TOUGH TRACKS RD3 2007

Post by **rover1** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:09 pm

i think we came 5th us well

Post by **andy & di** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:49 pm

I think that I can speak for all the competitors and say that this years "final" round has lived up to past years expectations. 1st track soon sorted out the field (us included) 2nd was "cone hell" and made the navi's really think (Bastards!!) and Track 3 was a really good open track to help out those with headaches or no sleep (good fun).

As a competitor I'd like to thank ALL the officials and those behind the scenes that have given up thier time again this year to put on another great series

Also while we're at it a huge

to the owners and staff of "Bestbrook"
for thier hospitality for rnd 3.....................................

Bring on the presentation weekend.

Post by **Pesky Pete** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:06 pm

Well this was the last comp for me. I'm getting out of the sport all together. It was a great weekend for my last comp. I would have loved to have done better for the weekend, but I really enjoyed the company of the other competitors and the layout of the tracks.

Track one was fantastic. Just couldn't get up the waterfall. My full respect and kudos for Barbie and the SCA boys for getting up there. Track two was a nice tight course, and I just couldnt get round that damn tree without wrapping the cab around the tree, and since Im going to try and sell the truck now, I decided not to do that LOL.
Track three was a great track, but I hit too many cones. I think we only had one stop reverse, and one stack, it was the four cones that killed us.

Since this was my last ever tough tracks, on behalf of myself and my spotter Jimmy, I would like to thank all the guys behind the scenes that make the comp happen. You do a marvelous Job.

Craig and Dodsy, you have to be one of the reasons people keep coming back guys. I love your laid back friendly approach, and the way you manage to bring consitency to the event. I may not have always agreed with your calls, but guys I think you do a fantastic job for little more than a few compliments here and there.

I'll just have to come along a watch a few rounds and heckle from the sidelines with a bourbon or two under the belt.

Now come on guys, make with the rest of the pics and the entire results. I'd love to know where we washed up on track three, and overall.

Post by **bowtie landie** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:22 am

Well round 3 is 'all done & dusted' - so the saying goes - but there was NO dust for a change. It was a great week-end. A shower mid saturday dampened the black soil and the rocks a bit - they were starting to dry up too much anyway

.

Scrutineering went well - a few minor hick-ups that were able to be rectified before competition started - well done to all competitors.

A good field in both classes. The numbers were down in challenge class as expected, but that meant that the tracks, which were more difficult than ever, ran smoothly and timely with less stress for the officials.

There weren't as many spectators, but I think that the rain leading up to the week-end kept many spectators away. I think also that the entry fee into Bestbrook was another factor keeping spectators away. Not the best for sponsors as spectators are their target market (the competitors already have their suppliers)

It was great to see the mix up of winners in the trophy class with a Suzuki, Patrols (SWB & LWB), the Bundera, the Jeeps and a Hilux (from memory) all taking trophies. It goes to show how well the tracks were set out. Congrats to Dean in the Patrol wagon who took out 1st overall and to Ted in the Suzuki who 'drove it like he stole it'.

A big thanks once again to all the officials and event organisers for a great event yet again.

Peter K.

Post by **WICKED** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:34 am

some quick pic's -

Tuff Lux track 3:

Jason track 1:

Yuri and co. Welding my pitman arm back together for me:

Where I broke my pitman arm on track 2:

Me comin down the hill on track 3:

Scotty on track two, 2nd with only rear drive:

Post by **WICKED** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:40 am

scotty on track 2 -

Me track 3 -

Team Gecko -

Mick From superior and Jason on track 3 -

Peter Track 3 -

Post by **MARK FOWLER** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:33 pm

WE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND AT ROUND THREE,GOOD PLACE AND GREAT TRACKS,THIS WILL BE OUR LAST ROUND OF TOUGH TRACKS AS WE WILL BE COMPETING IN WINCH COMPS NEXT YEAR,THANKS TO DODSEY AND CRAIG ALL OF THE OFFICALS AND THE CLUB FOR MAKING IT A LOT OF FUN,OUR OTHER CARS MAY COMPETE BUT THATS IT FOR GRILSEY AND MYSELF. CHEERS MARK SCA

Post by **The Big Green Meany** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:17 am

MARK FOWLER wrote:WE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND AT ROUND THREE,GOOD PLACE AND GREAT TRACKS,THIS WILL BE OUR LAST ROUND OF TOUGH TRACKS AS WE WILL BE COMPETING IN WINCH COMPS NEXT YEAR,THANKS TO DODSEY AND CRAIG ALL OF THE OFFICALS AND THE CLUB FOR MAKING IT A LOT OF FUN,OUR OTHER CARS MAY COMPETE BUT THATS IT FOR GRILSEY AND MYSELF. CHEERS MARK SCA

Hearing you mark...... Not sure yet what we are doing, Huge Changes to the truck now and not sure if it will fall into a class/specs for this next year.. Like you Winch Comps, Cliffhanger,Outback ect ..Just too much going on..........(Bring On the Cliffhanger ,How Big of week is that going to be especially with you guys there) I can see Mob ile Fridge being hired just for the Grog....

But Yes Bloody great weekend,

good format for a comp

, They Just have to tame down some of the tracks

,

Hope to see you all at the Presentation...

Post by **bowtie landie** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:50 am

The Big Green Meany wrote:
But Yes Bloody great weekend, good format for a comp , They Just have to tame down some of the tracks ,

Hope to see you all at the Presentation...

Says the man who tried to drive 2 trees on track 2 --- 3 times:lol:
Tame down the man I say

Post by **The Big Green Meany** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:54 am

bowtie landie wrote:
Says the man who tried to drive 2 trees on track 2 --- 3 times:lol:
Tame down the man I say

Gotta give em what they want Pete

Hope someone has footage of that they can post up!

Post by **MARK FOWLER** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:50 am

Bring On the Cliffhanger ,How Big of week is that going to be especially with you guys there) I can see Mob ile Fridge being hired just for the Grog....
YEAH BLACKERS AND THE MOBILE FRIDGE WILL BE JUST TO KEEP GRILLEYS SUPPLYS

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Post by **andy & di** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:45 pm

MARK FOWLER wrote:
Bring On the Cliffhanger ,How Big of week is that going to be especially with you guys there) I can see Mob ile Fridge being hired just for the Grog....
YEAH BLACKERS AND THE MOBILE FRIDGE WILL BE JUST TO KEEP GRILLEYS SUPPLYS
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Sound like we may have to head out via Milton and relieve them of a loaded vehicle???

Post by **big red** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:19 am

some pics ...
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/gallery/Toug ... s-Rd3-2007

Post by **ofr57** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:54 pm

at least someone got a photo of those tree hugger's

Post by **MissGU** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:43 pm

If anyone has any pics of Barbie going up track one can you pls send them to me!!!!

I would really appreciate it!
cheers

Post by **andy & di** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:14 pm

ofr57 wrote:

at least someone got a photo of those tree hugger's

Yes we may be "tree huggers" BUT we did get the crowd going after a "fairly quiet" day of competition. We as competitors may be enjoying technical tracks but we do have to get the spetators somthing to talk about and if you have sponsors you need to look after them as well.

Anyway those bloody trees kept moving into our drive line!!

Come on "Blackers" "ONE MORE TIME!!!!!!!!"

Post by **big red** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:27 pm

MissGU wrote:If anyone has any pics of Barbie going up track one can you pls send them to me!!!!

I would really appreciate it!
cheers

i missed your run as i was driving the other track ... certainly heard the crowd roar when you made it up though

Post by **The Big Green Meany** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:02 am

andy & di wrote:[

Come on "Blackers" "ONE MORE TIME!!!!!!!!"

Oh OK......Just one More

Cant wait to get the truck going again

Post by **Pinball** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:13 am

Had to bolt early and limp the Sierra home,

Anyone got the final results for the round... particularly Trophy.

Track finishes 'd be nice to.

Spock

Post by **ofr57** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:23 pm

outright
1st - dean (lwb patrol wagon) 2nd- huub (Tj) 3rd - ted (zook)

Post by **Sic Lux** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:15 pm

Is there a results for round for everyone yet

Post by **STIKA** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:31 pm

They will be released at the end of year presentations.

Post by **Sic Lux** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:10 pm

Ok New to it all so when might this be?

Post by **green4x4** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:42 pm

all drivers will be sent out a letter telling you when presintation is as well as a x,mas party invite, watch your mail box. it will be late november

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