FNQ Offroad Challenge - 11-13 June 2011

[Ruff Konduct]

I can announce that nominations for the FNQ Offroad Challenge will be open on Monday 31 January until 1 April.

Our website is now updated with the latest rules and regulations and entry form. http://www.ruffkonduct4x4.com/compinfo.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The property is located about 10 minutes out of Mareeba (which is about an hour south of Cairns) with some awesome tracks, plenty of camping area and very spectator friendly. Directions will be provided straight away to those registered, and to the public closer to the event.

Book 11-13 June in your diaries and get your nominations in. It will be first in, first served. We are running two classes; weekend warrior and modified - further details in the rules and regs.

We have offered to give a discount of half price nomination fees to those that live more than 400km away from Cairns, which is indicated on the registration form.

The club is under new management and hoping to give the southern Qld'ers a run for their money - we've got some tough competition from Cairns!

[pootrollin]

Check my calendar. 3 weeks after Rd 2 WTC.

[RUFNUT]

You can do it mate . Only another couple of hours up the road .

[pootrollin]

You can do it mate . Only another couple of hours up the road .

If rd 2 is in mackay I will leave my truck up there and just do the extra 8 hrs each way. Just have to borrow Dizzys truck and he can drive me there. To easy.

[digsy]

Hey guys.
We really would have loved to come up and support a FNQ event!
Unfortunately the dates clash with the Finke Dezert Race, and we are already committed to that event.

I hope it goes well for you and we'll be keeping an eye out for action photos and a full report!
Cheers
Dan

[Mosko111]

You can do it mate . Only another couple of hours up the road .

If rd 2 is in mackay I will leave my truck up there and just do the extra 8 hrs each way. Just have to borrow Dizzys truck and he can drive me there. To easy.

You have to be out at Finke aswell phill!! your my number 1 pit crew guy

[Mosko111]

And good to see this event get under way, it has been on the drawing board for a few years now hasnt it?? and if you can throw up some photo's of the terrain and camping area that will help people get keen on heading to the event!!

[pootrollin]

You can do it mate . Only another couple of hours up the road .

If rd 2 is in mackay I will leave my truck up there and just do the extra 8 hrs each way. Just have to borrow Dizzys truck and he can drive me there. To easy.

You have to be out at Finke aswell phill!! your my number 1 pit crew guy

Is Finke on that week. Shit looks like I wont be at this one.

[Ruff Konduct]

Here are some photos of a recent trip to the property to mark out the stages:







And here are some pics of the terrain. It's hard to get depth in photos, so just know they are big ditches and good winch hills!

Plenty of flat camping spots (we'll clear the grass first of course)








Also made a short video of the track build day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl3s2yFG ... er&list=UL" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Hi-Dee Hoe]

Hi Dee Hoe will be there boys. Pics look like fun Hey Rollie you be in on this?

[RUFNUT]

Hi Mick .

Yeh mate keen as .

[todsmods]

This property has alot of potential. -looking forward to competing localy and hope to see some regular southern comp rigs make the drive.

[Ruff Konduct]

If you guys are bringing up trucks, let me know and we'll make an area where you can park them up.

[pootrollin]

I wonder if they will change the dates for the Finke so I can come and play to.

[Hi-Dee Hoe]

Hang on boys & Girl hope your all safe, Chin up

[pig 83]

Hi was just wondering is this a winch comp or is it going to be more like a Logan Challange type event ????????????????????

[todsmods]

The comp will be similar to the MOC comp.If we get alot more bigger rigs up then we will make the tracks more difficult or possiby have another class. The property has plenty of variation and the owner is more than keen to start holding if more often. Maybe even a series or a round of WTC.

[grunter]

Looking forward to this one, i ill be in with the new rig.

As Todd says it will have a bit of everything & should be a fun weekend & looking forward to many more in the north.

[todsmods]

Track building and open days are going well with plenty of interest. Looking forward to mackay first then it's time for you sotherners to make the drive

[Ruff Konduct]

Team Middy Strength and Hi Dee Hoe have nominated

Noms list will be posted up at the end of the week.

[RUFNUT]

ruffnut racing noms sent .

looking fordward to this .

[hutchtruck]

The hutchtruck is right behind you boys, lets show these FNQ lot what Mackay has to offer!! With the three of us in the individual event and together in the teams event, it doesn't leave alot of placings for the locals

[dizzy]

The hutchtruck is right behind you boys, lets show these FNQ lot what Mackay has to offer!! With the three of us in the individual event and together in the teams event, it doesn't leave alot of placings for the locals

4 local teams hutch you ,ruffnut , middy strength, and hi-dee hoe

[todsmods]

Great support guys! But dont think your gunna come up here and win without sum stiff competition! Wheres the 80 series Brent?

[grunter]

Yep i am with Todd on this one.

Some local lads are going to bring it, thats for sure.

Looking forward to it, start them engines, lockers in & lets go play

[Ruff Konduct]

Have had many complaints about the Weekend Warrior rules, so we've made some changes and they are now open to one locker (can be either front or rear) and max 35" tyres. (previously no locker and 33s).

[BEAR 80]

Great support guys! But dont think your gunna come up here and win without sum stiff competition! Wheres the 80 series Brent?

The 80 won't make it this year unfortunately due to an event we have been asked to run in Rocky now as well as my navi's wedding around the same time.

Really hope this goes well as we want to be there next year. Good luck with it all, and let me know if there is any more I can do to help.

[Ruff Konduct]

We have had a few comments from Cairns 4x4ers that they would like a bit more time to get sorted, so noms have been extended until 1 May.

[grunter]

Not long now guys & girls so lets get your entries in aye

[Ruff Konduct]

Modified Class:
1. Eureka Racing (Chris Wieden and TBA) - Suzuki Sierra
2. Tip Rat Racing (Jason King and Sam Jones) - GU Patrol
3. BNT Racing (Todd Newman and Luke Sims) - GQ Patrol
4. Team Middy Strength (Robert Sullivan and Jamie Simpson) - Landcruiser SWB
5. Ruff Nut (Peter Rowley & Duncan Dando) - GQ Patrol
6. Hutch Truck (Robert Hutchinson and Bradd Thexton) - GU Patrol
7. Hi Dee Hoe Racing (Mick McLaren and Dan Miles) - GQ Patrol
8. Far-Q Racing (Karl Ballantyne and TBA) - Toyota Hilux
9. Kiwi Ruff Riders (James Sant and Tane Russell) - GQ Patrol
10. The Cheezel (AKA Kaos) (Don Stevenson and Nic Stevenson) - GQ Patrol

Weekend Warrior Class:
1. Double D Racing (David Stephens and Dan Gilvear) - GQ Patrol (wagon)
2. Joey - Toyota Prado
3. Rut Riders (Ryan Dixon and TBA) - GU Patrol
4. So Bad (Tony Russo and TBA) - Ford Bronco
5. Bumble Bee (Allan Sohier and Kane Joyce) - Suzuki Sierra
6. Wibble (Warren Way and TBA) - GQ Patrol
7. Wibbles Mate
8. RAG Racing (Gavin Rodgers and Brent Staytr) - Landrover Defender
9. Name TBA (Ian Murray and Russell Scott) - Landrover Defender
10. Name TBA (Aaron Gravener and Rob Kinsela) - Toyota Hilux
11. Mav (Aaron Pullom and TBA) Ford Maverick


Nominations have closed, but to make it the most fun we're still going to accept late entries, but please let us know if you're thinking about entering so we get enough shirts and things.
Bring on the fun!