Engel 4x4 Challenge - Round 4

[Dynamic GQ]

Does anyone have any info on Where & When Rnd 4 will be?

It is on the CCDA web site for Oct 10-12 but no venue.

Any info would be good.

[TRobbo]

Was talking with Smithi and Al last night. They are going to view a property this week-end so we should know more early next week.

[Alison]

Tony

Are they still looking at combining it with Vic Winch on Cup Weekend

[Ruffy]

Tony

Are they still looking at combining it with Vic Winch on Cup Weekend

That would SO suck if they did

[TRobbo]

It is highly improbable that it will be on the cup weekend. It is more likely to be held 10 - 12/10/08 or the following week.

There were certainly discussions around vic winch and round 4 being held at the same venue at the same time. Vic winch tracks would have some differences in them however.

[Alison]

It is highly improbable that it will be on the cup weekend. It is more likely to be held 10 - 12/10/08 or the following week.

I would be very disappointed it there was another date change

[BushTuckerNed]

There were certainly discussions around vic winch and round 4 being held at the same venue at the same time. Vic winch tracks would have some differences in them however.

Sucks for the people that want to enter both tho

Or marshalls that might be giving vic winch a crack this year

[Rough_Rider]

I hope we hear something soon. It would be nice to know if vic winch isnt going to go ahead then i will put my name down for round 4. Im just hangin to get my first race under my belt.

[rampage3]

sounds like there going run them both together on the 10\11\12 oct
ring mike smith if you want more info www.ccda4wd.com.au

[tom_286]

Yep it does look like a combind event

http://www.forum.mudrhino.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=3352

[Daggy]

It seems this is all a repeat of last year when dates where changed a number of times for the vic winch . I understand it is a difficult job for event organizers to secure properties and also organize marshals. Myself along with many other people (both marshals and competitors) don't believe running the two events side by side is the answer. This can put an incredible strain on marshals having to cope with two events on the one weekend and could also the limit number of cars competing as some may wish to do both events.
We would have thought that seeing that the alpine has now been officially canceled that it would be the ideal opportunity for the organizers of this incredibly professionally run event to demonstrate to the new and up and coming how a great event can be held.
We understand that the CCDA do a great job with sometimes little or no thanks, but maybe they need to look at the valuable resources others have to offer to help run events .

[RaceGQ]

I want to thank the guys that are organising it no matter what form it takes, it is very difficult to get property and planning approval.

As a competitor this year in a number of events, you cant be anything but grateful to the marshalls, organisers and everyone that makes these events possible.

We are very lucky in Victoria, we have had a good number of comps and they have been awesome tracks this year.

Of course things can always be done better, particularly if we get behind the people running them and give them our support.

[tom_286]

sounds like there going run them both together on the 10\11\12 oct
ring mike smith if you want more info www.ccda4wd.com.au

Anyone had any conformation on this sinse the recent CCDA meeting?

[marin]

email from mike smith on 25th of august 2008

HI Ben,

We are aiming for 10-12 October. The permit for the property has been
submitted but it won't be plain sailing to get it through. We have held back
the CCDA Newsletter until next week to get an indication from the Shire if
the application will be successful so that we can publicise the event.

Rgds,

Mike

EDIT: Was the meeting on the 24th, like the CCDA calendar says, or was it on the 27th? Cauz 1 date makes my info relevant, the other doesn't.

[tom_286]

...get an indication from the Shire if
the application will be successful...

Yep no worries hold your event there

[patrolla]

what shire is it with? i may be able to help, i work for a shire in the planning department. also a member of VATC.....

[marin]

Any news?

marin

[dwaynes]

Any news on dates for Round four and VWC yet guys. Need to look at booking time off at work

[Smithy jnr]

Still waiting on the permit, hopefully know something by the end of the week.

[Alison]

What venue is this event likely to be held at?

[Dynamic GQ]

The proposed venue is a new property near Colac.

[tom_286]

Any word yet?

[matt.mcinnes]

To late here.

We won't be available now due to have to make other commitments. Unless the dates change.

Shame, first Vic Winch I have missed since 04

Maybe Round 1 next year if the permits are ready.

[SHAYNE]

we went and looked at a property near sunbury which will more than likely be used for rd4 and vic winch, really easy to set tracks up, heaps of steep gullys with plenty of rocks

[matt.mcinnes]

we went and looked at a property near sunbury which will more than likely be used for rd4 and vic winch, really easy to set tracks up, heaps of steep gullys with plenty of rocks

4 weeks out and your looking at properties still

Dates? Permits?

[big scotty]

as shane said very steep rocky gullys and very easy to get to it is only 20 mins from the airport and about 5mins from sunbury tracks will be hard and will get harder and the date are still the same as they have always been 10-12 oct

[tna racing]

doubt i will be able to get there

[Daggy]

WHY IS THIS LEFT TO THE LAST MINUTE AS MAT SAID 4 WEEKS TO GO AND STILL NO PROPERTY BUT THEY ARE ABLE TO FIND A PLACE TO RUN ONTRACK SSS AT THE DROP OF A HAT THIS IS THE ONE EVENT THAT THE UP AND COMING DRIVERS HAVE A CHANCE TO COMPETE IN AND LOOK FORWARD TO AND ITS TURNING IN TO A DIBARKLE YET AGAIN

NOT HAPPY JAN

[tna racing]

agreed

[turps]

as shane said very steep rocky gullys and very easy to get to it is only 20 mins from the airport and about 5mins from sunbury tracks will be hard and will get harder and the date are still the same as they have always been 10-12 oct

Its not Gregs property, that was used a couple of years ago is it? Just out of Lancfield.