Mac 4x4 Challenge 2009

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 12:05

Some of you may rememer tat the other year Steve Ray (IIRC) was supported in his fund raising for Mac x4 Challenge by the club. Anyway I put an entry in in April last year but ended up as a reserve. I got a cll just before xmas to say I'm in as someone dropped out, I am Team 33.

If you don't know the Mac 4x4 Challenge it is a unique, event in the UK at least, for 4x4s. The emphasis (I gather) is on navigation but theres a fair amount of driving both on and off the road involved. Last years event started in England, went to wales, Eire, NI, Scotlad and then back to England. This years event runs 6th - 8th March.

It runs over 3 days, Friday morn to Sunday aft/eve and covers a nominal 1000 miles but as there is no fixed route for some of it theres no precise mileage. The route is secret till the start and even the start venue isn't announced till near to the event. There are navigation ad other challenges at various points around the route, pay & play centres and forestry etc are used but there are also night time navigation excercises on the roads I beleive.

Its called the "Mac" 4x4 Challenge as the whole thing is run in support of MacMillan Cancer Support. Each competitor has to raise a minimum of £600 for Macmillan, plus of course they have to pay the £150 entry and all other costs.

Theres no official hotels or campsites on route so any sleeping is done in (or on) the truck or by it in a tent (people pitched tents in the ferry carpark last year) but there is a dinner and awards do at the finish at a hotel included as part of the entry.

Anyway I'm doing it in my T2, she should cope admirally, the first event was won by a LWB T2 in 2002, but am putting some of my planned mods on hold for now as I won't need them for the Mac. 3/4 of the 60 car entry is Landrovers, but I'd rather be in a nice warm, dry Jap truck anyday, the rest are

3 Cherokee
2 Fronties
1 HIlux Smurf
1 Isuzu
1 Landcruiser
2 Pajero
2 Wrangler
& 3 TBC

So I'll be te only Nissan by the lok of it.

I'll be setting up a "just giving" account shortly and if anyone would like to donate please do so that way. Its the best way as if you're a tax payed justgiving can claim tax releive on the money you donate. If anyone has any ideas for raising money or would like to help out please let me know. The Mac holds a charity auction at the event so if you work for somewhere that might be willing to donate something then please let me know, due credit will be given to the donor of course.

dinky · 02-01-2009, 12:47

Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by dinky

Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

Cheers John - HERE's the just giving page for you and (hopefully) everyone else.

www.justgiving.com/mac4x4nissan

Deleted Member D · 02-01-2009, 13:03

£60 from us three.

I can think of plenty ideas to raise money too, Im sure.

When do you need the money by ?
Visited your page and paid.

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 13:09

Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

Deleted Member D · 02-01-2009, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terranosaurus

Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

Done

Good luck and do well x2

Deleted Member S · 02-01-2009, 20:42

As mentioned last night TRS when you get the sponcership forms send one to me & we'll you some donations as well as ours

02-01-2009, 12:05	#1
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Mac 4x4 Challenge 2009 Some of you may rememer tat the other year Steve Ray (IIRC) was supported in his fund raising for Mac x4 Challenge by the club. Anyway I put an entry in in April last year but ended up as a reserve. I got a cll just before xmas to say I'm in as someone dropped out, I am Team 33. If you don't know the Mac 4x4 Challenge it is a unique, event in the UK at least, for 4x4s. The emphasis (I gather) is on navigation but theres a fair amount of driving both on and off the road involved. Last years event started in England, went to wales, Eire, NI, Scotlad and then back to England. This years event runs 6th - 8th March. It runs over 3 days, Friday morn to Sunday aft/eve and covers a nominal 1000 miles but as there is no fixed route for some of it theres no precise mileage. The route is secret till the start and even the start venue isn't announced till near to the event. There are navigation ad other challenges at various points around the route, pay & play centres and forestry etc are used but there are also night time navigation excercises on the roads I beleive. Its called the "Mac" 4x4 Challenge as the whole thing is run in support of MacMillan Cancer Support. Each competitor has to raise a minimum of £600 for Macmillan, plus of course they have to pay the £150 entry and all other costs. Theres no official hotels or campsites on route so any sleeping is done in (or on) the truck or by it in a tent (people pitched tents in the ferry carpark last year) but there is a dinner and awards do at the finish at a hotel included as part of the entry. Anyway I'm doing it in my T2, she should cope admirally, the first event was won by a LWB T2 in 2002, but am putting some of my planned mods on hold for now as I won't need them for the Mac. 3/4 of the 60 car entry is Landrovers, but I'd rather be in a nice warm, dry Jap truck anyday, the rest are 3 Cherokee 2 Fronties 1 HIlux Smurf 1 Isuzu 1 Landcruiser 2 Pajero 2 Wrangler & 3 TBC So I'll be te only Nissan by the lok of it. I'll be setting up a "just giving" account shortly and if anyone would like to donate please do so that way. Its the best way as if you're a tax payed justgiving can claim tax releive on the money you donate. If anyone has any ideas for raising money or would like to help out please let me know. The Mac holds a charity auction at the event so if you work for somewhere that might be willing to donate something then please let me know, due credit will be given to the donor of course. Last edited by Terranosaurus; 02-01-2009 at 13:10.

02-01-2009, 13:03	#4
Deleted Member D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	Me Lyn & Mick £60 from us three. I can think of plenty ideas to raise money too, Im sure. When do you need the money by ? Visited your page and paid.

02-01-2009, 12:47	#2
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

02-01-2009, 13:09	#5
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

02-01-2009, 20:42	#7
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	As mentioned last night TRS when you get the sponcership forms send one to me & we'll you some donations as well as ours