najw Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The Howlin’ Wolf will be a series of eight one day challenge events through 2008 at the very best off road sites in the UK. Organised by the AWDC team which has delivered the acclaimed Scorpion Racing Challenge Trophy series for the last 3 years and the Scorpion Racing EuroChallenge in 2007 this new series will hopefully become the ‘must-do’ championship for challenge teams in the UK and replaces the AWDC Scorpion Racing Challenge Trophy. The overall winners of the series will be awarded the Howlin' Wolf Trophy. CLASSES Class 1: Unlimited Modifications. Vehicles do not need to be taxed for road use and may be equipped with any combination of winch AND diff locks. Vehicles do not require a mechanical link between the steering wheel and the steered wheels. Class 2: Modified. Vehicles must be taxed for road use and may be equipped with one or more of the following: Winches front AND rear, Front and/or rear diff locks Class 3: Limited Modifications. Vehicles must be taxed for road use and may be equipped with one winch. Traction aids may only be used if original factory fitted equipment At each event, trophies will be awarded to the driver & co-driver of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed team in each class. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team in each class. Dates & venues are as follows: 16 March - Slab Common (TBC) 20 April - TBA 24/25 May - Walters Arena 22 June - Cowm Quarry 17 August - Kirton Off Road Centre 14 September - West Harptree 12 October - TBA 9 November - Slindon Safari Full details on request from challenge@awdc.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Sounds like a fine idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_s Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 This is going to be good.... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I've been meaning to enter one of these just for a laugh, is it one vehicle or teams of two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 sounds good Neil, so this is instead of the Scorpion Challenge rather than as well as? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Correct sounds good Neil, so this is instead of the Scorpion Challenge rather than as well as? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Abel Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Correct Looks like a good list of sponsors! count me in for next year im guessing places will fill up quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Sounds like a fine idea! Well i'm entered for next year.......... you playing Nick? Or coming along for a half hour And as some of you may have misheard............i'm NOT entered/entering into the scorpion series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divster Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'll definately be up for this next year. With quality sponsors and organising team it's not to be missed. I'd better pull my finger out and get the trucks sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'd better pull my finger out and get the trucks sorted. Well you've only got 3 month's mate! and how many are you entering?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I definately fancy this - March looks promising as on me doorstep Is this single 4x4s or twin4x4s teams Neil ?, also ££s entry costs ? Class 2 please Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 And as some of you may have misheard............i'm NOT entered/entering into the scorpion series. alright i only asked!!! anyway Nick - what you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Single cars Nige Entry fees fixed as per this year - £75 per event - series pre-entry £525 (one event free) Love to see you there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Single cars NigeEntry fees fixed as per this year - £75 per event - series pre-entry £525 (one event free) Love to see you there... Pencil me in then class 2 and poss other tbas Now, for a bitch (winch variety) ................... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Entry fees fixed as per this year - £75 per event - series pre-entry £525 (one event free) Cool, book me in Neil, Cheque's in the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Will there be a limit to numbers on the Walters event? Would like to provisionally get a place on that one even if we can't manage the whole series.Mark There will be a 40 car limit at all events. Email me for registration details, then feel free to enter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Correct 18/11/07 from Scorpion web site 2008 SCORPION RACING CHALLENGE TROPHY Keep a space clear in your diaries for 6 of the most challenging rounds so far. With new exciting classes, great sponsors and £1000 prize money at the end of the year! WATCH THIS SPACE! Have you told Colin??? Adrian, it will be a shame not to compete against you guys in the different class, not too sure about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulli Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 There will be a 40 car limit at all events. Email me for registration details, then feel free to enter. looking at the response i cant see there being any spare places, nice one Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Adrian, it will be a shame not to compete against you guys in the different class, not too sure about this. Dont worry Alan, if you cant keep up i'll change my axle's/steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Dont worry Alan, if you cant keep up i'll change my axle's/steering Well if another, say five cars did the same, it would make the class competitive, as it is there are only 4 (not 3 as I thought) cars with hydrosteer. Maybe there are more, there certainly needs to be for me if its going to be worth entering... Just had a chat with Saley and he assures me that the classes make no difference to the overall winner at each event, but I dont particularly want to be 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a class of only (say) four cars. What is to stop people thinking, (assuming I won a round) "well he is in class 1 so he didnt beat me". I think I need to be convinced. Do class 2 cars now think me, Saley, Chris and Glynn have an advantage over them. I have not heard an mutterings to that effect. I assume it is something to do with the MOT issue of not having a mechanical link and insurance. If I am to seriously commit to this new format, I need to be convinced. Please dont suggest I fit a mechanical link, a backward step is not going to happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaggs Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Surely the main competition is how many points you score compared with every one else who entered, as in your overal standing, and you position in the sub group is secondary? Me if I had the budget and time, I'd be entering just for the craic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripley Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 im up for all eight rounds start checkin that rear view mirror adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Surely the main competition is how many points you score compared with every one else who entered, as in your overal standing, and you position in the sub group is secondary? Me if I had the budget and time, I'd be entering just for the craic. So why have classes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portal pete Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well if another, say five cars did the same, it would make the class competitive Add another to the list as i will be joining you in class 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaggs Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 So why have classes? To give more people a chance of standing on the podium, and I supose so people can compare their performance with competitors in similar spec vehicles. As for not entering 'cos theres not enough other vehicles in a particular class, someone has to be first. Hopefully a few people showing off their engineering skill(?) and imagination might encourage more to have a go. As has been shown, 'portal axeled, monster tyred, hydraulic steering, multi-winched ,spaceframed monsters don't always win overal; but we do like to see them taking part. Not to say that we dont mind watching the one winch, no-lockers etc doing well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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