Outback Challenge 2009

Post by **Alscar** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:14 am

Sorry Ant ...don't know how to use this thing properly, but I can think of one or two possibilities for your navi job...will make some enquiries for you...also in the Pajero Club.

Alan.

Post by **TRobbo** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:24 pm

oh so tempting - if only I had 6 weeks annual leave a year so I could do this and have enough time to cover child minding over school holidays as well...

Post by **cebarry** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:57 am

1. Troy Crimmin, Qld
2. Max Bearlocher, NSW
3. Brett Chenowyth, Vic
4. Jeff Winter, Qld
5. Phil Swindale, NSW
6. Neil Cooper, Vic
7. Michael Hingerty, NSW
8 John Clemens & Tony Bright, Broken Hill
9 Renny Rodriguez & Orlando Balza, Venezuela
10 Jonnie Stavro & Andrew Dyer, Vic
11 Nick Mannell, NSW
12 Alan Mai & Stuart Schoof, Vic
13 Alan McMullen, Vic
14 Nunzio Coffaro & Daniel Meneses, Venezuela
15 David Cameron, Vic
16 Brett Burns, Vic
17 Peter Mihaloff, Vic
18 Bill Tsaousis, Vic
19 Bruce Borchardt, NSW
20 Laurie Griffiths & Mani NSW

If this it the total, it's a nice tight one and so good to see so many old names back ...so love the Laurie / Mani combo....oh boy ...wish we could be there just for that!
It's so weird being totally out of it now! and I must admit reading the posts makes me wish we were back again....it's also disappointing not to see any womens names on the list.

Have the best time u all and special Good Luck to the Sydney boys Laurie, Max, Michael, Nick....everyone.....
Cheers,
Celia & Eugene

Post by **Alscar** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:33 pm

Why don't you come up as spectators,Celia & Eugene?

BTW that list you posted is incomplete.....a couple of weeks ago there were 28 entrants on Paul & Sharyn's list sent out to us.

Alan.

Post by **cebarry** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:14 pm

good o.....about there being more....would be good to see the full list. Terence mentioned a truck entering from Joburg Safrica too?.....have they made it?. What about Jeneane...she said she was returning...and I notice there's other Venezualans entered. Good to see u back awa some of the originals. (I won't say oldies

)

Regards coming to spectate....that I don't think I could ever handle....I'd want to be there having a go.
Apart from the fact that E is so busy, we just can't spare the time.

Instead I'm also thrilled to be part of the "Drive4Life" Charity Toyota Wheelie Trip 30th May to 14th June as a designated driver. Thanks to Toyota (12 4x4 vehicles) & expenses +IGA (food) this trip has been put together by Norm Needham / Drive4Life to take 10 Northcott Wheel chair members into the Outback for 2 weeks and give them an experience of a life time.
So we might not be able to compete anymore, but at least we can enjoy an out....& give back instead.

All the best & good Luck....make sure all 4 wheels stay on track!!!

Celia xx

Post by **Pam W** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:35 pm

The 2009 entry list is now on the OBC webpages - I found it via the Site Map link at the bottom of the home page, then the link for 2008 Competitors

http://www.outback4x4challenge.com/competitors.php

1. Troy Crimmin - Qld
2. Max Bearlocher - NSW
3. Brett Chenowyth - Vic
4. Jeff Winter - Qld
5. Phil Swindale - NSW
6. Neil Cooper & Chris Hummer - Vic
7. Michael Hingerty - NSW
8. John Clemens & Tony Bright Broken Hill - NSW
9. Renny Rodriguez & Daniel Avellaneda- Venezuela
10. Johnnie Stavrou & Andrew Dyer - Vic
11. Nick Mannell - NSW
12. Alan Mai & Stuart Schoof - Vic
13. Alan MucMullen - Vic
14. Nunzio Coffaro & Daniel Meneses - Venezuela
15. David Cameron - Vic
16. Brett Burns - Vic
17. Peter Mihaloff - Vic
18. Bill Tsaousis - Vic
19. Bruce Borchardt - NSW
20. Laurie Griffiths & Mani - NSW
21. Robbie Calvert & Andy Millar Vic
22. Greg Scanlon - Vic
23. Anthony Kilner - Vic
24. Jeff Redman & Jason Forssman - Vic
25. Janus Coetzee & Anton Coetzee - South Africa
26. Marc Spring & Wayne Smith - Switzerland
27. Peter Lea Smith TBC
28. Huddy & Adrian Parker

Dave and I would love to be back there this year but unfortunately time and money just wouldn't stretch 2 years in a row.... may be in a couple of years time...who knows. Gary Smith is up for another go (along with the James, the owner of the Rangie he attempted to destroy in 08!). Not sure about Neil as he pretty much said 'never again' after last year. Mind you, saw him a couple weeks ago and he was muttering wistfully about camping, sunshine and the red Australian sand.....

Good luck to everyone taking part this year. Shame it is only 7 days comp this year rather than 8 but hope the new format works well.

Pam

Post by **Hobzee** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:48 pm

Laurie Sternbeck and I have just teamed up too.

I'm on the carrots and water ... Got a lot of carrots to go...

Hobzee

Post by **Britswed** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:20 pm

Hobzee wrote:Laurie Sternbeck and I have just teamed up too.

I'm on the carrots and water ... Got a lot of carrots to go...

Hobzee

Good stuff

Have fun

Post by **def90** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:22 pm

does anyone know if the marc in the blue landie 100" from germany? is still going to compete? it landed here a few months back, and has been posted on here on previous pages.

Post by **Smithy jnr** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:52 pm

Yes, Marc, is from Switzerland & is competing with me as a navi

Post by **def90** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:41 am

ta smithy jnr, are you driving his rig, or is he navi for your rig?

Post by **Britswed** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:14 am

def90 wrote:ta smithy jnr, are you driving his rig, or is he navi for your rig?

Wayne is the Navi for him

Mal

Post by **pgs racing** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:24 am

Can anybody else log onto the competitors area in the "interactive website".

Post by **Alscar** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:13 pm

pgs racing wrote:Can anybody else log onto the competitors area in the "interactive website".

No I don't think it's working yet!.....if ever.

Post by **ELF_83** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:55 pm

looking like this will be the last year for obc as just got email saying ARB and WARN have pulled the pin on this years OBC

Post by **cebarry** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:58 am

that's real sad, if it's true, but in these uncertain economic times not surprizing. Being an optomist, maybe some other sponsors will step forward, afterall it was the original and quite unique, attracting overseas competitors from all over the world over the years also.

C&E

Post by **Britswed** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:06 am

ELF_83 wrote:looking like this will be the last year for obc as just got email saying ARB and WARN have pulled the pin on this years OBC

So with one month to go they pull the pin thats BIG of them

Post by **moose** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:02 pm

month !!!!!
just over 2 weeks !!!!

Post by **ELF_83** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:33 pm

they not pullin the pin but it not lookin good for next year, poor guys from oversea's if the pin did get pulled

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:45 pm

ELF_83 wrote:they not pullin the pin but it not lookin good for next year, poor guys from oversea's if the pin did get pulled

No Pins being pulled. I just had a chat with Paul and they are looking forward to a bright future with a new format. Events need to change, especially after 10 years, to keep the regulars coming back. Sponsors also come and go. 10 years with Warn and ARB is a terrific achievement and they should be thanked for their contributions. Now there is room for a few new sponsors and that will be a good thing.

Post by **Lexlux** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:26 pm

Well said Hobzee the situation with the sponsorship has probably been known for a long time it's just that Paul has just let us know about it. The Lux went to Sean's today to get OBC ready, diffs out for check, new C/Vs, nuts and bolts tightened and I will be running the new STAUN rims. I'm starting to get excited especially being involed in the new format. I think it will be a winner.

Post by **RangieRacing** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:48 pm

Yes Hobzee, not new about Warn and ARB as it had been doing the rounds for some time. But as you say new sponsors, new format, new competitors etc speaks well for future years. SA people need both events in Broken Hill as it close for us to get to. Not competing this year, going overseas shortly and the Rangie needs a re-birth - now don't say anything. Good luck to all and especially to all the Rangies.

Post by **tarsuxs** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:28 pm

Hobzee wrote:
ELF_83 wrote:they not pullin the pin but it not lookin good for next year, poor guys from oversea's if the pin did get pulled
No Pins being pulled. I just had a chat with Paul and they are looking forward to a bright future with a new format. Events need to change, especially after 10 years, to keep the regulars coming back. Sponsors also come and go. 10 years with Warn and ARB is a terrific achievement and they should be thanked for their contributions. Now there is room for a few new sponsors and that will be a good thing.

Hey Steve does this mean we might see hobzees 4h as the naming rights sponser next year???

Post by **legsx1** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:39 pm

Anyone know if Kym Bolton is entering this year

Sad theres no Kiwis

Post by **Hobzee** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:58 am

tarsuxs wrote:
Hobzee wrote:
ELF_83 wrote:they not pullin the pin but it not lookin good for next year, poor guys from oversea's if the pin did get pulled
No Pins being pulled. I just had a chat with Paul and they are looking forward to a bright future with a new format. Events need to change, especially after 10 years, to keep the regulars coming back. Sponsors also come and go. 10 years with Warn and ARB is a terrific achievement and they should be thanked for their contributions. Now there is room for a few new sponsors and that will be a good thing.

Hey Steve does this mean we might see hobzees 4h as the naming rights sponser next year???

We sell a lot of heavy duty stuff to the comp guys - maybe we should.

Post by **Britswed** » Fri May 08, 2009 2:31 pm

So is everyone ready to go???

Mal

Post by **Alscar** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:30 pm

Britswed wrote:So is everyone ready to go???

Mal

Having withdrawal pangs Mal !

There are always last minute rushes arranging spares etc. and dashing back to Ontrack for littte things who are on the other side of Melb. for me.

Basically the new/old truck is going well so hoping for a better year this time.

Cheers,
Alan.

Post by **Angry_Cat** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:13 am

Good luck to all competitors..hope you enjoy next wkend..
Wazza & Bill Tsaousis and a few others are heading off today.
Take care everyone!.

Mrs Wazza

Post by **PSwindale** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:57 am

Yes, Good luck everyone, I am certainly jealous and think the new format will be great, Unfortunately I wont make it this year, work commitments have meant my truck won't be ready...........and another thing, to the other competitors, Laurie's Bushrangie has not been fitted with a siren, it will just be Mani howling and yelling with fear and excitement so don't be alarmed...............enjoy the event for what it is, a great week away to forget about the stress and worries at work and let your hair down and have some damn good fun.

Phil

Post by **Smithy jnr** » Sun May 10, 2009 3:49 pm

Good luck to all going up the Broken Hll this year, unfortunately the Swiss built Defender driven by Marc Spring with me navigating won't be able to make it this year, sorry to say we are a late withdrawal.
We are both disappointed, as the new event format looks fantastic, it was great to get the stage notes already so we know what we are in for, I was really looking forward to the Peg board stage and the stage between Denian and Viewmont.
Hopefully we will be there next year...

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