2009 Opposite Lock Mackay Off-Road Challenge

Post by **BEAR 80** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:20 pm

Hey all, just a quick update.

To date, I have zero entrants in the stock class events. My thought is if in the next week or so I still have no one, this class will be abandoned and I will open up the mod class further.

At this stage, the mod class is almost full, with my thoughts for the time being to extend numbers to 20 for this class. If I don't run Stock, I will open it up to a max of 30 and split the group into 2 & run 2 tracks at the same time.

Oh yeh, can everyone start praying for the rain to stop.

Post by **GUproject** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:59 pm

Just got meself a new truck and am about to begin the mod process but may hang out till after the comp and put it in the stock class lol.

What chance you reckon I'll have in a guiv 4.8 stl? Bit different to the 8" lifted troll running pedes lol

Post by **BEAR 80** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:58 pm

I would need to get at least 8 to 10 noms by the end of next week for me to run the stock class.

I have raised the numbers on the mod class a little already, but if the stock class doesn't go ahead, we we run at total of 32 mods.

Post by **nicGQ** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:19 pm

hey guys. might be coming up from rocky in my ute to race not sure if it will be ready by then or if there will be any spots left to nominate.. if not ill prolly be coming up with elf83 to spectate would be great to race it though if not see you all at mayday weekend

Post by **todsmods** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:09 pm

Hey fellas, got a team of 3 coming down form cairns to compete and quite a few others to watch.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:40 pm

Hey Tod, I still haven't got Steve's nom form or fee's yet, & we getting close to full. Get him to contact me or he may miss out.

And there is a change of dates with the first working bee, it will now be on Sunday the 22nd of March, not the 29th. We will still have the other on the 5th of April.

Post by **motorman** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:08 am

hey bear
can anyone come to give a hand on the working bee days, know where its being held, just on left before entering the state forest. would happily give a hand or two

ps have ya got any noms in the stock class as could run my jimny thru stock..

Post by **BEAR 80** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:06 pm

Hey there Motorman, everyone is welcome to come and help with the working bee's. We will start at the property at about 8.00am each morning, but turn up when you can.

I currently have 3 nom forms for the stock class. I will need a minimum of another 5 to run this class. That is, I need to have the nom for forms in my hand, not just people saying that they will be in it.

If anyone needs to talk to me about this, you can contact me on 07 4961 8507, but as of 5.30pm tomorrow arvo, I am on a weeks hols, so please let me know if you are going to compete. I will check in with my staff on Saturday to see how many noms for this class we have, & decide whether it will go ahead.

Guy's, & girl's, the stock class is being put on so even those with basic or no mods can come and have some fun to. The tracks you will run will be no tougher than the ones you go looking of every other weekend, the only difference, on Sunday avro you may just get at trophy to take home for your efforts.

Post by **tufenuf** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:02 pm

count me in, the nortrans patrol from townsville

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:34 pm

Hey all, as of today, we have only 4 places left in the mod class, & 8 in the stock.

And yes, the stock class is now running. After a very good responce over the past day or so, we have just enough to run it, but the full 16 would better, so keep the noms coming in.

Post by **motorman** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:48 pm

hey guys

gunna be entering in the stock class, and have a recovery point on the front but only have a rated hayman reece towbar on the back, can it be used as a recovery point? i have a rated 3.2t shackel off this and have used it many a time with no dramas.. PLEASE help me out with this one as its the only thing holding me back from entering. oh and when it says no removal of inner gaurds does this mean the plastic inners or other cause mine has'nt had any since i owned it....

cheers motorman

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:25 pm

Hey Motorman, I would prefer the use of one of those slide in tounge style recovery points that will fit a Hayman Reece towbar. If you don't have one of these bars, but do have the bolt on tounge style, the use of a rated bow shackle will be ok.

BUT IT MUST BE PAINTED YELLOW OR RED. I WILL NOT MOVE ON THIS POINT FOR ANYONE. The idea of this is for the safety of everyone involved.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:27 pm

Hey all, as of today, all spots in the Modified Class are full. This is going to be a very close group, with a wide range of vehicle competing.
There are still spots open in the Stock Class as well.

First working bee is still on the 22nd of this month, starting at about 8.00am.

Post by **RUFNUT** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:37 pm

BEAR

Anything in particular you need brought up to the grounds on the weekend ?

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:19 pm

Hey Ruffy, just some lunch, and maybe some shovels, matics etc. If you don't have these this, don't worry as there will be other things to do.

Post by **RUFNUT** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:27 pm

cold beer !!!

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:31 pm

I will have had mine on Saturday night up there.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:55 pm

Hey all, we have had someone oull out of the mod class this week, so we now have one spot left.
There is still 5 spots in stock and room of 3 more teams.

Noms close 12.00pm Saturday the 28th of this month.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:09 pm

Hey all, all mod class spots are filled. There is still 3 stock spots & 3 Team spot left.

Post by **cut and shut** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:22 pm

Went up to the track build on the weekend, beautiful spot. The tracks look good, well done to all those involved. The navies are going to work hard by the looks of it.

Rhet you will have to get out of the car

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:07 pm

I have had second thoughts on the main mod track, I think it's to easy. I have 2 weeks to think of something else to put into it. Let see what we come up with.

As of this afternoon, all Mod & Stock class spots are filled.

I also have people interested in running in the team event, but need extras for there teams. If anyone is interested in running in the tam event, contact me & I will put you in touch with those that are chasing people. My work contact is 4961 8520.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:57 pm

Hey all, I have had 2 pull out of the stock class, so there are 2 more spots up for grabs, as well as room in the team events as well.

Post by **BEAR 80** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:01 pm

Hey all, I have a challenge for you mod guy's. I have 5 sets of spot light for the first 5 people tp drive, not winch, the Soup Bowl at the comp. I have had people tell me that they know how to do it, & that I can't drive, so bring it on.
I have the prizes, you put on the entertainment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **BEAR 80** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:03 pm

Hey all, just a reminder that we are having another working bee this coming weekend.

I have had some time to think over the weekend and have worked out how to make the tracks more interesting.

Post by **btc75** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:27 pm

Hey Bear;

Can u post a list of the competitors for the Event - Mod & Stock

Brad

Post by **Rhett** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:34 pm

Bear, is there a big list of rules written for winching? Im heading up to navi and being a rockcrawler the only thing I use a winch for is pulling the front suspension down

I don't want to get pinned for doing somthing wrong.

Post by **Disco3** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:46 pm

Hi Bear, just wondering if you have a program yet with scrutineering and competition times.

Thanks,
Barry

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:16 pm

Brad, I will bring the list home with me & post them tomorrow night.

Disco, scrutineering will take place after the breifing at 12.00pm on Friday afternoon. Stage 1 of the main events will start from 8.00am Sat, Stage 2 from about 2.00pm, Stage 3 from 8.00am Sunday & the Team Chellenge from 2.00pm. Presentations will be at the end of the Team event at approx 4.00pm.

Rhett, I suugest that you get a copy of the rules to read as you are signing the indemnity to say that you have done this & understand ALL the rulles etc.
Winch (Minimum 8000lb) ( Para 5I1 - N/A for Modified Class)
I1.
• Winch is to be electric, readily available to the general public and fitted to the front bullbar.
• Only one forward mounted winch.
• Reinforcing the rear of winch is allowed.
• Contactor pack allowed.
• Wider drums.
• Air free spool.
Not allowed:-
• Aftermarket electric motors that require adaptor plates or any modification to winch housing to fit.
• Modification or replacement of original internal components, etc shafts and gears.
I2. Winches shall be fitted with an automatic brake.
I3. Winch cable must be in serviceable condition.
I4. Winch cable hooks must have a working safety catch (No open hooks)
I5. Winch cables shall be of high tensile steel compatible to your winches rating. Mild steel cables, with a hemp centre, are not allowed. Synthetic rope is allowed, but it is the owner’s responsibility that the synthetic rope is rated the same or better than the standard cable used on the vehicles winches.
I6. Steel cables will have professionally swaged loops. Synthetic rope will be spliced.
I7. Winch cables are to be fully spooled at the start of each Stage.
I8. Winch cable is allowed to be wrapped at the finish of a Stage. The protruding “horns” must not be pointy and be made of material with a minimum radius of 50mm, length and distance apart is optional.
I9. Rigging will be done to the safe working capacity of the equipment.
I10. Cable dampener is to be placed in centre third of winch cable at start of winching.

Post by **SIMMO84** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:19 pm

11 DAYS

Post by **BEAR 80** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:23 pm

And counting.

Folks, if your trucks aren't ready, please don't feel that you need to come up to the working bee this weekend. I would prefer to do the work myself than have people pull out because they are not ready.

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