Hey what an awesome nite , wasnt in bed before 3am. Had 11 cars at the start , my Troal , a Zook , Tojo 45 , Keiths GU ute , a couple of (lux)
stockers , Adams 80 , a 2 tone GQ , white GU , a 60 toy and Steve's new hybrid 60/Hilux comp rig.
We transported into the park along the north ridge on a new track , Keith and the stockers went straight to stage 4 as we made for stage 1 , the rock steps. Steve in the BEGA RD 4wd WRECKERS comp rig headed straight for the extreme stuff , and hammered it. Was awesome to watch.
Unfortunately a deflated beadlock saw a tyre off the rim. This was quickly fixed as the rest of us played on the Med and hard climbs in the circuit. It was found that the Comp Beast had also done a CV in its bucking bronco effort. We continued to play until they had it out and a new one in. Less than 30mins , great effort guys.
So off we went in search of stage two. I lead the Zook up track 3 in reverse as the rest took a diversion up track 24 Victoria Pass. That was challenging for a couple of them and a cake walk for the rest.
Regrouped we meandered up the hill to Cityview lookout where we caught up with Adam in the 80. Just down the road we stopped for stage 2. This is a new track , freshly cut , up and extreme gully accross the side slope and then down an adjacent creek/gully. It starts and finishes with a nasty side angle entry. Steve lined up the brightly coloured beast and put the right foot down. Away it went , up around and over everything. Since I believe that it was only the second time for him in the car from when it was built , the smile on Steve's face said it all. He was coming to terms with this new ride. It was awesone to watch as it grappled over the rocks , between the trees and up the hill. It growled as he reversed to get a better line coming down between the trees in the gully. It handled the entry/exit side slope extremely well. Impressive. New track conquered. 'Correll's Playground' The BEGA RD 4wd WRECKERS TEST TRACK.
So after a naming cerimony we moved on. The next extreme diversion saw Adam tackle it on his own. The rest of us went up a newly cut med track to camp 15. Adam had some dramas and had to winch. The white GU bent a Shock or something in that region and had to return to base camp along with the two tone GQ. The Tojo had done a solaniod on the starter and was having headlight switch dramas so he left with them.
So then there were 5. We progressed thru the gates at the back of the park and turned left straight down Lex's Fence-line. We crossed the creek and drove up Catapillar Climb , parts I II and III , straight back up the side of the Mountain. It was fun in the unlocked Troal. When Adam in the twin locked 80 couldnt get up , questions were asked , and the problem was found. All the studs on the front right hub sheered. After winching and a tow recovery by the awesome BEGA RD 4wd Wreckers truck we regrouped. The Zook had followed the med run to meet wit us.
So now there were 4. Adam stayed on level ground as we played Snakes & Ladders around the tracks to Stage 3. This was the Waterfall Track rock creek run. I took the Troal up the Hard line , love the auto on rocks. Steve brought the red rig up the extreme line to our right. That truck sounds mean. Steves son was in the white 60 rig behide. He did so well for only his second drive.
We met Adam at the top and continued down the lower part of track 2 in reverse where we met with the Zook and trundled along. We splashed thru the water at the Spring and up the little climb just before Track 4 thats closed ATM (Jeepers Decent). Just after that on the RHS is SS4 Bignal's Gully , a track cut by Keith a few months ago and not yet used. Only Steve had a go and made a meal of it. It was a cake walk for the comp truck. The big hole at the entry between the trees is interesting , but the rest was easy. I think he was a little dissapointed after the last two stages. lol.
So the nite was done and we transported down the hill and headed for home.
Thanks so much to those who did attend , Adam (cookiemonsta) , IthinkIcan (Zook) , The boys in the Patrols. The guys in the stockers. Keith and crew in the GU ute. Matt and friends in the Tojo 45. An a big thanks to Steve Correll and his son in the white 60 and the BEGA RD 4wd Wreckers Hilux/60 comp beast. I really must get away and go to one of those winch events. Nothing like the growl of a V8.
I trust a good night was had by all. Cheers and thanks.
Pete
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