Janauary 2015 - Taranaki Family 4wd Club

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TARANAKI FAMILY 4WD CLUB
Contents!
Makahu Run
Whanga Rd
W.Whitmore
Paddock to
Calendar
Members list
Minutes
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Makahu Run Dec 27th 2014
A great turn out of 15 vehicles for this day out the
back of Stratford.
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Four Wheel Drive Event Whangamomona 25th Jan 2015
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Sixteen Vehicles meet the day after republic day with a few bleary eyed passengers in tow. We headed
out to the back of Whangamomona on a round trip through untouched virgin bush, cliff tops, remote
farms and rugged narrow country tracks rarely seen or driven.
Inland, more towards Mt Ruapehu than Mt Taranaki. The
sign at the start of the Whangamomona road ominously
read “Warning dangerous roads ahead”.
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We faced a few challenges on the way including
extremely steep inclines, 3plus point sharp bends,
narrow bridges, swamps, deep ruts and clay mud baths a
few got stuck in and needed a tow.
It was pretty petrifying driving along some of the
cliff tops when you look down to see this tiny
river miles away and your wheels are barely on
the road. It felt like an African safari at times
with the dust clouds that blew up blocking out
visibility.
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Photos by Lisha
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Some cars thermometers read 40-50 degrees!
We were all so hot we stripped off and
jumped in the Whangamomona river to cool
off.
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As well as the fun 4WD stuff the highlights
for me were visiting historic sites along the
way like the bridge to somewhere and the
isolated bush areas like the Aotuhi Station
where people strived years ago farming. One
site still had the front door step and sheep
dipping bath intact.
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We also had lunch at the Aotuhia shearers
quarters.
And the cherry on the cake was stopping at the
Whangamomona pub after a hot day on the
way home for a nice cold bevy and a chat
about the day.
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It was a fantastic trip, with an awesome group
of people, thoroughly enjoyed the company
and the adventure.
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By Lish
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Wayne Norman Whitmore
Wayne was a member of the Taranaki Family Club
from 2006 till 2010. Wayne had been a member of
Mt Egmont 4wd club for many years as well.
He attended many runs in his cruiser or buggy,
often with grandson Nathan along side, Both very
enthusiastic about 4wd’ing.
Wayne passed away on the 12-1-2015 after a long
illness.
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Paddock to Podium
by Max Rutherford
I ask for your help to introduce my book to
your members who could well be interested
in my career. (see image attached)
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The book is full of back ground stories of
Formula One in the 1960’s with personal
insights to the great drivers and teams of
the time.
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Jackie Stewart, Jack Brabham, Stirling
Moss, Denny Hulme, Frank Gardner. I
worked on building and preparing cars for
all those drivers and was a close friend to
others like Frank Williams and Bruce
McLaren. My final job was as personal
mechanic to Jackie Stewart when he won
his first World Championship in 1969.
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Formula One then was dangerous yet
exciting as motor racing entered the modern
age and ‘Gentleman Drivers’ gave way to
professionalism. A great time to have been
involved.
More of the book covers my early days with
go-karts and hill climbing and my later years
restoring vintage road and racing cars plus
developing and selling around the world,
women’s chest protectors for sport. Yes, I have had an interesting life!!
Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.
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Over 180 images with 120 in colour. Most never published before. $39.95 in book shops, members buy direct from me
for $35 including postage in NZ.
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Three books to same address will be $30 each postage included in NZ.
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Please advise your members by email or newsletter. I thank you in advance.
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Taranaki Family 4wd Club Calendar!
Feburary
14 Feburary
A Weekend at Aotuhia Station. Staying in Shearers quarters. Tony Woodill,
Suitable for a day trip . small access fee for the day, Kim 06 7588224
23 Feb - 1 March
On line meeting, to run for 1 week via the forum on website. Club members
only
March
8 March
VCC Car and Swap meet, Stratford Showgrounds.
Anniversary wkd
Waitotara valley, possibly with the caravan club, not yet confirmed by them
shearers quarters booked. Grade medium Tony Woodill
March Date to be
confirmed
Run to Station in Awakino Gorge area, rescheduled as we had two runs
already in Dec, close together.
Kim Voss
Grade Shiney
26 March
Club meeting, Peter Cooper’s, South Taranaki
April
30 April
AGM, Buller Street New Plymouth
To be confirmed
Short notice run
Tongorparutu plane, will be organised at short notice. Kim Voss
Date to be
confirmed
Dover Road, Grade medium Matt Adkins
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