Toperi 2011 26th-27th November

[the gun]

Toperi 2011 is just around the corner and getting here fast. There will be some restrictions to what can be run this year but rego is no longer needed. More information will be released as it gets confirmed eg; entry fee and vehicle specifications.

Cheers
Glenn Gosper

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Sounding good glenn.

its a fairly large corner though.

[BUSTED100]

Sounding good glenn.

its a fairly large corner though.

Looking foward to running again, as for the corner the comp will be here before 2010 DVD

[CanberraMav]

x 2 on the 2010 DVD.


Any news on it? Im hangin to see it!

[4b kidd]

i got a email the other day saying June.Tuff Truck has priority now instead of the comp filmed 6 months earlier

[the gun]

Sounding good glenn.

its a fairly large corner though.

I wonder Twon if u will be doing any last minute repairs before loading your 45 on the trailer next November?

[Cambo4sho]

just wont to know if club membership needed. or is CCDA membership good enough

[Mid73]

just wont to know if club membership needed. or is CCDA membership good enough

It's club based comp so you will need to be a member of a club, you don't need CCDA membership for Toperi.

[the gun]

just wont to know if club membership needed. or is CCDA membership good enough

The toperi format is unchanged from 2010; two club mates competing together to achieve a win(two cars, two drivers, two navies), however this year you all will need to be member of ccda. Just like at willowglen.

[MissGU]

Where can i get rules/ specs & alike from please?

[pricey]

Cant wait, we''ll be dragging the 40 up there

[the gun]

Where can i get rules/ specs & alike from please?

Here is 2010 rules etc. There will be changes to these in regards to rego and ccda.
There are also chassis and body restrictions for 2011, they include but not limited to
* chassis from B pillar forward to 300mm infront of the original firewall, uncut and original width.
* original windscreen frame
* B pillar original. Will allow wagons cut into a ute etc
* substantial tube doors are allowed but must be skinned with sheet metal, not plastic, perspex etc

Toperi Tough Dog Challenge 2010 Rules and Regulations

Driver Check-in

1. Drivers and navigators must have helmets and covered-in footwear
2. Drivers and navigators must have gloves
3. Approved (3.8 ton rated min) recovery points must be fitted to front and rear of vehicle and must use high tensile bolts
4. Vehicle must have fire extinguisher 0.9kg or greater fixed
5. Valid original registration and receipted (not tax invoice) insurance (3rd party property or comprehensive not green slip) must be presented or vehicle will not be allowed to compete
6. Driver and navigator must present valid driver’s license
7. All soft top vehicles must be fitted with a roll bar and have sheeted roof.(1.6mm steel or 3mm in alloy)
8. All vehicles must have window nets

Scoring

1. The marshal’s decisions on the day will be deemed final. If any person or persons in a team chooses to abuse any of our officials, it will result in their team not being invited to any events run by our club
2. Points will be awarded for each vehicle where it fails to proceed or is called by one of the team
3. 10 points will be lost for each minor safety violation (including not wearing gloves)
4. Each competitor will have 1 FREE winch for the weekend ( all 4 stages ) which they can use at any designated winch point, all winching after that will incur a 25 point penalty
5. There will be a 10 point penalty for every tow recovery from car to car
6. Not using winch dampers or stepping/jumping over a “live” cable will result in a 50 point safety penalty. (A cable is live once connected to a winch point.) This will be STRICTLY ENFORCED
7. All Competitors must have a tag line attached to their winch damper
8. Times will only be applied to competitors on equal points at the end of the day
9. Time is 28 min maximum to complete all 4 stages. (9 minutes max for each stage 1 2 3. The balance of time left can be used on stage 4)
10. At scrutineering cars will be assessed to determine time penalties.40” Tyres= 1 min, 42” tyres= 2 min, Coilovers or airshocks front and rear 1.5 min each end, rear steer 3 min, hydraulic suspension 2 min, time penalties will only apply once per team ( i.e.: 2 cars with 42” tyres = 2 min team penalty).
11. All cars will be able to start the first 3 stages, even if they dnf in 1 or 2. They will have the opportunity to repair or be recovered after they have called time and then later start the next stage. Cars must complete stage 3 to progress to stage 4
12. If you time out or are still stuck after 3 attempts you will be out of that stage.
13. The only way you can be out of the competition in the first 2 stages is if you run out of time.

Bonus Lines

1. There will be multiple bonus sections on each stage for all vehicle types, these will be explained in full at drivers briefing.

Rules

1. Seat Belts must be worn whilst in vehicle
2. Helmets must be worn whilst in the vehicle
3. Navigator does not have to be in the vehicle at any point
4. Vehicles do not have to finish in order of starting
5. Both vehicles do not have to finish
6. Vehicles can pass each other as long as they remain within the track
7. Breaking of bunting will incur a 20 point penalty
8. Bending more than 45°, breaking, or dislodging bunting post (this includes trees) will incur a 20 point penalty
9. The navigators may move the bunting, but it will incur a 2 point penalty
10. Drivers and Navigators may stack rocks and logs, which are supplied inside of the track, without penalty. Rocks and logs may NOT be used from out side the course, spare wheels can NOT be used as packing.
11. Only drivers and navigators are allowed on the track (i.e. the 2 drivers, 2 navigators) to pack.
12. If one driver cannot proceed and is timed out he can assist the other members.
13. All team members (drivers, navigators) must start at the ‘start’ position and may not move along the course until the first car has gone over the start line
14. Track packing may only occur once the first vehicle has passed the start
15. Manpower is not to be used to assist a car in any way, but a car may stabilized by wrapping a rated strap around a post/ tree
16. Vehicles may not be manhandled
17. Each vehicle will be given 3 attempts at each obstacle
18. There will be a 3 second count on each attempt, if the driver does not stop he will be DNF and points awarded at that location
19. Vehicles can have multiple turns at any point on the track
20. Vehicles can reverse any time, as long as it is safe
21. When a vehicle has been timed out they must stop and leave the track as soon as possible. If they continue the whole team will be disqualified
22. Vehicles can only winch off designated ‘W’ winch signed points or any point with a marshals approval
23. All winching and recoveries must be within the track
24. There will be NO SNATCH recoveries between vehicles only use of TOW STRAPS to a MAX length of 5 metres
25. If the front vehicle has had 3 attempts at an obstacle, is ruled out by an official the second vehicle can go around it as long as he remains within the track
26. If the front vehicle can still move unassisted he can move out of the way (within the track), if not the other car can attempt to go around or tow or winch him backwards out of the way.
27. All teams will self recover, but if recoveries are taking too long or are deemed unsafe, officials will stop the recovery and call in the recovery team
28. Any driver deemed to be driving in a dangerous manner or speeding either on or off the course will be disqualified and the club not be invited back
29. No Quad bikes or Motorbikes Allowed


This rules and regulations package has been put together so we can expedite Drivers Briefing on the day. Please make sure all team members read it carefully and if they have any questions ask!

Gates open 10.00am to 10.00pm Friday and 6.00am Saturday onwards
Driver check-in will be from 4pm-till late Friday, 7.00am-10.00am Saturday 27
Driver briefing will be at 7.15am
Start will be at 8am if vehicles are not at the starting line when they are called they will not compete unless the starting Marshall has been notified with a legitimate excuse beforehand.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Glenn, just wondering with recovery points, are welded points allowed?

I have 2 sets on the rear one of each. but currently my fronts are welded.
Is that passable or should i put high tensile bolts through them as well?

Or shall i send photos and you treat it on a case by case basis?

cheers

Twon

[the gun]

Glenn, just wondering with recovery points, are welded points allowed?

I have 2 sets on the rear one of each. but currently my fronts are welded.
Is that passable or should i put high tensile bolts through them as well?

Or shall i send photos and you treat it on a case by case basis?

cheers

Twon

Hi Twon
I'm guessing that ur recovery points r ok if they havn't changed from last year. I presume TT were happy with them. If there is any doubt send Tony R a pic.
cheers
Glenn

[jimmy087]

bit of a typo on the chassis rule and its 300mm infront of the fire wall

[CV Smasher]

Hopefuly will have the lux back together by then.

[MogLux]

Glenn, just wondering with recovery points, are welded points allowed?

I have 2 sets on the rear one of each. but currently my fronts are welded.
Is that passable or should i put high tensile bolts through them as well?

Or shall i send photos and you treat it on a case by case basis?

cheers

Twon

Hi Twon
I'm guessing that ur recovery points r ok if they havn't changed from last year. I presume TT were happy with them. If there is any doubt send Tony R a pic.
cheers
Glenn

Come on Glenn we all know TT only allows Twon in so we can take the piss out on him.. he gets a free ride through scruitineering...

[MogLux]

[quote="the gun]
There are also chassis and body restrictions for 2011, they include but not limited to
* chassis from B pillar forward to 300mm infront of the original firewall, uncut and original width.
* original windscreen frame
* B pillar original. Will allow wagons cut into a ute etc
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Glenn
Please clarify something for me...

I am thinking of cutting my Hilux into a convertable so B pillar will be removed totally...and be replaced with a cage... will this be allowed to compete again...

Matt

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Matt, come on your rig is always broken it wont matter.

[the gun]

[quote="the gun]
Glenn
Please clarify something for me...

I am thinking of cutting my Hilix into a convertible so B pillar will be removed totally...and be replaced with a cage... will this be allowed to compete again...

Matt

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The move to change to no rego was an insurance thing, so to keep Toperi, Toperi and therefore an event for recognizable 4x4s the rules we have come up, we think, achieve that. So Matt no b pillars no entry. Although a convertible hilux on the beach, that has merit.

[the gun]

Hopefuly will have the lux back together by then.

Is the v6 going in?

[CV Smasher]

Hopefuly will have the lux back together by then.

Is the v6 going in?

Yep with a turbo 700 and atlas, sick of breaking hilux transfers

[4X4 shorty]

[/quote]

Yep with a turbo 700 and atlas, sick of breaking hilux transfers[/quote]


finally

[MogLux]

Yep with a turbo 700 and atlas, sick of breaking hilux transfers[/quote]


finally [/quote]


But then chris you will back to breaking the lux diffs... Especially if you go stickys

[CV Smasher]

Only have a lux diff in the front the rear is a 75 centre.

I'm hoping that the auto might soften the blow....... Probably not

[unmass]

Hey guys,

Traction 4 will be back with hopefully the 4 runner still no resurrection from hydraulic locking it last year on stage 3.

Need to get cracking.......

You guys throw on a good comp can't wait

Any idea when entries go out

Regards
Mitch
Mitch@mitchellbros4x4.com.au

[ozy1]

cant wait for this again, will be another awesome event,

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

yeah toperi is always a top weekend!

[Shady]

Blue mountains will be there again . If ARB ever gets me the parts to fix the rear locker that was damaged when I shattered the Dana 70 rear axle last year.

[thd]

Coalfields will be keen again