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There are over 300 pics linked via AWDC website! Paul

Lucy here, Thanks for all the positive comments we were a bit nervous with it being first round and all. We had a stressful but rewarding weekend which has obvoiusly been made better by lots of happy competitors. We want to encourage everyone to get to know each other throughout the series so if you are able to make it the evening before it is a great oppurtunity for everyone to meet each other over a beer or two. As the weather gets warmer we will probably bring a bar b along aswell !!! Speak soon. Lucy xx

Hi, thanks to all who took part and marshall, we hope you all had a great time and hope to see you all again at Round 2, May 3rd @ Slab Common, its a bank holiday so you get a lie in on the Monday!!! Here are the results from the event today. Class 1; 1st - Dan Elias (2880) 2nd - Nick Anderson (2830) 3rd - Andy Nash (2320) 4th - Steve Grant (2200) 5th - Steve Beck (2180) 6th - Zoltan Guzi (2070) 7th - Daniel Thompson (2060) =8th - Peter Roberts and Martin Tennant (1820) 10th - Adrian Catchpole (1680) 11th - Stuart Sibbick (1490) 12th - Philon Parpottas (1480) 13th - Mark Sinclair (1420) 14th - Andrew Beck (1370) 15th - Keith Rayment (1300) 16th - Fabian Fry (1290) 17th - Barry Benjamin (1000) 18th - Jo Stainer (960) 19th - Graham Mitchell (0) Class 2; 1st - Kevin Moss (2470) 2nd - Ben Champion (1600) 3rd - Lee Perkins (1410) 4th - Simon SSaines (600) 5th - Phil Atkins (100) Sorry no co-driver names most of info still in the caravan!!

Evening all... Entries closed on Sunday & the final tally is 35 teams entered, many thanks for your support. As Simon says event starts at 10.00 AM Sunday with drivers briefing at 9.45 AM. Gates will be open from 2.00 PM Sat if you are really keen! & scrutineering will be available from 3.00 PM until Richard decides he`s had enough (6.00 ish). This is MOD property so bonfires are NOT allowed but Jack Daniels will be on duty for those that feel the cold Look forward to seeing you all there!! Paul

Hi Simon, There will be scrutineering on saturday PM as we have a lot of cars to get through so we dont want to leave it all til sunday. I am having a pre-event scrutineering practice tomorrow with Richard so I will check with him then as to what times & I will post up tomorrow! Paul

We will be taking a selection of spares & accessories to all events including winch blankets, gloves, quick strops & fire extinguishers but if you need anything specific ( i`ve got your wheels Neil) please let us know beforehand! Paul

Hello, Mrs Bass here, had a couple of people call re handicapping and I hope I have made it clear to them but as I said to them it is not set in stone and we will re-assess if we feel this is necessary, but please if you have any concerns at all please call me to discuss. I don't want anyone to feel that they are being unfairly handicapped. Please could anyone who has previously contacted me regarding marshalling give me a call as I want to know how many marshalls I have, people that just turn up on the day expecting to marshall may have to be turned away if I already have my quota. Thanks Lucy x 01252 325930

As you already know we are operating a handicapping system with 3 levels according to previous challenge experience, well most of the forms are now in so here goes with a list of the competitors & their level... Novice...100 points per punch Intermediate...80 points per punch Expert...60 points per punch Andy Nash & Dom Brione...Expert Nick Anderson & Nev Hudd...Expert Barry Benjamin & Steve Law...Novice Adrian Catchpole & Mark Catchpole...Intermediate Jo Stainer & Martin Stainer...Intermediate Steve Beck & Adrian Dayley...Expert Zoltan Guzi & Lee Marchant...Expert Keith Rayment & Paul Mortimer...Novice Peter Roberts & Ben Burge...Intermediate Ben Champion & Martin Champion...Novice Steve Grant & Mario Lamanto...Novice Lee Perkins & Matthew Oates...Novice Andrew Beck & Martyn Pateman...Expert Kevin Moss & Rob Jones...Expert Graham Mitchell & Ben Bradley...Expert Mark Sinclair & Matt Riley...Expert Richard Fear & Peter Wood...Novice Ian Moulsdale & Tom Marrion...TBC Chris Kelly & Jason White...Novice Simon Saines & John Saines...Novice David Webber & Mark Walford...TBC Fabian Fry & Jodi Biddle...Novice Daniel Thompson & Mathew Hoiles...Intermediate Stuart Sibbick & Chris Martin...Novice Phil Atkins & Andy Griffiths...Novice Only two weeks to go now so hope you are all ready! We certainly are & looking forward to it Paul

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Entries so far: Complete series Andy Nash & Dominique Brione Nick Anderson & Neville Hudd Barry Benjamin & Steve Law Adrian Catchpole & Mark Catchpole Jo Stainer & Martin Stainer Steve Beck & Adrian Dayley Zoltan Guzi & Lee Marchant Keith Rayment & Paul Mortimer Peter Roberts & Ben Burge Ben Champion & Martin Champion Steve Grant & TBC Lee Perkins & Matthew Oates Kevin Moss & Rob Jones Round 1 Mark Sinclair & Matt Riley Richard Fear & Peter Wood Ian Moulsdale & Tom Marrion Chris Kelly & Jason White Simon Saines & John Saines David Webber & Mark Walford Fabiam Fry & Girlfriend Daniel Thompson & Matthew Hoiles Stuart Sibbick & Chris Martin Phil Atkins & Andy Griffiths Closing date is Sunday 15th March so if you haven't sent your forms in yet then please do, I don't want a mountain in the last week.Thank you for your co-operation. Mrs Bass x

We are currently seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to join our team. The main role is off road preperation..roll cages, tray backs, winch mounts but will also include other related duties such as MOT welding, fitting winches, difflocks & other accessories etc. Must be able to weld to a high standard & be able to provide a good tidy quality of finish to all work!! Good general mechanical knowledge essential as will sometimes be required to help out in the workshop. Please apply to Paul or Lucy at Challenger 4x4 on 01252 325930, E-mail or by PM on here. Paul

I am pleased to announce we have secured sponsorship from 'The International Off-Road Challenge of Malaysia' so in addition to the first prize we are providing we can also offer the chance to win one free entry in Rainforest Challenge Malaysia 2009. It is the biggest internationally represented 4x4 jungle adventure action event, the RFC takes place anually from the end of November to early December, with competitors and press hailing from 30 countries worldwide. The prize includes: One RFC 2009 competitor entry worth $2000(approx £1400) per team of two persons. This includes: Hotel accommodation - 2 nights pre-event and two nights post event. Rainforest challenge 2009 gift pack of promo items - RFC event adventure wear, etc. Event insurance coverage Application for special approval permit for foreign registered vehicle for use in Malaysia. Note: Airfare and freight costs are not included. It is hoped that the overall winner of the 2009 Tuff Trophy Challenge will represent their country in Malaysia, but due to time and financial constraints should the overall winnerhave to decline the prize, then the prize will be handed to the 2nd placed team, and so on until a team accepts the award. Please visit www.rainforest-challenge.com for more information. If you have any questions or wish to enter please contact me at Challenger 4x4 on 01252 325930 or 07836 713677. We have a limit of 16 cars to this event so if you wish to enter please do so asap to avoid disappointment. Lucy Bass x

Hi Mrs Bass here, I understand you want a list of entrants, I have left all the details at work so I will get them and post all of the names on Monday. Also if you haven't sorted your AWDC membership could you please do it asap and advise me of your membership numbers. Thanks. Speak Monday x Lucy x

Ha Ha Ha, Thats rich coming from Adrian (the turtle) Turner, luckily being a team 2 car event you`ll have someone to put you back on your wheels every time you "fall" over!

It did & I voted me in....unanimously!! Paul

Hi Tony, Please pencil us in as a team Challenger 4x4 (the club) Paul Bass Captain Andy Nash Nick Anderson Dominique Brione Kev Pocock (subject to change) Looking forward to it already, was a good laugh last time!! Paul

She can't die until 26th October!!!!

Challenger 4x4 The Club would like to announce its 2009 Tuff Trophy Challenge. In association with Outback Import. The event will be in the form of punch challenge event and will be open to all, but membership of "Challenger 4x4 The Club" is mandatory for insurance purposes. Each team will consist of a driver , co-driver and vehicle. Great prizes will be up for grabs and of course a goody bag for each competitor. The weekends event will cost £175 per team. We will provide breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning and a hot meal Saturday night before you go out on the night stage. Tea, Coffee and water stations will be around the event arena during the day to help keep you going. Camping facilities also included. The Tuff Trophy Challenge will take place over the weekend of 25th-26th July 2009 at Tuff Terrains Off Road Site in Llandrindod Wells, Wales. We are the only club to use this site for competition use so will be a new site for some of you. The Tuff Trophy Challenge will operate a handicap system. Points will be awarded for "collecting punches" distributed around the event arena, but each punch will have a MAXIMUM score allocated to it. The teams will have a handicap rating for the event based on vehicle specification(Number of winches, Differential locks) and a team's handicap rating will determine the actual score attained for each punch gained. In addition to the collecting the punch's there will be a number of special stages over the weekend. A set of competition regulations will be sent to you on completion of the entry form. There is a limit of 20 cars/teams on this event so please if you wish to enter e-mail me at sales@challenger4x4.com to obtain an entry form. You can also call 01252 325930 and I will be happy to post you one. Look forward to hearing from you. Lucy Bass Challenger 4x4

We have 3 team places reserved til the end of the month!! As it says on the blog the Extreme class & Hobby class should have 25 places each but due to the popularity of the Extreme class they are making more places available & less in the "hobby" class! Paul

Hi Ade... We are looking for a team mate for Martin Stainer, So far we have..Andy Nash & Myself, Dom Brione & Vincent (another foreigner) which leaves Martin partnerless!! Dates are 4th-9th July but probably 3 days either side for getting there & back. Fancy it? or are you off to Croatia? Paul

What he said^^^ Sounds like you may have twisted the sector shaft, have a look at the splines as they come out of the bottom of the box! Paul

Another favourite especially at places like Slab is to find the sleeve of the steering damper gets full of compacted sand & wont allow full lock to one side!! Paul

Any one on here going to this or interested in going? We have at present 5 cars going but we need 1 more to make a team (2 cars per team), so if any one fancies it could they let me know ASAP. It is a 5 day event, entry fee of £490 per person driver & co-driver, lots of navigation & plenty of challenging off roading! ...http://www.transilvania-trophy.com/ Paul

Hi all, Dates & venues now confirmed & booked!! Round 1... Hogmoor, Bordon March 22nd. Round 2... Slab common, Bordon May 3rd. Round 3... Tixover, Northants June 21st. Round 4... Slindon, W Sussex August 9th. Round 5... West Harptree, Bath September 13th. Round 6... Coney green farm, Worcs October 25th. We have had a huge response to this & 10 paid applications for the whole series already so get your completed forms in soon to avoid missing a place. Look forward to seeing you all. Paul

Lucy again, just a quick note to say that I am sending registration forms out hourly at the mo so if you have one already or wish for me to send you one please could you get your forms back asap as I don't want anyone to be disappointed. xLucy