2009 Opposite Lock Mackay Off-Road Challenge

Post by **BEAR 80** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:30 pm

Hey all, we are holding a comp in the Mackay, Nth Qld, area over the Easter break. There will be 3 classes, Stock, Modified & Team.
All nomiation forms can be obtained from Opposite Lock Mackay, 07 4961 8520.
There will be a limit of 16 vehicles per stock & mod classes, & 7 teams of 3 vehicles for the team event.
This is the first comp of it's kind in the Mackay area, and providing that everything goes well, this will be the first of many. Through this event, all proceeds will be donated to the Mackay Region SES.
Spectators are welcome, and some camping will be available. So contact Brent for more info.

Post by **ELF_83** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:37 pm

what sort of stages are the winch? crawl, bit of mix like CQ offroad challenge, only for single car though, and cpecs for cars eg. cages tire size etc. Wouldn't mind having a run up for a last test before outback. are navi's and GPS required?

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:39 pm

Hey Elf, there is both individual and a team event. Stages will be a mixture of timed & points markers. Those with winches will definately have an advantage. Depending on the class you want to run to the tyres restrictions. No cages required etc. If you want more info, or a copy of the Rules & Regs, contact Brent @ Opposite Lock Mackay on 07 4961 8507, or brent@oplock.com.au.

Post by **LUXS DRIVER** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:22 pm

hay so how hard are the stages an you can still run with no winchs

Post by **brett81** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:43 pm

hay just wondering if there is a repco up there & what time they open as i may have to stop to change wheel berrings & is there a maccas close by oh and does O/L carry radiators in stock? hehe.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:21 pm

Luxs, the tracks will vary, what class are you looking to run in.

Brett, if you have any issues on the way up, I'm going to laugh my guts out and leave you on the side of the road until the comps over, then I will show were Repco is, and yes, there is a Maccas near the Repco. Who's coming up?

Post by **digsy** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:37 am

Hey Brett. This sounds pretty good.
Always good to have another local comp to enter/spectate

Is it going to be spectator friendly?
Any media coverage planned? Local news or the like?
Are there prizes for competitors?
Can you give us a hint of a competitors list and vehicles? - and where they are coming from?

I'm really looking forward to this and am definately coming to check it out I'll try to get some more Rockhampton people keen.
Thanks
Dan

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:26 pm

Hey Digsy, we have people coming from Rocky, Townsville & the locals at this stage.
Trophies are up for grabs for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all classes. There will be random prizes as well for those that the official see as incourgement awards etc, in the form of tyres etc on the day. We will also be holding raffles for winch packs etc the will start in store over the next week or so.
This event will be very spectator friendly, with go viewing areas of most of the tracks. We are currently talking to the local papers etc for coverage, & I have sent 4WD Action an email asking them to get involved, but to date, I have had no reply. Over the coming weeks, I will be talking to some of the TV station as well. If anaciouyone has any other suggestions, I am all ears.
I will start a list of competitors in the coming weeks, but there will also be an update list in store at Opposite Lock Mackay.
I will be sending out posters and fliers in the next week or so to all sponsors, and anyone else that is willing to display them for me.
At this stage as well, we have Lynda O'Reilly, owner & driver of the Barbie Patrol that will be competeing at Tuff Truck, also coming up. Lynda has very graciously donated her time and truck to display at the comp and give our locals at look at what a full blown comp truck looks like.
I really hope people get behind this comp as if this one is a success, there will be more to come. We really need spectators as much as we need competitors, as the spectators create the hipe that we need.

Post by **Mosko111** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:29 pm

sounds like its all coming together quite nicely, im trying to get a crew from gladstone to come up to both spectate and compete, luxs will be running 35's and front rears and a fair bit of lift so im guessing he will be in the higher class, just wondering would i need a licence to co-pilot? ive lost it due to my innability to follow the speed limts

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:03 pm

Navi's only need to be over the age of 15. Drivers must have current licence. I would have thought that a Lux on 35's would be able to stick to speed limits just fine, you must be an exceptional human being. People with your talents shouldn't be fined, there should be rewarded.
Really good to see people looking at coming from far and wide. Anyone that wants to register from out side mackay can contact me at brent@oplock.com.au and will email the nom forms to them. If you want to pay your fees via direct debit, let me know & I will give you the details, other than that, call me on 4961 8520 & we can take credit card over the phone.

Post by **Mosko111** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:56 pm

haha nah mate, i dont drive the lux its my mates i got done twice in mySUZUKI SIERRA! oh and once in my cruiser that i wanted to come up and compete in, mite get someone else to drive it yet, and ive sent an email through mate, and simon wild said hed keep me posted on info aswell on facebook, and yeah it also sounds like a fair few rocky boys will be keen aswell, should be good and hopefully it promotes the sport and makes some good money for the chosen charities, we used to do mud racing for selected charities and i think that was a great idea

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:03 pm

It will be good to see you, make sure you come and introduce your self.

Guys, just so everyone is up to speed, there are limited places avialable for all classes, so if you want to enter, I would suggest getting your forms & fees in quickly.
Just this week, I have had 6 regisrtations, which means only 10 places left. The only thing that MAY push the Mod numbers out, is if I don't get enough stock vehicles.

Post by **Mosko111** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:23 pm

yeah mate will do, and ill try and get the lads organised and to get in contact

Post by **MissGU** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:27 am

Hey Brent
Aaron & i will be there !

Cheers
Lynda

Post by **BEAR 80** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:36 pm

Hey Lynda, good to hear. Hows the noms for TT09 going? This comp organising thing is harder than it looks. Hoping to get a full nights sleep soon.

Post by **crazy eyes** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:57 pm

hi bear 80
I have been heavily envolved in the cq offroad challange from day dot so if there is any thing i can help you with feel free to ask .at this stage there is a few of the guys that compet in xwc including myself that are trying to come allong and race or help or even to watch .
cheers crazy eyes

Post by **BEAR 80** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:09 pm

Crazy Eyes, the more the merrier.
I am looking also at getting at team together for the CQ this year. When do noms start?
Asfar as this comp goes, I think I am just about on top of it, the biggest thing has been sponsors, as I had a few pull out at the last minute, so paying the bills has been a bit tough, let alone donating money to our charity, the SES. I have had a few people donate prizes over the past few days, of whick some I am going to raffle, and other for encouragement type prizes at the event.

Post by **crazy eyes** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:19 pm

??????? when the cq challange is on this year as i am putting more effort into compeating . yes sponsores are very hard to get . but you just have to keep trying .so good luck and keep up the good work it is nice to see the sport moving to the area.
cheers crazy eyes

Post by **LUXS DRIVER** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:10 pm

Mosko111 wrote:sounds like its all coming together quite nicely, im trying to get a crew from gladstone to come up to both spectate and compete, luxs will be running 35's and front rears and a fair bit of lift so im guessing he will be in the higher class, just wondering would i need a licence to co-pilot? ive lost it due to my innability to follow the speed limts

lol you want too nav chief just need a tow car too get up there

Post by **BEAR 80** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:38 pm

Just so you are aware, all vehicles MUST be registered. If anyone needs, I can email a copy of the rulles & regs, and registration form. Just send and email to brent@oplock.com.au requesting one.

Post by **Mosko111** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:07 am

yeah hios lux is registered just would be a sloooooow trip from gladstone haha, got the forms and getting them sorted out, just a question if we cant get enuf cars for the teams event would you be able to let us know if any other people are looking to compete in that side of the competition?

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:35 pm

No probs Mosko, I have people leaving there detail with me for that exact reason. I already have 1 or 2 people looking for a team to join. Send me an email & I will pass names onto you.
It's great to see that we are getting so much interest from outside the Mackay area.

If anyone needs to direct deposit nom fee into my account, please send me an email & I will get the details for you.

Post by **Mosko111** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:50 am

hey bear, just wondering how nominations are coming along? all the places would have to be pretty much filled by now im guessing, dont know what my mates doing told him to email you, not sure if he has yet, and is the compsite going to be very far out of town?

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:46 pm

Mosko, there are still a few spots in all classes still to be filled. The site in about 45 - 50 min north of Mackay. Basic camping is avaialable across the road from the site.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:47 pm

Hey all, I having been getting some feed back in regards to people thinking that they won't enter due to fear of breaking there trucks.
In light of this, I am changing the way the scoring will be done. The only track that will now be worked on a timed basis will be the hill drags, all other tracks will work on a points marker system, similar to Tuff Truck, still with DNF times on these stages.
This will give everyone the option to take there vehicles as far as they feel comfortable & still earn points towards the final points. But keep in mind, those that push that little bit harder, will be rewarded.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:48 pm

BEAR 80 wrote:Hey all, I having been getting some feed back in regards to people thinking that they won't enter due to fear of breaking there trucks.
In light of this, I am changing the way the scoring will be done. The only track that will now be worked on a timed basis will be the hill drags, all other tracks will work on a points marker system, similar to Tuff Truck, still with DNF times on these stages.
This will give everyone the option to take there vehicles as far as they feel comfortable & still earn points towards the final points. But keep in mind, those that push that little bit harder, will be rewarded.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:11 pm

Hey all, we ar having a working bee on Sunday the 28th of March & Sunday the 5th of April. Please contact me if you can make it help finish the track prep.

Post by **Kirby** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:18 pm

How you goin Bear, Hows the track looking. Better make it tough for the Rangie mate..

Post by **Rhett** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:32 pm

Il be there. Hopfully navying for a mackay car. Then Im going fishing for a week up there. I lov easter

Post by **BEAR 80** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:50 pm

Hey Kirby, going well.
We will have some dirt tracks that shouldn't be to hard on the Rangie.
I just need the rain to stop soon so we can get into the tracks again. If this rain doesn't stop soon, we will have to look at different tracks as the current tracks are still flowing with water and inpassable. We just need a week or 2 of good sun & she will be right.
A bit of rain over that weekend will be ok, should make things interesting.

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