TOPERI CHALLENGE (comp to replace woodpecker)

[brighty]

Any links for directions on how to get to the property???

Roughly what time will the gates open Fri arvo?? Just so I can work out what time to leave home.

[Toperi]

From Orange head west towards Forbes, approx 12kms, we will have plenty of signs to follow. If you are coming from the west it is the 2nd right turn out of Molong, Amaroo Rd, or coming from Cudal you will see the signs easily to Amaroo Rd.

We will have some marshalls on the road to the property for a while on friday arvo and sat morn. But we are asking ALL those attending to PLEASE drive with extra care and courtesy along the last couple of kms to the property. It is just a bit narrow with a couple of sharp bends, no problems if everyone takes it easy. We have had to pay a large bond to the council for the road, so just please be careful.

There is a map of the roads around the property at canobolas4wd.com

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Is there driving Sat arvo or is it all Sunday?

Dave

there will be 2 stages run on Sat .... 1st stage starts at 2pm , 2nd stage will be run in the dark ( lighting for spectators ) , then another 2 stages to be run on Sunday

there is a field of 34 teams ..... this means 68 cars will be able to have a start at stages 1,2 & 3 ..... with only the vehicles that can make it to the 100 point marker on stage 3 being able to attempt stage stage 4

ahhh shit hey. i didnt know there was a night stage. i better make sure my headlights are working.

[the gun]

Click on this link to the Canobolas 4WD Club website - go to the photo gallery and you can see images of the Toperi Park terrain;

http://www.canobolas4wd.com/

click on this link for directions from Borenore, NSW

http://www.canobolas4wd.com/index.php?o ... itstart=16

[Toperi]

There are quite a few questions regarding mudguards/flares. It is not something we will be checking at scrutineering. Even if the tyres stick out we will not be concerned.

I have sent a list to someone from all clubs indicating what we will be checking at scrutineering.

Rego & insurance
Helmets & Gloves
Brakes & handbrake
Fire Extinguisher ( Fully Charged )
Window nets
Seat Belts
Painted Red recovery points with high tensile bolts
Steering/Draglinks ETC
Roll Bar (if applicable)
Winch Cable Condition
General Vehicle Condition ( nothing about to fall off)

We have had a heap of rain this weekend, prepare for some MUD!!!

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

good news on the guards guys. you boys rule!!

the night event, is the course lit or is it TTC style mystery night run??
basically do i want to be wiring up some rock lights and additional spotties or will i be able to see?

[the gun]

good news on the guards guys. you boys rule!!

the night event, is the course lit or is it TTC style mystery night run??
basically do i want to be wiring up some rock lights and additional spotties or will i be able to see?

you only need to wire ur rok lites if u need to c. There will be some general lighting but only for the spectators.

[MrsForby]

(Just a short post for the spectators.. I had to search through the thread for the info... then found the Club link)
http://www.canobolas4wd.com/

DATE: 29th-30th November
LOCATION: Toperi Park, Curtins Road, Borenore (12 Ks west of Orange on the The Escort Way (Forbes Road).
COST: $20pp for the weekend, includes camping. (Children up to 16 free with Paying adult) $10 day passes available.

Competition starts 2pm Saturday afternoon, and 8am Sunday morning.

[CanberraMav]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

[GU_247]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

Like Willowglen

[blade 929]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

every comp it seems to rain . we could plan to do comps out at farmers properties and assist the crops at the same time

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

every comp it seems to rain . we could plan to do comps out at farmers properties and assist the crops at the same time

the farmers can put up the prize money!

[Pigroota]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

every comp it seems to rain . we could plan to do comps out at farmers properties and assist the crops at the same time

THIS COMP IS BEING HELD ON FARMLAND !!!!!!

[evanstaniland]

What would be the best way to tow a rig there from Newcastle??

going over the Blue mountains is about 100kms shorter than going Via Dubbo.

but is it worth taking the extra 100kms and having mostly flat driving??

is there any big hills between dubbo and Orange??

Cheers
Evan

[Pigroota]

What would be the best way to tow a rig there from Newcastle??

going over the Blue mountains is about 100kms shorter than going Via Dubbo.

but is it worth taking the extra 100kms and having mostly flat driving??

is there any big hills between dubbo and Orange??

Cheers
Evan

Evan ,

Its much a muchness either way ..... when we go up to the Watagans we usually go via Sydney & up the freeway , but i know a lot of the trucks from here that go to Newcastle use the route ... Newcastle , Denman , Cassillis , Gulgong , Wellington , then to Orange . If you are going to go this way you will not have to go all the way to Orange , take the 2nd turn to the right after you leave Molong ( its a few kms out of Molong ) it is signposted to Borenore ( called Amaroo Rd ) , about 10 kms along Amaroo road you will cross over the railway line , then keep an eye out for signs to the event.
There are a few long uphill sections between Denman & Cassillis though that you will certainly notice when towing

[brighty]

Take ya woolies with ya for the weekend... by the looks of it, it's gunna be a cold wet weekend.

check this page out on the Bureau of Meteorology site... got all the details over the past month. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJD ... test.shtml

Looks like they havn't reached over 10degrees at night since last Thu and the top temps during the day are avg about 18-19degrees. Not to mention they've had 84mm of rain since last Fri also.

[Pigroota]

Take ya woolies with ya for the weekend... by the looks of it, it's gunna be a cold wet weekend.

check this page out on the Bureau of Meteorology site... got all the details over the past month. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJD ... test.shtml

Looks like they havn't reached over 10degrees at night since last Thu and the top temps during the day are avg about 18-19degrees. Not to mention they've had 84mm of rain since last Fri also.

Yea they are forcasting some rain for the weekend , temps are starting to warm up again after last weekends freeze though.
Camping etc is all on grassed area so at least you wont get a muddy camp site , areas around tracks for spectators will drain pretty well too .... all wombat holes etc on tracks are still holding water from last weekends rain though

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

evan which way did you decide to go mate?
im still up in the air.... especially as now the guys have said that you dont have to go into orange if you go the back way. the KMs might be quite similar.

[MUD80D]

Take ya woolies with ya for the weekend... by the looks of it, it's gunna be a cold wet weekend.

check this page out on the Bureau of Meteorology site... got all the details over the past month. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJD ... test.shtml

Looks like they havn't reached over 10degrees at night since last Thu and the top temps during the day are avg about 18-19degrees. Not to mention they've had 84mm of rain since last Fri also.

And the other bad thing is there is a total fire ban is place so no fires at all

[turbo gu]

Take ya woolies with ya for the weekend... by the looks of it, it's gunna be a cold wet weekend.

check this page out on the Bureau of Meteorology site... got all the details over the past month. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJD ... test.shtml

Looks like they havn't reached over 10degrees at night since last Thu and the top temps during the day are avg about 18-19degrees. Not to mention they've had 84mm of rain since last Fri also.

And the other bad thing is there is a total fire ban is place so no fires at all

How do you get a fire ban if its wet

[MUD80D]

Take ya woolies with ya for the weekend... by the looks of it, it's gunna be a cold wet weekend.

check this page out on the Bureau of Meteorology site... got all the details over the past month. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJD ... test.shtml

Looks like they havn't reached over 10degrees at night since last Thu and the top temps during the day are avg about 18-19degrees. Not to mention they've had 84mm of rain since last Fri also.

And the other bad thing is there is a total fire ban is place so no fires at all

How do you get a fire ban if its wet

the total fire ban started a month ago when i was up there

[blade 929]

Forecast......

Rain. Thunderstorms.

Might make things difficult

every comp it seems to rain . we could plan to do comps out at farmers properties and assist the crops at the same time

THIS COMP IS BEING HELD ON FARMLAND !!!!!!

well there ya go were helping already

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

not long to go now! excited yet tired.

if anyone is going the dubbo way and sees a broken down 80 towing a blue 40 please help....
just putting it out there just incase...

[Pigroota]

Blue skies out here so far .... hope it holds out all weekend & that the weather forecasters are wrong again

[Toperi]

It has been another beautiful day here at Borenore, it Maxed at 27 deg today, no rain, no storms. Possibly tommorrow we may get a Nissan Trials Friday arvo, but who knows. It is supposed to be min 13 - 15 overnight for the weekend in Orange, Borenore is 2-3 deg warmer than Orange.

The tracks are in excellent condition, everything is in place, all we need now is you. See you all tommorrow or Sat morn.

[slinky mav]

We'll make sure that we just wave to you on our way past Twon.

Should be a good event, got a long drive tommorrow after work from Albury.

We should get in about 12ish.

See you there.
Hugh

[evanstaniland]

not long to go now! excited yet tired.

if anyone is going the dubbo way and sees a broken down 80 towing a blue 40 please help....
just putting it out there just incase...

we have changed plans twon and are heading blue mountains way, just because of our time and what time the servos shut!!

Evan

[CWBYUP]

Have fun boys and girls, it will be f&$king cold is my guess.

Anytime anything happens in Orange its cold.

Best of luck to all competeing and all those trailering rigs down travel safe.

Nick

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

not long to go now! excited yet tired.

if anyone is going the dubbo way and sees a broken down 80 towing a blue 40 please help....
just putting it out there just incase...

we have changed plans twon and are heading blue mountains way, just because of our time and what time the servos shut!!

Evan

it was your idea to go the back way.... crazy kids!!
i hope your bringing me a club sticker or i will have to smash your windscreen and take yours

about to load the 40 onto the car trailer and finish loading up...

safe travels everyone!

[brighty]

Trucks packed and just about to leave.... yep & it started p!ssing down.

Looking at the Meteorology website... looks like the rain went thru Orange early this morning..... here's hoping it's not gunna p!ss down all weekend!!!

See y'all out there!!!