from Dec to Dec and as it is a low premium, there is no pro-rata system. http://www.auckland4wd.org.nz/visitors/article.asp?article=-1987192883&catpage=1&pagename=/visitors/latestnews.asp This policy is open to any NZFWDA club members and provides cover during any club organised event. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/24 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:02:59 GMT Hi every one, at the recent AGM I was voted in as club president for the coming year. So I guess it’s my job to maintain this club as a vital member of the 4 wheel drive community. To do this I need your help. I need you to pay your subs, which for existing members is only $6.00; I need you to encourage others to become members. By being members you can have your say and guide us in the direction you believe is best for your sport. Most importantly I need your ideas. Do you want 4x4 Challenges to run a competition? If so what type. I.e. full winch challenge, club class challenge, Mud drag. Any of the above will need your help in many ways, Land, organisers and labour as well as competitors and sponsors. We also need a sponsor for the website, so if you know of anyone who would benefit by having their name on this site please ask them to contact me. We intend to maintain and update the rules that have evolved over many years. Again we need your input, is there any rule that needs to be added, amended or removed? We are currently looking at a couple of rule variations as raised at the AGM. One that the WOF needs to be less than 28days old - Rule 24.2d The proposal is that if a vehicle has 4x4 challenges log book a current WOF is sufficient. Only 1 vehicle at the moment qualifies for this. The other rule concerns the third party insurance requirement - Rule24.2e. If a competition is held on one site and vehicles are not required to go on public roads during the competition is third party insurance necessary? Although the final ruling will be down to the rules committee what do you think? Our convenor of the rules committee John Walker is battling a serious health problem at the moment and may not be in a position to answer queries and suggestions on the rules immediately so please email me a copy. g.c.palmer@xtra.co.nz We wish John every success in his battle. To those of you that are organising competitions please don’t think that we wish to take over your competition but that we are always pleased to help when and where we can. Once again if you have any ideas or complaints contact me on the email address above or on my home number (09)273 7257. See you in the mud George Palmer http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/23 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:58:14 GMT The annual general meeting for 4x4 Challenges NZ has been set for 23 June 2008 The venue is the Victoria Avenue Primary School hall at 8.00pm 250 Victoria Ave, Remuera...... opposite Sonia Ave http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/16 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:08:35 GMT Competitors are reminded that membership of 4x4 Challenges NZ is a requirement for competing in the National Series and vehicles need to have logbooks. By being a member of 4x4 Challenges NZ you get a say in the future of challenge management. All the documentation is available on this website so do it now! http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/2 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:57:36 GMT Again, welcome. It is hoped that this new website and forum facility will allow better communication among the winch challenge fraternity. 4x4 Challenges NZ want to have feedback and thoughts on the management of this growing sector of 4x4 recreation. Peter Vahry 4x4 Challenges NZ president