Where to go, what to see and do – and when
20 APRIL
4x4 Outdoor Expo
Kumeu Showgrounds, Auckland. 4x4 vendors, show & shine, camping, swap meet. Details email www.4x4outdoorexpo.co.nz info@4x4outdoorexpo.co.nz Phone 021 268 2070.
21 APRIL Central Zone Club Truck Challenge
Round 4, Colyton
This series is for those 4WDers who wish to use their everyday 4WD or club truck in a slightly competitive but fun environment. Entry requirements:
• 4WD vehicle with a low range transfer box. • Current rego and a current WOF.
• Helmet to be worn by all occupants.
• Entrant must be a current member of the NZFWDA.
The series has been going for more than 13 years with competitors from all over the lower North Island.
Entrants compete in one of four classes – depending on what traction aids and modifications have been made. Details www.sporty.co.nz/czctc
27 APRIL
New Zealand Short Course Championship
A stand-alone offroad racing championship title decided over one day on a short course track managed by Palmerston North Offroad Racing Club. www.oranz.co.nz
28 APRIL
Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge
Held at 2278 SH3 Turakina, it will feature the top 10 drivers from the 2023/20243 National 4x4 Trials season. Starts 9.00am. The top 10 drivers and vehicles will get automatic entry meaning only the best of NZFWDA national series drivers and 4x4 Trials competition vehicles in the country are eligible. There are some additional changes planned with more courses so not to be missed. Awesome spectator viewing, live commentary, steep hills, vertical banks, massive jumps, mud and speed, combined with good food, easy spectator viewing all makes for a fantastic day out with mates and family. Hot food and refreshments will be available.
See the
Facebook page for more info. www.cowpertrucks.co.nz
45 MAY
Off Road Racing National Championship
Rounds 2 and 3, Christchurch. Hosted by Canterbury Offroad Racing Club. Short course and enduro (separate rounds). The double-round weekend of racing is all based at the club’s race track and pit facility at West Melton; the enduro uses rocky tracks in the nearby forest. www.oranz.co.nz
4 MAY 2024
Counties Classic round 3 – Final and PROLITE Cup
Colin Dale Park, Manukau (rain-off-day 5 May 2024). Major series prize: $1500 overseas travel voucher.
Details: www.countiesoffroad.co.nz
5 MAY
Central Zone Club Truck Challenge
Round 5, Taihape
This series is for those 4WDers who wish to use their everyday 4WD or club truck in a slightly competitive but fun environment.
Entrants compete in one of four classes – depending on what traction aids and modifications have been made.
Details www.sporty.co.nz/czctc
5 MAY
Auckland Offroad Racing Woodhill Sprints
A one-day race event in Woodhill Forest northwest of Auckland; great chance to ‘shake down’ before the Woodhill 100 at Queen’s Birthday Weekend.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/4fv2uvyf
2 JUNE
Off Road Racing National Championship
Round 4 Woodhill Forest hosted by Auckland Offroad Racing Club. The Woodhill 100 is New Zealand’s longest-running offroad race, a punishing ‘sprint enduro’ in established pine forests north-west of Auckland. www.oranz.co.nz