15th Anniversary ARB Xtreme Winch Challenge

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7th - 9th February 2014.

We are back to where it started in February 2000 - Landcruiser Mountain Park

Round 1 of the ARB XWC Series, prepaid entry fee will be $380 if paid prior to 24th January or $450 for late entries.

Entry includes Landcruiser Mountain Park entry for Comp Vehicle.

Normal Park fees apply for all others.

Catering all weekend.

Special Anniversary Awards presented on Saturday night the 8th February.

All entry enquires to info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au or call 0418 745 830

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Just back from the RFC.

It is great to have Dynamic Wheels & Tyres on board as sponsors for this event.

Have a great Christmas & New Year.

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The ARB XWC Series is now the selection Series for the RFC in Malaysia.

The winner of the Series will receive a free entry into the 2014 RFC in Malaysia.

Many thanks to RFC & Luis JA Wee for the support.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
XWC

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The ARB Xtreme Winch Challenge will be the selection Series for Team Exedy RFC

The winner of the ARB XWC Series will receive *** $5000 towards their costs to compete in the 2014 Malaysian RFC held in Nov/Dec each year.

This prize will be paid to one of the 3 highest place getters in the Selection Series.

The highest 3 placegetters will also receive a **$550 voucher from Exedy towards their next clutch.

First Round is 7/9th February at Landcruiser Mountain Park.

** Redeemable from Xtreme 4x4 Sport

*** Winner to receive payment on vehicle's commencement in the RFC Prologue. Winner also must allow space for Exedy Logo on their vehicle, namely top of windscreen and some door space.

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

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Just had a call from John at Asl Lightstorm Led offering support for the 15th anniversary ARB XWC

It looks like we have some of their great product added to the Prize list for Round 1.

Many thanks to John & Wendy for their support of Round 1 of the XWC Series.

Don't forget this is the first Round of the Selection Series for Team Exedy RFC Malaysia 2014. Exedy Australia not only will be suppling 3 x $550 vouches for the Series placegetters but will also be supporting Team Exedy with a $5000 prize towards their costs to compete at Mother RFC Malaysia in 2014.

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Just a quick reminder to all Competitors.

Entry includes tow vehicle & comp vehicle to camp ground.

If tow vehicle is to be driven around Park between SS normal Park fees apply.

Also be aware that Comp vehicles can only carry 2 people at any time while driving around Park.

Xtreme Base will be Trackka Terrace.

All vehicles MUST check into Park Office before coming to Xtreme Base.

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Nomination Forms are now available.

Contact info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au and I will get one sent straight back.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager.

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Big thanks to Team Telstra for suppling Satellite Internet for Round 1 of the ARB XWC.

Updates will be given during the set up and results over the weekend.

Again, thanks for your continuing support.

Cheers
David

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The 2014 ARB XWC Rules book is now ready to be emailed out.

Please email info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au and request a copy.

Cheers
David

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To those that have requested a copy of the 2014 ARB XWC Rule Book they have been emailed out.

If you have not received them drop me a line.

Cheers
David

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I would like to welcome ARB on board for the 15th year of the ARB XWC.

ARB have been the naming sponsor in 42 of 45 Rounds over the 14 years of this event and have supported the XWC in the highs and lows of some very tough economic times here in Australia.

Due to their support and the support of competitors & supporters I have enjoyed running this event over the years and look forward to many more years of the ARB XWC.

The ARB XWC is the longest running event of its type in Australia and the only event that is run between 2 states and different venues.

Look forward to catching up with everyone on the 7th February at Landcruiser Mountain Park.

Cheers David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
ARB XWC

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Well for the first time we have 2 ladies teams going head to head.

Emily Taylor & Katie Ireland in there 75 Series will meet Lynda O'Reilly-Ward & Jane von Pein in the GQ.

There are 13 signed up for Round 1 ARB XWC and 5 more (hopefully) just waiting to see their entry forms and payment.

Entry must be received and paid before Friday 31st January because after that it goes upto $450.

Cheers
David

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Last week to get your entries in to receive the cheap entry fee, because after Friday it increases to $450.

Here is the current paid entry list:-

Andrew McFarlane & Mark Calder
Paul Semmens & Nathan Mills
Emily Taylor & Katie Ireland
David Burrows & Pat Burrows
Kevin Gorick & Scott Archer
Matt Holgate &Peter Ford
Greg McDonald & Dave King
Brad Dukes & Ashley Kwirk
Shane Marsden & Trent Ruft
Mike Clayton & Ross Hopper & Jodie Allen
Nick Flanigan & Josh Ashman
Scott Turner & Stephen O'Donnell
Lynda O'Reilly-Ward & Jane von Pein
Shaun Bachmann & Ryan Sutherland


Will be heading upto the Park on Thursday to set up the Telstra satellite, and back home on Friday.

Return to the Park on Sunday for setup of Round 1.

Will be contactable by email only or sometimes if you are lucky by phone.

Cheers
David

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This is looking to be another great start to the Series.

Like to welcome:-
Mickey Thompson Performance Tyres
Superior Engineering
They are again supporting the ARB XWC Round 1 at Landcruiser Mountain Park.

Thanks you for the support given.

Cheers
David Metcalfe

[stevo the devo]

looks like its going to be a great round, really wish I could be there

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looks like its going to be a great round, really wish I could be there

Yes Steve it would have been great to see you in your beast, or just you.

We now have 14 confirmed, with a possible 3 or 4 more.

I have started a list of new, old, sponsors & officials and that count is 85. This is going to be a good weekend.

Saturday night will be conducted on the main stage at the Expo area, please bring a chair and if in a group a table.

We will be serving burgers and cold drink, but it is BYO strong drinks.

Cheers
David

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I would like to welcome Shaun Bachmann & Ryan Sutherland to the ARB XWC.

They were lucky enough to get #69, this number has been used by several famous entrants, use it with pride.

Cheers
David

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Here is the up to date Competitor list:-

18 plus room for some more.

Andrew McFarlane & Mark Calder
Paul Semmens & Nathan Mills
Emily Taylor & Katie Ireland
David Burrows & Pat Burrows
Kevin Gorick & Scott Archer
Matt Holgate &Peter Ford
Greg McDonald & Dave King
Brad Dukes & Ashley Kwirk
Shane Marsden & Trent Ruft
Mike Clayton & Ross Hopper & Jodie Allen
Nick Flanigan & Josh Ashman
Scott Turner & Stephen O'Donnell
Lynda O'Reilly-Ward & Jane von Pein
Shaun Bachmann & Ryan Sutherland
Christian Trusz & Terry Kane
Chris Cahill & Nick Bail
Greg Jackson & Brent Griffin
Phil Bell & Howard 'Jumbo' Crossley

Cheers
David

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Well what a day.

Davo, Troy and myself managed to finish Friday nights SS. 1 short sprint followed by 2 winch type stages with possible 2 winches in each.

Found all of Saturdays SS with 2 fully marked and 2 more have had some bunting done. Expect 3 winches in 3 of these, the other one has a few surprises in. And the sprint SS just have to have some bunting hung before the start.

Don't forget briefing times for the weekend.

If the weather is fine (which it is going to be) Saturday night will be at ARB XWC Base, Trakka Terrace, if raining it will move to the stage area.

I have Heather Eddy's "Celebration of Life" tomorrow at Albany Creek Crematorium at 12 noon, I will pass along to Bob all the comments that I have received from the extended Xtreme Family. Thank you everyone.

I have left Davo & Troy to finish some of the SS. I will return first up o n Wednesday morning, so I am contactable by phone until Wednesday mid morning.

Cheers
David

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We are now up to 18, I would like to welcome Phil Bell & Howard 'Jumbo' Crossley to Round 1 of the ARB XWC.

Cheers
David

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Here is the up to date Competitor list:-

18 plus room for some more.

Andrew McFarlane & Mark Calder
Paul Semmens & Nathan Mills
Emily Taylor & Katie Ireland
David Burrows & Pat Burrows
Kevin Gorick & Scott Archer
Matt Holgate &Peter Ford
Greg McDonald & Dave King
Brad Dukes & Ashley Kwirk
Shane Marsden & Trent Ruft
Mike Clayton & Ross Hopper & Jodie Allen
Nick Flanigan & Josh Ashman
Scott Turner & Stephen O'Donnell
Lynda O'Reilly-Ward & Jane von Pein
Shaun Bachmann & Ryan Sutherland
Christian Trusz & Terry Kane
Chris Cahill & Nick Bail
Greg Jackson & Brent Griffin
Phil Bell & Howard 'Jumbo' Crossley

Cheers
David

This is the competitors list up until the 3/2/14

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great to see the numbers getting up there MMM , will be a great event !

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Well what a weekend, I would just like to thank my sponsors again:-

ARB , Aliant Foods Greg Robertson), Superior Engineering, Dynamic Wheel & Tyres (Chris & Chrissy Hummer), Asl Lightstorm Led (John & Wendy), Allsetsprings, All 4x4 Parts (Fester Binnie), Mickey Thompson Tyres (Jeff Newick), Exedy Clutches ( Malcolm Page ), LandCruiser Mountain Park, The Springs 4x4 Park, Team Telstra (Darren Barby & Tony)

To my Officials, without you I could not have done this:- David Hobbs, Stephen Kelly, Jason Jones & boys, Cornelius Graham, Clay & Joel Mongan, Wayne Passfield, Duncan Stickles, Mel Jones & Karen, Belinda Trusz, Shane Harris & Paul Walker.

To my 2 key workers who helped me set this up making my job so much easier, Troy Metcalfe & Ian Davison. Thanks again.

Big thanks to the press & photo crew, Shane Gerrish 4WDTV, Shantyl Lye for DirtComp, Guy Marsh for MMM.

Catering, for without you we would starve:- John Leeson, Darren Burgess, Peter Clark & Buggsey. Also thanks to Louise Davis & Renee Driscoll for helping out Saturday night.

It was great to see all the old faces again, but had no real time to sit back & talk to them, thank you for making the effort to come to the 15th February ARB XWC. Maybe a bbq at the beach somewhere for catch up next time?

We started with 19 Teams and by the end we had 17, bad luck to Greg Jackson & Brent Griffin after a bad hick up in SS1, but at least you guys were ok, be good to see it back on the road. Also vehicle #10 Claytons Racing Hilux which was dragged out of the shed cleaned and checked the oil after a long time sitting in the shed retired on Saturday afternoon, pity because it was still competitive after all these years. Ask Mike when we would see him back and he said the 20th anniversary, hopefully we will see that happen.

# Name - Vehicle - State - Event Total
14 Christian Trusz & Terry Kane - GQ (TD42T) - QLD - 928
1 Andrew McFarlane & Mark Calder - Landie (P) - QLD - 899
2 Paul Semmens & Nathan Mills - GU (TB48T) - NSW - 781
18 Michael Camac & Wayne Cook - GQ (LS1) - QLD - 754
17 Phil Bell & Howard Crossley - 45 Ser (LS1) - NSW - 730
12 Scott Turner & Stephen O'Donnell - GU (TD42T) - QLD - 692
4 David Burrows & Pat Burrows - Farmtruck - NSW - 691
7 Greg McDonald & Dave King - GQ (TB48T) - QLD - 655
5 Kevin Gorick & Scott Archer - Toy 60 (2HT) - NSW - 641
8 Brad Dukes & Ashley Kwirk - GQ (TB45) - QLD - 623
9 Shane Marsden & Greg Ward - GQ (TD42T) - QLD - 575
11 Nick Flanigan & Josh Ashman GU (Gen3) QLD 563
13 #69 Shaun Bachmann & Ryan Sutherland - 80Series - QLD - 546
20 Lynda O'Reilly-Ward & Jane von Pein - GQ (TD42T) - QLD - 545
6 Matt Holgate & Peter Ford - GU (TD42T) -NSW - 478
15 Chris Cahill & Nick Bail - Suzuki - QLD - 456
3 Emily Taylor & Katie Ireland - Toy 75 (4.5P) - QLD - 399
10 Mike Clayton/Ross Hopper/Jodie Allen - Hilux (253P) - QLD - 353

16 Greg Jackson & Brent Griffin - GQ () - QLD - 20

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Just wanted to thank everyone for there support and help on Friday afternoon.
Particularly Claytons towing for letting me use there tilt tray to get my car back to camp and then back on my truck, would have been difficult without it. So thanks again.
I all so want to thank all the family and friends that travelled to support us and see Brent for his Bucks night before he ties the knot. It was a lot of fun. Just a pity I wrecked the car before they got to see it.
It was great to see all the people that we used to race with when we first started. I used to watch those guys in ore back in the early 2000`s. Outback and XWC DVD`s.
As for the car we pulled the cab of it and its not as bad as we thought, a friend has been kind enough to give us a cab , so we will be back at some stage.

Cheers
Brent and Greg

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Just wanted to thank everyone for there support and help on Friday afternoon.
Particularly Claytons towing for letting me use there tilt tray to get my car back to camp and then back on my truck, would have been difficult without it. So thanks again.
I all so want to thank all the family and friends that travelled to support us and see Brent for his Bucks night before he ties the knot. It was a lot of fun. Just a pity I wrecked the car before they got to see it.
It was great to see all the people that we used to race with when we first started. I used to watch those guys in ore back in the early 2000`s. Outback and XWC DVD`s.
As for the car we pulled the cab of it and its not as bad as we thought, a friend has been kind enough to give us a cab , so we will be back at some stage.

Cheers
Brent and Greg

Great to hear guys, I also wanted to see you guys go all weekend, maybe next time.

Free entry for Round 2 at Manilla for you and your rebuilt car.

Cheers
David