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Legends of the Outback - Roger Smith
Everyone associated with the Outback Challenge and four wheel driving knows Roger Smith as the 'Gentleman' of the sport.But don't be deceived, he still exhibited a real hunger for winning when behind the wheel.
He has in the past year hung up his competitive driving boots, but he is honoured here for his ongoing dedication to the sport, excellent driving ability, engineering skills, confidence, integrity, his lack of drama and of course winning the Rainforest Challenge in 1998.
The ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge is a highly popular 4wd event which since it's inception in 1999 has grown to be one of the toughest in the world. Each year in May more than 120 competitors from Australia and overseas put their highly modified four wheel drives through more than 25 special stages over nine days competing in the Australian Outback.
Sanctioned by the Cross Country Drivers Association (CCDA) there are two classes of vehicles; Challenge and Trophy. Challenge Class consists of highly modified vehicles whereas Trophy Class fits into a more modest budget but is still tackling the same courses and is more than capable of winning the event. Unlike other four wheel drive events in Australia, the special stages at the ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge are extensive, creating a true test of endurance and skill for all teams, which have included international teams from; Malaysia, France, England, Scotland, New Zealand, The United States, Alaska and South Africa. The event is not just for competitors. Marshals train with the CCDA to form an integral part of the event and often take on roles vastly different from their jobs back home. Family, friends and enthusiastic four wheel drive tourers also enjoy the event, watching all the action from a more comfortable setting amongst the gum trees or around a campfire. Want to know more? Browse through this website, check out our entertainment section for action, or the Challenge component for ways you can become involved. You can also buy one of our DVD's - they offer great value and catch all the action including great in-car footage. You can also take a look at our other four wheel drive event - the Alpine 4x4 Challenge which is held in the rugged alps near Dinner Plain in Victoria during September each year.  Photo taken by Stuart Grant, StuArt Photography |
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