This page contains information information about the event. For those who have been before, please re-read and take note of the GREEN bits as they are NEW! Actions you need to complete are in BLUE.
ENTRY Entry to the event campgrounds is permitted for competitors and their friends/families from Thursday morning on 9 April. There is a map below for those who haven't been before. Head down the Cathu O'Connell River Road and you will see the property. For anyone other than driver and navigator, camping fees are $50 for the weekend which includes entry to the event, kids under 16 are free, and day passes are $20 if not camping.
DINNER You would have seen on the nomination form that we hold a dinner for competitors (and their families), volunteers and sponsors on Thursday night for $10 a head. Please RSVP by Sunday 5 April if you can attend. RSVP to our Facebook page, to Kylie's mobile on 0417077935 or email mackayoffroadchallenge@outlook.com.
CAMPERS The event property has two camping areas, one for competitors (including their friends and family) and one for spectators. As a competitor, you can choose to camp in either section. You will need to be mindful of where you are camped in relation to spectators and the general public as your vehicle will be entering and exiting a number of times over the weekend. As safety is our #1 priority, we have decided that it is necessary to LIMIT all vehicle movement in the competitor only area. To do this, you will need to provide details of all registration numbers camping with you and they will be provided with a notice for their dash to confirm they are with you. No vehicles are to come and go from that area, unless in an emergency. Anyone who is not listed as camping with you will be denied entry, and you will need to attend the front gate to authorise it. It is our expectation that the only vehicles moving around on the competitor side, are the 36 competitor vehicles. You are responsible for anyone camping with you. Provide details of any registration information to our Facebook page, to Kylie's mobile on 0417077935 or email mackayoffroadchallenge@outlook.com.
BIO SECURITY For bio security as the property has cattle, please wash your trucks before you arrive.
TEAM CHALLENGE On Sunday there is a team challenge for teams of 2 vehicles in the Open Class. The fancy dress attire is "FAMOUS COUPLES" please come dressed in your best outfits. The team challenge is optional and does not count towards overall scoring, although it does have it's own prize money. Please try to wear as much 100% cotton as possible for your own safety in respect to fire safety!
AMENITIES There is food and drinks available, BYO alcohol (no glass), toilets and hot showers. We will also have EFTPOS at the front gate.
AASA All competitors (each driver AND co-driver) must hold a current AASA Club Off Road Racing Licence or an AASA Club Off Road Single Event Licence for 10-12 April 2020. All competitors are responsible for completing their registration paperwork with the AASA. The applications can be found online here: https://aasa.com.au/licences/off-road/off-road-single-event-licence-application/. It is your responsibility to organise this. A list will be confirmed with AASA in the days prior to the event. You will not be able to race without confirmation of your licence. Changes to drivers/Navigators throughout the weekend is permitted IF each person has their AASA licence and has signed the MORC waiver.
WAIVERS Each driver and navigator is required to read and agree to a waiver. Those of you who requested this waiver to be emailed to you prior to the event will receive this in the coming days. Copies will be available on Thursday and Friday morning for anyone yet to return these prior to the event.
SCRUTINEERING Scutineering will be done in the wash bay.
Weekend Warriors, you will need to present to the wash bay at 11:00 am Friday. Please line up as 5 vehicles in each bay. You will receive your briefing at this time, and your competitor packs.
Open Class, your scrutineering is from 11:30 am. Vehicles numbered 1-13 are expected to present to the wash bay at 11:30 am, we will then call 14 - 33, and 42 - 666 by UHF Ch 10 and loudspeaker when ready. You will receive your briefing in your groups of 10 at scrutineering, as well as your competitor packs.
Scrutineering is going to be slightly different this year:
- You will need to both present, driver and navi, with all safety equipment (both personal and vehicle)
- All vehicles will be inspected All vehicles will be checked to ensure working brakes, no pillar rust, structural integrity and good general mechanical condition. Vehicles are expected to be in a reasonable condition.
- You will need to demonstrate to the scrutineer the tightening of your wheel nuts.
- Your vehicle will go on jacks and wheel bearings checked.
- Batteries will be checked to ensure they are secure.
- Fuel systems will be checked.
- Fire extinguisher expiry dates will be checked.
- Isolators will be checked (except Weekend Warrior).
- Window net operation.
- Cages will be checked.
- Handbrakes will be tested on a slope.
To assist in an efficient scrutineering process, please check these things YOURSELF before the event to avoid any disappointment if any issues are identified and you are deemed unable to compete.
COMPETITOR PACKS You will receive your packs at scrutineering. This includes information such as the running orders, information you need for the GPS stage, racing numbers for your vehicle, entry arm bands, your shirts and any other relevant information.
BREATH TESTS All drivers and navis will be subject to random breath tests. The blood alcohol limit is 0.00. It is your responsibility to ensure you are 0.00 at all times to avoid a DNF for any stage.
SECURITY This year we will have security patrolling the camp grounds, however if you do see any stupid behaviour or incidents you should let an official know by phone or radio (UHF Ch 10). Your help in making sure the event is kept safe is much appreciated and allows us to continue to hold the event year after year.
REPAIRS If you need to conduct repairs, and can't otherwise do them at your campsite and request to use the property owners facilities, you need prior permission from Jason Dumma or Katie-Ann Matsen, the property owners. You can contact them on UHF Ch 10.
TOP 5 On Sunday morning, the top 5 competitors will be given a super stage where they will compete to take out the outright MORC 2020 winner. This stage is expected to include everything from technical, winching, GPS and high speed. It will be scored like any other stage.
CONTACTS If you have any questions or concerns in the lead up to the event please contact Kylie Wieden on 0417077935 or on Facebook.
OFFICIALS Your key contacts over the weekend are the following:
Kylie Wieden
Chris Wieden
Luke Sims
Mark Cutts
James Maroske
Libby Inslay
ENTRY Entry to the event campgrounds is permitted for competitors and their friends/families from Thursday morning on 9 April. There is a map below for those who haven't been before. Head down the Cathu O'Connell River Road and you will see the property. For anyone other than driver and navigator, camping fees are $50 for the weekend which includes entry to the event, kids under 16 are free, and day passes are $20 if not camping.
DINNER You would have seen on the nomination form that we hold a dinner for competitors (and their families), volunteers and sponsors on Thursday night for $10 a head. Please RSVP by Sunday 5 April if you can attend. RSVP to our Facebook page, to Kylie's mobile on 0417077935 or email mackayoffroadchallenge@outlook.com.
CAMPERS The event property has two camping areas, one for competitors (including their friends and family) and one for spectators. As a competitor, you can choose to camp in either section. You will need to be mindful of where you are camped in relation to spectators and the general public as your vehicle will be entering and exiting a number of times over the weekend. As safety is our #1 priority, we have decided that it is necessary to LIMIT all vehicle movement in the competitor only area. To do this, you will need to provide details of all registration numbers camping with you and they will be provided with a notice for their dash to confirm they are with you. No vehicles are to come and go from that area, unless in an emergency. Anyone who is not listed as camping with you will be denied entry, and you will need to attend the front gate to authorise it. It is our expectation that the only vehicles moving around on the competitor side, are the 36 competitor vehicles. You are responsible for anyone camping with you. Provide details of any registration information to our Facebook page, to Kylie's mobile on 0417077935 or email mackayoffroadchallenge@outlook.com.
BIO SECURITY For bio security as the property has cattle, please wash your trucks before you arrive.
TEAM CHALLENGE On Sunday there is a team challenge for teams of 2 vehicles in the Open Class. The fancy dress attire is "FAMOUS COUPLES" please come dressed in your best outfits. The team challenge is optional and does not count towards overall scoring, although it does have it's own prize money. Please try to wear as much 100% cotton as possible for your own safety in respect to fire safety!
AMENITIES There is food and drinks available, BYO alcohol (no glass), toilets and hot showers. We will also have EFTPOS at the front gate.
AASA All competitors (each driver AND co-driver) must hold a current AASA Club Off Road Racing Licence or an AASA Club Off Road Single Event Licence for 10-12 April 2020. All competitors are responsible for completing their registration paperwork with the AASA. The applications can be found online here: https://aasa.com.au/licences/off-road/off-road-single-event-licence-application/. It is your responsibility to organise this. A list will be confirmed with AASA in the days prior to the event. You will not be able to race without confirmation of your licence. Changes to drivers/Navigators throughout the weekend is permitted IF each person has their AASA licence and has signed the MORC waiver.
WAIVERS Each driver and navigator is required to read and agree to a waiver. Those of you who requested this waiver to be emailed to you prior to the event will receive this in the coming days. Copies will be available on Thursday and Friday morning for anyone yet to return these prior to the event.
SCRUTINEERING Scutineering will be done in the wash bay.
Weekend Warriors, you will need to present to the wash bay at 11:00 am Friday. Please line up as 5 vehicles in each bay. You will receive your briefing at this time, and your competitor packs.
Open Class, your scrutineering is from 11:30 am. Vehicles numbered 1-13 are expected to present to the wash bay at 11:30 am, we will then call 14 - 33, and 42 - 666 by UHF Ch 10 and loudspeaker when ready. You will receive your briefing in your groups of 10 at scrutineering, as well as your competitor packs.
Scrutineering is going to be slightly different this year:
- You will need to both present, driver and navi, with all safety equipment (both personal and vehicle)
- All vehicles will be inspected All vehicles will be checked to ensure working brakes, no pillar rust, structural integrity and good general mechanical condition. Vehicles are expected to be in a reasonable condition.
- You will need to demonstrate to the scrutineer the tightening of your wheel nuts.
- Your vehicle will go on jacks and wheel bearings checked.
- Batteries will be checked to ensure they are secure.
- Fuel systems will be checked.
- Fire extinguisher expiry dates will be checked.
- Isolators will be checked (except Weekend Warrior).
- Window net operation.
- Cages will be checked.
- Handbrakes will be tested on a slope.
To assist in an efficient scrutineering process, please check these things YOURSELF before the event to avoid any disappointment if any issues are identified and you are deemed unable to compete.
COMPETITOR PACKS You will receive your packs at scrutineering. This includes information such as the running orders, information you need for the GPS stage, racing numbers for your vehicle, entry arm bands, your shirts and any other relevant information.
BREATH TESTS All drivers and navis will be subject to random breath tests. The blood alcohol limit is 0.00. It is your responsibility to ensure you are 0.00 at all times to avoid a DNF for any stage.
SECURITY This year we will have security patrolling the camp grounds, however if you do see any stupid behaviour or incidents you should let an official know by phone or radio (UHF Ch 10). Your help in making sure the event is kept safe is much appreciated and allows us to continue to hold the event year after year.
REPAIRS If you need to conduct repairs, and can't otherwise do them at your campsite and request to use the property owners facilities, you need prior permission from Jason Dumma or Katie-Ann Matsen, the property owners. You can contact them on UHF Ch 10.
TOP 5 On Sunday morning, the top 5 competitors will be given a super stage where they will compete to take out the outright MORC 2020 winner. This stage is expected to include everything from technical, winching, GPS and high speed. It will be scored like any other stage.
CONTACTS If you have any questions or concerns in the lead up to the event please contact Kylie Wieden on 0417077935 or on Facebook.
OFFICIALS Your key contacts over the weekend are the following:
Kylie Wieden
Chris Wieden
Luke Sims
Mark Cutts
James Maroske
Libby Inslay
Stage Running Orders
Open Class
Weekend Warrior
Location Cathu O'Connell River Road, Yalboroo.
