Volunteering At The Sunraysia Safari – Fun, Adventure and Something Different!
Getting among the action at the Sunraysia Safari, Wentworth NSW! A behind-the-scenes look at volunteering as control officials. It’s fun!
Off-Road Racing
The Secret World of Off-Road Racing
Off-road racing is an often-forgotten section of motorsport.
What Is Off-Road Racing?
Well, there are lots of categories. The ones we’ll be concentrating on are cross-country racing and forest rallies.
What’s Cross-Country Racing?
It’s where competitors race on farm tracks and often no tracks at all. Sometimes the “track” is nothing more than a fence line through rough, rocky scrub… or two points on navigation notes with only bush in between. Accurate navigation is crucial. It’s not unusual get lost – even the with top competitors. Cars have to be built tough to handle brutal punishment – mostly 4 wheel drive with high ground clearance.
What Are Forest Rallies?
Forest rallies are conducted on defined tracks, normally dirt forestry tracks through state forests. Accurate navigation is still essential. It’s very easy to get lost in a pine forest!
These rallies are easier on the vehicle. Lots of people race old modified road cars – anything from Datsuns to custom-built Ford Escorts. Our team races a Pajero – just because we can!
So in this section, we’ll look at:
- how we’re converting an NP Pajero into a racing ute, and
- all sorts of off-road events.
We’ll keep adding posts along the way, so be sure to check back here from time to time.
Have a question? Please ask! We’re happy to help.
Articles:
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Building A Custom Air Intake.
A Custom Aluminium Air Intake Last time we showed you how Dave built a new exhaust system to suit the Pajero ute. Let’s Get This … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Building A New Exhaust System
A Custom-Built Stainless Steel Exhaust System Last time we showed you what engine mounts were used and how the tail shafts were modified to fit. Finding … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Making New Engine Mounts.
New Motor, New Gearbox… New Engine Mounts Last time we showed you how Dave strengthened the inner front guard panels to prevent cracking. With a … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Strengthening The Inner Guard Panels.
Strengthening The Inner Guard Panels Last time we showed you how the Pajero suspension was upgraded – on a budget. Go here if you missed … Read more
LS1 Engine Swap – Out With The Old, In With The New
An Engine Swap… And An Unexpected Outcome Last time, the trusty Astron 2.6L G54B turbo in Dave’s Rally Pajero was finally showing its age. Go … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Off Road Suspension Upgrade.
Off Road Suspension – Making It Strong Last time we showed you how the Pajero extra cab was created. Go here if you missed it. … Read more
80’s Paint Job – A Retro Pajero With Flares!
Back to The 80’s – A New Paint Job And Flares Last time, we saw how even a super-tough vehicle like a Gen 1 Pajero … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Creating An Extra Cab.
Pajero Ute Conversion – Creating An Extra Cab Last time we showed you some details of the roll cage. Moving The Rear Door Forward Rather … Read more
Gen 1 Pajero’s Front Suspension – A Weak Point In A Strong Car
Front Suspension – Gen 1 Pajero’s Achilles Heel Last time, Dave built an Gen 1 Pajero race car from an ex-Ralliart Production Car. Go here … Read more