Thermal Thunder 09 - Winch Challenge

Round: 6
Region: Canterbury
Location: Hanmer Springs 4wd Park

This is 4x4 Events NZ Inc’s inaugural event and is the final round of the Mainland Winch Challenge Series held at Hanmer.

30th October Friday
Scrutineering will be held on site at the Hanmer 4wd Park sign posted from the main road in to Hanmer and starting at 5pm with prizes for the Show n Shine, Kiwi Ingenuity and the highest Ramp Travel index rating, with sausage sizzle cooking
There will be 3 night stages for everyone starting at 8:30pm, a good warm up for Saturday

31st October Saturday
10 Stages starting at 9am

Prize giving 7pm at Hot Springs Hotel

Classes
Rules as per Mainland Winch Challenge Rule Book available at: www.mainlandwinchchallenges.co.nz
and attached below

Clubmans A ( max tyre size 33" )
Clubmans B ( 33" to 36.5” )
Roll cage not required, wire rope may be used but must be accompanied with a plate and pin ground anchor.
Open ( max tyre size 36.5" )
Outlaws ( max tyre size 36.5" ) no reg or wof required

All vehicles (excluding outlaws) must have the following:
Current Registration&WOF, min 3rd party insurance (proof supplied at scrutineering) full vehicle and rated equipment inventory including:
• tow hooks front and rear
• ground anchor
• winch
• fire extinguisher
• first aid kit
• cable dampeners x2
• snatch block
• tree trunk protector
• shackles min 2 x 3.25t
• 2 pairs gloves
• crash helmets, to comply with NZS5430 or AS11698 safety standards

Entry fee $100 including 2 meals for prize giving, extra meals available at $20 per person.

To register click here

Alvin looses his rear right spring going down stage 7 in 2008

Saturday starts at 9am with spectator entry at $5 per person or $15 per family at the gate and has a full on day of competition right in front of the crowds with food, drinks, and entertainment all in one place.