Australian Outback Challenge: I've been accepted
07-07-2005, 04:10 AM
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Australian Outback Challenge: I've been accepted
Got an email today from Sharyn Vanderhorst, one of the promotors for the WARN ARB Outback Challenge, and my application has been accepted to compete in the 2006 event.
www.outbackchallenge.com
My Trekker is the vehicle being used. Been working on this for the last 3 months (getting accepted to the event) and finally got the email today from Sharyn.
Soooo....Vince and I are going to Australia to be ONE of the 2 teams to represent the U.S. in the next challenge.
Starts in May of 2006
I'll keep you guys posted in this thread with all the details, news, pics, mods, sponsors, etc.
I'm soooo stoked, I can hardly sit still..
www.outbackchallenge.com
My Trekker is the vehicle being used. Been working on this for the last 3 months (getting accepted to the event) and finally got the email today from Sharyn.
Soooo....Vince and I are going to Australia to be ONE of the 2 teams to represent the U.S. in the next challenge.
Starts in May of 2006
I'll keep you guys posted in this thread with all the details, news, pics, mods, sponsors, etc.
I'm soooo stoked, I can hardly sit still..
07-07-2005, 04:54 AM
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Congradulations! 
man, that is a great opportunity. You are definately going to have to keep us posted on the progress and pics of everything that goes on.
good luck
(this is the only flag I could find!!!!!!!)
man, that is a great opportunity. You are definately going to have to keep us posted on the progress and pics of everything that goes on.
good luck
(this is the only flag I could find!!!!!!!)
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Thanks Will,
There's going to be one big fat YOTATECH.COM sticker on my truck for sure
and only will post news of this in this forum, on this thread.
Every detail will get posted here.
First is joining the CCDA http://ccda.4wd.org.au/cms/index.php
They are the governing body for the event. I beleive it's called "Challenge Class" for the vehicle rules and regulations.
There's going to be one big fat YOTATECH.COM sticker on my truck for sure
and only will post news of this in this forum, on this thread.Every detail will get posted here.
First is joining the CCDA http://ccda.4wd.org.au/cms/index.php
They are the governing body for the event. I beleive it's called "Challenge Class" for the vehicle rules and regulations.
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I'll keep this thread updated the whole way. It takes a day for a reply to get back from Ozz so I asked Sharyn who the other team from the U.S. is? Be curious to meet them and check out their rig of choice.
The logistics will be a PITA. I've gotten quotes for shipping my truck to Sidney and all the details. Time for some sponsors
The logistics will be a PITA. I've gotten quotes for shipping my truck to Sidney and all the details. Time for some sponsors
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Originally Posted by 82trekker
I'll keep this thread updated the whole way. It takes a day for a reply to get back from Ozz so I asked Sharyn who the other team from the U.S. is? Be curious to meet them and check out their rig of choice.
The logistics will be a PITA. I've gotten quotes for shipping my truck to Sidney and all the details. Time for some sponsors
The logistics will be a PITA. I've gotten quotes for shipping my truck to Sidney and all the details. Time for some sponsors
Perhaps my clothing compnay, Filthy Rich CLothing could be a sponsor????
Every little bit helps, right?
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
I know tht DHL will ship motorcycles overseas, not sure about cars, but worth a look.
Perhaps my clothing compnay, Filthy Rich CLothing could be a sponsor????
Every little bit helps, right?
Perhaps my clothing compnay, Filthy Rich CLothing could be a sponsor????
Every little bit helps, right?
Every little bit does help. Shoot me a PM or I will you. That sounds intertersting and VERY generous of you. It would give you international exposure. I was sent a package of PDF files for the event and one of them contains vehicle markings and where they can be placed. Maybe we can work something out?
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[QUOTE=82trekker]Got an email today from Sharyn Vanderhorst, one of the promotors for the WARN ARB Outback Challenge, and my application has been accepted to compete in the 2006 event.
That is great. Look forward to seeing pics!! Good Luck!
That is great. Look forward to seeing pics!! Good Luck!
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Congradulations
Congradulations...and I wish you and your truck the best of luck! Looks like it will be a fun time. I've seen land cruiser 80 series video clips of these and they are wild...
Definitely be sure to keep us updated with LOTS of pics.
Brian
Definitely be sure to keep us updated with LOTS of pics.
Brian
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Play-by-Play will be right here. Thanks for the encouragement guys.
Here's a link in .PDF to the rules for Challenge Class by the Cross Country Driver's Association
http://www.jonnyquestoffroad.com/out...t Version5.pdf
Here's a link to the supplimental rules.
http://www.jonnyquestoffroad.com/out...es June 05.pdf
This event has vehicle limitations and requirements, one being "Tyres no bigger than 36.5x12.50 or the metric equivelent"
I like that rule
Here's a link in .PDF to the rules for Challenge Class by the Cross Country Driver's Association
http://www.jonnyquestoffroad.com/out...t Version5.pdf
Here's a link to the supplimental rules.
http://www.jonnyquestoffroad.com/out...es June 05.pdf
This event has vehicle limitations and requirements, one being "Tyres no bigger than 36.5x12.50 or the metric equivelent"
I like that rule
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Originally Posted by EWAYota
congrats! to cool. i've always wanted to go over there and wheel, thats gonna be too fun. btw, the links dont work.
Thanks! Fixed em'
07-07-2005, 03:03 PM
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I still think thats too cool. what other mods are you planning to do to the trekker before you head over there and how big of a role will your sponsers be in this? will they be giving you funds for addition mods, travel, food and lodging over there??? too cool!
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Out of all the races/events one should attend, this is on the top of my list.
A very outstanding achievement to be a participant! Congrats!
My mother lives in Broken Hill, just outside of where it takes place. Maybe I can time a vacation for the event
A very outstanding achievement to be a participant! Congrats!
My mother lives in Broken Hill, just outside of where it takes place. Maybe I can time a vacation for the event
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Here's a couple pics of how it is now
I still think thats too cool. what other mods are you planning to do to the trekker before you head over there and how big of a role will your sponsers be in this? will they be giving you funds for addition mods, travel, food and lodging over there??? too cool!
Just a few more mods to the Trekker, like high steer, and an internal cage and upgraded electronics, definately beadlocks and new meats.
The event is expensive: 2500.00 to enter/4250.00 to ship the truck over and back, plus all the other expenses:sponsorship will have a big role in it, but I"m gonna pony up at least half of all expenses and have been working on this end informally for the last 3 months. Meeting the goal will be a chore, but definately doable.
Out of all the races/events one should attend, this is on the top of my list.
A very outstanding achievement to be a participant! Congrats!
My mother lives in Broken Hill, just outside of where it takes place. Maybe I can time a vacation for the event
They just did a deal on Discovery on Broken Hill and it looks AWESOME. The best part of all this will be the month in Australia roaming around. If you do, let me know, my family and friends are already making arrangements for the "Spectator Village"
Whoa, awesome! Take lots of pics and video if possible!
Definately, and ESPN will be covering it as well.
I still think thats too cool. what other mods are you planning to do to the trekker before you head over there and how big of a role will your sponsers be in this? will they be giving you funds for addition mods, travel, food and lodging over there??? too cool!
Just a few more mods to the Trekker, like high steer, and an internal cage and upgraded electronics, definately beadlocks and new meats.
The event is expensive: 2500.00 to enter/4250.00 to ship the truck over and back, plus all the other expenses:sponsorship will have a big role in it, but I"m gonna pony up at least half of all expenses and have been working on this end informally for the last 3 months. Meeting the goal will be a chore, but definately doable.
Out of all the races/events one should attend, this is on the top of my list.
A very outstanding achievement to be a participant! Congrats!
My mother lives in Broken Hill, just outside of where it takes place. Maybe I can time a vacation for the event
They just did a deal on Discovery on Broken Hill and it looks AWESOME. The best part of all this will be the month in Australia roaming around. If you do, let me know, my family and friends are already making arrangements for the "Spectator Village"
Whoa, awesome! Take lots of pics and video if possible!
Definately, and ESPN will be covering it as well.
