EVENTS CALENDAR
October 20th 21st 2018 Off Road Racing Championship;
Final hosted by Canterbury Offroad Racing Club at West Melton. Short Course and Enduro. www.oranz.co.nz
October 19th-21st 2018 Novawinch ‘Battle of the Palace
– Teams Event 2018 at Possum Palace, Northland. Norwest OHV Club is pleased to announce that we are hosting the Novawinch ‘ Battle of the Palace – Teams Event 2018’ over Labour weekend this October at Possum Palace in Northland. Open to all competitors who are members of the New Zealand 4WD Association ( NZFWDA). Vehicles will have to meet Norwest OHV Club requirements and a minimum requirement of extreme mud t yres. More in depth details are included with the entry forms. The event is limited to 12 teams. The cost per Team is $ 450 with a $ 50 discount to entries that are paid prior to the 1st August Gates open on Friday 19th Oct, competition runs over Sat 20th and Sunday 21st October ( Monday 22nd is a holiday). All competitors are in with a chance of a sponsor prize as drivers names are drawn randomly, so whether you’re first or last you could still walk away with the top prize. This is a non spectator event due to access difficulties. For more info and entry form email possumpalace4x4@ gmail.com
November 10th 2018 NZFWDA National 4x4 Trial – Round One;
A National 4x4 Trial is based upon the ability of Competitors to drive their vehicles over difficult terrain, including hill climbs, water courses, mud bogs, up steep hills, over rocks, ruts, along banks and a speed section. Open to the public and spectator friendly, the NZ National 4x4 Trials Series comprises of one- day events hosted by NZFWDA affiliated clubs around the country. This Round will be hosted by Valley 4WD Club, Wellington. For more details visit; nz4x4trials.co. nz/ calendar-and- results/
November 17th – 18th 2018 42 Traverse track maintenance;
Cut- back of vegetation. All hands required to assist. Keep date free and more details to follow.
November 17th 2018 Counties Manukau Classic Series Round 1;
hosted by the Counties Manukau Offroad Racing Club at the Colin Dale Park, Manukau Auckland. www.oranz.co.nz or www. countiesoffroad.co. nz
November 24th-25th 2018 Novawinch Manukau Winch Challenge;
Hosted by Manukau 4WD Club. Saturday stages, Saturday night stages and half day Sunday at last year’s venue in Maramarua. 3 classes: Challenge, Outlaw, and Club Class. Is open to all MC class vehicles. Running under 4x4 Challenges Inc rules. Email inquiries to events@ manukau4wd.org. nz details including entry form refer to website; www. manukau4wd.org.nz/ links.
December 1st 2018 NZFWDA National 4x4 Trial – Round Two;
A National 4x4 Trial is based upon the ability of Competitors to drive their vehicles over difficult terrain, including hill climbs, watercourses, mud bogs, up steep hills, over rocks, ruts, along banks and a speed section. Open to the public and spectator friendly, the NZ National 4x4 Trials Series comprises of one- day events hosted by NZFWDA affiliated Clubs around the country. This Round will be hosted by Manawatu 4WD Club. For more details visit; nz4x4trials. co. nz/ calendar-and- results/
January 19th or 20th 2019 NZFWDA National 4x4 Trial – Round Three;
A National 4x4 Trial is based upon the ability of Competitors to drive their vehicles over difficult terrain, including hill climbs, water courses, mud bogs, up steep hills, over rocks, ruts, along banks and a speed section. Open to the public and spectator friendly, the NZ National 4x4 Trials Series comprises of one- day events hosted by NZFWDA affiliated clubs around the country. This round will be hosted by South Waikato 4WD Club. Actual date still to be confirmed. For more details visit; nz4x4trials.co. nz/ calendar-and- results/
January 25th-28th 2019 Motu School East Cape Safari 2019;
Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The safari begins at Motu School on 25th January and weaves in and out the East Coast region and usually finishes at the Raukokere Church on January 28th. The Safari tours through the backblocks of the East Coast with incredible views and interesting experiences on the way, travelling forests, farms, rivers and tracks. The aim is to travel cross country as far as possible and practical, as always the weather has the ultimate say. The Safari is designed as a family affair, but will have enough interest to keep the more adventurous entertained. Camping areas arranged ( BYO tents and comforts). Evening meals will be available to purchase. More details following registration. All vehicles to be registered and warranted so you comply with the forestry permit. All vehicles to have minimum of third party insurance. You need this to comply with the school liability policy. Cost is $ 500 per vehicle and spaces are limited, the Safari will be capped at 85. It will be on a “first in, first served” basis. To register Contact Paul and Shelley Cornwall at Motu School Email; admin@ motu. school.nz Phone 06 863 5804 or post P O Box 11, Motu 4052. Watch our Facebook page for more info and updates ( Motu East Cape Safari)