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/89 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:53:06 GMT as the title suggests, we are gonna run a winch challenge in the wellington region havent decided on dates yet, but will be looking at sometime in November 2011 seems a fair way away, but as we are new to this game we want to get it right and that takes time 95% sure we will be holding this at the Rallywoods 4wd Park and will be a North/South challenge as well thats pretty much all the details I have at this stage, but there will be more to come cheers SKID http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/88 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:38:18 GMT Manukau 4WD Club Winch Challenge 2010 is On! October 9 & 10 2010. East end of Parsons Road, Onewhero. For entry form go to http://www.manukau4wd.org.nz/trip-info.htm?public&trip_id=37 or you can find it on the Club Trips page at www.manukau4wd.org.nz Dave Brown http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/85 Wed, 19 May 2010 08:18:44 GMT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR 4X4 CHALLENGES NZ INC TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 20TH JUNE 2010 AT 36 PARNELL RD PARNELL, AUCKLAND START TIME: 11AM • Members present /apologies • Minutes of previous AGM • Matters arising • Correspondence • Presidents report • Financial report • Subscriptions • Election of Officers Secretary Eileen Austin [Modified by: Peter Vahry on 19 May 2010 20:18:43 ] http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/59 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:17:02 GMT The NZ National WC is being held in Marlborough next year on Queens Birthday weekend. This is being held on the same property that the Top of the South challenge is held so expect it to be tough. More details will be out when available and this is just a quick note to let you all know it is coming and for those from further a feild to get prepared. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/82 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:07:09 GMT This event and the 4x4 Expo part of the show has been canceled due to low interest. Thank you to those who had offered to be involved. 4x4 Challenges NZ have been invited to provide the Winch Truck' entertainment at this new event with the organisers constructing an appropriate stadium course. The intention is that it's not a competition but as always it will probably be hard for you guys to resist. 4x4 Challenges NZ is also invited to exhibit within the Show. Pencil this weekend into your diaries. *The National 4x4 Expo* Incorporating: NZ Off Road Short Course Grand Prix, Winch Truck Stadium Challenge, 4WD Club Display Competition and a full Waikato Winter Show Programme 25,000 Crowd Expected over 3 Days *Limited Indoor and Outdoor Exhibitor Sites becoming available.* [Modified by: Peter Vahry on 15 April 2010 20:07:08 ] http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/83 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:42:27 GMT Hi All ,Just to keep you all up to date There will be a winch challenge next year for"" Club class only"" ,The challenge side of it are taking a break for a year , So far we are looking to run it over Easter starting with night stages on the Friday ,Full day Sat finishing Sunday around 3pm .these date will be confirmed asap For the Norwest comp we are thinking about a couple of changes re vehical specs 1/ max tyre size 35" 2/ winches must be off the shelf type i"e no in cab free spools ,twin motors on elect winches etc all other spec as per the last comp .. any feed back would be great. Cheers..Steve http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/84 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:19:11 GMT cant seem to find the address for the 4x4challenges meeting tomoorw on here or ORE, can someone post up the address of where the meeting is being held please? http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/76 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:57:05 GMT i know its a bit far away for some people at the moment, but have any event organisers got dates in mind for winch challenge competitions for 2010? http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/61 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:43:53 GMT 1st 80 Keri Louie (Nissan) 190 2nd 17 Aaron Smythe (Nissan) 187 3rd 78 Tim Fenson (Hilux) 179 4th 20 Raana Horan (Nissan) 177 5th 29 Joe Kessler (FJ40) 162 These placings are provisional as the points treatment of competitors who stand down to organise an event has to be ratified and also the points for those that dnf an event. The top 4 are acurate but 5th may change after the next meeting when this is discussed. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/69 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:52:08 GMT Cant seem to find a current topic on this event but I have a question for the Organisers / Club Class Compeditors My usual coey has a previous engagement for the weekend of this event and is unable to attend. My possible replacement is Darinz coey, John. Does anyone have an issue with me having a coey that has a number of years of Challenge Class coey experience? If there are issues I will try and find another one rather than start fights but at this stage he is the obvious choice given he is already part of the extended team (and the only one of them that will fit in a Zuk) Thoughts / comments asap so I can confirm my entry. Dan http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/60 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:43:44 GMT 1 Gene Batty (HIlux) 187 2 Bernie Konz (Jeep) 185 3 Glen Raymond (Rover) 181 4 Scott Brassey (Hilux) 171 5 Gavin Campbell (Suzuki) 165 http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/27 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:49:08 GMT Manukau 4wd club are holding an entry level winch competition 8th &9th November. This is for club trucks or trucks that have not competed in a major competition. Entry forms from Nathan Phillips nathenp@xnet.co.nz Or club site http://www.nzgpsmaps.com/4wd/ http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/64 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:47:06 GMT Planned for the weekend of 10-11 October 2009 Nathen Phillips nathenp@manukau4wd.org.nz http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/66 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:39:50 GMT Labour weekend has an event at the Telstra Events Centre in Manukau called Full Throttle. Check www.nzfwda.org.nz Winch challenge vehicles will be well suited to this event. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/57 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:10:42 GMT 10th to 12th July 2009 The Geyserland 4WD Club would like to accept expressions of interest for this year's RWC! This year's event will be unique in running Club Class up against the Challenge Class on ALL stages. Club Class vehicles wishing to consider this challenge must meet the following standard: • Current registration and WOF • Four point rollcage in ALL vehicles to NZFWDA standard minimum • Four point harnesses for driver and co-driver Please do not hesitate to contact the G4C Secretary Cameron Burrows to register your interest and receive an information pack with further details: Mobile: 021-205-0761 Landline: (07) 346-1411 Email: Cam@team-camz.co.nz http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/33 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:54:03 GMT I'm trying to put together an event calendar for 2009. Hopefully this will enable us to know in advance what is happening and where so that we can plan our year out in advance. This should also make it easier for sponsor and event organisers. The other goal is to be able to set up a clear window for a national final. So anyone planning a a Winch Challenge can you either post it up here or just email me direct and I'll put something together that will help us all out. Just a heads up but we are working on a national final late next year that will get the best from both islands together to fight over bragging rights!! [Modified by: Darin Neeley on 04 November 2008 14:27:33 ] http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/58 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:12:37 GMT Hi Guys I can confirm the new date for the NWC. It will be 15th to 17th May. That is the third weekend so won't clash with duck shooting or mothers day! We are holding it on a completely new property 15k west of Whangarei. There is camping available (for the cost of the showers and toilets) onsite for everyone. We also have access to a woolshed, running hot water, power etc so should be a pretty well setup. The basic format will be scrutineering on Friday night to basically whatever time people get there. Racing all day Saturday, night stage(s) Saturday night and finish early afternoon Sunday. Challenge and Club classes will be racing on exact same tracks so 4 point roll bar for Club class. 4x4 challenges membership required for all drivers and co-drivers and also logbooks essential. Anyone interested drop me an email darin.neeley@roostmortgages.co.nz as I'd like to keep the entry fee as low as possible (like $150 or less) but it will depend on enough people being interested. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/56 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:23:27 GMT Mark it down in your diaries boys n girls, the weekend of the 13th – 15th march is the date of the first major winch challenge for 2009. The Norwest OHV Winch Challenge 2009 is shaping up to be a cracker, sanctioned by 4x4 Challenges NZ as round one of the 09 north island series, this event will be set entirely on one location with both classes racing the same weekend. Challenge class kicks off on the Friday afternoon and if 2008 is anything to go by you had better come prepared to race hard from the first countdown! Night stages are planned for the Friday with a full days racing on Saturday and a half day Sunday. The fast growing Club Class are also racing from the Saturday with night stages Saturday night and a half day on Sunday also. With the tracks set to enable your average club truck to compete and still be able to drive home at the end of the weekend, the club class is proving to be very popular. Both classes will enjoy a bbq prize giving Sunday. Camping is available on site with toilets and showers provided. The Norwest OHV clubs winch challenge committee are committed to growing the sport within NZ, one way of doing this is having the event sanctioned by 4x4 Challenges and working together towards a truly national competition within the next two years, because of this, challenge class competitors are required to be a member of 4x4 challenges NZ to be licensed to drive in this event, logbooks are not required but are encouraged for 2009 and will be compulsory for 2010, if you do not have a current logbook and current wof, your wof will be required to be less than 28 days old. Membership and logbook information along with the rules are available on the 4x4 challenges website: www.4x4challenges.org.nz For the Club Class both driver/co driver must be affiliated to NZ4WDA the driver must hold a current drivers licence (if the co driver doesn’t hold a licence they can’t drive) no exceptions! any current challenge class teams wanting to enter will be dealt with on a case by case basis No trucks that have competed in challenge class in the last 18 months will be allowed wire rope is allowed (will be checked for condition) hard top trucks will not require a roll cage, but one is recommended all soft top must have a min of 4 point plus either a steel or ali top fitted as per 4x4 challenge rules you will Not need a WOF or Reg you will not require a ground anchor "Note" a Min of a 4 point roll cage (club class) will be required for 2010 (that gives you over a year to sort it) Entry forms are available on www.norwestohv.co.nz and will be limited to the 1st 20 entries for each class. For further information e-mail Rob at chis.build@xtra.co.nz. [Modified by: Rob Chisholm on 11 January 2009 18:28:04 ] http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/47 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:58 GMT Hey the Great Race is on this weekend at Woodhill forest There are 5 class 6 entries (thats winch challenge) racing starts on Saturday goes into the night and resumes Sunday. Entry for spectators is through the Rimmers Road entry at the bike park, I do hope the class 6 guys do well. http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz/discussion/topic/30 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:22:03 GMT For all you that believe they are up competing in a winch challenge, here it is. Round 6, The last round of the MAINLAND WINCH CHALLENGE SERIES will be in Hanmer 1st & 2nd November. Free entry to those not in New Zealand (e.g. North Island) http://www.mainlandwinchchallenges.co.nz/ Now lets see how good you are??????????????????? Any Questions e-mail me rick@4wdaccessories.co.nz