4×4 Club prepares to tackle any obstacle in 2020
Lowveld 4x4 Club held its first meeting of the year at Hippo Water Front on January 16. The new committee was put to the test chairing a well-attended meeting where the 2020 programme was proposed and discussed.
This included a decision on new club shirts and much more.
The first run of 2020 was to Ilane Game Farm on the Uitkyk road. Twelve vehicles, including two first-timers and a French couple in a Landy, participated in this event. The route proved challenging and technical, with every obstacle offering different approach options.
There was something for everyone, from the novice to the experienced, from the standard 4×4 to the modified.
The ladies were not intimidated, either. The day was concluded with a braai in the bush. Various prizes were presented. Transgressors received spot fines and the prized driver of the day trophy was awarded to Gerhard Pelser, driving a standard Ford Ranger.
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He was awarded the trophy due to his patience, scouting out his route and sticking to his lines, which allowed him to complete all the obstacles. It was his first time on an official run with the club. To tease your taste buds, here are some of the planned trips for 2020:
• April 24-27 – Mozambique trip to Machubo Lodge
• August 29 – Mpumalanga Show
• September 24-27 – another faraway trip, a venue to be advised.
Not to mention the monthly club meetings, and a run at the end of every month. Non-club members are welcome to attend a club meeting or join a run to see what it is all about.
The next club meeting will be on February 19 at 18:00, venue to be confirmed, and the next run will be on February 29.
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