4X4 of the year – Voting now open

Over the last week, or judging panel has had their hands full, sifting through the hundreds and hundreds of entries we received in our 4X4 of The Year competition. Their mission was to whittle each category down to a shortlist of 5 entries that the public can then vote on to crown the winners.

I can tell you that I found it very difficult to choose just 5 from each category given the quality of entries, and it took a number of rounds for us to get to the final list. If you’d like to know more about the judges for the competition, you’ll find their details below.

Vote and Win!

Voting is now open until the 20th July. We need you to get onto the website and cast your vote to crown the winners of each category. By doing so, you’ll also go into the draw to win $5,000.00 worth of Opposite Lock 4X4 accessories and a set of 5 Toyo Open Country tyres valued at up to $2,500.00.

One lucky voter will win the above prizes!

Voting is simple – visit the website www.club4x4.com.au/4x4oty, enter your details and submit the form (so we can make contact with the winner), and then use the heart icon that appears under each of the finalists to choose your winner. Don’t forget that there are 6 categories we need your vote on too!

The orange shaped hear button will appear when the form is submitted, allowing you to vote. Note that you can only vote once per category!

Voting is only open until 20th July, so get in quick for your chance to win. And tell your friends!

Click here to Vote in our 4X4 of The Year Competition

The Judges

Kalen Ziflian – General Manager, Club 4X4

A car enthusiast through and through, Kalen grew up camping before getting into the performance car scene as a youngster. As he’s matured and had a family, 4X4’s and low range have become more his thing. Kalen is hugely passionate about 4WD’s and when he’s not busy running Club 4X4 you’ll find him checking out the classifieds…

Matt Raudonikis – Editor, 4X4 Australia Magazine

Matt is a 30-year veteran of the auto industry spending the last seven as Editor of 4×4 Australia. Previous jobs have seen him at Overlander 4WD Magazine, Performance street Car magazine and a few others including reviewing bikes, boats and trucks.

David Carter – Marketing and Content Producer, Toyo Tires

Dave Carter grew up spinning spanners with his father, turning his passion for modified cars and motorsport into a career as an automotive journalist before joining Toyo Tires Australia as their resident enthusiast.

Blake Jones – Commercial Manager, Tough Dog Suspension

Blake has over 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry with the last 5 being around 4WD vehicles and aftermarket parts and accessories

Aiden Frost – Marketing Manager, Club 4X4

An outdoor and adventure nut, Aiden grew up with 4X4’s, paddock bashers, and BMX’s. Currently Marketing Manager at Club 4X4, he’s owned a wide range of 4X4’s and loves checking out different setups and understanding why people do what they do to their Rigs…