Round 3 - ARB XWC - Bendemeer NSW - 14-16 Oct

[XTREME MMM]

Round 3 ARB XWC Series
When:- 14th - 16th October 2011

Where:- Bendemeer - If travelling from North towards Tamworth, after you pass under the "Truck Cam" which is just past the Bendemeer turnoff, there is a road off to your left, turn here and follow signs. The turn is appox 1km from the Bendemeer turnoff.

Classes:- 4WD, Razors, Unregistered & Buggies

Cost:- $380 includes dinner on Saturday nigh. Includes weekend passes for drivers & codrivers wives/husbands.

Spectators:- $15 per head per day or $30 for weekend pass.

Camping:- $10 per vehicle for the weekend. (toilets on site but no showers)

Friday:- Briefing at 1600hrs followed by 3SS

Saturday:- Briefing 0730hrs followed by 5SS

Sunday:- Briefing 0730hrs followed by 2SS

Catering:- Will be available from Friday afternoon till finish on Sunday

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

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

PLEASE NOTE:- that this is Private Property and there will be no driving on property, you enter at own risk.

[XTREME MMM]

Round 3 will be hosted on a "Brand New" Property.

Camping is available on site, no showers but toilets will be on hand.

Catering available over the weekend.

Presentation Dinner on the Saturday night is still to be confirmed. Paddock or Pub, tough decision, so lets wait & see.

There is accomodation available at Bendemeer Pub if you do not want to rough it. There is also a small caravan park there as well, cabins may be available

Cheers
David

[MADSHORT]

will be attending
cheers
Gordon

[XTREME MMM]

will be attending
cheers
Gordon

Be good to catch up again.

[giantracing]

i will be supporting u again mmm..

r we doing gps dave

[XTREME MMM]

i will be supporting u again mmm..

r we doing gps dave

Not sure yet, will know the week before.

Cheers

[XTREME MMM]

Who is coming to play at Round 3?

[4b kidd]

me and paul will be there cant wait.yewwwww TEAM RANGA!!!!!

[MissGU]

Aaron & i will be there .. Looking forward to a new venue! Pity about not staying with Tom & Wormy tho :(

[poshman]

4 weeks to go an the car is still in pieces haha.

[XTREME MMM]

Hi, Just been informed that the camp ground will be next to the river, so bring your fishing rods and in NSW you might need to get a fishing licence if you want to use it.

I will be heading to event site Friday 7th October and will be based by the river, so if anyone wants to come and have a nice break from the "Ratrace" let me know.

There is phone service at the event site.

8th and 9th we will be marking out tracks, all welcome except for drivers & codrivers.

Dinner Saturday night will be at the pub in Bendemeer.

Jill Smith and her crew will be doing the catering starting Friday night to the finish Sunday afternoon.

Cheers
David

[4b kidd]

any gps stuff or ground anchor planned dave.
thanks anthan

[XTREME MMM]

any gps stuff or ground anchor planned dave.
thanks anthan

No GPS this round.

Cheers
David

PS but remember a ground anchor is compulsory equipment

[4b kidd]

i know just dont like using the ground anchor thats all.

[Modified Toy]

i know just dont like using the ground anchor thats all.

Its just that he does not like carrying it up the hill

[80series chris]

You should know Dave by now if you say you dont like it he will make sure it's in there

[XTREME MMM]

You should know Dave by now if you say you dont like it he will make sure it's in there

[pommy66]

How many entries do you have so far Dave....?

[bushy555]

I could be wrong, and I don't want to mix things up, but Im pretty sure that the dirt road that leads off the New England Hwy just south of the RTA overhead cameras is signposted as "Bendemeer Station Road".

Wanted to have a go at this round - just for pure fun and the experience, but have yet to find a winch. (Eyby's / Prongy's yellow rangie has found a new owner)

[Mosko111]

Where do you live bushy? And does the ranga have 24volt hooked up in it for winch?

[XTREME MMM]

I could be wrong, and I don't want to mix things up, but Im pretty sure that the dirt road that leads off the New England Hwy just south of the RTA overhead cameras is signposted as "Bendemeer Station Road".

Wanted to have a go at this round - just for pure fun and the experience, but have yet to find a winch. (Eyby's / Prongy's yellow rangie has found a new owner)

Yes you are correct, it is Bendemeer Station Road.

You have plenty of time to get the Rangie finished.

By the phone calls I have had I should have a field of 14plus vehicles (hope all turn up)

I leave for the Event site tomorrow morning.

If anyone wants to lend a hand this weekend just give us a call (0418 745 830) This invite is open to all except drivers & codrivers (I like to keep it fair for all competitors)

Cheers
David

[MADSHORT]

so whos going i will be down to help marshal
Gordon

[XTREME MMM]

Arrived at event site.

What a great camp, overlooking the McDonald River.

Set up starts tomorrow.

Warning:- It is a bit cooler then Brisbane. Make sure you bring some woolies.

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

Well my second time at event area and I am more pleased with what I have to work with then before.

This afternoon we sorted out SS1 a very nice sprint stage, nearly 3 k's long.

SS2 & 3 are nice quick SS that the crowd will enjoy. Early night I hope.

Tomorrow will see Saturdays & Sundays SS starting to come together.

Don't forget it is daylight savings now in NSW for the Queensland competitors.

SS areas are very shady, so if a hot sunny day will be great for all that are here.

Below are some more directions into the comp area after you turn off the Highway into Bendemeer Station Road:-

0.00 kms Turn off Highway

0.05 Grid

0.15 Creek crossing, caution with old concrete courseway.

1.15 Creek crossing

1.25 Grid

1.45 Grid

1.55 Go under power lines

1.75 Gate

2.05 Straight on (road on left)

2.45 Gate

2.65 Turn left (GPS S30.54.655 E151.09.709)

2.85 Grid

2.95 Grid

3.45 Grid, welcome to ARB XWC Event site.

Please note that these measurements are only a guide.

Drive slowly as there is stock on the road

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

The ARB XWC track building crew (3 of us, Peter, Michael & MMM) have just walked back to camp after MMM getting stuck on part of the SS with the wagon, waiting for recovery vehicle to arrive. O what a feeling.

Time for lunch & a beer.

[XTREME MMM]

The ARB XWC track building crew (3 of us, Peter, Michael & MMM) have just walked back to camp after MMM getting stuck on part of the SS with the wagon, waiting for recovery vehicle to arrive. O what a feeling.

Time for lunch & a beer.

Recovery vehicle has arrived, off we go to fetch the GU. Worst luck the recovery vehicle is a Toyota Hilux
.

[XTREME MMM]

Car was recoved (Had to be winched about 450mm).
We were then employed as council (less shovels) watching Chris do road works.

We aslo managed to nut out all SS except Sundays.

Tomorrow will see us laying out the pink bunting. Remember to bring some warm stuff to wear.

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

Monday 10th.

Well a lot of progress has been made today.

Just stopped for a late lunch then back into it.

Friday SS1 (sprint run) 90% finished. SS2 Finished. SS3 just need to do 5 minutes of slashing.

Saturday SS4 Just have to put in a gate SS5 punch has to be added to the Course.

Saturday SS6, 7 & 8 have been getting cleared by a D5 and the gully is looking like a highway. We will be able to get to them tomorrow when the dozer is finished.

Weather is fine but windy & cool.

Cheers
David

[XTREME MMM]

Monday 10th afternoon report:-

Cat D5's are a great toy.

Neil the dozer driver cut in some great access track/sprint runs this afternoon. Spectators & Teams will enjoy using or watching teams on them.

Tomorrow is Tamworth day where all the back scene things get done.

Wednesday will see more SS being finished.

Weather for the week is looking ok at the moment, but a bit cool & windy.

Cheers
David

[MADSHORT]

hi dave would you like me to bring down a recovery vehicle
cheers
Gordon