Outback Challenge 2009

Post by **cebarry** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:41 pm

Hi Gouldy....any word on Mick Hingerty?...we've tried his mobile without luck, maybe he's fixed & left already.....
miss seeing u all I must say, but hope to catch up soon....coming thru B H on the Wheelie trip.
Say hi to Julie Denis & Jonathan...all at SC.
Cheers,
Celia & Eugene

Post by **LOCKEE** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:48 pm

Great updates.

Good luck everyone.

Post by **Mosko111** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:50 pm

hey guys just wondering if anyone knows how troy crimmin elf83 is coming along, hes in a middy patrol

Post by **wato724** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:55 pm

Thanks for the updates Hobbys. Your blog on your website is great. You get more info on whats going on than on the offical website. Whats next? maybe you can manage doing twitter during a stage.

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:58 pm

Still waiting at end of point to pint between Denian and Viewmont -

Al Mac still not back and might miss next start - fire damage being repaired on track.

Lawrie Griffiths broke a front diff - split right open and a trailer is being sent to get him - just had a call from Mannie requesting MIG welder to be sent to him so maybe a track repair on the cards.

Hoon came in late (DNF) with elec problem and poor running - Kill Bill had to winch the front of Hoons car back into shape - there's a story there but dont know full details.

Andy Miller reports that he and Robbie in the Disco is doing great and that they will bring home the trophy and jam it up JPC's rear end for a laugh. They are doing pretty good too - had elec problems but still going well.

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:01 pm

Mosko111 wrote:hey guys just wondering if anyone knows how troy crimmin elf83 is coming along, hes in a middy patrol

Troy is a non starter - No Troy Here.

Post by **Britswed** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:07 pm

Is he making you run Hobzee

Post by **Wooders** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:19 pm

Onya Max & Cosmo

Post by **krimnl** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:42 pm

just heard its starting to rain!!

hope its only light as they close the roads quick to stop them getting damaged.

Post by **moose** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:09 pm

any info on Brett Chenowyth & Rob ??
wondering how the new turbo motor is going !!

Post by **krimnl** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:17 pm

moose wrote:any info on Brett Chenowyth & Rob ??
wondering how the new turbo motor is going !!

i will ask the question.

Post by **moose** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:22 pm

thanx crim , been trying to ring them , but no reply !!!

rain doesnt look to bad , only very light showers , going by BOM website !!

Post by **Ginger Patrol** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:47 pm

Hobzee you are a PR dream
Grat work and keep it coming!

Mud and rain sounds like 07 all over again! Will have to go and play in the sand again. Could be worse.

Huddy is under pressure now to keep the production class prize in OZ.

Post by **Angry_Cat** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:54 pm

Any news on how Bill and Wazza are going? ( KillBill )

Post by **gouldy** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:45 pm

cebarry wrote:Hi Gouldy....any word on Mick Hingerty?...we've tried his mobile without luck, maybe he's fixed & left already.....
miss seeing u all I must say, but hope to catch up soon....coming thru B H on the Wheelie trip.
Say hi to Julie Denis & Jonathan...all at SC.
Cheers,
Celia & Eugene

Left SC at about 12:00, all fixed up and ready to race.

cheers
gouldy

Post by **cebarry** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:50 pm

Left SC at about 12:00, all fixed up and ready to race.

cheers
gouldy[/quote]

That's g8 news.....thanks to u all @ SC

Post by **Slick_CQ** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:54 pm

For the Rockhamptonites (and LandRover tragics ...)

Just spoke to Dubbya (Car 4) he and Graeme are marshaled at Poolamacca awaiting their turn at the mud/River run. They have drawn 19th so it will be very long wait for them ! Apparently the first car is on stage now - DNF is only 8 minutes. They had a great run at Arabian Nights pulling a 6th place for the stage - to say that they were a little pleased would be a real understatement. Finished under DNF in both GPS Stages today but suffered from an overheating motor - they reckon that they've got it sussed now thought - a little tweak to the plumbing and reversing the direction of the Thermo fans (rear mounted Rad) along with some repositioning of gear.

They did manage to run out of Fuel on the transport stage as they approached ??? (with the rest of the field) - a quick tow and 160 litres of fuel later all is good !

Dubbya is stoked 'cause he finally got the GPS sussed (before the event) and feels really comfortable and confident using it now. Fiddler has been an absolute Demon at the wheel and really enjoyed the sand and GPS stages too.

Hope to have a quick update on proceedings later this evening ...

The Next G coverage is awesome where the field is at the moment so if you've got friends out there give them a try !

The more info the better ...

Post by **Mosko111** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:20 pm

Good to hear the hulk is having a good run, any word on the rain?? is it going to get interesting?

Post by **ISUZUROVER** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:42 pm

Slick_CQ wrote:For the Rockhamptonites (and LandRover tragics ...)

Just spoke to Dubbya (Car 4) he and Graeme are marshaled at Poolamacca awaiting their turn at the mud/River run. They have drawn 19th so it will be very long wait for them ! Apparently the first car is on stage now - DNF is only 8 minutes. They had a great run at Arabian Nights pulling a 6th place for the stage - to say that they were a little pleased would be a real understatement. Finished under DNF in both GPS Stages today but suffered from an overheating motor - they reckon that they've got it sussed now thought - a little tweak to the plumbing and reversing the direction of the Thermo fans (rear mounted Rad) along with some repositioning of gear.

They did manage to run out of Fuel on the transport stage as they approached ??? (with the rest of the field) - a quick tow and 160 litres of fuel later all is good !

Dubbya is stoked 'cause he finally got the GPS sussed (before the event) and feels really comfortable and confident using it now. Fiddler has been an absolute Demon at the wheel and really enjoyed the sand and GPS stages too.

Hope to have a quick update on proceedings later this evening ...

The Next G coverage is awesome where the field is at the moment so if you've got friends out there give them a try !

The more info the better ...

Great to hear!!!

Any news on how the swiss landie is going???

Post by **krimnl** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:45 pm

ISUZUROVER wrote:
Slick_CQ wrote:For the Rockhamptonites (and LandRover tragics ...)

Just spoke to Dubbya (Car 4) he and Graeme are marshaled at Poolamacca awaiting their turn at the mud/River run. They have drawn 19th so it will be very long wait for them ! Apparently the first car is on stage now - DNF is only 8 minutes. They had a great run at Arabian Nights pulling a 6th place for the stage - to say that they were a little pleased would be a real understatement. Finished under DNF in both GPS Stages today but suffered from an overheating motor - they reckon that they've got it sussed now thought - a little tweak to the plumbing and reversing the direction of the Thermo fans (rear mounted Rad) along with some repositioning of gear.

They did manage to run out of Fuel on the transport stage as they approached ??? (with the rest of the field) - a quick tow and 160 litres of fuel later all is good !

Dubbya is stoked 'cause he finally got the GPS sussed (before the event) and feels really comfortable and confident using it now. Fiddler has been an absolute Demon at the wheel and really enjoyed the sand and GPS stages too.

Hope to have a quick update on proceedings later this evening ...

The Next G coverage is awesome where the field is at the moment so if you've got friends out there give them a try !

The more info the better ...
Great to hear!!!

Any news on how the swiss landie is going???

Mark's landie didnt get finished in time

Greg & Liam DNF'd night mud tonight

Dave cameron won night mud
Hobzee 2nd
Brett 3rd

about 50% of field DNF's including Coops and Huddy

only 2 cars without a DNF
Pops & Hobzee and Max
a toyota & a bloody Jeep!

Post by **krimnl** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:54 pm

moose wrote:any info on Brett Chenowyth & Rob ??
wondering how the new turbo motor is going !!

Brett & Rob came 3rd in night mud and have been doing really well.

Post by **moose** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:27 am

thanx for the updates Krim !!

Post by **ISUZUROVER** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:37 am

krimnl wrote:
Mark's landie didnt get finished in time

Thanks for the info. That is a shame. Any idea why? He has been in the country for about 6 months!

Post by **venezolano33** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:38 am

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I would appreciate ME IF ANYONE CAN GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VENEZUELAN AND ITS STATUS IN THE RACE.
THANKS ....

Post by **davew** » Wed May 20, 2009 3:01 am

ISUZUROVER wrote:
krimnl wrote:
Mark's landie didnt get finished in time

Thanks for the info. That is a shame. Any idea why? He has been in the country for about 6 months!

Gearbox mismatch problems and winch motors burning out for an unknown reason.

Post by **The Fish** » Wed May 20, 2009 3:52 am

Recieved text from Hobzee earlier tonight with the placings as per Krim's post and also that "Hoon has done his block"

Will try to get more details on this but it doesn't sound good for Pete. His car and the OBC just don't agree with each other

It's still only early in the event but hopefully Lawrie/Hobzee & Max/Cosmo can keep avoiding DNF's and make it a 2 horse race to the end

Post by **cebarry** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:07 am

Go Max & Cosmo/ Pop & Hobzee.....

Michael Hingerty left town but had to return.....turns out "ALL" his probs have been caused by faulty Auto Elect. work/wiring done by a business back home in Syd.

Thanks to ? BH auto elec. name escapes me sorry.

...& I should know cos he helped us out soooo often over the yrs.
Mick called last nite & is sorted finally, fingers crossed and rejoining the mob.
Laurie G sadly, was heading back into town

tanx heaps ya all for the g8 updates......here's to all the teams seeing out the week.

Post by **vompie69** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:39 am

Thanks for the updates, Krimnl and Fish, you guys are doing a great job.

Wish I could be there, really missing it this year,

Bad news about Hoon, he just has no luck,

Go Laurie and Hobzee!!!!

Jane

Post by **The Fish** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:39 am

Just got a text from Hobzee to say it rained all night and is still raining now

Post by **krimnl** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:56 am

Hoon is on his way home.

threw a conrod through the block.

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