Thread: Nominations for Australian G4 Challenge 2006 NOW OPEN

You can say you saw it here first as this will even be quicker than the media can get it out in circulation

I have submitted this to Incisor for the news section but just so you don't miss it.... Announced today!!! Calling for nominations for the Australian G4 Challenge 2006. Competitors will be using the Disco 3 and Rangy Sport!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>March 1 2005

Land Rover Announces Global Adventure Challenge for 2006

From the jungles of Southeast Asia to the high plains of South America; the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge promises to be even tougher and more spectacular than the inaugural 2003 event. This time the action starts amongst the intensity of Bangkok city, and ends at high altitude on the plains of Bolivia. In between lay thousands of miles of vehicle-based adventure, strategy and sweat, with a new Range Rover as the ultimate prize.

Two Land Rover models will be used during the 2006 Challenge, the all-new Discovery 3 and new Range Rover Sport. These near-standard vehicles will form the base of operations for the competitors as they bike, climb, kayak and 4x4 drive their way towards victory. Painted in a custom orange body colour, the vehicles will not only carry an array of equipment to aid the competitors in their global quest for victory, but will also form an integral part of the competition, with daily 4x4 driving challenges.

"The first Land Rover G4 Challenge proved itself as one of the toughest, most spectacular adventure challenges in the world,” says Matthew Taylor, Managing Director, Land Rover. “Its authenticity and global reach allowed us to prove Land Rover is synonymous with adventure. And in 2006 we will be doing it again." Working in bi-national teams, men and women representing 18 nations will pit stamina and skill in an arena stretching across four countries on two continents, over a four-week period in April 2006. Would-be Australian competitors can apply online at www.landroverG4challenge.com.au, or complete an entry form at any of the national Land Rover retail centres.

Entries for Australian selections close 15th August 2005.

With many over one thousand entries expected, Australian National Selections will be held in October 2005, in order to identify our top three competitors.. These competitors will then go through to International Selections, which will be held at Eastnor Castle, England in January 2006. Ultimately only one competitor will be chosen to represent his or her nation in the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge.

The 2006 G4 Challenge will take place in April 2006.

Australian Adventure Racer and former Ironman Guy Andrews represented Australia in the 2003 G4 Challenge and will be heavily involved in the national selections event in Australia.

During the 2003 Challenge, former fighter pilot Rudi Thoelen made history by becoming the first winner of the Land Rover G4 Challenge. The Belgian’s resolve, driving ability, stamina and mental agility were the key elements putting him ahead of the pack.

“I had nothing left at the end,” says Thoelen of his victory. “The Challenge pushed me further than I had ever been pushed before. It is a tough test of both body and mind. And I can still hardly believe I won it!”[/b][/quote]

more info and requirements in news section. 8O

Bit far for me to go this year, don't have a camera either, oh well, i'll just have to not go [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]