Nevada Trophy 2012 coming up soon

[Monterorider]

Just to make sure im reading it right, i cannot enter myself/codriver and single vehicle. I need to have another two people and vehicle to make a team? All
vehicles have to be registered? Thanks want to make sure

You need a team! That's just plain safety issue. Something happens you are alone outthere without cell coverage out of cb range. No one will hear you scream. One team had engine failure had to be towed out. It's really not big event they don't have any sweepers (couldn't really due to nature, you can go wherever you want). Finding lost vehicle would be nightmare. Anyway like I said earlier. Have issue, contact orgs. In 09 I entered by myself. I contacted org beforehand they were able to pair me up with somebody. Got to me befriend great pair of people.

[Monterorider]

I will never understand the need to limit tire size in these events. If there is a limit, it should be in accordance to the vehicle's level of preparation, and if it can handle that size. Too bad. I would have enjoyed participating in such an event. Especially because I already have overseas, and have been dying to see such events in the US.

You might notice H1s in those vids/pictures.
Or how about this one

No way those are 35s nor are stock H1s. Ask and you'll be given. I think 35" limit was set to make sure people entering don't overtax their driveline. People are often tempted. Also having larger tires won't really give one particular advantage. This is not King of Hammers type event with major rock crawling. There are few obstacles but as I understand majority of the course is laid out using stock LR like Defender or Series and motorcycles. If it's dry you won't have any problems. If it get wet snowed in. It's all about traction. 24HOURSOFNEVADA team had major fun on Job Peak Pass. We drove up to it. Had another team stuck in front of us. Figured not worth loosing time. Backed out.

[ReconH3]

I agree that larger tires are not necessarily an advantage in these types of events. My beef is when you have a vehicle that is built around larger tires, you can't go down to 35" without running into issues. That's why they shouldn't limit. One of the Range Rovers we built runs Unimog axles. As you can imagine, the gearing is so low, that you can't run anything below 40's. As you pointed out with the pics, they probably are more open minded than their rules make them out to be. Thanks for the info.


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[silvrzuki77]

Recon looks like we need anotHer vehicle you in? Dont know if i have my new h3t by then or we will be thrashing a samurai.

[ReconH3]

Recon looks like we need anotHer vehicle you in? Dont know if i have my new h3t by then or we will be thrashing a samurai.

If I'm back in the US on time, I'd love to. The Suzuki will do just fine if you don't have the H3T. They are some of the most reliable 4x4s ever made, and very nimble. In these type of events, it's good to have vehicles that are completely different. No such thing as the perfect 4x4 for all terrains, therefore different vehicles make up for each others handicaps.


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[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

If I recall correctly the Hummers were allowed to run the courses, but not allowed to compete points wise for the actual Trophy due to their tire size.

I can't reiterate this enough, don't let your vehicle choice keep you from trying this. It was a great time.

[Monterorider]

They had full scoring applied to them, special task and points. I think they put in mixed effort so they didn't score particularly high. They'd gun it for awhile then stop, hang out, take pictures. They were there for fun. I think they were admitted on recognizance that 37" is OEM size tire.
They might be lenient on some things but can work you hard on others. Particularly everything must be attached securely. They gave me quite hard time last year my battery wasn't sufficiently attached. Fortunately rally was out of Fernly. They got Lowes, Walmart, even serveral auto parts stores. I was able to rig something up. Then of course luck would have it. My brakes disintegrated after first day. I was able to source parts right there we were only 1/2 hour late to start.

[ReconH3]

They might be lenient on some things but can work you hard on others. Particularly everything must be attached securely. They gave me quite hard time last year my battery wasn't sufficiently attached.

I learned way back to secure everything. The Aussies were very big on safety and very good at explaining why and how to. During the Rainforest Challenge in Malaysia I had a nasty roll but fortunately nothing happened because everything was secured. They don't put these things in the rules just for the fun of it. We were able to make it to the end of the event.




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[Monterorider]

NVTR is not quite as grueling as Rainforest Challenge but one can always get carried away. Rollover opportunities abound.

[ReconH3]

These are far more fun than the big events. There isn't the pressure or the extreme conditions. But events like RFC don't have the navigation part which is also quite challenging and takes practice. I will be getting in touch with the organization to see what they say with tire size. If its a no go, I don't think I'll be making a 2000+ mile trip just to play, and not be part of the competition. I can do that in NC with local groups.


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