Outback Challenge 2007

[beretta]

$3,300 entry fee I guess if you really want to do the event you'll pay it. Good luck to them if thats the direction they want to take and I am sure there are a lot of costs invloved in running an event of that magnitude.

We've got Cliffhanger coming up and for $1,300 its sensibly priced, we get fed and we camp wth everyone back at our trucks every night, if we have family or freinds spectating they can follow us basically and meet up at the ned of the day.

Would be awesome to head north for the 8 day too MMM, maybe next year.....

[bru21]

OBC Current Competitor List �

updated below

[JEEP1]

HEY guys love every minute of the obc DVD would love to come over one time and watch, what happens there do we have to find our own way around???

would love to compete one day, also does any1 knw what happen to that red V8tj from south africa god i loved that!!

[cebarry]

Terence Reinders who is from CT Sthafrica drove the RED Jeep initially and then built up the Lux which he drove 05 & 06.......you'll be pleased to know he's sold the Lux and is busy on another Wrangler which he is building up from scratch also, planning to return for the 10th anniv. in 08. Even with great sponsorship the costs involved are huge as you can imagine.
Let me know if you want to make contact as they are good mates.....i'll give u Terences details.

regards being a spectator you pick your competition group and are then led around in a spectator group, following the competitors for the week, check out the OBC website for more details or pm Jonesy. Jonesy has competed and been a S/G leader.

Cheers,
Celia & Eugene

[ELF_83]

I am hoping to get my entry form away in the next couple of days. then continue with working on rig looking at new coilover or twin shock set-up not sure which way will go, it'll be interesting considering it is my only car and i do almost 1500kms a week for work alone. but it still should be a blast, does any one know if the spectators cars need to be 4wd? cause that could cause a problem with some people planning on coming down with me.

[bru21]

2007 ARB Warn Outback Challenge Current Competitor List

01.Brett Burns & James Simmons
02.Todd Robards & Ivan Vella
03.Ashley Worth
04.Max Baerlocher
05.Barry Packer & Sue Packer
06.Justin Beall & Ryan Rose
07.Bob Dunsmore – New competitor
08.Phil Swindale & Warwick Dunn
09.Laurie Griffiths & Gary Osborne
10.Rohan Canavan & Wayne Smith
11.Neil Cooper & Chris Hummer
12.Peter von Pein & Jane von Pein
13.Laurie Sternbeck
14.Andy Miller
15.Nick Mannell & Shane Eslick
16.Kym Bolton & Robert Marks
17.Cass Jones
18.Ian Paltridge & Roger Humphries
19.Dale Bowles & Marc Bowles – New Competitors
20.Paul Gambell & Shane Barlow
21.Steven Quinn – New Competitor
22.Piglet
23.Alan Mai

[MYTTUF]

I, does any one know if the spectators cars need to be 4wd? cause that could cause a problem with some people planning on coming down with me.

Yes they do need a 4bee as lots of the transport into the stages on the property's are along un-maintained 4wd tracks that are only used by the local animals and OBC folk in May each year.
Jonesy

[bru21]

last day for $300 saving get the enteries in!

[Ossie]

Spoke to Paul at the Melb. 4x4 show, at least the tyre issue should be resolved for next year, 37's as per new CCDA specifications.

Jason

[Ruffy]

Today i officially start training for OBC 2007... We're goin' to go play with the big boys.... Keep your eye on Lil' mule Racing boys and girls... if not for our acheivements then atleast for the show we put on trying to acheive. I can't wait, I'm pumped.
I got so muich encouragement from the Cliff hanger and my confidnece is up.
Gotta say thanks to Kevvy for some good tips and taking the time to pass them on.

[cebarry]

RUFFY THAT IS EXO NEWS ABOUT BEING AT THE OBC NEXT YEAR. good to know u had a blast at Cliffhanger also....

Would be great to hear more about it.....from anyone who went....
OL was off line all weekend, we were hoping for updates and rundown on it all.
How did Quiny & Paul go, ...Coighty & Shane also.....? anyone else, how many Challenge and Standard trucks this year?


2 sleep to U2 concert for us, at last, can't wait....know the play list and blown away as it's all Justin's fav's and what he played with both his Zoo Station & Auchtung Baby Bands...what a tribute!
they're also playing the Saints are Coming....and finishing with KITE...if u know the meaning behind this song you'll understand how emotional it's going to be .........
check out www.u2-vertigo-tour.com for more!
cheers,
Celia & Eugene

[bru21]

I started training 2 weeks ago still sticking to it which is suprising myself. will be fit as a fiddle shortly!

love to do some gps work with those that have competed before. maybe a weekend at lmp or beerwah.

[Ruffy]

Officially started training aswell... Can guaruntee i wont be as fit as a fiddle like some... but hopefully will be fitter than today!!..
May be doing ATECO aswell now... scary huh?

[beretta]

May be doing ATECO aswell now... scary huh?

Only scary for anyone who gets in your way like that poor dude going up the river bank at Cliffhanger, thought you were gonna run right over him!

Anyway good work Ruffy, I'll be back into the fitness regime in another week or two as well, just gotta let the wounds heal a bit more and get some more balance back!

[Ruffy]

May be doing ATECO aswell now... scary huh?

Only scary for anyone who gets in your way like that poor dude going up the river bank at Cliffhanger, thought you were gonna run right over him!

He was in my way

[Cruiser]

Does anyone know how much the spectators are be charged and what is included in the price

[MYTTUF]

It costs $330 and for that you get 8 days of action, travelling to each property in convoy. You need a 4bee and all camping gear as you either camp at the competition property or back at Silverton, depending on what group you are following.
Check out http://www.outback4x4challenge.com/
for more
Jonesy

[Bosshog]

I got an E-Mail from Kevvy Nott about transport 2 the outback He's got places for 4 and He said the cost was $850 Return

[pigletracing]

thaught it was $950 return, gone up $100 from last year
& i think theres only 1 or 2 spots left skid & I have
secured ours.. just need to rebuild truck now..
shes a bit tired now..bent chassis,bent front/rear
diff housings,cab,cage tray,all buggered!!!
where to start..STEP 1*open beer
..STEP 2*open another beer

[Bosshog]

Hey 'Pig' Kevvy on a different truck than Kym

[bogged]

It costs $330 and for that you get 8 days of action, travelling to each property in convoy. You need a 4bee and all camping gear as you either camp at the competition property or back at Silverton, depending on what group you are following.

so have they come to their senses and made that $330 per car for a tag-a-long tour?

[pigletracing]

tks bosshog. kevies trk sounds betta.would have $100
more beer money,might have to do some negotiations
with Kims trk driver..are you going to have the rangie
ready for 1st round of Daves..Or are you preping for
the QLD WINCH now that your a big place getter......
by flogging us, kim,nacho ect,ect,(can I have a sighned
photo) bloody barbers polls!!!

[Lepar]

THE BARBER POLES WERE GOOD FOR YOU PIGGY!
YOU JUST NEED TO KEEP IT ON ITS WHEEL'S.

[Ossie]

17 weeks Until the kick off...... not long now. How time flies when you are having fun.

To all those competitors that think you have enough time..... you won't

Jason

[bogged]

17 weeks Until the kick off...... not long now. How time flies when you are having fun.

To all those competitors that think you have enough time..... you won't

Jason

Congrats to you and Steph too dude..

[bru21]

I paid (well Rosey the nav has) for my flights today to BH - locked in eddie,
Confirmed transport with Kym - locked in eddie
Confirmed accomodation - locked in eddie

Now the running around like a headless chook - locked in eddie

The countdown progresses.

Good luck all

[beretta]

17 weeks Until the kick off...... not long now. How time flies when you are having fun.

To all those competitors that think you have enough time..... you won't

Jason

Shite better lock in some annual leave!

[-ET 4wd-]

I have been to the last 2 OBC's as a spectator ( i will miss out this year due to work using all MY hoildays ) it is brilliant, but im guessing no where near as good as as being in it!

I will hope to be there as a spectator in 08 and then after that if all goes well with the continuing build up of the GQ then i might enter one to say that i have done it!

Going as a spectator is brilliant! it was sad to hear of the Barrys retirement ( temporary, i hope)
and the comradery is brilliant especially when the Yanks and the Barrys where helping out the couple in the white GQ wagon ( there names escape me, all i remeber is GO THE PATROL!! ) to get over "Cliffhanger" was awesome to watch!
Love the Bushie as well! what a beast! one of my many favorites!
I have about 11 hours of video of the 2 events and enjoy sitting and watching it!
And last but not least here is a pic of the Barrys deciding if they were going to plunge the GQ in the water at Viewmont.
I took this pic from sitting on the tray of my FJ45 cruiser, don't know if you remember it C&E?



Anyway good luck to all who enter, and have fun!

Steve.

[turps]

Well I am guessing the mud and water will be the same depth. So to all competitors.
This is your warning, the water will be deep the mud will be thick. Build the car to suit.
And plan ahead. Have anything that doesent like getting wet in a water proof container ie camera's wallets and phones. Also going by feedback from the SES last year, they should be there again (not confirmed). So hopefully snags and burgers and a fire pump to clean things.
Another thing with the deep mud. Have teams thought of getting a 9lt water fire extinguisher for hosing out the bellhousing when they get full of mud. As then they will have pressureised clean water. As I know Rohan had troubles with mud on the clutch at Viewmont, that ended up being a problem in the sand from memory.

[The Fish]

Good advice Turps. I was the navvie for Adrian Cauchi in Kermit last year and we did exactly what you have suggested. We carried a 9kg fie extinguiser which we pressurised with our on board air.

Rohan and Wayne used it after the night stage at Viewmont and we used it after both the day stages at Viewmont. I was already wet and muddy so straight after each stage before turning the vehicle off I got underneath and put the extinguisher hose in through the fork boot while Adrian continuously operated the clutch.

We never had a problem with our clutch and it is still ok now. Rohan's clutch problems, as well as the Viewmont mud, were due to going for a test drive prior to doing the sand wall and seeing if he could pull 3rd but the clutch didn't want to play the game with all those ponies

As for water and mud, its a part of the challenge and hopefully always will be. If competitors build rigs with this in mind then there shouldn't be any problems