Gymkhana Event

Post by **Troll00** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:29 pm

Will be having a two day event at Caboolture in September 2007 and want to get people's views.

$10 per person per day and $25 per family per day

It will have a mud run, tinney race and one other event at this stage and with a show and shine.

Looking at entry for spectator and competitor fees for the day, trying to keep it cheap for everyone but we need to cover costs
Competitor fees goes to prize money and trophies

Please give me all the feed back you can and any options for another course you would like, this will be for the family 4WD and a bit of fun for the average 4WD owner, but it won't be to easy!!! Like the Sunshine Coast Club use to run

Post by **mattc** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:03 pm

The only similar event I have done is the Off Road 4x4s Clubkhana earlier this year. Their entry fees are on their website http://www.offroad4x4club.com.au/events/clubkahana.htm

Most of the expense is camping fees - I don't know how much they pay/share with the LandCrusier club for the use of Willowglen, but the competitors fess are $20 for the 2 days. Due to the location there is not much option other than to camp.

$30 for 2 days of driving event sounds reasonable but I don't think I would pay $15 for show and shine (if I have read your poll correctly). More like gold coin donation just to be part of lining all the vehicles up together for a sticky beak.

Post by **GOT MUD** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:37 pm

a caboolture event

iam loving it allready

i voted $30 for all events sounds very reasonable.Also i live local so if you need a hand with anything let me know, as long as i can still compete in it

. On that note what classes do you have in mind.

Cheers

Post by **Troll00** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:55 am

Still working on the detail and should have it sorted early in the new year, most likely Standard, Modified and Outlaw

Post by **Pep** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:28 am

Hi Troll00
Where in Caboolture do you think?
Im also local so if you need more hands let me know

Pep

Website · Post by **GRINCH** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:56 pm

thats what we used to charge for the sunny coast one, its a shame everyone lost interest in it

Post by **GOT MUD** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:05 pm

any more info come to hand on this event

Post by **chunderlicious** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:15 pm

hhmmmmm also interested

Post by **Red Rover** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:10 pm

and how did you get approval from the council dare I say it? Great idea, we helped set up the first one at oaky flat rd.

Bring back Connondale! Gymkhanas haven't been the same since.

Website · Post by **GRINCH** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:47 pm

Red Rover wrote:and how did you get approval from the council dare I say it? Great idea, we helped set up the first one at oaky flat rd.

Bring back Connondale! Gymkhanas haven't been the same since.

that one moved to yandina on sunny coast for a few years, but as far as i know all the old guys in the club finally got there way and it has stopped.

Post by **Pinball** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:36 pm

connondale still runs, thats the mitsi club run...

and it's not a bad format to follow....

have pics from the last two years in the gallery at www.pointnshoot.org

Spock

Post by **Red Rover** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:03 am

Pinball wrote:connondale still runs, thats the mitsi club run...

and it's not a bad format to follow....

have pics from the last two years in the gallery at www.pointnshoot.org

Spock

I'll be more specific, Green Park Conondale. Was a great venue and good crowd pleaser. If you could copy that format inbetween the gullies etc. Fantastic in the wet. Was good for all cars, not just hardcore. The average guy could have a go and get a prize for average time and still put on a show. Don't worry about big V8's etc for crowd pleasing, I saw a landy series 3 have about 10 go's to get up a slippery hill and when he finally got there was the biggest cheer from the crowd. Average guys in average cars. The V8 shorty boys knew how to have fun. Yandina didn't cut it with a flat track.

Post by **Troll00** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:06 pm

Looking at setting it up like the one BigBoys did at Maroocydore a few years ago flat track with bog holes etc, still waiting on council process but the planning is still happening. If we run it we will need at 100 competitiors to make it pay after looking at the cost to build it, anyone got earthmoving equipment they want to sponsor us with!!!!!

Website · Post by **GRINCH** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:16 am

yandinas earth moving was done at no charge by club members

Post by **midnight** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:29 pm

Troll00 wrote:anyone got earthmoving equipment they want to sponsor us with!!!!!

Dont get your heart set on this, but I MIGHT be able to get my hands on a bobcat and mini excavator.

And plus, Im localish, so I can help.

Post by **Red Rover** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:47 pm

I hope it works out. Personally i'm not interested in flat track work, even with a few bumps in it. Not trying to knock you but just trying to be honest. You need some small hills to make it a little challenging with good viewing for spectators. This is one of the things I said originally when we helped set up the first one at oaky flat rd, which was the reason behind the gully that was used for those events. They were fun with a little water on it

Whilst I encourage you I can tell you most people I know that went to yandina reckoned it was crap and in the end no one really could be bothered going but we suppoerted the sunshine coast club anyway as we always have.

The flatter the track the faster the speed and this is not a good mix. Having said that the biggest revenue maker that I organised was at the ettamoga pub, well opposite it anway. Great takings as people were pulling off the higway to have a look. A similar set up to a green park with a few facilities and maybe some suppliers to make a small expo? I still think gymkhanas have potential, just needs to be at the right venue. I know I arraged one at Samford once that had good hills in it, but issues with traffic to the property was an issue even though it was zoned recreational. Surely there must be a property with trouble free access, council approval and an few little hills that a farmer wants to make a few bob on by letting us use it. I know there were some kilcoy way...........

Post by **procompman** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:18 pm

Troll00 i am keen to give a hand in setting up this too but i think you should have a chat to some of the blokes from the sunny coast club.
one person i would say to talk to is Mike Clayton from Claytons Towing he has contacts for all earthmoving gear and is a 4wd nut as you would know.
Were abouts in caboolture are you looking at having it may i ask.

Post by **nottie** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:07 pm

Hay troll will you guys be asking for everyone that is willing to help out join the caboolture club? Or is this not being run with the assistance of the club.? Seems you might get more helping hands from outers then you will thru the club

But alot are not interested in joining a club.

Hope it all works out for ya as it looks like you are getting soft on the rocks now

Flat track style Off rock racing hay

Post by **GOT MUD** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:16 pm

You could also try approaching Posi-track next to Northside 4x4, they might be able to keen to help out seeing they are fairly new to the area and might be after the exposure. Its just a thought.

Post by **GOT MUD** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:06 pm

anymore info available on this event as yet

Post by **Mad Cruiser** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:08 am

muduppig wrote:anymore info available on this event as yet

Still pretty early

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