News
New 'Stowing the winch cable' penalty and interpretation
The 'stowing the winch cable' penalty caused some confusion over the last competition year largely due to the wording of the rule leaving room for various interpretations. Because of this, the rules committee have developed a new rule in an attempt to eliminate confusion and simplify the application of this rule. Read more
posted by Jeremy Walker on December 22, 2008 in Rules news
New vehicle rules, an overview
A quick overview of the main changes to the vehicle rules. These involve aftermarket panels, a battery isolation switch and wheel spacers. Also included is how a 4x4 Challenges log book can help simplify your scrutineering process. Read more
posted by Jeremy Walker on December 22, 2008 in Rules news
New Winch Challenge Rules released for 2009
The 4x4 Challenges rules committee have completed and released a further developed set of the well proven Winch Challenge competition rules to be used in 2009. Rule changes include; a required battery isolation switch, allowing the use of 4x4 Challenges log books, and a re-developed ‘Stowing the winch cable’ penalty. Read more
posted by Jeremy Walker on December 22, 2008 in Rules news
Rotorua Winch Challenge 2008 on 4wdTV
Watch 4wdTV's coverage of the 2008 Rotorua Winch Challenge online at WasabiTV.com.au. All 3 days of competition are covered with a running commentary provided by event organiser Sam Baddeley. Read more
posted by Website admin on December 22, 2008 in Event news
Rules Review 2008, we need your thoughts
Working towards version 8, the rules committee has formed lists of upcoming and possible rule changes as well as items under consideration for possible future rule changes. Now is the time to have you say. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in Rules news
New rules committee formed
At the October 11th meeting of 4x4 Challenges a new 4x4 Challenges Rules Committee was formed. Here's a quick introduction to the new committee members. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in Rules news
4x4 Challenges meeting - 11th October 2008
Darin Neeley elected as new President, as well as a new rules committee formed under leadership of Jack Talbot. The main topic of conversation was what was needed to form a series in 2010 and steps towards co-operating with Mainland Winch Challenges to create a national final. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in General news
Northland Winch Challenge features in the Northern Advocate
An article on this years Northland Winch Challenge featuring new comers William Thompson and John O'Leary and their success. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in Event news
Rotorua Winch Challenge 2008, media coverage
Soak up the action of the infamous Rotorua Winch Challenge through photos and video found online. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in Event news
Rotorua Winch Challenge 2008 results
On a role from their previous win at the AC Diggers Norwest Winch Challenge, Owen Fillery and David Morrison took out first place. Klem Christensen and Mike Conner of Taupo came in second with Wayne Lovejoy and Steve Franklin in third. Read more
posted by Website admin on November 05, 2008 in Event news