Events calendar
August 29 2015 Woodhill 4x4 Mosh Pit Comp;
at Polaris 4WD Park, Rimmers Road, Woodhill Forest. Starts at 10.00am. 4 Classes; Standard Class: Road legal, no mods or lif ts or Tyres over 33-inch ( as printed on your tyre). Mud Tyres are allowed. No cut Tyres. Modified 33-inch: Road legal, as factory engine, any other mods ok max tyre size 33-inch as printed on tyre. No cut Tyres. Modified 35-inch: Road legal, as factory engine, any other mods ok max tyre size 35-inch as printed on tyre. No cut Tyres. Open class: Anything goes as long as it’s safe, no max on tyre size. Open class will be run in order of tyre size. The organizers will have the final decision if needed. Normal park entry fees apply, of $ 60 per vehicle. To enter the Comp there will be a fee of $ 10 per driver. This means a vehicle can be entered twice or more with different drivers ( husband and wife battles!!). No fee for spectators. Once finished you can enjoy the rest of the day in the park. For further info email; info@ polaris4wdpark.co.nz or phone 0800 40 60 10
September 12-13th 2015 Novawin Force4 Tuff Truck Challenge;
hosted by Costa Plenty 4x4 Club. Teams event for Club vehicles in teams of three. Strict vehicle specification with production A Pillars, windscreen and doors. Venue located only 20 minutes from the iconic Mangatainoka Tui brewery. Scrutineering Friday with competition Saturday and Sunday. $ 160.00 entry fee per vehicle and includes prize giving dinner Sunday evening at Makuri Club. For further information email costaplenty@ hotmail.co.nz or contact Goldie or Sue on 027 246 6133 ( evenings only).
September 26th & 27Th 2015 NZ1000;
hosted by Auckland Offroad Racing Club ( AORC) and to be held in the Ngatira Forest located between Tokoroa and Putaruru. Formerly the Taupo 1000, it now has a new home. Keep an eye on www.nz1000. co.nz for updates.
October 3rd 2015 Annual Pairs Trials Event;
Hosted by the Mount Egmont 4WD Club, this event will be held on Lower Durham Road, Inglewood. Scrutineering will be at Buckthought Engineering, 179 Dudley Road Inglewood, Friday 2nd October 3pm – 5pm. Find a mate with any class truck and compete together on the day. Points will be added together for the grand total. Shinys and Club Trucks are also welcome. For entry forms, contact Natasha Thomason – Natasha. Thomason@ vector.co.nz or for questions regarding the event contact Bucky – 0274798809.
October 16-17 2015 Mainland Winch Challenge Series Round 4;
Timaru, held in Makikihi ( just south of Timaru) Three night stages Friday and 11 day stages Saturday. More info will be available closer to the event. Email mainlandwinching@ yahoo.co. nz for further details as they come available.
October 24th-25th 2015 ( Labour Weekend) Battle of the Palace – Teams Event;
hosted by Norwest Club. Teams event aimed at well set up club trucks working in teams of three to complete all the stages over t wo days. Camping and facilities on- site. Cost $ 360 per team. Requirements: Winch, Extreme mud t yres, NZFWDA Affiliation, Rated recovery points. Contact: Ben at possumpalace4x4@ gmail. com for entry forms and info.
November 7-8 2015 Off Road Racing Championship Finals;
short course and Enduro hosted by Hawke's Bay Offroad Racing club. www.oranz.co.nz
November 13th-14th 2015 Manukau Winch Challenge;
Manukau winch Challenge held Onewhero area. New areas for stages this year. Usual classes including Manukau class. Further details to come and will be available at www.manukau4wd.org.nz
November 14th & 15th 2015 Annual Ahuroa Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraiser;
By Rodney Offroad Club. Club Shiny ( Option 1): With great scenery and covering a wide range of amazing farm lands, with mud and hills. This trip has some road sections – need Wof and Reg. Tuff Truck ( Option 2): Great mud and hill challenges with very small amount of roadwork. Suitable for non-Reg and Wof vehicles. $ 170.00 per vehicle and one passenger includes dinner and Sunday breakfast. Additional passengers 14 years and over $ 25 per person. Children under 14 years $ 15.00. Lunch options available at additional cost. Conditions of Entry include All drivers must be a current member of a 4WD club affiliated with NZFWDA; No dogs or firearms; All vehicles to be equipped with the following; Rated tow hooks, approved recovery strap; spade; mud tyres; fire extinguisher 2kg; first aid kit. Overnight camping available by booking. Limited to 60 vehicles. Email and contact for registrations Anthony Barr Phone 02102782024 or email rodneyoffroadclub@ gmail.com
December 26 – January 15 2015 South Island Self Drive Tag along;
Led self-drive/ catered/ accommodated expedition leaving Auckland 26 Dec, returning 15 Jan, covering mainly off road tracks in North West SI, Canterbury, Central Otago and more. Accommodation is Camping and DOC Huts. Stunning scenery and tracks, suited to truck type 4WD. Eight years’ experience leading similar expeditions and all tracks graded for difficulty and GPS co-ordinated. This is a “join when and where” type of safari and is self-paid ( no money to me). The full threeweek trip estimated to cost you around $ 2500, covering food, gas, rustic accommodation and ferry crossing included for two people. Come and join husband and wife team. For people who are like- minded and enjoy adventure. Limited spaces are available. Contact Paul on paulberry@ xtra.co. nz or 0212745617 for more info – we are always willing to share information that will promote 4x4 and the outdoors.
January 16-22 2016 Northland Kauri Coast Safari;
Hosted by the Kauri Coast 4WD Club. The 9th safari will be a six day event through some of the most spectacular beaches, scenery and landscape NZ, if not the world, has to offer. The proposed route takes you from Dargaville through some awesome beach and forest tracks following some of the early settlers' tracks surrounded by some of the most tranquil and peaceful countryside you only find in Northland. We will be camping each night where our hosts will be some of the local schools and a golf course along the way. There’s time to stop along the way to catch your breath, relax and take in all that is offered. The safari is aimed at providing an enjoyable experience for the whole family. So come along and join us on a truly unique experience exploring the hidden treasures of Northland. Numbers limited to 40 vehicles. Update; Sorry, safari is now fully booked.