Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The Southern Trail Blazers 4WD Club

    1. Southland
    2. The Ensign
    Bryn Dunnett, of Waimea, and co-driver Travis Connorton, of Gore, climb a hill in his Mitsubishi...
    Bryn Dunnett, of Waimea, and co-driver Travis Connorton, of Gore, climb a hill in his Mitsubishi Pajero. PHOTOS: BEN ANDREWS
    Craig Robinson and Matt Fleet (both of Dunedin) take their 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara up a steep hill.
    Craig Robinson and Matt Fleet (both of Dunedin) take their 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara up a steep hill.
    Steve McEwan, of Balclutha, and Zac New, of Dunedin, drive a Suzuki LJ 40 into a pool of mud.
    Steve McEwan, of Balclutha, and Zac New, of Dunedin, drive a Suzuki LJ 40 into a pool of mud.
    Patrick Colligan, and Patrick Hillas, both of Gore, hit some gorse in a Suzuki Sierra SJ40.
    Patrick Colligan, and Patrick Hillas, both of Gore, hit some gorse in a Suzuki Sierra SJ40.

    Organiser Todd Christie said the event drew 30 entries. The Southern Trail Blazers 4WD Club held its 42nd annual 4WD rally at the Hellier family farm near Pukerau on Saturday.The Ensign’s Ben Andrews was there to capture the action.

    "I want to extend a big thanks to our sponsors and the landowners," Mr Christie said.

    He had been the event organiser for the past 10 years, he said.