CQ Offroad Challenge 2008

Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Location: rocky

G'day all, the CQ Offroad Challenge 2008 is on again. September 20 and 21st at Seonnee Park, 5km out of Rocky.

Team nominations are already full. We have 15 teams (45 cars)ready for a big weekend this year.

The committee has already started marking out stages with some extremely tough courses this year. The terain is vary diverse this year with very challenging mud sections, long rocky creek runs where teams can pick there own way through, water stages, some technical winching and good speed runs. 2 stages under lights on saturday night with a big crowd of 2000+ expected on the saturday and saturday night. Sunday is a good 2.5hr long GPS run with 18 points to find.

Sunday is free entry and spectator friendly!

See you all there!
Cheers the Committee

Joined: 07 Mar 2003 Location: Gladstone

I will be there spectating, can we arrive friday afternoon/night and camp or can we only set up on Saturday?

Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Location: CEDAR VALE

shame its full maybe next year?

any brissy teams competing?

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Location: Mackay

looking forward to it, 12 months is jus to long, will be our 3rd year running.... Any chance of posting up a list of nominated teams.

Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Location: rocky

Kramer wrote:

I will be there spectating, can we arrive friday afternoon/night and camp or can we only set up on Saturday?

yes you can arrive friday to camp .
camping is $5 a head per night.
arm bands will be given uppon payment.

will see you there
crazy eyes

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

helped bunt out some tracks on the weekend, so wishing i was driving now. Is going to be hard on navi's and very hard on the cars if the drivers don't play smart, should be good though. DNF times should be tight, i drove a couple parts of some stages today in mums car and had alot of fun even though i was dodging trees the top teams should motor through that bit though. NOTE to drivers and navi's water proof your car!!! and maybe a snorkel for driver and navi if you take a wrong line you will need it.

Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Location: rocky

ELF_83 wrote:

helped bunt out some tracks on the weekend, so wishing i was driving now. Is going to be hard on navi's and very hard on the cars if the drivers don't play smart, should be good though. DNF times should be tight, i drove a couple parts of some stages today in mums car and had alot of fun even though i was dodging trees the top teams should motor through that bit though. NOTE to drivers and navi's water proof your car!!! and maybe a snorkel for driver and navi if you take a wrong line you will need it.

considering that his mums car has 35s twin locks and a lift yeh it wont be that easy.
and as for water it will test your cars but it isnt that deep that it will drown them but you should be aware that if you pick the wrong line it could get ugly so make your navi get wet and walk it.

we will be posting a competitor list and no there isnt any brissy teams running as we have asked several competitors and they all missed out as it filled very quick.

now we do need some helpers to marshall and genaraly help out .
if you would like to do so please post up here and we will get back to you.

cheers
crazy eyes

P.S teams that have entered please make shore you have all your compulsory gear for example compulsory 3rd party and window nets.
check your rules on www.cqoffroad.org.au or in your packs when they arrive as there are some minor rule changes from last year EG no recovery gear to be stowed in the cab at your feet

see you all there

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

ah your no fun just wanted to see what sort of crazy things they would turn up with. I can't drive so you gotta let me have some fun with em.

Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Location: rocky

it is getting close to d day and there are cars that are half built and cars that havnt even been started yet after they have done heart transplants
but everyone is positive which is great to see there are guys from all different teams helping each othere and that is what it is all about.

keep it up guys there is still time. it is all about having fun.

cheers
crazy eyes

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

hey guys, im entered in the challenge, and just wondering what time we can get into the park on fri?? we are heading up from gladstone and would like to get up there early if possible, also is it true that there will be a few places open for a bit of a practice run saturday? and yeah, is there a list off teams and maybe vehicles and what they are running that could be posted up here so that we can suss out the competition haha,

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

oh yeah one more question, any recomendations on brand of gps to run?
What did you run at the outback challenge elf_83?

Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton

Hey.

Any chance of getting an enterance list Jas?
With vehicles (currently/intended) for the team...
Just keen to see the people/cars that are entered...

Should be a great event... getting a real buzz around CQ. Some of the boys were even talking about it out in Emerald this week so I'm sure it's gonna be a great spectator turn-out...

Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton

OH, and I have definatly heard of some secret weapons coming out of the closets... should be fun.

Kenny Koala should be bouncing the rev limit in his Turbo Troll...

Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Location: rocky

[quote="Mosko111"]hey guys, im entered in the challenge, and just wondering what time we can get into the park on fri?? we are heading up from gladstone and would like to get up there early if possible, also is it true that there will be a few places open for a bit of a practice run saturday? and yeah, is there a list off teams and maybe vehicles and what they are running that could be posted up here so that we can suss out the competition haha,[/quote]

you can arrive at any time after 9 in the morning on friday. As for practice on saturday you won,t have time as it kicks of at 7.30 sharp . I will do my best to post up the list off competiter,s tonight .

cheers
crazy eyes

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

yeah rito crazy eyes to easy, cant wait to get up there and check out the other moded rigs getting around, and as for the comp it should be a blast,

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

I was using a borrowed FX 324 for OBC, but no need for it here any hand held should be good just as lons as you know how to use it. i spent 35min at denian learning how to put points in the gps when there was only 2hours to find all the points so lost a lot of time. Davo will let use all know at the comp what format the points will be in. next year will be running with a garmin unit as they are quicker when entering keystrokes there is no time delay as with magellan. and Toppo maps are worth there money in comps.

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

rito to easy, im looking to do the obc next year aswell, just trying to rope in some sponsors haha, have you guys been getting rain up that way this week, weve had a bit down here in gladstone, itll make everything alot more interesting anyhows lol,

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

the whole format for the OBC has changed for next year and entries are limited to a smaller number so should be interesting. had a bit of drizzle before i left for work on thursday nothing serious though shouldn't affect the comp might help with dust a bit.

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

hey guys just wondering how the competitior list is coming along and if it will be put up on here anytime soon?? heading out for a test run today hopefuly we dont break anything haha,

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

Hey all only one more weekend to get some practice in and get the rigs running right, team S.N.A.F.U is pretty much ready to rumble, just fixing the last minor issues with the lux, just wondering how many teams you have entered from gladstone way? and what typre of cars?
Weve got my 75 series a hilux and gq poootrol,

Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Location: Bundaberg QLD

who are the teams ?

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

yeah mate they are meant to be putting the team names and vehicle types up on here but havent gotten around to it just yet,

Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Location: rocky

OK here is the list you all have been waiting for.

team ........................... cars

furkin .......................... 3 patrols
dodgy brothers racing.... hilux cruiser patrol
thrill billies racing ......... rangie 2 patrols
billoela bandits ............. patrol 2 mavricks
R units......................... patrol hilux jeep
diff busters.................. cherokee wrangler patrol
BRA team ................... 75 cruiser gq patrol ute patrol
??????????????????????? 2patrol shortys 100 sereis
team SNAFU................ 75/80 hilux patrol
4x4xbeer.................... 60 hybrid 2patrols
bundy bashers ............ 3 patrols
two and a bit .............. rangie ute (2 landys????)
outer control ............... suzy 2 patrols
loose nuts and bolts ..... 2 turbo petrol shortys gu ute
problematic................. gu hilux turbo gq wagen

there we have it guys the offical list as I know it.
there are teams on stand by if we have a team pull out .
so good luck .
cheers
crazy eyes

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Location: Mackay

Two and a Bit - Rangie Ute, Defender Ute, GQ Ute

Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton

So Elf I hear anyone with a roof is gonna hate the rubbing on trees?? True?

I'm not too concerned as I only got a little bit of a windscreen to worry about... he he ... I'm not even worried about that...

Also water? Wow I haven't got any windows... I hope it's not over the top of my TJ doors (that's chest hight) ... someone indicated that it might be??

Sounds like this comp is gonna be HARD!!! I'm looking forward to it!!!

I hope old mate it the 100 Series knows what he's in for! HE he.

Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton

Actually if it is up to my chest doesn't that mean the suzi's dash is underwater!!!

Can't wait to see how everyone goes!!! Might have a few more DNFs this year???

Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Location: rocky

OK just to clear the air 1st the water is not going to be that deep we are not out to destroy your cars and as for trees if your rubbing them it is your own fault once again we are trying our best to make it hard but fun and not destructive .we're not saying it won't happen but we are trying to make it not happen. so drive to survive as this sport is hard on gear.

we tested some of the tracks and it can be done on 33s

any more queries post them up and I will do my best to answer them.

cheers
crazy eyes

Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Location: gladstone qld

ok ive got two minor questions, first because my cruiser has a lttle wider wheel track then most 75's i have custom made fibreglass flares on it atm, but problem is they are expensive and i have a habit of running into things, if i just run some type of rubber home made flare that covers the wheel tread width will it past scrutineering? and just with window nets, what the best way to set them up for easy removal? i dont care if i have to screw into my door but would prefer not to

Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Location: rocky

[quote="Mosko111"]ok ive got two minor questions, first because my cruiser has a lttle wider wheel track then most 75's i have custom made fibreglass flares on it atm, but problem is they are expensive and i have a habit of running into things, if i just run some type of rubber home made flare that covers the wheel tread width will it past scrutineering? and just with window nets, what the best way to set them up for easy removal? i d
ont care if i have to screw into my door but would prefer not to[/quote]

as stated in the rules the vehicle must be presented in a roadworthy condition.
as for fitting the window nets valcro or something along those lines will be ok.

cheers
crazy eyes

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

gee use are taking the water serious, i was just trying to scare use all it ain't that bad. as for the cruiser with the flairs just go good old garden edging its cheap and when the comps finished you can pull it off and put it around your house then pull it up next comp, it looks shit but works and doesn't sag when it cakes up with mud like rubber.