Well I am absolutly buggered thanks for a great week end ... - Tye Atkinson
VICIOUS RACING!!!! Couldn't have asked for a better weekend. 4th place in our first comp, smashed it out on the flex ramp and we didn't even break anything. - Ian 'Turtle' Ready
Big thanks to all the people who worked so hard to put on an awesome comp once again, really well done had a ball ! Well done and congratulations to all who competed especially RAG racing and BNT racing well done guys ! It was great coming up to have a run with you guys. Maybe with some diving lessons from Tye Atkinson we might do one better next year lol - Troy Tenheggeler
Thanks from Red Dog Racing, had an awesome weekend and made some new friends! cya all at the next events. - Hayden Ruddell
Well done to all the organisers, officials and competitors, the Dog and Budgie crew had a ball and cant wait to do it all again next year.........other thank the dif changes that is :) - Jake Chislett
Team fergy had a wicked weekend an can't wait till next year.. thanks to all the marsalls an officials an everyone that put it on great job - Clinton Rosenthal
What a 'GREAT' weekend!! Perfect weather and a great weekend line up of events for spectators and competitors alike!! Congratulations to everyone who participated, but especially those who made the trek up from Gladstone district to compete...you all did really well!!
Many Gladstone & District 4WD Club members also made the journey north of Mackay for a weekend of camping and watching what these comp trucks can really do...and I believe we now have a couple guys who will be starting to build their own 'Comp Trucks' after this weekend...lol!! Plans started to be made over a few 'social' beverages!!
It was also really great to see so many new teams at this Comp...and well done to them all, they did a great job for their first time competing!!
Thanks again guys for putting on such a great weekend...we will be back up there again next year!! - Alicia Daniels
What an awesome Easter weekend!
The organisers of the Mackay Off Road Challenge would like to thank all of the competitors, spectators, volunteers and sponsors.
You have all made this event a huge success. Without you all this event could not have happened.
Congratulations to all of the competitors who did such a good job tackling the tracks we had.
We are also pleased to announce a donation of $6,000 to the SES.
#1 Dog & Budgie
Driver: Jake Chislett
Navi: Mick Quinney
Vehicle: 1989 GQ Patrol
Mods: Green paint & 37" tyres
Competition Experience: Mackay 2011/2012, Lowmead 2011/2012, Mareeba 2012
Navi: Mick Quinney
Vehicle: 1989 GQ Patrol
Mods: Green paint & 37" tyres
Competition Experience: Mackay 2011/2012, Lowmead 2011/2012, Mareeba 2012
#2 BMS Racing
Driver: Reece Burgess
Navi: Jade Strack
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Mid Wheel Base
Mods: King shocks, LS1, 24V winch, mid wheel base
Competition Experience: WTC, XWC, Lowmead, Qld Off Road Racing Series
Navi: Jade Strack
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Mid Wheel Base
Mods: King shocks, LS1, 24V winch, mid wheel base
Competition Experience: WTC, XWC, Lowmead, Qld Off Road Racing Series
#3 Farcups
Driver: Ian Mackay
Navi: Brad Simonsen
Vehicle: 1986 Toyota Hilux
Mods: 304 Holden V8, Turbo 700, Twin ARB lockers, High Mount Winch, 37" tyres
Competition Experience: 2010 & 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
Navi: Brad Simonsen
Vehicle: 1986 Toyota Hilux
Mods: 304 Holden V8, Turbo 700, Twin ARB lockers, High Mount Winch, 37" tyres
Competition Experience: 2010 & 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
#4 Lister Larrykans
Driver: Ben Hawke
Navi: Sam Dow
Vehicle: 80 Series Extra Cab Cruiser
Mods: Extra Cab Conversion, Internal Roll Cage, 6" lift, Front & rear air lockers, 24V twin motor front hgih mount winch with 5):1 reduction gears & air free spool
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 Lowmead 3 Car, 2012 WTC Series, 2012 King of the Park (Manner Park)
Navi: Sam Dow
Vehicle: 80 Series Extra Cab Cruiser
Mods: Extra Cab Conversion, Internal Roll Cage, 6" lift, Front & rear air lockers, 24V twin motor front hgih mount winch with 5):1 reduction gears & air free spool
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 Lowmead 3 Car, 2012 WTC Series, 2012 King of the Park (Manner Park)
#5 The Cheezel
Driver: Don Stevenson
Navi: Nic Stevenson
Vehicle: 1988 Ford Maverick
Mods: LS3, turbo 400 auto, chopped shorty cab on LWB chassis, rear mounted radiator, GU front diff, twin motor 24 volt winch, 37" treps
Competition Experience: 2011, 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2011, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge (3rd open class), 2011 WTC Round 2 (1st mod class), 2011 WTC (3rd place overall), 2012 Lowmead 3 car challenge
Navi: Nic Stevenson
Vehicle: 1988 Ford Maverick
Mods: LS3, turbo 400 auto, chopped shorty cab on LWB chassis, rear mounted radiator, GU front diff, twin motor 24 volt winch, 37" treps
Competition Experience: 2011, 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2011, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge (3rd open class), 2011 WTC Round 2 (1st mod class), 2011 WTC (3rd place overall), 2012 Lowmead 3 car challenge
#6 JT Racing
Driver: James Sant
Navi: Tane Russell
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GU 2001
Mods: 6L Manualised Auto, King Shocks, 37” Tyres
Competition Experience: 2011 FNQ Offroad Challenge (1st Team and Individual Events), 2012 Cliffhanger (DNF)
Navi: Tane Russell
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GU 2001
Mods: 6L Manualised Auto, King Shocks, 37” Tyres
Competition Experience: 2011 FNQ Offroad Challenge (1st Team and Individual Events), 2012 Cliffhanger (DNF)
#7 Brokeback Racing
Driver: Luke Fairbrother
Navi: Nathan Rosier
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Ute
Mods: V8 5L, 37” treps with bead locks, front locker, still drivin to church on Sundays
Competition Experience: 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (1st place team event – Broken Hoes), 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, 2012 rnd2 WTC (2nd place), 2012 Lowmead (6th overall)
Navi: Nathan Rosier
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Ute
Mods: V8 5L, 37” treps with bead locks, front locker, still drivin to church on Sundays
Competition Experience: 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (1st place team event – Broken Hoes), 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, 2012 rnd2 WTC (2nd place), 2012 Lowmead (6th overall)
#8 Knick Knack Racing (Open Class)
Driver: Jason Head
Navi: Kyle Deveth
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GQ
Mods: 5L, Warn High Mount 24V, Locker
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, SSS Winch Challenge
Navi: Kyle Deveth
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GQ
Mods: 5L, Warn High Mount 24V, Locker
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, SSS Winch Challenge
#9 Ruffnut Racing
Driver: Peter Rowley
Navi: Duncan Dando
Vehicle: 97 GQ Patrol
Mods: Bullbar
Competition Experience:
Navi: Duncan Dando
Vehicle: 97 GQ Patrol
Mods: Bullbar
Competition Experience:
#10 RBR
Driver: Steve Bomfield
Navi: Shane Nielsen
Vehicle: 1987 Toyota FJ73
Mods: Engine, transmission, suspension
Competition Experience: 2009, 2010, 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2010, 2011, 2012 WTC
Navi: Shane Nielsen
Vehicle: 1987 Toyota FJ73
Mods: Engine, transmission, suspension
Competition Experience: 2009, 2010, 2011 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2010, 2011, 2012 WTC
#11 BNT Racing
Driver: Todd Newman
Navi: Ben Mahoney
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Patrol
Mods: Lockers, Big Tyres, Bar Work, High Mount Winch
Competition Experience: Every Mackay Offroad Challenge since it started, a few WTC events, 2011 & 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
Navi: Ben Mahoney
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Patrol
Mods: Lockers, Big Tyres, Bar Work, High Mount Winch
Competition Experience: Every Mackay Offroad Challenge since it started, a few WTC events, 2011 & 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
#12 The Bit
Driver: Bob Cameron
Navi: Aidan Cameron
Vehicle: 1977 Range Rover
Mods: Giggle Pin Winch (front), Crazyeye Winch (rear), Front & Rear Lockers, Lifted – Custom Springs, 3.9L Rover V8 & Auto
Competition Experience: WTC from the beginning, Mackay Offroad Challenge from the beginning, 2008, 2009 & 2010 CQ Offroad Challenge, 2011 Lowmead Team Challenge
Navi: Aidan Cameron
Vehicle: 1977 Range Rover
Mods: Giggle Pin Winch (front), Crazyeye Winch (rear), Front & Rear Lockers, Lifted – Custom Springs, 3.9L Rover V8 & Auto
Competition Experience: WTC from the beginning, Mackay Offroad Challenge from the beginning, 2008, 2009 & 2010 CQ Offroad Challenge, 2011 Lowmead Team Challenge
#13 Team Fergy
Driver: Clinton Rosenthal
Navi: Brendan Nowitzke
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Hilux
Mods: 35” Centrepede Tyres, V6 Auto, high mount winch air free spool, custom suspension, caged
Competition Experience: 2009, 2010, 2011 3 Car Challenge Rockhampton, 2010 WTC, 2011 WTC Round 1
Navi: Brendan Nowitzke
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Hilux
Mods: 35” Centrepede Tyres, V6 Auto, high mount winch air free spool, custom suspension, caged
Competition Experience: 2009, 2010, 2011 3 Car Challenge Rockhampton, 2010 WTC, 2011 WTC Round 1
#14 TNT Racing
Driver: Troy Tenheggeler
Navi: Troy Carriage
Vehicle: GQ Patrol
Mods: Wagon chop into extra cab, 6L V8 conversion, Manualised T400 auto with bandit shifter
Competition Experience: Racing for 5 years, 2 x CQ 3 Car Challenges, 8 Day XI Seoniee Park, 2 x Mackay Offroad Challenges, All WTC Race Rounds
Navi: Troy Carriage
Vehicle: GQ Patrol
Mods: Wagon chop into extra cab, 6L V8 conversion, Manualised T400 auto with bandit shifter
Competition Experience: Racing for 5 years, 2 x CQ 3 Car Challenges, 8 Day XI Seoniee Park, 2 x Mackay Offroad Challenges, All WTC Race Rounds
#15 RAG Racing
Driver: Andrew Beatty
Navi: Tye Atkinson
Vehicle: 1988 Ford Maverick
Mods: Extra cab, LS1, Giggle pin, 37” treps, front and rear lockers
Competition Experience: 4 x Mackay Offroad Challenges, 2 x Lowmead 3 Car Challenges, 2012 WTC Round 2
Navi: Tye Atkinson
Vehicle: 1988 Ford Maverick
Mods: Extra cab, LS1, Giggle pin, 37” treps, front and rear lockers
Competition Experience: 4 x Mackay Offroad Challenges, 2 x Lowmead 3 Car Challenges, 2012 WTC Round 2
#16 Anarchy Racing
Driver: Jon Dannatt
Navi: Mondo Newton
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Middy Ute
Mods: Lockers, Peeds and a few more cylinders
Competition Experience:
Navi: Mondo Newton
Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Middy Ute
Mods: Lockers, Peeds and a few more cylinders
Competition Experience:
#17 Freak Offroad
Driver: Joshua Heit
Navi: Dale Nolan
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Patrol
Mods: 37” treps, 24V winch, Few extra ponies diesel td42
Competition Experience: 2012, 2011 & 2012 Lowmead 3 Car, 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (Team Event 2nd Place), 2012 Under the Lights
Navi: Dale Nolan
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Patrol
Mods: 37” treps, 24V winch, Few extra ponies diesel td42
Competition Experience: 2012, 2011 & 2012 Lowmead 3 Car, 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (Team Event 2nd Place), 2012 Under the Lights
#18 Out of the Blue Racing
Driver: Phillip Fraser
Navi: Mason Davies
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux
Mods: LS1 Conversion, 35” Silverstones, ARB Lockers, EFS Springs with Superior Shackles
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
Navi: Mason Davies
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux
Mods: LS1 Conversion, 35” Silverstones, ARB Lockers, EFS Springs with Superior Shackles
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge, 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge
#19 Five Finger Racing
Driver: Heath Kister
Navi: Ryan Boswood
Vehicle: 1997 Single Cab Hilux
Mods: V6 Ecotec
Competition Experience:
Navi: Ryan Boswood
Vehicle: 1997 Single Cab Hilux
Mods: V6 Ecotec
Competition Experience:
#20 Typan Racing
Driver: Tyson Hayes
Navi: Dennis Jeffs
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Patrol
Mods: LS1 Conversion with T400 Tranny, Diff Locks F&R, Extra Cab Ute Chop, XR6 Orange Paint
Competition Experience: Navigated for Ty Dee Kermit last year at Mackay Offroad Challenge 2012
Navi: Dennis Jeffs
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Patrol
Mods: LS1 Conversion with T400 Tranny, Diff Locks F&R, Extra Cab Ute Chop, XR6 Orange Paint
Competition Experience: Navigated for Ty Dee Kermit last year at Mackay Offroad Challenge 2012
#21 Big Wheels
Driver: Paul Whiting
Navi: Jason Francis
Vehicle: 1988 Nissan Patrol
Mods: Racing steering wheel, gear knob with numbers on it, fully sick wiper blades
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, 2012 WTC Round 2
Navi: Jason Francis
Vehicle: 1988 Nissan Patrol
Mods: Racing steering wheel, gear knob with numbers on it, fully sick wiper blades
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, 2012 WTC Round 2
#22 Knick Knack Racing (Mod Class)
Driver: Luke Bacon
Navi: Brendon West
Vehicle: GU Nissan Patrol
Mods: 35” tyres, front locker, internal cage, high mount winch
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge (5th place individual and 2nd place team challenge)
Navi: Brendon West
Vehicle: GU Nissan Patrol
Mods: 35” tyres, front locker, internal cage, high mount winch
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge (5th place individual and 2nd place team challenge)
#23 One Shot Racing
Driver: Mark Hellema
Navi: Glen Rigano
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Wrangler
Mods: Spring lift, body lift, snorkel, winch, tummy tuck, motor mount lift, LSD lockers front and rear, slip yoke eliminator rear drive shaft, chromo axles, disc rear brakes
Competition Experience:
Navi: Glen Rigano
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Wrangler
Mods: Spring lift, body lift, snorkel, winch, tummy tuck, motor mount lift, LSD lockers front and rear, slip yoke eliminator rear drive shaft, chromo axles, disc rear brakes
Competition Experience:
#24 Vicious Racing
Driver: Silvio Palazzo
Navi: Gerard Egan
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Patrol
Mods: 5 link front, 4 link rear with coilovers
Competition Experience:
Navi: Gerard Egan
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Patrol
Mods: 5 link front, 4 link rear with coilovers
Competition Experience:
#25 2nutts Racing
Driver: Malcolm Irvine
Navi: Shanahan Starrett
Vehicle: 1988 Nissan Patrol GQ 4.2 Petrol
Mods: 3” lift, 2” body, dual cab, front locker, internal and external roll cage
Competition Experience:
Navi: Shanahan Starrett
Vehicle: 1988 Nissan Patrol GQ 4.2 Petrol
Mods: 3” lift, 2” body, dual cab, front locker, internal and external roll cage
Competition Experience:
#26 Young Punk Racing
Driver: Tyler Newton
Navi: Jack Degroot
Vehicle: 1992 80 Series
Mods: 4” lift, air lockers front and rear, diff bracing, 35” Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, ute conversion
Competition Experience:
Navi: Jack Degroot
Vehicle: 1992 80 Series
Mods: 4” lift, air lockers front and rear, diff bracing, 35” Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, ute conversion
Competition Experience:
#27 Ram Racing
Driver: Gavin Rogers
Navi: Ian Murray
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Mods: Lockers, 3” lift, roll cage, high mount winch
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, WTC round 3, Rains Family Fundraiser
Navi: Ian Murray
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Mods: Lockers, 3” lift, roll cage, high mount winch
Competition Experience: 2011 & 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, WTC round 3, Rains Family Fundraiser
#28 Diffeater
Driver: Christopher Moseley
Navi: Rhiannon Morgan
Vehicle: 1978 Rangie
Mods: Ute cut, caged, 3.5 V8, auto, 35” tyres, rear locker, air free high mount, 2” springs, 2” body lift
Competition Experience: 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (4th), 2012 WTC (1st round 2), 2nd overall 2012 WTC mod class
Navi: Rhiannon Morgan
Vehicle: 1978 Rangie
Mods: Ute cut, caged, 3.5 V8, auto, 35” tyres, rear locker, air free high mount, 2” springs, 2” body lift
Competition Experience: 2012 Mackay Offroad Challenge (4th), 2012 WTC (1st round 2), 2nd overall 2012 WTC mod class
#29 Risk Takers
Driver: Darryl Quinney
Navi: Allan Quinney
Vehicle: 1987 Toyota Mid Wheel Base
Mods: Lifted 2”, front and rear lockers, 33” tyres
Competition Experience: 2 x Mackay Offroad Challenge, 1 x FNQ Offroad Challenge, 1 x Lowmead Team
Navi: Allan Quinney
Vehicle: 1987 Toyota Mid Wheel Base
Mods: Lifted 2”, front and rear lockers, 33” tyres
Competition Experience: 2 x Mackay Offroad Challenge, 1 x FNQ Offroad Challenge, 1 x Lowmead Team
#30 Red Dog Racing
Driver: Hayden Ruddell
Navi: Tim Hill
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series
Mods: Twin locked, 35s, internal cage, winch
Competition Experience: Entered in a charity comp in Mareeba, otherwise nothing
Navi: Tim Hill
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series
Mods: Twin locked, 35s, internal cage, winch
Competition Experience: Entered in a charity comp in Mareeba, otherwise nothing
#31 TGR Racing
Driver: Simon Bates
Navi: Jason Tsoumbris
Vehicle: 1992 Toyota Landcruiser 75 Series
Mods: 80 series diffs and coils all round with A frame rear, front & rear lockers, 35 BFG JM2’s, water to air intercooler
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, lasted 4 stages before snapping the camshaft in the motor
Navi: Jason Tsoumbris
Vehicle: 1992 Toyota Landcruiser 75 Series
Mods: 80 series diffs and coils all round with A frame rear, front & rear lockers, 35 BFG JM2’s, water to air intercooler
Competition Experience: 2012 FNQ Offroad Challenge, lasted 4 stages before snapping the camshaft in the motor
#32. Star Crew Racing
Driver: Josh Parsons
Navi: Rhys North
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Patrol GQ
Mods: 35s, custom tray, water to air intercooler
Navi: Rhys North
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Patrol GQ
Mods: 35s, custom tray, water to air intercooler
& Special Appearance by Nortrans Racing!
Driver: Kent Battle
