Outback Challenge

Hey All,

Should have put this up sooner but ......(think of an excuse that would appeal to you and inset here).

Spent yesterday arvo watching the boys and girls play in their trucks. They had lots of fun. Although some did get carried away and break their shiny new toy. I am sure they will be back into it now.

The stage this year had two vehicles running side by side along a course that was very tight and rough and exciting to watch. Times in the afternoon session ranged from 2.37 to over 5.00min (a DNF).

It looks like being a tough event this year with breakages on the first night stage on Saturday night. This is basically a blast down the creek bed what you need to win is lots of horsepower, big lights and even bigger bulls (did i spell that right). I have driven this creek myself many times and at 30 to 40 km/h it is very pretty but I don't think the competitors saw much of the scenery. It's hard to imagine how they manage to break things in the creek but I guess if you go hard enough.... and they really do. Not sure if I'll get out in the bush to watch any of the stages out of town but I am sure it will be fun.

I cought up with Bonz, Al and Crazie on thursday night. They called in to work and just after making a up of tea we had to go to a small fire they were jealous that I got to play with the siren. They are looking forward to an exciting week and should arrive home tired and pumped early next week. Bumped into AL and Crazie at the show and shine on Saturday too. They were handing out sponsors stickers for the competitors and having a ball.

I'll try to put some pics up but my puter is petering out on me

Duncs