Winch challenge rules
Download
- Winch Challenge Competition Rules 2009 posted by Jeremy Walker on Dec 22, 2008
- Rule changes 2009 posted by Jeremy Walker on Dec 22, 2008
- Roll cage compliance form 2007 posted by Website admin on Jun 24, 2007
Check the rules download section for more files
The latest rules 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 Dec 22, 2008
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 Dec 22, 2008
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 Dec 22, 2008
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 Nov 05, 2008Winch challenge rules - what are they?
These rules cover all aspects of a winch challenge competition including vehicle specifications and competition rules. They are designed to offer a safe, fair and fun competition for all involved.
The process
It is the intention that a version of the rules will remain current for the calendar year. Suggested rule change submissions can be placed at any time during the year and a new version released in time for the next years competition.
Make a suggestion
Rule suggestions should be put in writing and emailed to rules@4x4challenges.org.nz.
Please make sure you're suggestions are well researched and attach all appropriate information and specifications to your written email submission.
Ask us first
If you're not sure if the rules allow for something, or will continue to do so in the future - ask us first, and save yourself wasting time with something that may not be legal.
Rules for marshals
If you're going to be a marshal at an upcoming event, we suggest you download the latest copy of the winch challenge rules and make sure you're up to speed on the 'Competition rules' section.
We realise that help for new marshals is severely lacking and we are working towards improving this.
The rules committee
The 4x4 Challenges rules committee is a dedicated group who's experience covers all areas of winch challenge with competition, event organisation, marshalling and engineering backgrounds.
They have the final say on all rule changes and are tasked with developing the winch challenge rules to encourage growth and to insure that they are in the best interest of the sport.
The committee can be contacted by emailing rules@4x4challenges.org.nz
Rules discussion online
Discuss the rules and upcoming changes on this web site in the rules forum