Pro Comp Pajero Challenge 2007
24th – 25th
February 2007
PAJERO 4WD CLUB OF VICTORIA INC.
Registration No.A0005427G
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INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
The Pajero 4WD Club is holding
its annual inter-club self guided tour of East Victoria, called CHALLENGE
2007 on the above dates. This event is again being organised by an
enthusiastic group of club members.
The format of the event will
be similar to last year. It is designed to be a driving and
navigational event. It will contain tests of correct navigation,
four-wheel driving, bush skills, safety and special tasks. Competitors
will follow a set of route notes and there will be questions to be answered
along the way.
The event is not a race.
You’re planning of travel and time will require some preparation however,
anyone caught speeding or acting in a manner detrimental to the 4WD Code of
Ethics will be disqualified and the entry fee will not be refunded. All
participants will have the same amount of time to complete each section and
the overall event. The time allowed will be more than adequate.
Participants
The event is open only to members of Four Wheel Drive Victoria (formerly VAFWDC) affiliated clubs. The organisers reserve the right to
impose a limit on the number of entrants for this event. As the route
is typical of tracks used by clubs in their normal 4WD trips, the event is
suitable for a standard 4WD with good off-road tyres. Part of the
challenge of this event is being able to handle the endurance of up to 24
hours continuous navigation and four-wheel driving. There will be
enforced rests at the ¼ way, ½ way and ¾ way points.
Meals will be provided during the event at the ½ way point
and at the finish. Light refreshments will be available at the ¼ way
and ¾ way points. Any additional food or drinks must be provided by the
entrants. No alcohol will be permitted.
Each vehicle must have 2 licensed drivers and copies of
the licences must be provided with the entry form.
Vehicles
The event is not suitable for van type, high centre of gravity,
light duty or on-road 4WD's. All vehicles shall be mechanically sound,
registered and in a roadworthy condition. Good off-road tyres of “mud
terrain” type are recommended. However, as a minimum requirement, all
cars must have at least “all terrain” type tyres in good condition. All
vehicles must have front and rear recovery points.
Each vehicle will be scrutinised at the start of the event
and any vehicles found to be unsuitable for this event, will not be allowed
to participate in the event. In such a case, the entry fee will not be
refunded.
Prizes
Winners and placing will be awarded for their efforts by
receiving one or more prizes and trophies donated by various sponsors and the
Pajero Club. For this year’s event, there will only be one class and
one winner and awards for several of the top placing.
The Route
Challenge 2007 will be similar in length to previous
years. All vehicles must be at the start point (to be designated) by
8.30 am on the Saturday. The event will finish on the following
(Sunday) morning.
The approximate distance for the event is 350 - 400km of
four-wheel driving over 24 hours. Competitors will be advised on fuel
supply options in due course. There will be grid references to plot as well
as track notes, compass bearings, questions and special tests to
complete. You may use maps other than those provided, but all
instructions will be regarded as correct only in respect of the official
maps.
There will be secret speed checks along the route to
detect speeding vehicles.
Whilst we endeavour to use clear tracks, on occasions
there may be some over- growth, however these tracks will be passable with
care.
Recovery vehicles may be stationed at various difficult
points along the route. Competitors must carry all necessary recovery
and safety equipment to enable self-recovery if required, or to be able to
use assistance from a fellow participant. A list of the mandatory
equipment required will be provided in due course.
Club Involvement
The Pajero Club encourages members of any Four Wheel Drive Victoria affiliated club to become involved in assisting with the running
of the event, such as attending to a checkpoint. Clubs wishing to
become involved should contact the co-ordinators by early December.
Contact details are listed on the last page.
Public Liability Insurance and Permits
The Pajero Club has obtained public liability insurance
for the event. However, participants will be required to sign an
indemnity declaration on the entry form.
A permit to run the event has been obtained from the
DSE. The permit is conditional on a number of special requirements from
both the Pajero Club and competitors, which include:
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Vehicles must not be driven on virgin ground
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The public shall have right of way on public roads
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All rubbish is to be removed from site
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Adopt sensible noise control
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Vegetation must not be willfully damaged
The Pajero Club thanks the DSE for its co-operation and
support of this annual four-wheel drive event.
Entries
There will be a maximum of 55 vehicles; entries will be
accepted by the following method:
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10 places will be reserved for Pajero Club members.
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The following 25 places will be from other affiliated clubs, on
a first-in basis (subject to a maximum of 5 per club).
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Past competitors will then receive an acceptance of entry. If
the number of past competitors exceeds the number of remaining places
available, the entries will be granted to competitors who have provided the
event with the greatest number of years support.
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The remaining places will be determined by ballot from all
remaining entries drawn after the close of entries.
Applications must be complete in all details (inclusion of
your email address is mandatory), signed and include the entry fee. Any
entry received without the appropriate fee will be rejected. Fees for
unsuccessful entrants will be refunded after the completion of the
draw. Mail entries to:
Pro Comp Pajero Challenge 2007
C/- Ray Horton [ Secretary & Entry management]
14 Buller Drive
Glen Waverley
Vic 3150
Email : challenge@pajeroclub.com.au
Entry Fee
$330.00 per vehicle for non Pajero Club
entries
$280.00 per vehicle for Pajero Club members
Entry fee includes 2 tickets to the Presentation Dinner
and Maps (which will be provided on the day of the event). Additional tickets
for the Presentation Dinner are available at $20.00 per person.
Withdrawal of Entry
Any entrant who withdraws from the event less than two
weeks before the commencement of the event will result in no fee being
refunded. Any entrant who withdraws more than two weeks before the
commencement of the event will be entitled to a 50% refund.
Entry Forms
Entry forms to be posted [with cheque] and emailed to
addresses noted above.
Presentation Dinner
The results of the event will be announced in a
Presentation Dinner along with photos and videos of the event. The organizers
of the Pajero Challenge encourage all participants and their family and
friends to make a booking to attend the dinner.
Timetable
Entries
Open:
16th October 2006
Entries
Close:
26thJanuary 2007
Entrants Notified:
2nd February 2007
Checkpoint
Briefing:
2nd February 2007
Challenge Date:
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th February 2007
Presentation
Dinner:
March 2007 (date to be advised)
to be held at:
Brand
Receptions
187-201
Mahoney’s Road
Forest
Hill
Melways
Ref: 62 C4
Event
Organiser:
The Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Inc.
Email:
challenge@pajeroclub.com.au
Committee
Coordinators Tony Saul, Dirk
Versluys, Ian Salmon
Secretary & Entry Management Ray Horton
All email: challenge@pajeroclub.com.au
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