ROUND 3 ARBXWC - MANILLA via TAMWORTH 15 - 17 October

[XTREME MMM]

Round 3 ARB XWC:- This will be open to 4WDs that comply with the ARBXWC Rules & Guidelines as well as the Polaris RZR's or similar machines from other manufactures, these must compete as how they were sold or after approval from Competition Manager.

When:- 15th - 17th October

Where:- "THE MOUNTAIN" - Manilla via Tamworth

Entry fee:- $380 includes dinner Saturday night at the Royal Hotel, Manilla. Please send entries to below address by 7th October.

Friday:- Vehicles Class checks 1400hrs - 1600hrs followed by Briefing at 1630 hrs followed by 3SS commencing at 1715hrs.

Saturday:- Briefing 0745hrs followed by 5SS

Sunday:- Briefing & track walk 0745 followed by 2SS. Presentation will commence 1 hour after last vehicle has run.

Spectators:- $15 per adult per day or $30 for the weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Children under 15 free.

Camping:- $10 per vehicle.

Catering:- will be available on site if required.

All enquires:- David Metcalfe 0418 745 830 or info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au

Entries to:-
Xtreme 4x4 Sport
31 Elm Court
Morayfield, 4506 Qld.

[stevo the devo]

when r we gonna see round two results.

[XTREME MMM]

when r we gonna see round two results.

They are done. I will just have to fix the link. I will get it done this week.

Cheers
David

[MissGU]

Last round for the year! We will be there with bells on! ... Slight change to who's in the car tho

[stevo the devo]

so whos in the car now?

[MissGU]

so whos in the car now?

at this stage Aaron will be driving with Ryano as navi. May change closer to the date but highly unlikley..
I'll be there giving Aaron Awesome driving advice

[Modified Toy]

so whos in the car now?

at this stage Aaron will be driving with Ryano as navi. May change closer to the date but highly unlikley..
I'll be there giving Aaron Awesome driving advice

And teaching him how to shut the gate

We will be there!

Russell

[80series chris]

gate ? what gate ? oh!!!!! that gate

[zer0]

for the new people who have never been but where is " The mountain" at manilla can we get road name / address
cheers
Heath

[MissGU]

for the new people who have never been but where is " The mountain" at manilla can we get road name / address
cheers
Heath

Easiest way is to follow someone from the pub.. Royal Hotel Manilla is generally where everyone stays as camping there are no facilities ( cept ports loo's) and that way for mid way presso's you dont need to drive back to camp!

the event site is at Mount Borah, a hangliding property.. Dave always has signs up showing where to go.. i think the road name is winbourne road .. all pretty much dirt.

[XTREME MMM]

Only 2 weeks to go before Round 3 at Manilla.

Entries are still open and are available from website or by giving me a call.

I will be leaving for Manilla this Friday but will be in phone and computer range upto the event.

Series Points:-

1st:- Rod & Kevi (Jeep) 1607

2nd:- Christian & Craig (Nissan) 1589

3rd:- Rod & Russell (Toyota) 1501

4th:- Steve & Gary (Toyota) 1161

5th:- Laurie & Matt (Toyota) 1110

6th:- Lynda & Aaron (Nissan) 1059

Cheers

David

[Mosko111]

Come on you Toyota drivers get up there on the #1 #2 #3 podium spots

[XTREME MMM]

Just arrived in Manilla.

Will be going to event site to start set up tomorrow.

I may have some spare rooms, so let me know if you are interested.

It will be first in best dressed for these.

Please call me after Tuesday evening regards spare rooms.

I will also list the other pubs in town if you require a room.

Cheers
David

[stevo the devo]

is it raining out there at the moment

[XTREME MMM]

No rain in this part and all looking good.

Cheers
David

[Josh n Kat]

What about the roads leading to Manila? Was considering coming in from the north into Manila instead of via Tamworth but didn't want to drive 3 hours off the highway just to find a road blocked from floodwaters.

Or perhaps i'm being paranoid cause everywhere i look in brisbane there's water !!!

[MissGU]

What about the roads leading to Manila? Was considering coming in from the north into Manila instead of via Tamworth but didn't want to drive 3 hours off the highway just to find a road blocked from floodwaters.

Or perhaps i'm being paranoid cause everywhere i look in brisbane there's water !!!

I've been looking at this myself over the past few days, all appears to be good. The main 3 rivers going down will be peaking on wednesday and are well below flood levels. i have spoken to the 3 different councils & no one is expecting any issues.

[PSwindale]

We haven't had anywhere near the rain down here that you guys have had in Brisbane. South of the border I cannot think of any rivers near flooding that might stop you heading south, especially if you travel Warwick-Glen Inness-Inverell-Bingara-Manilla.

There is a little rain predicted here for Wed/thurs but I can't see this changing the situation at all. We will welcome you all to sunny NW NSW

Phil

[Josh n Kat]

Phil - Is that a local recommending that way to get there?

[PSwindale]

Yes i'm a Tamworth local. It is one way you can go, you can also head out from Warwick to Inglewood and make your way south via Warialda, its not as hilly that way but the roads are not as good. If you were in any doubt about rivers, travel down the above route via the Tablelands, that way you can stop at the Stanthorpe wineries and pick up necessary competition supplies.

Phil

[Josh n Kat]

Sweet thanks for the advice phil!

[XTREME MMM]

Hi, set up is looking real good . Tracks are all but finished.

Weather is fine, expect a cold front this weekend, so don't forget the jumpers.

Accomodation in Manilla:-

Royal Hotel (XWC Base) Booked out.

Post Office Hotel 02 6785 1162

Imperial Hotel 02 6785 1018

Motel 02 6785 1306

B&B 02 6785 1517

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

Weather is fine.

Tracks are different. Just a bit more bunting to run.

No flies and the grass is nice and green.

We are ready and just waiting for competitors and spectators now.

Friday SS1 will commence at 18hrs (NSW time)

Cheers
David

[bushy555]

Go prepared for up to 40mm of rain and up to 50kph winds...

[XTREME MMM]

Go prepared for up to 40mm of rain and up to 50kph winds...

It has been quite clear today with only some showers & wind.

Cold front may arrive.

They are saying it is going to be a good weekend.

Weather is expected to clear during the night.

Event starts at 1800 hrs tonight and commences at 0800 hrs on Saturday.

Friday night now has 2 SS.

Saturday will be running Part B of SS1 and another 5SS plus if time premits the running of Part B of SS 7.

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

Well Friday night is over.

This would have been run in some of the toughest condition I have seen for a long while. I am glad there were stars in the sky by the end of the night.

Friday night hicups were Jay & Scott rolling the patrol. And Dean for breaking a couple of CV's in one climb. Both have to be repaired by tomorrows SS.

More up dates tomorrow.

Tomorrow is going to be fine and fun.

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

What a day, 10 full size & 6 Polaris Razors started SS4 this morning. Saturday afternoon we have lost 1 4WD (charging) and 1 Polaris (work). Weather really tested me with a couple of tracks having last minute changes due to safety issues that was caused by the rain on Friday.

Just finished dinner at the Royal Hotel at Manilla, another great meal. It will be very sad & strange to leave such a great venue as Manilla foir a years break. But in saying that a break will be good. I plan to do a year about within the Tamworth area with Manilla being the other base every other year.

A real big thanks to Tom & Vicky from the Royal Hotel for many a great night and where would we be without Godfrey from "The Mountain" who has opened up his property for our use, thanks mate, because without your support the ARB XWC would not be possible.

We will be back in 2012.

Again thanks to Godfrey, Tom & Vicky and all of Manilla for your support and help over the last 4 years.

But before this break we still have to finish 2 SS on Sunday, lets see what happens then.

Congratulations to Rod & Russell Rathbone for winning the 2010 ARB XWC Series. This was a well deserved win.

Cheers, hope to see you on Sunday for the finale 2 SS.

David.

[zookimal]

Congratulations to Rod & Russell Rathbone for winning the 2010 ARB XWC Series. This was a well deserved win.

Well done

[Turbo Tonka]

AND to Iain and Phil on the round 3 win.
Go the rangie

[!<Hilux-4X4>!]

CONGRATS to rod & russel on 1st and also BIG CONGRATS to BEGA BOYS for an overall 2nd place in this years series