Outback 4x4 Challenge 2010

21st to 28th May, 2010

Event Details

The Outback 4x4 Challenge has been running for more than 10 years as Australia's Premier 4wd Event. In May 2009 the format was revamped where competitors now all travel together and compete on each of the properties together and was a huge success.

The new format still sees competitors on different properties with varying terrain such as rocks, sand and mud. It's more intimate with less than 30 vehicles competing. Competition Manager Paul Vanderhorst took all the best features of the challenge and incorporated them into a fresh exclusive event, open to four wheel drives and a limited number of spectators.

Dates for the event are Friday May 21st to 28th May, 2010.

This is how it looks;

• The event is no longer held at different properties at the same time, the whole entourage moves as a group to each of the different outback locations
• Competitors, although competing during the day in groups, will all be together for the duration of the event and camp together at night.
• Spectators can tag along and follow seeing all the action.
• Scores will be progressive at each location

Sanctioned by the Cross Country Drivers Association (CCDA) there are two classes of vehicles; Challenge and Production. Challenge Class consists of highly modified vehicles whereas Production 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 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, Venezuela and South Africa.

The event is not just for competitors. A select group of 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, spectating on all the action from a more comfortable setting amongst the gum trees or around a campfire. There are a limited number of spectator packages available on a first booked, first come basis. Only prebooked passes will be sold and these cover the event from Sunday night through to the finale on Friday night.
There are stages held in Broken Hill which can be attended without bookings.
As from the 2010 event spectator passes do not cover these Broken Hill sectors of the event which raise money for both Legacy and Rotary in Broken Hill.

If you want to be involved in this exciting first year of the next decade of the Outback Challenge you can fill out on the forms on the website or email us at info@outback4x4challenge.com but don’t delay as numbers are limited.

Entry Fee

Total entry fee for the Event is $3300 inclusive of GST.

First, second and third placegetters of the previous year's Outback 4x4 Challenge receive a discount price. This is transferable only to the co-driver if the driver does not want to take it up. Deposit must be paid before the end of July to redeem this discount and all other conditions apply as below.

A deposit of $500 must be made upon application but deposit cheques will be returned if you are not selected by the Event Director to compete. The deposit will not be returned subsequent to any withdrawal from the Event initiated by the Applicant for any reason.

Payment of the remainder of the entry fee shall be $280 per month for 10 months.

All direct credit or cheque payments must be accompanied with the driver's name otherwise we don't know who made the payment.

If payments are missed or credit cards do not go through we will contact you and you will have 10 days to rectify the situation or your entry will be forfeited with no refund to you unless a financial replacement is found either by you or off our reserve list.

If Applicants withdraw from the Event subsequent to any payment the withdrawal advice must be in writing before any consideration will be given for any refund of monies paid.

Eligibility for refunds is according to the following schedule:

• Withdrawal between end June and August - All monies except deposit refunded
• Withdrawal between Sept and Dec - All monies except $1000 refunded
• Withdrawal after December - No refund
• If a replacement is found and payments are completed in full by the replacement– all monies except deposit will be returned.

Entries to the Event will be accepted in order of receipt, subject to assessed competency. A reserve list will be kept once the quota of positions has been filled. If withdrawals are made, applicants on the reserve list will be notified in the order of their initial entry as to the position available. To move from the reserve list to the available position, Applicants must pay the balance then due.

International Entries

International entries MUST ensure they read 8.8 vehicle classification as non-complying vehicles will not be eligible for points, prizes or placings.

How to enter

Application for entry can be submitted using our online entry form or by downloading the entry form, filling it out and faxing it to 03 9723 2022. Your entry must be accompanied by at least the deposit amount required as detailed above. The entry form must contain at least driver name, address and contact numbers and email contact address.

Submission of the completed entry form is implicit agreement by the Applicant and each Crew member to be bound by the Regulations and all rules pertaining to the Event, including any subsequent amendments or directives which may be issued by the Event Director.

The Event Director reserves the right to refuse any entry without stating any reason.

Fee payment may be made by cheque, credit card or electronic deposit.

Bank details are: Bank: National Australia Bank BSB Number: 083 210 Account Number: 541710013 Account Name: Australian 4wd Events Swift Code (for Overseas use): NATAA U3303M

Cheques are to be made payable to P Vanderhorst and mailed to:
Outback 4x4 Challenge
PO Box 330,
Croydon Vic 3136

Credit Card Payments: download our Credit Card Debit Form, complete it and fax it to 03 9723 2022.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance within 2 weeks of us receiving entries.