Bridgestone Fundi Challenge - Marshalls(with pics, P7!)

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:07 am

Hmmmmm....interesting day....interesting times..... :wink2:

What are your thoughts / comments

Post by **CasKru** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:36 am

I seriously enjoyed it.

Just sad I had to rush home afterwards

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:03 am

Have to say We had an absolute amazing time.....

Have to thank Bridgestone for well put together day and for allowing us the chance to drive the course on a farm that has never been driven on by the public.....
Although we had to take an escape rout out due to time, 000OMS thanks for leading the pack and again showing me just how capable my "YODA" is even with an amature behind the wheel (me).....

We would like to be the first on the list of marshals for the next round....

CasKru wrote:I seriously enjoyed it.
Just sad I had to rush home afterwards

Cwassi....

Sweep1.......
Thanks a million for locking up your rear wheels on the highway, and all due to us stopping on the side of the road for something to munch......
Its amazing that this hilux family just pulls together and seeing me on the side of the road made Cassie hit the breaks from 100&plenty to revers in seconds, just to come help.....

I thank you and will see you guys real soon.......

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:10 am

Lovely event will do it again, well planned and organized and of course well carried out by the Hilux4x4 team

- some shirts would be nice, I'll pay for mine
- some participants didn't have their own recovery equipment

Thanks to Werner for sharing his truck for the day and all efforts he made

, he is a nice young man

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:10 am

Sounds like you guys had a great day.... How did you survive the cold??? electric blankets or new sleeping bags?

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:14 am

GI Jane wrote:Sounds like you guys had a great day.... How did you survive the cold??? electric blankets or new sleeping bags?

Small fan heater in the tent.....

:razz:

It was the heat of the day that we battled with..... But not complaining.....
AMAZING DAY ALL ROUND

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:16 am

GI Jane wrote:Sounds like you guys had a great day.... How did you survive the cold??? electric blankets or new sleeping bags?

Plenty mother's milk

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:20 am

Some more...

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:24 am

Nog...

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:26 am

Thanks for the photo's Tumelo

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:29 am

Here are some pics taken of the event.
Heinrich and I arrived at the venue at approx. 17h00 just before sunset and some of the marshalls had already set up camp for the weekend

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After sunset it was evident that it was going to be chilly and some anti-freez welcome!

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Mike (Chief Marshall), downloading the routes to the Marshalls GPS units from his LT

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Main sponsor, Bridgestone briefing and explaining the importance of the farm's fona & flora.

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Mike and Andre (Clerck of the course) briefing Marshalls

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'Chief braaiers' Werner

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And Johno & G, braaing something for the following long day

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Munchies for the Marshalls for the day of the event

Some other the other 'older experienced' Marshalls

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Up early and everyone had to be up and ready by 05h15.....brrrrrr!!!! But not before we had a hot cuppa and some rusks

Marshalls at 'Race control' before being posted on the route 05h30.

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Rece control:

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Some of the competitors arriving

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Some pics on route

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Fire truck on standby, in case of any fire....

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Johno packing up and being relieved from duty :wink2:

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Werner showing how it should be done.....

Slow as possible but as fast as required

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Nice view of the farm

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Ernst / Cleaners post.....hmmmm, nice

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Back at the camp site at around 17h00, there was a quick de-briefing

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Tx to Mike / Andre and the sponsor Bridgestone for for a nice outing! Hope to see you at the next event

18 August 2012.....TBA :!:

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:32 am

GI Jane wrote:Thanks for the photo's Tumelo

Welcome

how far are you with the Hilux4x4 cycling club? Sorry guys I know I'm off-topic.

Post by **CasKru** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:41 am

MOFASA wrote:Have to say We had an absolute amazing time.....

Have to thank Bridgestone for well put together day and for allowing us the chance to drive the course on a farm that has never been driven on by the public.....
Although we had to take an escape rout out due to time, 000OMS thanks for leading the pack and again showing me just how capable my "YODA" is even with an amature behind the wheel (me).....

We would like to be the first on the list of marshals for the next round....

CasKru wrote:I seriously enjoyed it.
Just sad I had to rush home afterwards
Cwassi.... Sweep1.......
Thanks a million for locking up your rear wheels on the highway, and all due to us stopping on the side of the road for something to munch......
Its amazing that this hilux family just pulls together and seeing me on the side of the road made Cassie hit the breaks from 100&plenty to revers in seconds, just to come help.....
I thank you and will see you guys real soon.......

Hey... what you expect... I was the sweeper and had to make sure all got to home base safely

PS: was doing 130km/h (true speed) at that stage

but don't tell anyone

Post by **CasKru** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:48 am

I maybe just want to mention here. When me and Linda arrived there Saturday morning at 04:30am the temperature were a "lovely" -4.8°C

Post by **CasKru** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:23 am

PS: I have now moved the topic onto the open forum for everyone to see

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:00 pm

Nice pics

Tumelo I think you had the most exciting obstackle

I think at the end of the day Mike and his team would prefer a committed dedicated Hilux Marshall team, for obvious reasons. Yes, there may be work and 'other' commitments marshalls are faced with. I think it's fair to to say the Marshalls did an excellent job

Hope to see you at the next event :wink2:

I will be meeting with Mike, later this week to discuss the next event.....so watch this space if you want to join in on the fun of the next event

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:36 am

Some more pikchas

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:04 am

The foto's doesn't do that obstacle any justice. I had to assist a Suzuki Grand Vitara up there

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:25 am

CasKru wrote:The foto's doesn't do that obstacle any justice. I had to assist a Suzuki Grand Vitara up there

That obstacle was a stinker.

We were building road on that thing for nearly the complete marshal convoy. (I did try to make it more difficult for the LR's).

It was a great weekend, thanks for all the guys who was there. We have an awesome group, and the attitude was first rate.

We will do this again.

PS. Mark, do we have a picture of the twins?

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:31 am

Traveler wrote:
CasKru wrote:The foto's doesn't do that obstacle any justice. I had to assist a Suzuki Grand Vitara up there
That obstacle was a stinker. We were building road on that thing for nearly the complete marshal convoy. (I did try to make it more difficult for the LR's).

It was a great weekend, thanks for all the guys who was there. We have an awesome group, and the attitude was first rate.
We will do this again.

PS. Mark, do we have a picture of the twins?

He,he,he....unfortunately not.....one was always in the dark.....

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:52 am

We would like to say that it was a great day.

The whole team came together and performed exceptionally. The event ran like clockwork.

I had a little chat with a few of the older “Fundi’s” who all complimented us on the way we all just slotted in like gears. No hiccups and issues. A big well done to all!!!

Unfortunately due to not knowing we had to bring a vehicle with LOW range we were not able to be placed at our point with the rest of the team at 04h45 but we were fortunate to have been able to have been a part of the scrutineering team after which we were led to our position at 11h00 which was the last marshaling point for the event.

Sweep 2 (OOOOMS) gladly took his time to relieve us from our duties as could be expected but I had my revenge on the way back home later that evening.

I don’t know how the other found it but we found the weekend to be a whole lot more than ‘work’ if I can put it like that. Yes we had duties etc but we were a part of the event, we had the chance to drive the trail and experience the trail. It was more of a GTG type event where we were able to meet new people and do the trail. It was not like we were asked to come, Placed at our points and asked to leave. We felt part of the whole story.

A big thank you goes out to all the guys at Bridgestone who afforded us the opportunity to have been a part of the event, Mike and Andre for all they did and all the HILUX4x4 members who were a part of the event. Our apologies to all those we didn’t really have the chance to chat to when we arrived (MOFASA) but we will make up for it next time.

We will most certainly join in and be a part of the next event!!!

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:59 am

I really enjoyed the day all by my lonesome self on the top of the mountain!

To Donkey and Werner, thanks for the chat wilst waiting to take down the radio repeater!

To Cassie and Linda, thanks for lunch!

It was nice to meet so many people whose names are known to me!

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:01 am

Johan Havenga wrote:I really enjoyed the day all by my lonesome self on the top of the mountain!

To Donkey and Werner, thanks for the chat wilst waiting to take down the radio repeater!

To Cassie and Linda, thanks for lunch!

It was nice to meet so many people whose names are known to me!

Likewise

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:04 am

Johan Havenga wrote:I really enjoyed the day all by my lonesome self on the top of the mountain!

To Donkey and Werner, thanks for the chat wilst waiting to take down the radio repeater!

To Cassie and Linda, thanks for lunch!

It was nice to meet so many people whose names are known to me!

Selfde hier. Lekker gesels Vrydagaand.

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:07 am

Johan Havenga wrote:I really enjoyed the day all by my lonesome self on the top of the mountain!

To Donkey and Werner, thanks for the chat wilst waiting to take down the radio repeater!

To Cassie and Linda, thanks for lunch!

It was nice to meet so many people whose names are known to me!

Jis Johan... sou graag wou sê dit was ons idee maar ons was maar net die delivery van... terwyl ons gesweep het

Was ook lekker om jou te ontmoet onder daai massiewe koelteboom van jou...

optirite · Post by **optirite** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:57 am

Well once again THANKS for being the awesome bunch that you all are. You guys came and conquered and very professionally done too. Any poss comments and criticisms... please pm them to me. Donkey... do you know which competitor didnt have a tow rope? They actually all have (and checked at scruiteneering) but he probably did not want to get his dirty, so Bollocks to him, and well done to you.

Does anyone still have a hand held radio that was not handed back? We seem to be one short (not accusing but merely checking).

RADIO FOUND. It had slipped behind Richard's seat.

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:11 am

The discussion for the next round has now been moved the club members section
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Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:50 pm

OOOOMS wrote:
Traveler wrote:
CasKru wrote:The foto's doesn't do that obstacle any justice. I had to assist a Suzuki Grand Vitara up there
That obstacle was a stinker. We were building road on that thing for nearly the complete marshal convoy. (I did try to make it more difficult for the LR's).

It was a great weekend, thanks for all the guys who was there. We have an awesome group, and the attitude was first rate.
We will do this again.

PS. Mark, do we have a picture of the twins?
He,he,he....unfortunately not.....one was always in the dark.....

Black like me

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:23 pm

Ali3n wrote: Our apologies to all those we didn’t really have the chance to chat to when we arrived (MOFASA) but we will make up for it next time.

We will most certainly join in and be a part of the next event!!!

Could not have said it better......
And dont stress bout the time chatting there will be many more days.....
See you on the 18th....

Thanks once again to the Bridgestone guys and to all involved
IT WAS AMAZING

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:05 pm

I can only echo the comments above! What an awesome day, in spite of the cold! I'll post pictures as soon as I have had a moment to upload them!

Thanks to all, from the Club Members to the Organizers!

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:59 am

This was an exceptional well organized experience and can't wait for the next one. Thanks again Mike for affording us to drive on this pristine area. To all the campfires were great and it was great chatting to all! I have to agree with Mark, we had the best spot for the day that brought a lot of excitement, 4 recoveries including non competitors. Donkey thanks for sharing the tent and packing up, really appreciate your efforts, a start of a great friendship. We gonna have to look out on the Ignition channel to see how we play Rock, Paper, Scissors on TV, somewhere in October...

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:21 am

Where can one view / find the the results of the day or overall standing of the competitors ?

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:39 am

OOOOMS wrote:Where can one view / find the the results of the day or overall standing of the competitors ?

http://www.bridgestone.co.za/content/474" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.bridgestone.co.za/corporate/ ... _challenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:48 am

CasKru wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:Where can one view / find the the results of the day or overall standing of the competitors ?
http://www.bridgestone.co.za/content/474" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.bridgestone.co.za/corporate/ ... _challenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Tx Cassie

.....Mr Google

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:00 am

OOOOMS wrote:
CasKru wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:Where can one view / find the the results of the day or overall standing of the competitors ?
http://www.bridgestone.co.za/content/474" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.bridgestone.co.za/corporate/ ... _challenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Tx Cassie

.....Mr Google

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=Bridgestone+Fu ... sults+2012

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:27 pm

OOOOMS wrote:
CasKru wrote: .....Mr Google
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=Bridgestone+Fu ... sults+2012

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:18 pm

Does anyone know when this gets televised ?

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:35 pm

OOOOMS wrote:Does anyone know when this gets televised ?

Jip... ek is seker daarvan die ouens by Supersport weet dit

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:43 pm

The camera guys started by us and if memory serves me well could be this weekend, not sure of channel nor the day, sorry Oooms, but maybe my twin was listening

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:49 pm

Hi Guys if I remember correctly it was somewhere in October, but on Ignition channel, so because it is only accessible over the weekend, it would most likely be on a Saturday I guess...

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:00 pm

sorry for the wrong info

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:02 pm

Donkey wrote: sorry for the wrong info

You want me to miss it.......

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:07 pm

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:12 pm

Donkey wrote:

Sure.....

Post by **Haboob** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:50 pm

Thanks for the pitchas & sharing Tumelo & Mark.

Seems that a great time was had by all.

I like the colour of your truck Johno.

Looks like a bush lorrie.

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:04 pm