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by Alison
Sat May 14, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: ARB Australian Outback 4x4 Extreme 2011 ($37500 prize money)
Replies: 63
Views: 8654

Re: ARB Australian Outback 4x4 Extreme 2011 ($37500 prize mo

I had been putting up posts only on facebook with my iphone as technology today makes it so much easier to be able to post quickly that way rather than using the laptop everywhere as the locations were very dry and dusty. The organizers had put updates on their own website during the week and I'm ...
by Alison
Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Dandenong Ranges 4x4 Swap Meet March 6th
Replies: 2
Views: 560

Re: Dandenong Ranges 4x4 Swap Meet March 6th

Yes that's correct, the local council has knocked it on the head after the grounds being still too wet after all the flooding of the Yarra River in recent months.
by Alison
Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

And the winners are http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC%202010/DSC_1545.jpg Peter Mihailoff & Clinton Sharpe http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC%202010/DSC_1517.jpg 2nd Place Brett Burns & James Simmonds http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5 ...
by Alison
Sat May 29, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

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Final scores for 2010 Outback Challenge.
by Alison
Mon May 24, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Hoon has gone to Silver City 4wd tonight to put a new gearbox I
in as he did the last stage without 2nd gear.

Car 22 extra cab 80 series has had issues with shocks and I believe they have gone back into town to repair also.
by Alison
Mon May 24, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

bigredguute wrote:car 21 looks familar is that Yes it isthe old birdy car..
yes it is, the turbo blew up yesterday they are now racing without it
by Alison
Mon May 24, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC%202010/DSC_1420.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC%202010/DSC_1422.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC%202010/DSC_1418.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/alisonandshayne/OBC ...
by Alison
Mon May 24, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Car 17 Ross Cacialli & Andrew Curry blew up ther engine last night on SS4 so we beleive they may be out of the competition. Waiting confirmation from competitors.
by Alison
Mon May 24, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Most of the photos are on Facebook because it's so much easier to load on there, with OL you need to load onto Photobucket and the post to OL. Because we have limited power and internet accessability eg. using iphones, laptops and poor coverage. I'm doing what's easiest and quickest. The batteries ...
by Alison
Sun May 23, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

SS3 is now finished with no cars DNF, but alot or carnage! Not sure of results yet. Carnage so far today Car 3 Dave Cameron has bent a bump stop and coil tower - Still Running Car 18 Phil Swindale has slight radiator leak - Still Running Car 21 Andrew Mumford has blown turbo - Currently repairing ...
by Alison
Sun May 23, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

CV Smasher wrote:That's unfortunate for Dave White in his first OBC :oops:

Please update us if they get the cruiser fixed.

Thanks
Cruiser is fixed and is back racing in SS3!
by Alison
Sat May 22, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Current Up to Date Competitor List 01 Greg Scanlan & Liam Nunns 02 Lawrie Sternbeck & Steve Hobbs 03 Dave Cameron & Daniel Dewitt 04 Alan Mai & Stuart Schoof 05 Nick Manell & Torben Hansen 06 Nunzio Coffaro & Diego Colonnello - Venezuela (production) 10 Jeff Redman & Jason Forrsman 11 John Clemens ...
by Alison
Sat May 22, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

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Car 15 Brett Burns and James Simonds SS1
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by Alison
Sat May 22, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

SS2 is now finished with Pete Mihailoff & Clinton Sharpe earning the fastest time again 5.19.00, 2nd fastest was Brett Burns & James Simmonds with 5.25.25 but got a penalty and 3rd fastest was Dave Cameron & Daniel Dewitt with 5.33.94. Car 22 - David White & Peter Sayers in an 80 Series Ute had a ...
by Alison
Sat May 22, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Greg Scanlan is back racing with an open rear diff!!!
by Alison
Sat May 22, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

SS1 has been won by Pete Mihailoff (Hoon) with a time of 5.16.09 2nd Place Dave Cameron with a time of 5.35.22 3rd Place Brenton Higham with a time of 5.47.09 Greg Scanlon broke a rear diff and DNF'd, they are currently fixing the car and should rejoin the field in SS2. SS2 is about to start and we ...
by Alison
Fri May 21, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Race day starts tomorrow!

Have heard there were a few problems at scruiteneering today with cages not being satisfactory.

Will have more info after we catch up with everyone tonight.
by Alison
Tue May 18, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Only 3 sleeps to go!!!!
by Alison
Fri May 14, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Just had an update come through from Robbie Calvert & Andy Miller. The Disco has had a major overhaul, now has the ute chopped off and a tray. It has also had a power upgrade with the fitment of Gen3 Motor & Auto. Appartently they are running close to time and will do the finishing touches on the ...
by Alison
Thu May 13, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Just had an update come through from Robbie Calvert & Andy Miller. The Disco has had a major overhaul, now has the ute chopped off and a tray. It has also had a power upgrade with the fitment of Gen3 Motor & Auto. Appartently they are running close to time and will do the finishing touches on the ...
by Alison
Thu May 06, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

With ONLY 15 DAYS to GO how is everyone going with their preparation??? I know Al Mac and Shayne will be out doing some testing shortly. By the sounds of things Lawrie and Hobzee will be doing their testing on the way to OBC. How about the other teams? Have their been any major hold ups? Will you be ...
by Alison
Mon May 03, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Looks like your in for a bit of fun Hobzee, especially with that new suspension!!


Do any other COMPETITORS have pick of their cars yet?

Who from OL is coming to SPECTATE this year?
by Alison
Sat May 01, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: I'man Cliffhanger announce 2 x new classes - Prod'n & Bu
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Great to see you have new classes in Cliffhanger this year.
by Alison
Sat May 01, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Hey Hobzee

Thanks for the update.

Yes I will be there for the week and looking forward to it. I'll be posting updates as they happen through the whole event.
by Alison
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Re: OBC

I'm doing the same as Bill, new shocks, different diffs front and back, new tray (but still painted blue). Still alot of work to do but I have confidence in my nephew Pete to have it ready. Anyway Hobbsy will finish anything not done when he gets here (he thinks he's coming to the Gold Coast for a ...
by Alison
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

yeh im gunna be pretty shit on the gps ali, but me and hoon have heaps of food so when we get lost we will survive. :) You'll be right, I'll give you a little bit of coaching on the GPS when we get up there if you like. Sharpy you are going to love this event! The trick is keeping the car going for ...
by Alison
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

********Lastest news in******* Unfortunately it looks like Bill Tsaousis is unable to compete in the OBC this year. Bill's car is not ready to race, he is getting some improvements done on the vehicles suspension. Spoke to him today and is all keen for next years event. Will miss you guys this year ...
by Alison
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

One Month To Go Its really close now and after talking to many teams, they are still working on their vehicles but very very keen to head to Broken Hill for the event start in May. There is one major change that has occurred for 2010 and that is the stages in Broken Hill on the start weekend. The ...
by Alison
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

Outback Challenge Itinerary 2010 Friday May 21st Registration and scrutineering in Broken Hill Saturday 22nd SS01 (Prologue) in afternoon in daylight Dinner Break on site - Local service clubs selling food SS02 night stage - same location as SS 01 Entry fee is charged to this site to support Broken ...
by Alison
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: OFFICAL Outback Challenge 2010 Updates!
Replies: 104
Views: 20972

2010 Outback Challenge Competitors 01 Greg Scanlon & Liam Nunns 02 Lawrie Sternbeck & Steve Hobbs 03 David Cameron 04 Alan Mai and Stuart Schoof 05 Nick Mannell & Torben Hansen 06 Nunzio Coffaro & Diego Colonnello - Venezuela (Production) 07 Max Baerlocher 08 Robbie Calvert 09 Alan McMullen and ...