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4X4 Challenge.

And the winners of the Tyrepower / Kumho 4X4 Challenge of 1997 are ...
Toyota FJ55 frpm 4WD challenge ... the kids aided by the competitors, helpers and organisers through the Variety Club of Victoria. The event raised over $60,000 for this worthwhile charity.

The 4X4 Challenge competitors had a bit of fun too. Right is the 1974 Toyota Landcruiser FJ55 that Donnellans the Tyreman (Box Hill) entered. In case you are wondering, that's a lump of Red-Gum as a front bumper.

Overall winnerCar 8, Boys From The Bush
Highest Fund RaisersGraham and Robyn Harris
Highest PointsCar 745, Donnellans The Tyre Man
Best CrewTeam Jeep + Team Columbus, cars 1 and 2
Ultimate Cheat Car #70, George Tsoukas in the Ericsson's entry for bribing and cheating beyond the call of duty (you have to realise this is a fun event)
Stuffed Compasscar 44, Robin Kalverda (does anyone know where Robin is?)
Best Fun Stopcar 94, Charles Ceravola
Best Tow Truckcar Y2K, Cam Lappin

The Variety Club is the world's greatest childrens charity with branches in all states. It donates medical equipment, life saving drugs, treatment, coaches, computers, hospital wards, wheel-chairs, toys, etc. to special development schools, life education centres and hospitals.

For more information on this or next year's 4X4 Challenge, or to give money to a good cause tel: (03) 9420 3208

Go to the pre-event flier and 1998 event pages


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