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Willowglen 4X4 Challenge is on this Weekend!

Article from Mr4x4 If watching 26 blokes chase a tiny little ball around a paddock does nothing for you, and you’ve not got a ute, nor plan on mustering up the one you have, never …

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Sep 26 2018

Sep 26 2018

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Article from Mr4x4 If watching 26 blokes chase a tiny little ball around a paddock does nothing for you, and you’ve not got a ute, nor plan on mustering up the one you have, never fear, for this long weekend isn’t a complete write-off. The good folks from the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia have their annual 4X4 challenge on, down at Willowglen: the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia 2018 Willowglen 4X4 Challenge is on this weekend!

Not too sure what it’s all about? Have a go at this:

Proudly sponsored by Unsealed 4X4, ARB 4X4 Accessories, Go Treads and Club 4X4 Insurance, the Willowglen 4X4 Challenge is going to be huge this year. Make sure you head over here to grab your tickets, and save $5 off the price on the day!Running over the long weekend of 29 & 30 September (October 1st is the public holiday!), the 2018 Willowglen 4X4 Challenge is now in it’s 17th year, and is arguably the best off-road event in New South Wales. Proudly presented by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia the event is held at Willowglen near Tarago, New South Wales, pretty well plumb between Canberra and Goulburn.

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Featuring a ‘U’ shaped course, hill climbs, creek runs, and descents, the event will have you on the edge of your logs watching some rather serious 4X4’s getting through the course. Each stage is designed to suit both competitors and spectators alike to ensure maximum enjoyment, speedy recoveries, and the continuous flow of the event.

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Yep, that’s a Vitara… No, we’re not sure how or why either…

Gates open at Midday, Friday 28th of September, so make sure you grab your tickets and head on down to have a magic weekend of four-wheel driving madness and see some of Australia’s toughest trucks put through their paces because the Willowglen 4X4 challenge is on this weekend

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Event sponsors include Unsealed 4X4, ARB 4X4 Accessories, Club 4X4, Engel, Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show, AluCab, Cooper Tires, Go Treads, Redarc, and Toyo Tires.

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