Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge 2012
25th & 26th February
2012
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 a location within Victoria, called COOPER TIRES PAJERO CHALLENGE 2012
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 past years. 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 current
financial members of Australian Four Wheel Drive Clubs affiliated with there State 4WD Association. The organizers 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
Only winning Drivers and Navigators 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
COOPER TIRES PAJERO Challenge 2012 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. If you are caught speeding it
will cost you points and repeated offences may see you disqualified from the
event.
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 50 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:
COOPER TIRES Pajero Challenge 2012
C/- Trudi Godkin [ Entry Coordinator]
6 Mayune Court
Cranbourne
Vic 3977
Email : peterandtrudi@bigpond.com
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 $30.00
per person.
Only winning drivers and navigators will
be awarded with a trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
places
For each passenger you will incur a 20
point penalty
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 & Checkpoint Registration Forms
Competitor Entry forms [with cheque
payment] to be posted to the address noted above. Send your Checkpoint
Registration forms there also
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 COOPER TIRES
Pajero Challenge encourage all participants and their family and friends to
make a booking to attend the dinner.
Timetable
Entries
Open:
24th October 2011
Entries
Close: 3rd
February 2012
Entrants
Notified:
12th February 2012
Checkpoint
Briefing:
12th February 2012
Challenge
Date:
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February 2012
Presentation
Dinner:
Thursday 15th March 2012
to be held
at: Whitehorse Club
Event
Organiser:
The Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Inc.
Email:
challenge@pajeroclub.com.au
Coordinator
Ray Horton
Phone:
0419 331629
Entry
Management Trudi Godkin
Email:
peterandtrudi@bigpond.com
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