Outback Challenge 2009

[Zookman]

Is the Outback Challenge on next year, or is it suffering the same fate as the Alpine Challenge. I have checked the website but nothing is mentioned, it would be a shame if this event dissapears from the event calanders.

[turps]

I do know they are having meetings and stuff with the marshalls from last year. I havent been able to get to one yet. And all I really know is the format will change slighty and has been reduced to 3 comp areas.
Which at this stage I think are Broken Hill, Poolamuca and Denian.

[ELF_83]

it had better be i sebt my noms away ages ago and they said it was all good.

[krimnl]

it is definately on.

Paul has had meetings with marshals and has been busy planning.

what i know so far is
Entries will be limited to 30 from oz , unlimited from O/S
All competitors will compete on the same property
open to challenge & Production class

[RangieRacing]

Great to hear the event is on, heard different rumors, one being that ARB is no longer the sponsor. Having competed in both the OBC and Cliffhanger they are both different and in my opinion cannot be compared. One of those differences was the friendship built during the week due to being in a small group travelling around. Pity if the OBC goes to one or two properties as it start to take on the sameness of the Cliffhanger, in terms of structure. Odd also if you are running an event to limit the entries to thirty (30) vehicles, apart the management, I would have thought the more vehicles entered equals greater profit, although if you don't have the economies of scale then I guess less is better. Although not competing next year will be there to watch. All the best to Paul as he plans the event.

[pigletracing]

I was talking to Paul Yesterday, the new format sounds alot better & more social, with all media, officials, spectators & competitors traveling together in one group, The numbers have been greatly reduced, so this can happen efficently. I recomend that if you want in,,,get in b4 its filled up...

[tarsuxs]

I do know they are having meetings and stuff with the marshalls from last year. I havent been able to get to one yet. And all I really know is the format will change slighty and has been reduced to 3 comp areas.
Which at this stage I think are Broken Hill, Poolamuca and Denian.

That means no mud ???????????????????

[Pam W]

Only competed at the OBC once (Dave twice), but would say that one of the most enjoyable aspects was travelling around in a small group, like Rangie Racing said.... getting to know people, not just on the comp sections, but at camp too, the camaraderie, etc.

We did have some friends following our group as spectators and although we we were not able to camp with them it was cool to catch up and socialise on the Wed and Sat at Poolamacca. I also liked having Wed with the morning update on what was happening with the scores, hearing what had being going on at the other properties and then the mixed comp groups for the day, before going our separate ways again later.

But it was also a good experience to just be in the small group of competitors and group leaders / marshals at camp and out on the road, filling up in town, etc. - somehow that really made the experience special for me.

We would like to come out to the OBC again in the future and I wouldn't dismiss it with the new format, but I don't think it would be the same. The OBC had a unique format which made it special, so it would be a shame if that was lost for the sake of logistics / media issues. I guess those that enter next year will be able to feed back on that......

[Britswed]

I was talking to Paul Yesterday, the new format sounds alot better & more social, with all media, officials, spectators & competitors traveling together in one group, The numbers have been greatly reduced, so this can happen efficently. I recomend that if you want in,,,get in b4 its filled up...

MMMM even MORE dust than usual

[pigletracing]

oh yes.... after 07 I forgot about the dest from the other years.

[Kevy Not]

it is definately on.

Paul has had meetings with marshals and has been busy planning.

what i know so far is
Entries will be limited to 30 from oz , unlimited from O/S
All competitors will compete on the same property
open to challenge & Production class

Whats the go with the property situation. Is veiwmont out. That would be a major shame as some of the best stages from the outback ch come from that area.

[krimnl]

it is definately on.

Paul has had meetings with marshals and has been busy planning.

what i know so far is
Entries will be limited to 30 from oz , unlimited from O/S
All competitors will compete on the same property
open to challenge & Production class

Whats the go with the property situation. Is veiwmont out. That would be a major shame as some of the best stages from the outback ch come from that area.

Kevy i have sent you a email with some more info.


If anyone is thinking of entering get in fast , the new format will be great and is the start of a new era in the OBC.
OBC website will be updated shortly aswell as the next CCDA newsletter having more info.

Event Schedule

Friday May 15th
Registration
Marshal brief
Press conference

Saturday May 16th
Show and Shine at Plaza
Official Driver brief
Evening Prologue

Sunday May 17th
Broken Hill Motorkhana
Head out to property 1

Monday & Tues
Competition on
property one

Tuesday & Wed
Competition on
property two

Thursday & Fri
Competition on
property three

Friday 22nd
Evening Presentation.


Event date
15th - 22nd May 2009

[mickyd555]

is the entry fee coming down?

[Britswed]

it is definately on.

Paul has had meetings with marshals and has been busy planning.

what i know so far is
Entries will be limited to 30 from oz , unlimited from O/S
All competitors will compete on the same property
open to challenge & Production class

Whats the go with the property situation. Is veiwmont out. That would be a major shame as some of the best stages from the outback ch come from that area.

Kevy i have sent you a email with some more info.


If anyone is thinking of entering get in fast , the new format will be great and is the start of a new era in the OBC.
OBC website will be updated shortly aswell as the next CCDA newsletter having more info.

Event Schedule

Friday May 15th
Registration
Marshal brief
Press conference

Saturday May 16th
Show and Shine at Plaza
Official Driver brief
Evening Prologue

Sunday May 17th
Broken Hill Motorkhana
Head out to property 1

Monday & Tues
Competition on
property one

Tuesday & Wed
Competition on
property two

Thursday & Fri
Competition on
property three

Friday 22nd
Evening Presentation.


Event date
15th - 22nd May 2009

So which properties ??

[krimnl]

Im not sure yet. I have asked the question and post up when i know.

first international truck arrived today and from what im told is a work of art. (cant be that good its a land rover!! )

good news is that the entry fee has stayed the same

[T.Trudi]

Thanx for the updates Darren

It's nice to know more than five minutes before the event for a change.

keep up the great work!!

Danni

[krimnl]

more good news

the challenge is heading back to the viewmont mud

[turps]

more good news

the challenge is heading back to the viewmont mud

Excellent, I better book my bed. Not sure if Juzza will be there to design the long, crab hole sections though (I did the tight sections..hehe).

[Britswed]

first international truck arrived today and from what im told is a work of art. (cant be that good its a land rover!! )

Oi

[pigletracing]

MAKES YOU WONDER WHY THE INTERNATIONAL TRUCK WOULD ARRIVE SO MANY MONTHS EARLY,,,,,,,,
I KNOW,, ITS CAUSE ITS A ROVER,,, & THEY NEED TO FIX IT...
surly it wouldnd take Greeny that long to put a Nissan under it..
HEEEEE HEEEEE
I is a cheeky little pig

[90pickup]

We will see.....

[cuthill]

its not whats mounted to the diffs, its what is in side them thats the problem

[Smithy jnr]

All Nissan diffs under this Rover guys, with chev engine and 4l80e gearbox, a very strong package.

[bog warrior]

I hope his Chassis is renforced!!

[gqpete]

anyhow. put your hand up who's entered or is gunna enter for obc.

[Eyby]

Nice pic 90Pickup how about another I hope its a Defender

Eyby

[Britswed]

All Nissan diffs under this Rover guys, with chev engine and 4l80e gearbox, a very strong package.

Any pics Wayne

Mal

[Britswed]

anyhow. put your hand up who's entered or is gunna enter for obc.

Not sure yet ??

Have entered Cliffhanger not sure If i will do both

Mal

[turps]

anyhow. put your hand up who's entered or is gunna enter for obc.

Not sure yet ??

Have entered Cliffhanger not sure If i will do both

Mal

Come on Mal do both. Just remember to go thru the gates this time.

[Bourbon]

im entered in both co drive outback driver in cliffhanger 2nd time round