CHALLENGER SERIES 2012

 Challenger 4x4 and the AWDC are pleased to announce the continuation of our winch challenges for 2012. 

The series operates a handicap system which allows teams of all levels of experience

to compete against one another.

40 punches will be set out in various points around the competition site. 

 In addition special stages will be set out in certain locations which will be worth extra points.

There will be six rounds they are as follows: 

Round 1- 18^th March-West Harptree

Round 2 - 29^th April-Slindon Safari   

Round 3 - 27^th May-Mud Monsters   

Round 4 – 8^th July -Bridge North       

Round 5 - 2^th Sept -Clyro Court          

Round 6 - 14^rd Oct -Yarwell                

The events will cost £60 per round or £320 if you pre enter all six. Both driver and co-driver must

 be members of the AWDC

 and the driver must also have a MSA clubman’s license, which can be applied for online at £23.

Each event will start at 10am until 4pm and the sites will all be available from

2pm on the Saturday for camping overnight.

Scrutineering is from 8am on Sunday.

A handicap system will operate.  We will categorize teams based on their previous experience.

 The punch value will be handicapped accordingly:

Novice:                    100%

Intermediate:         90%  

Experienced:          80%  

There will also be a NEW class system in place for vehicles:

Class 1: Two or more winches and/or Difflocks or other traction aids. Vehicles do not need to be taxed

or insured for road use. No MOT certificate is required. A mechanical link is NOT required between the

steering wheel and the steered wheels. Four wheel steering is permitted.

Class 2: Two winches and/or Difflocks or other traction aids. Vehicles do not need to be taxed or

insured for road use but must have a current MOT certificate which should be available for inspection

at scrutineering. A mechanical link is required between the steering wheel and the steered wheels.

Four wheel steering is NOT permitted.

Class 3: One winch, no traction aids of any type including fiddle brakes. Vehicles do not need to be

taxed or insured for road use but must have a current MOT certificate which should be available for

inspection at scrutineering. A mechanical link is required between the steering wheel and the steered

wheels. Four wheel steering is NOT permitted.

Entries are limited to 40 vehicle per round.  An entry pack including all regulations will be sent out

on receipt of a registration form, these can be found at:

www.challenger4x4.com 

www.awdc.co.uk 

Or alternatively please call Lucy on 01252 325930 or 07836 713677