XI - RFC Australia 22nd - 29th September

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Date:- 22nd - 29th September 2012

Where:- Landcruiser Mountain Park

Entry:- $1500

Spectators & Supporters:- Normal Park fee's

Format:- XI RFC "8 Days of Off Road Magic" Winch, Speed & GPS

There will be a draw for a trip to Mother RFC in Malaysia 2012 with the winner of the draw receiving, entry, container & airfares **** Some condition will apply, more on this later.

$100 per SS win over all of the 43SS

Sponsors prizes awarded to all Teams (minimum value $500)

The last Round of the XWC will be start on the Saturday 22th & finish Sunday 23rd. So if you wish to compete in both the XI RFC & XWC is possible. Those that have paid the full entry for the XI RFC will have a free entry for Round 3 of the ARB XWC.

Enquires:- David Metcalfe 0418 745 830 or info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au

Rules and Program available at:- www.xtreme4x4sport.com.au

More updates as it becomes available.

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Arrived back from the Park late Saturday night.

John & myself worked out how the XI - RFC Base was going to be set up, (some campers must of been scratching there head just watching 2 guys walk around pointing & pacing about) I am very pleased with what was decided.

Had some time to have a very quick look around the Park, but will have to wait till after Round 2 of the SSS, don't want to get my hopes up on an area and Pete gets in & does it first.

Also had a bit of time to watch some of SSS on Friday night (along with some wine Very Happy Very Happy ) and some of Saturdays action.

The winner of the 6 Day and past winners of the ARB XWC Christian Trusz & Terry Kane have nominated for the XI - RFC to show you guys how it is done. This Team is also past winner of the ARB XWC.

Cheers
David
Competition Manager
XI - RFC

[Richo460]

sorry to ask a stupid question but what does RFC and XWC stand for? I am also assuming that XI is number 11?

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sorry to ask a stupid question but what does RFC and XWC stand for? I am also assuming that XI is number 11?

RFC is short for Rainforest Challenge (which is held in Malaysia each year)

XWC is short for "Xtreme Winch Challenge" and has been held for the last 12 years and the full name is the ARB XWC

XI is short for Xtreme International "8Days of Off Road Magic" and I first ran that in 2004 at Landcruiser Mountain Park

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
XI - RFC Australia

[Richo460]

Ah cool, thanks. I have spent the last few years overseas and am a little out of the loop.

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Costing have changed.

If you have entered the XI - RFC you will automatically be entered in Round 3 of the ARB XWC (so free entry to this event, which normally has a $380 entry fee).

If you only want to run in the ARB XWC it will cost $380

Please note that the $100 per SS is only for the XI - RFC entrants not the ARB XWC entrants.

Cheers
David
Competition Manager
XI - RFC Australia

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Well the Exedy XI - RFC Australia is getting closer (22nd - 29th September)

I would like to announce some key players that are going to make it all happen.

Event Director/Competition Manager:- David Metcalfe

Paramedic:- Darrin Burgess

Media Manager:- Ashley Lucas (NZ 4WD Mag)

Catering Managers (Officials):- John Leeson & Peter Clarke

Event Catering:- Dave & Robin Moffett

Score Masters:- Dave Hobbs, Belinda Trusz & Carla Kelly

Officials Manager:- Duncan Stickles

Area Managers:- Paul Beach, Steve Kelly

GPS Manager:- TBA

Event Officials:- Linda Beach, Lydia Beach, Justin Beach, Stephan Sharpe, Michael Knight. There are more to be added as confirmations are received.

Please direct all inquires to myself regards any questions on the Exedy XI - RFC.

Cheers
David

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Teams so far entered for the Exedy XI - RFC

Driver--Co - Driver--Vehicle--State--#

Rod Rathbone--Russell Rathbone--Toyota--NSW--1

Chris Wood--Chris Brame-- Nissan--QLD--2

Dave Burrows--Pat Burrows--Toyota--NSW--3

Shane Harris--Alex Driscoll--Nissan--QLD--5

Christian Trusz--Terry Kane--Nissan--QLD--06

Michael Camac--Wayne Cook--Nissan--QLD--007

Brian Gregg--David Gregg--Nissan--QLD--08

Aaron Ward--Steve McDonnell--Nissan--QLD--20

Col Warneken--Cam Gale--Nissan--NSW--22

Paul Speechley--TBA --Toyota--QLD-- 23

Matt Shields--Daniel Bowes--Toyota-- QLD--44

Mick Short--Brook Marrington--Toyota --NSW--TBC

David Groundwater--Ryan Thomas--Nissan--QLD--55

Josh Marks--Nathan Allport--Nissan--QLD--63

Scott Alison--Jason Forssman--Nissan--VIC--174

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As you can see by the competitor list we have a very competitive and top notch field.

So who else is there that can take the fight to these guys.

The Exedy XI - RFC is only for the serious Competitor:-
- The one that trusts his truck & co-driver and can work as a Team
- The one that has put the time, effort and some money into making his truck reliable
- The one that never says "Give up"
- The one who wants to do one of the Best Events in Australia
- The one who can handle "8 Days of Off Road Magic" and as some past competitors added, "Mayhem & Madness"
- The one who wants to compete over 43SS having a mix of speed, GPS and a lot of winching.
- The one who would like to win a trip to Mother RFC Malaysia, 1st - 10th December

If your that Team give me a call, 0418 745 830 or drop me a line at info@xtreme4x4sport.com.au

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
Exedy XI - RFC

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I am pleased to announce another Queensland entrant:-

Josh Marks & Nathan Allport, they will be driving a Nissan Patrol #63.

Welcome aboard guys.

I need more Victorian Teams to come along and keep Scott and Jason company, so who is it going to be?

Give it a go guys, you will be surprised what happens at the Exedy XI - RFC.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
XI - RFC

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I would just like to comment on the Officials I have so far chosen.

They are some of the hardest working out there and are very easy to get along with. (But remember the only correct answer regards the Exedy XI - RFC will only come from me :)

I will be overseeing everything (as usual) that goes on during the Exedy XI - RFC.

What has not been announced is that I also will be involved with the scoring during the event.

Unlike all other events I am not using one person and one computer to enter all the data during the week.

There will be at least 4 separate Officials on 4 computers doing this job from the start of SS1 to the finish of SS43.

So if there is any difference in the master score between any of the computers, then it is back to checking Stage by Stage on all computers to see where the fault is.

We will be using all the same program (Excel).

Scores will be released each day when all the SS are finished etc:-

Saturday released Sunday briefing.

Sunday (Day SS) released Monday morning.

As Sunday, Monday & Tuesday nights SS are done in groups these scores will be released on Wednesday morning.

The same goes for the 2 Area Group SS. These will be released along with the running total at start of "Midway Presentation" on Wednesday night.

Thursday SS and running total will be released on Friday morning.

Friday night SS & running total will be released on Saturday morning.

Before the final Presentation all Teams will be able to view their times for the last 5SS.

Unlike some other events all released SS scores not only will have Points, but Competitors time & Penalties, now you will be able to really see how you are going.

I will be open to any inspection of the scoring and master sheets at any mutual time by the listed Drivers Representative.

Regardless who is doing what, they are there for the Exedy XI - RFC and I have the up most respect for my Officials and do believe that they will carry out their Official duties in a Professional manner.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
Exedy XI - RFC

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Well what a week.

Aliant Foodservices of Slacks Creek have now upgraded their Sponsorship from support to Major Sponsor

Cynergy Printing have also come on board as a Sponsor.

For those that have competed in a past XI the Competitor number plates are going to happen and at this moment are on the drawing board.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
XI - RFC

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As you are aware, there is a lucky draw for one of the Teams to take their vehicle & themselves to Mother RFC in Malaysia (conditions do apply) this is non transferable and the winning Team must make the choice on the night.

If they cannot go they can choose to:-

1 - Winning Team (2 people) come to the RFC. This includes return airfares, 2 nights accommodation in KL prior to the start and 2 nights at the end, RFC Promo gear, jungle accommodation and the best thing is that you get to travel with me :) :) (Condition do apply)

2 - Goes up for Auction on the night, Money raised goes to the winners. The auction winner must also abide by the Terms & Condition of the prize.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
Exedy XI - RFC Australia

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Exedy XI - RFC Australia will also be offering all Teams the chance to obtain all of their photo's taken by our Press Manager - Ashley Lucas. The copy right on these then belong to you and they can be used as you require.

All of this for only $100.

Payment can be made at the start by the Teams that want to take up this offer.

All Teams will also receive a "DVD Slide Show" of the complete event at presentation.

Cheers
David Metcalfe
Competition Manager
Exedy XI - RFC Australia