Japseroony
Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
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| Cheviot 4x4 Winch Event - Sunday 21st Sept | |
Thought I would post this for spectators only as the event is full.
Russell.
Cheviot 4x4 in association with North East 4x4 are holding a novice challenge event at Herrington Woods, Co Durham. It is a one day event held on Sunday the 21st September 2008, the event is set in two disused and now wooded quarries.
The Challenge is aimed at teams of two vehicles who are either new to the challenge scene or who have limited experience with a minimum of one winch per team. Teams must consist of two vehicles with a driver and a co-driver per vehicle. Although it's a competition the emphasis is more on enjoying yourself and getting a buzz out of a form of off roading we have come to love.
The event will consist of a number of punches placed around the site as well as possibly a few special stages thrown in for good measure. The sections/punches will be either easy to find or indicated on a map at the start of the event. Each punch will be identified by an individual number which will correspond to the punch card which will be attached to each vehicle. This is where the visited punches will be collected, consequently the vehicle must get close enough to the punch to mark the card without removing either the card from the vehicle or the punches from their location.
Punches may be given varying value depending on the degree of difficulty. Special Stages may be on a time limit and points awarded according to the time taken. Each task will be monitored by a Marshal who will issue any instructions and record the results.
Cost per vehicle is £45 this includes the event fees and hot tea and coffee during the event. Prizes will be awarded for the highest score in each class as well as some spot prizes. Camping is available on the Saturday night for £5 payable on the night to the land owner. The driver of each vehicle must be a member of North East 4x4 for insurance purposes, we have negotiated a special day membership for £5 if you require this then tick the box on the entry form and include the fee in with the entry fee.
If anyone does not have another team member submit your entry and we'll match you up.
Classes
A class system will be used as follows
Standard: Each vehicle needs to be equipped with a maximum of one traction aid per vehicle e.g. a winch or a locking diff. With at least one winch per team. I.e. one vehicle is to have a winch the other can have either a winch or a locker but not both.If you have more aids than this class allows then you may disable them (proof required) to run in this class.
Modified: Vehicles may be equipped with two or more of the following: Winches front & rear, Front and/or rear diff locks, Tyres larger than 33” or equivalent, as measured with a tape measure
All vehicles must have current MOT test certificate, in addition all vehicles will be scrutineered before the event. They must also conform to the technical regulations and be in a good condition.
Technical regulations and entry form are available . Entry is by completing the entry form and sending a cheque for the required fee to: Autumn Challenge, Cheviot 4x4, Unit C16 Malmo close, Tyne Tunnel trading Estate, North Shields, NE29 7SX
There is a maximum of 15 teams & all entries must be received by the 7th September 2008.
Any vehicles/drivers who have competed in any major events such as Tay Forest Challenge, Muddy Truckers, Bulldog, etc are asked to contact Dave prior to registering
In addition to the vehicle regulations each team must have:
a minimum of 1 winch,
snatch block.
a pair of winch gloves per person- these could be gardening gloves or mountain bike gloves as long as they protect your hands.
A winch sail per winch- minimum weight of 1kg.
Tow rope minimum 4.5 metres x 25mm or strop 4.5metres x 3 ton yellow. Two rated recovery shackles with a minimum S.W.L. of 3.25 tonnes.
Mud tyres
Tree strop
Confirmed entries.
1) STD D: Simon Wales C: Chris Sherratt / D: Nigel Hails C: Kevin Ward
2) MOD D: Les FItzgerald C: Sam Fitzgerald / D: Mick Rooney C: TBC
3) MOD D: Jamie Urwin C: TBC / D:Joe Said C:
4) MOD D: Russell Pickering C: Andy Saxon / D: Scott Davison/ C:Mark Davison
5) MOD D: John Charlton Snr C: TBC/ D: John Charlton Jnr C: TBC
6) STD D: Irene Hodgson C: Peter Pomfret / D: Malcolm Archer C: Colin Ferguson
7) MOD D:Dave Mcintosh C:Allan Crow / D:Cam Allen C: TBC
 MOD D: Des Kelly C: Ray miller / D: Rob Taylor C: TBC
9) STD D: Robert Elliott C: TBC / D: Colin Rose C:Alistar Dickson
10)STD D: David Williams C: Andrew ? / D: James Bland C: TBC
11) STD D: Gary duke C: tbc / Needs standard class team member (contact Dave)
12) STD D: Dave Miller C: TBC / D: TBC
Despite originally planning for 15 teams we have found the need to to reduce this to 12 teams. Apologies for any disappointment if you were planning to enter however you may get a chance to enter the next event hopefully to be held later in the year.
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18th Sep 2008 3:22pm |
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Japseroony
Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 805
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Hi All,
Click on the link below and then watch the advert – you cannot fast forward it unfortunately!!!! Once the news starts, fast forward to 1 min 34 seconds – push play and enjoy the Tyne Tees (ITV) news about the Cheviot 4x4 Winch Challenge Event held yesterday.
Russell.
http://www.itvlocal.com/tynetees/?player=T...oid=237412
P.S. I have now updated the link so you need to go to 22 mins and 10 seconds.
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22nd Sep 2008 12:06pm |
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