ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge 2008

16th to 24th May, 2008

Event Details

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 20 special stages over nine days competing in Australia's premier four wheel drive 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 infamous ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge will once again be held outside Broken Hill, May 16th through to 24th and it promises to be more thrilling than ever.

The ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge is a test of man and machine and takes in the spectacular country outside the NSW town of Broken Hill. The event has been running since 1999 and is considered to be the toughest and most spectacular four wheel drive event in Australia. In fact participants who complete the arduous event are admired by four wheelers world-wide.

Participants will have their vehicles scrutineered and receive a briefing on Friday 16th May. The action starts from here and the first couple of stages will be held close to the Broken Hill township after which teams will be split into groups and head for the special stage (SS) competition areas for the next six days. Ending with a presentation dinner.

Participants must be members of the Cross Country Driver Association (CCDA). Membership is $40 per calendar year.

Two Classes

Vehicles defined in the Vehicle Regulations as Trophy and Challenge Class are eligible to compete.

The event organisers will be using the CCDA vehicle class specifications which were in place at December 2007. That is changes made after that date will not be implemented in the 2008 event.

Check our supplementary rules for full details as we do have some additional requirements/allowances which are different from the basic Cross Country Driver's Association rules.

Also note the positions on the vehicles which are to be used for car number identification and sponsor stickers. The rest of the vehicle is available for your own decals. Click here to view a diagram of sticker placement.

Changes to the vehicle must not compromise the vehicles roadworthiness.

Entry Fee

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

A $300 discount applies for all entries received (with deposit) before the end of October.

First, second and third placegetters of the previous year's ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge receive a discount of half price. This is transferable only to the co-driver if the driver does not want to take it up. Deposit must be paid before October 15th to redeem this discount and all other conditions apply as below.

Applications for the event close at the end of December. Consideration will be given to late applications but cannot be guaranteed.

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 according to the following schedule for the year of the event:

• Second instalment of $500 on or after November 15th
• Third instalment of $500 on or after December 15th
• Fourth instalment of $500 January 15th
• Fifth instalment of $500 February 15th
• Last instalment of $800 ($500 for discount holders) March 15th

If paying by credit card funds will be taken from the account on or after this day.

If paying by cheque. Please forward cheques by due date. We suggest including post dated cheques with entry to be presented on the day instalment is due.

If paying by direct credit, we suggest you post date scheduled payments through your bank on your computer to ensure you don't forget.

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 Sept 15th and Dec 15th - All monies except deposit refunded
• Withdrawal between Nov 16th and Feb 15th - All monies except $1000 refunded
• Withdrawal after February 15th - 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.

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.

Organisers will contact the applicant and assist them in completing the registration form over the phone. This gives organisers information to pass onto press and assist in the information of vehicles for commentary on the Broken Hill Special Stages.

Submission of the completed and signed 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:
ARB Warn 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.