OZ Rock 4x4 Round 1 - 11th-12th March - Walbundry NSW

[MissDrew]

to guts... stay out of my tent at 3 am, find yourself a lama instead

I had one but Webbie stoll it from me and you were the next best look alike

[45punkbus]

to guts... stay out of my tent at 3 am, find yourself a lama instead

I had one but Webbie stoll it from me and you were the next best look alike

does his neck bend enough to kiss him?

[MissDrew]

Before people ask M Ellem even asked me to link some pics here.


For those of you that didn`t get to see it this is the axle that Glen and Sam made, yes it held up just fine for all 3 stages on Sunday


Some of the rock that we didn`t use




Pete on the bonus on Saturdays stage 2. This was the standand line on Sundays stage 3.


Pete stage 3 Saturday, No he didn`t roll here a quick selection of reverse saved him here.

[bad_religion_au]

to guts... stay out of my tent at 3 am, find yourself a lama instead

I had one but Webbie stoll it from me and you were the next best look alike

walked into that one didn't i

[alexcliffo]

videos......................




Please

[MissDrew]

Oh look I can see Pete`s cherry popping with his FIRST ever rollover if you go to www.offroadimages you will see the pics of him on his roof.


ABT on Sunday stage 1, these boyes were into it that hard they had alloy chips coming off one of the rims while it was spinning on a rock


ABT, same stage 1


Nams nose stand on stage 3 Sunday, yes he drove out of it


Nams steering wheel after the nose stand


Sam from overkill on Stage 1 Sunday, he got the furthest up this stage and had the hard stuff done but we had to stop him as he had fuel pooring out of the cabies and being a day of 39 deg and a total fire ban that isn`t a good thing to let go.


If you want to see anymore of M Ellems fantastic pics then just go to www.offroadimages.com.au and follow the links to the ozrock album.

[GURU]

Just like to congratulate everyone involved running OZ Rock, Rd1 was awsume, had a great time and I wasn't even driving...looking forward to the next one so I can.

Had a great time meeting everyone and putting faces to names.

[ljxtreem]

Yeah,
I was good getting to meet people that I had talked to and seen of this forum, I cant say anything bad about anyone that was there, you are all great people


Mock

[moose]

Hi there, ABT groupies here (cheer squad as droopy pete calls us). Awesome weekend - especially the part when we were locked into droopy pete's truck along with him and the albran challenge.. Wow what an experience.. As the the boys, you were only 6 hours late behind us, but you made it.. Great effort done by the boys. For one of us this was the first event and will both definitley be back for more action!!! Especially wih Droopy Pete - wow what a man!!! Apologies for all those that we kept up at the footy club - drunken groupies - sometimes we get A BIT OUT OF CONTROL

stop ya whinging !!!!!
just kidding !!
thanx for the can of southeren !!!!

[Guy]

Great comp .. loved it..

My wife realy liked it as well, her idea's were that for the uninformed (such as the wife) she wanted to know a bit about each truck and a bit a about each track so she would know what to watch for..

She also wanted to see more of the remote control cars again (like the two that were at Yea) so mums/dads could take the youngens to watch em ona small course with quick moving vehicles (great to keep short attention spans on the ball)

The other idea was the possibility of a map, that showed the location of the toilets, the various tracks and some very rough time tables of when each stage would begin (She understands that the timetable is pie in the sky stuff after seeing how long it can take to recover one vehicle)

Oh and perhaps the possability of purchasing a two day pass a small discount

Other than that we had a great time ... Bring on round 2

[*BESTY*]

Guy, we shall try to get information boards up about each competing vehicle, explaining the componentry of the cars and place those boards in a central location (possibly by the Oz Rock Tent) and hopefully a single map at the same place showing where the tracks are and also the best vantage points to see the best action. This will be difficult as the stages change each round, but we shall try our best.

The toilet location.................well...............I thought they were pretty obvious where they were

I asked Ranuki about the Remote control cars, and he had just sold his....BUT.......when we get more than 10 cars competing, we'll be running 2 tracks at the same time and there will always be something to look at to keep your short attention span entertained

[jeep97tj]

What about numbers on the side of each 4x4, like every other motor sport, then i can tell who is who in the pics and results?

[MissDrew]

What about numbers on the side of each 4x4, like every other motor sport, then i can tell who is who in the pics and results?

Yes this will happen.

[PeterO]

It might be more appropriate to put the numbers on the roof and under the floor from what I saw on the weekend

[*BESTY*]

It might be more appropriate to put the numbers on the roof and under the floor from what I saw on the weekend

So you enjoyed the action then ?!?!

Will we see you at Round 2 ???

[jeep97tj]

What about numbers on the side of each 4x4, like every other motor sport, then i can tell who is who in the pics and results?

Yes this will happen.

[Mczook]

We should give credit where credit is due and the guys from Cheezy Racing & Co have done a top job. This was one event with non stop extreme action and it should be on Everyones calendar, even for you guys north of the border.It was well organize and executed. The event was hard and some people thought it was too hard but I believe it was time to challenge us all and make us step up. So bring on the challenge again cos in 12mth these type of courses will probably be norm .

Pete & Tazz set the standard, pushed the limits and deserved their win, but don’t get use to it fellas because surely that buggy cant hold up to that abuse you put it through all the time

I would like to thank all the ABT Team members and congratulate the boys on taking out 2nd place . I would like to also thank & acknowledge the support of our sponsors particularly Procomp, Staun Internal Beadlocks & CTM Racing.
My god Pippy it was awesome to see you dish it out and come back for more….You and Yuget always give 110% and your not scared push the limits, back yourself and go for those bonus line At least everyone now knows if you don’t take it out you are definitely going to put on a hellva show!!!

Well done Cal & Maurice and bring on that new buggy. Nice buggy Sam and I am sure the drivetrain will be strong enough at the next event. Break it Rob you are just insane and Nam you have balls and showed that budget rigs & big balls can mix it with the best of em.

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

[Webbie]

We should give credit where credit is due and the guys from Cheezy Racing & Co have done a top job. This was one event with non stop extreme action and it should be on Everyones calendar, even for you guys north of the border.It was well organize and executed. The event was hard and some people thought it was too hard but I believe it was time to challenge us all and make us step up. So bring on the challenge again cos in 12mth these type of courses will probably be norm .

Pete & Tazz set the standard, pushed the limits and deserved their win, but don’t get use to it fellas because surely that buggy cant hold up to that abuse you put it through all the time

I would like to thank all the ABT Team members and congratulate the boys on taking out 2nd place . I would like to also thank & acknowledge the support of our sponsors particularly Procomp, Staun Internal Beadlocks & CTM Racing.
My god Pippy it was awesome to see you dish it out and come back for more….You and Yuget always give 110% and your not scared push the limits, back yourself and go for those bonus line At least everyone now knows if you don’t take it out you are definitely going to put on a hellva show!!!

Well done Cal & Maurice and bring on that new buggy. Nice buggy Sam and I am sure the drivetrain will be strong enough at the next event. Break it Rob you are just insane and Nam you have balls and showed that budget rigs & big balls can mix it with the best of em.

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Thankz Sean ,we appreciate the feed back heaps but maybe a small icecream lid size no on the roof plastic if you like wouldn't hert and wouldn't detract from the operators view or driving ability.

[Micka]

We should give credit where credit is due and the guys from Cheezy Racing & Co have done a top job. This was one event with non stop extreme action and it should be on Everyones calendar, even for you guys north of the border.It was well organize and executed. The event was hard and some people thought it was too hard but I believe it was time to challenge us all and make us step up. So bring on the challenge again cos in 12mth these type of courses will probably be norm .

Pete & Tazz set the standard, pushed the limits and deserved their win, but don’t get use to it fellas because surely that buggy cant hold up to that abuse you put it through all the time

I would like to thank all the ABT Team members and congratulate the boys on taking out 2nd place . I would like to also thank & acknowledge the support of our sponsors particularly Procomp, Staun Internal Beadlocks & CTM Racing.
My god Pippy it was awesome to see you dish it out and come back for more….You and Yuget always give 110% and your not scared push the limits, back yourself and go for those bonus line At least everyone now knows if you don’t take it out you are definitely going to put on a hellva show!!!

Well done Cal & Maurice and bring on that new buggy. Nice buggy Sam and I am sure the drivetrain will be strong enough at the next event. Break it Rob you are just insane and Nam you have balls and showed that budget rigs & big balls can mix it with the best of em.

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Thankz Sean ,we appreciate the feed back heaps but maybe a small icecream lid size no on the roof plastic if you like wouldn't hert and wouldn't detract from the operators view or driving ability.

I would have to disagree, Sean, about the use of numbers.

Yes, sponsors are integral to the survival of the sport...but not more so than spectators. Afterall, what would be the point of having 200 stickers on your buggy if no one were there to see them.

In the U.S. the teams really push the promotion of the numbers. They don't take up much room.

At worst, you could fab a sign that clamps onto your frame work to display your number.


Micka

[POS]

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Sean,

Not that i don't have room from too many sponsors but this is what i am going to do. Note the number board on the back of the buggy. Sorta like speedway cars.

[POS]

Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Cool, who is it. Its really mid season for most of the competitors over there so they must be keen.

[Micka]

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Sean,

Not that i don't have room from too many sponsors but this is what i am going to do. Note the number board on the back of the buggy. Sorta like speedway cars.

I hope you plan on making it out of flexible material

[Mczook]

[/quote]

Sean,

Not that i don't have room from too many sponsors but this is what i am going to do. Note the number board on the back of the buggy. Sorta like speedway cars.[/quote]

Adrian I think your direction is the logical & best option, just not on the roof or side panels as suggested previously.

Not that I can see it been an issue in Rockcrawling, last year we used the flag to good effect at Tuff Truck until one marshal said we should not have anything extruding from the vehicle and then one time while Gonads was in an off camber situation the flag touched the bunting and cost him points.

[ljxtreem]

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Sean,

Not that i don't have room from too many sponsors but this is what i am going to do. Note the number board on the back of the buggy. Sorta like speedway cars.

I hope you plan on making it out of flexible material

yes, rubber numbers would be good

Doingy


Mock

[Webbie]

Just quickly I’m not a big fan on the buggy number idea as there is little space as it is for sponsors to get recognition on our buggies. It is hard enough to get sponsors to support our sport and if we cant give them the coverage they need it will continue to be hard. And to take up this space with numbers is unjust. Sponsors provide us with valuable support and until we are paid to have these numbers on our buggies I don’t plan to run one on ours. What are the thoughts of other Competitors & Sponsors??

Seeya all at Werock Bathurst & Ozrock Rd 2 where I hear there is going to be an International flavor

Cheer Sean

Sean,

Not that i don't have room from too many sponsors but this is what i am going to do. Note the number board on the back of the buggy. Sorta like speedway cars.

Thats exactly what i was thinking of.

[MissDrew]

The event was hard and some people thought it was too hard but I believe it was time to challenge us all and make us step up. So bring on the challenge again cos in 12mth these type of courses will probably be norm .

We decided to take a bit of a gamble with how hard the tracks were and from all the feed back we have had it has payed off more then we ever thought it would. The only track that didn`t work was stage 1 on Sunday, but even thow nobody even got threw the 1st gate not 1 of the teams has said a bad thing about it which tells me they loved it.

Walbundire has even harder stuff there as you would of seen if you had a look around the place but the sport isn`t ready for stuff that hard just yet. Like you said maybe in 12 months time it will be

I can`t say we will always have tracks as hard as round 1 but I can tell you we will be trying our hardest at every round to do just that.

[FireTruck]

The tracks were unreal, the terrain has so much potential. I didn't think stage 1 on sunday was un-driveable, it's just that alot of people had some bad luck (?) with fluid spills and such...

If everyone had kept their fluids in the tanks and catch cans, and buggies had run ok on the steep angles, I reckon someone would have driven it.

And I tell ya what, I have to agree with Sean... after seeing the punishment from the courses on the w/e, everyone is gunna see the benefit of buildig a rig strong and dependable. You break you lose... pretty much that simple.

Bring on round 2!

Oh, and on the numbers - I like the flexible speedway setup... I think numbers will be good for spectators, and takes away the guesswork (ie. which one is team wombat? The red one or the blue one? Oh, number 22...). This is the way we will go I think.

Talking with folks in the crowd and around town the feedback was mostly very positive. Here are a few comments from around tha traps:

* Discount for a 2 day pass would be good
* Set stages so that people can finish... it confused alot of spectators that people don't finish stages. Easy to say, but maybe we need to think about more bonus lines, so most people can finish, but there is more room for strategy and really turning up the heat if you are game...
* There was a leaflet handed out at the entry - include one with a simple breakdown of the rules and what rockcrawling is - maybe print it on the back of a flier for the next round
* A few people still commented that there were too many yellow vests blocking the view... I thought it was better than in the past, but it sure gave me a different perspective from the other side of the bunting. If you are in a vest, do what you can to stay out of the way of spectators (within reason of course).
* Recoveries - they were slow at times, but the major problem in my opinion was that there were 6 people all saying to do something different. There should be 1 marshal controlling the recovery, and that person should talk with the spotter and driver.


S.

[FireTruck]

Oh, and I have short videos of both Pete's almost-roll-over as mentioned (pictured) above, and his roll over... trying to get them up on our site today.

S.

[ljxtreem]

whats the address

Mock

[*BESTY*]

whats the address

PROFILE PM EMAIL ...... WWW

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