National 4x4 Trials
The National 4x4 Trials series is run by the NZFWDA competitions committee. It is a series of events usually run between Labour weekend and Easter.
The vehicles
There are several categories of vehicle modification levels that compete over the same hazards and they are defined as 'Classes' in the competition rule book, which may be downloaded from link below along with license application form.
The hazards
Teams compete on a number of hazards where the aim is to get as far through the course without stopping or touching a hazard marker peg. Each hazard is designed to challenge the driver, navigator and their 4x4 to the limit and often only a few teams will manage to complete a hazard.
Scoring
Teams who make it through the full length of the course get a score of 0, with incremental points being assigned to each set of marker pegs back to the start pegs, which are assigned 100 points. At the end of the event, the team with the least points wins.
Great to watch
4x4 Trials are great spectator events, being able to get right up close to the action. It's a sport of finesse and precision and a true test of man and machine.
For more information visit www.nz4x4trials.co.nz