TORCC - Time to TORQUE it up in 2012
18 May 2012
The TORCC got away to an enthusiastic start to 2012 with a good roll up to our AGM in March. More
Payne Takes Out Kempton
14 May 2012
Darren Payne and Kerri Wallace have taken outright honours in the 2012 Huntington Tavern Wildest Offroad Dash at Kempton last weekend.
Round Two of the Tasmanian Offroad Series headed south last Saturday to the small town of Kempton north of Hobart on the A1 highway, a natural terrain circuit, used once a year, through what is normally farming land......More
Photo by Offroadracing Tasmania
Motorsport Swap Meet
13 May 2012
This weekend 19th and 20th May 2012 at 69 Lilydale Road, Rocherlea.
The cost is $7.00 per seller.
For more information please phone 0428 443 908
The Wettest Wildest Dash
12 May 2012
Round two of the Tasmanian Off Road Series has been run today at Kempton in challenging weather conditions with light rain falling all day in nearly sub zero temperatures.
As expected the three drivers at the head of the championship, Payne, Rockliff and Whelan once again were locked into battle at the front of the field, outright honors' eventually going to Payne followed home by Rockliff and Donohoe in third.
Full race report to come.
The Wildest Dash Heats Up!!
7 May 2012
This weekend Round Two of the Tasmanian Off Road Season fires up in Kempton, 30 minutes north of Hobart on the Midlands Highway.
With light rains forecast this week prior to the event and bright blue skies for race day, the 9km's of natural terrain circuit should be dust free and boasts great viewing for spectators. With a new section of track added for this year's event and a healthy entry list of 18 cars to date, the Huntington Tavern Wildest Offroad Dash is set to be a fantastic race. More
The Wildest Off Road Dash Approaches
25 April 2012
The Huntington Tavern Wildest Off Road Dash is fast approaching and preparations are well under way.
Hosting honors for the second round of the Tasmanian series belong this time to the Southern Off Road Racing Association. The event is to be held at the clubs Kempton circuit 30 minutes north of Hobart on the Midlands Highway.....read on
Four weeks to go.......
11 April 2012
The count down is on, Round Two of the TORRS - "The Huntington Tavern Wildest Offroad Dash" - is only four weeks away. This event will be held at the Southern Off Road Racing Association's circuit at Kempton on the 12 May 2012.
Follow the link to the "Calender & Events" page to download the supp regs and take advantage of the early bird entries prior to May 1st.
CAMS AORCom Minutes February 2012
11 April 2012
Follow the link http://www.cams.com.au/en/Sport/Minutes/National.aspx
Round One Washup
3 April 2012
The 2012 Tasmanian State Series has had a fantastic start to the season with some excellent racing in almost perfect conditions.
Twelve entries lined up for the season opener hosted by the North West Off Road Car Club, held at its 2.6km short course circuit at Latrobe. More
Vale - Colin Fidler
4 April 2012
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the recent passing of Colin Fidler late last week.
"Fid", as he was known in offroad, was a member of the NWORCC in the 80's and early 90's. He was a fierce competitor and true character of Tasmanian off road racing.
The offroad fraternity offer their condolences to Colin's family and close friends Peter and Byron Murfet.
Round One Run and Won
1 April 2012
Darren Payne and Kerri Wallace are two from two so far this year after winning Portland last weekend and yesterday taking out the first round of the Tasmanian State Series at Latrobe. Payne, closely followed by Scott Rockliff in second outright and Luke Whelan in third.
Story to come.
Photo by Offroadracingtasmania.
Tassie Season Starts This Weekend
28 March 2012
The much anticipated start of the 2012 Tasmanian Off Road Racing Series is only days away.......more.
Payne Wins Portland
27 March 2012
Darren Payne and Kerri Wallace have crossed Bass Strait to snatch the $3,000 prize pool from Portland's favourite father and son team of Peter and Jake Stevenson at last weekends running of the Havestco King of the Dunes at Portland Victoria. Read on...
OFF ROAD Bulletins issued by CAMS recently
25 March 2012
There have been two bulletins released by CAMS which effect Off Road
1. B11-032 Off Road Standing Regulations
2. B11-033 Schedule D - Apparell
http://www.cams.com.au/en/Sport/Bulletins_and_Regulations.aspx
News from Portland
24 March 2012
With news just to hand - Darren Payne today has won outright the Harvestco King of the Dunes Sand Enduro at Portland, Victoria.
More to come...
New WEBMASTERS in the drivers seat for 'Off road tas' site
19 March 2012
It is with great pleasure I can announce after 4 years as webmaster of this site I am stepping aside and handing over the controls to Michael & Marianne Donohoe from the NWORCC. More..
Payne's Portland Attack
19 March 2012
After a very successful 2011 Darren Payne and crew are in the final stages of preparation for their 2012 season. The first scheduled event will be a shot at the Harvestco King of the Dunes event in Portland on the 24th March. More...
First round of Tas Off Road Season coming up at Latrobe
14 March 2012
Tasmania is about to go racing again with the first round of the state series being held at Latrobe on Saturday March 31. More ....
OFF ROAD Bulletins issued by CAMS recently
13 March 2012
There has been two Bulletins issued recently that affect Off Road.
1. B12-028, General Requirements for Off Road Vehicles - Floor Thickness
2. B12-029, General Requirements for Off Road Vehicles - Seat Belt Cutters
http://www.cams.com.au/en/Sport/Bulletins_and_Regulations.aspx
Offroaders awarded at Tasmanian Motorsport Awards Dinner
7 March 2012
The Tasmanain Motorsport Awards annual presentation dinner was held at the Country Club Casino in Launceston on Saturday night 3 March to honour state championship winners across all motorsport disciplines and a range of special awards for outstanding service. More ....
Hunting Tavern 'Wildest Off Road Dash'
28 Feb 2012
The Southern Off Road Racing Association are well underway with their preparations for the Huntington Tavern, 'Wildest Off Road Dash' on the 12th May at Kempton near Hobart.
More ....
VALE - John Rickard
24 Feb 2012
It is with sadness we learned of the recent passing of TORCC member John Rickard. John was an active competitor and member of the TORCC from the 1990's through to recent years.
John was known for his love of sand racing and frequented the Peron Dunes events along with his sons Darren & Sean.
Heartfelt condolances to Helen, Darren , Sean and family.
Dirtcomp Magazine Promotion
22 Feb 2012
Be sure to buy the next edition of Dirtcomp Magazine when its released mid March, to see a feature on the Tas State Off Road Series for 2011.
Also they have just launched a new Dirtcomp Subscription combo deal. 6 editions of Dirtcomp PLUS one of their new Stubby Coolers for $49.95 - that's over $70 value! Offer valid for a limited time only. Sign up here http://www.dirtcomp.com.au/
2011 State Series Wrap Up
21 Feb 2012
Darren Payne is a clear outright winner of the 2011 Tasmanian State Off Road Series, with Luke Whelan in 2nd place and Stephen Watkins in 3rd.
Payne won the first 4 rounds in the 6 round series , came 3rd outiright in the 5th round at St Helens in November and returned to winning form for the 6th and final round in in the series at Latrobe last December. It was a successful year for Payne all round with a seemingly trouble free run in his Nissan powered prolite including two finishes at AORC events at Finke in June and Millicent in September.
Full State Series results can be found here on site. Payne will be presented with his award along with all the class winners and navigator winner at the annual CAMS Tas Presentation Dinner on March 3rd in Launceston. Details re this event can be found at the below post.
Tasmanian Motorsports Awards 2012 Presentation Dinner
21 Feb 2012
The CAMS Tas Motorsports Awards 2012 Presentation Dinner will be held on Sat 3rd March in Launceston at the Country Club Casino.
Guest Speaker Malcolm Campbell. There is still time to book your seat. Event invitation herewith with further details.
CAMS Technical Bulletins - Off Road 2012
21 Feb 2012
Two Bulletins have been issued
B11/120 - General Requirements to Off Road vehicles - To clarify rear lighting requirements of Off Road vehicles, and
B11/121 - General Requirements to Off Road vehicles - To Simplify and clarify the modification process in relation to windows in Off Road vehicles.
Both Bulletins can be found here
http://www.cams.com.au/en/Sport/Bulletins_and_Regulations.aspx
A prolite at the DRAGWAY ?! Yes it can be done...
21 Feb
Check out Payney recently at the drags in his prolite buggy... courtesy of Tim Holmes.
Classifieds - price drop Jacobson Prolite
21 Feb 2012
Please check out amended ad for this ready to race prolite vehicle.
Back on Line....
20 Feb 2012
After a long absence from the airwaves I am back on line after the birth of my third child 'Delta May' 2 weeks ago.
2012 race calendar, club contacts and comittee details have been updated and I have a long list of articles and info to post about.
Stay tuned Cara ....
Latrobe 2011 Results
20 Dec 2011
Darren Payne took out the final round of the Tas Off Road Series on 10 December at Latrobe. Event results herewith.
Latrobe Event Entry & Regs on site
5 Dec 2011
The final round of the Tas Off Road Series is on this Saturday 10 December at Latrobe. You can still enter. Regs and Entry on site now.
Final Round of Tas Off Road Series - Latrobe Poster out now
19 Nov 2011
The final roud of the TORS is under a month away scheduled for Sat 10th Dec at the NWORCC's Latrobe circuit.
Entry & regs coming to site soon. Click here to download the full size version of the promotional poster.
If you can display any print one from here or contact Jeff Bakes on thumper13@bigpond.com
SMU Breakthrough Win at St Helens
7 Nov 2011
See full article here on www.offroadracing.com.au
Hanson & Wells Dominate in the Dunes
5 Nov 2011
See Article here via www.offroadracing.com.au
SMU Racing bound for the Southern Sands
31st Oct 2011
The countdown is on with just 5 days remaining till the Performance Metals Australia Tas Sand Enduro at St Helens in Tasmania.. more.
Tas Sand TV Ad hits the screens
23 Oct 2011
The TV Ad for the Performance Metals Australia Tas Sand Enduro has hit the screens here across three channels statewide thanks to the continued support of the Southern Cross Network.
Check it out here on You Tube. 
Tas Sand Enduro LOW Entry Fee $$
20 Oct 2011
Not its not a typo - our entry fee is only $110 this year to help you with towage costs to the sunny east coast :)
Performance Metals Australia are naming rights sponsor for Tas Sand Enduro 2011
10 Oct 2011
Organisers of the Tas Sand Enduro set to hit the dunes on Tasmania's north east coast next month, are excited to announce that Performance Metals Australia will be the major naming rights sponsor for the 2 day event. More ...
Supp Regs & Entry Form for Tas Sand Enduro now available onsite
10 Oct 2011
Please click here for Supp Regs and Entry for the Performance Metals Australia Tas Sand Enduro 2011.
Note: Regs will only be available on line. If you do not have internet access then contact Cara on 0417 545 784 for a mailed copy.
Payne dominates at the Moonah Auto Parts Kellevie 300
27 September 2011
Darren Payne has continued his unbeaten record this year in the Tasmanian Off Road Series by taking out the 4th round the Moonah Auto Parts Kellevie 300 last weekend near Hobart. More...
An album of pics can be found on Facebook under Tim Holmes Productions.
Payne / Wallace at the PINES
1 Sep 2011
Darren Payne & Kerri Wallace have arrived in South Australia for the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro this weekend ... more.
Moonah Auto Parts Kellevie 300 - Regs & Entry now on site.
17 August 2011
The major sponsor for this years Kellevie 300 has been announced!! Moonah Auto Parts has won the naming rights for the race to be held on the 17th and 18th September.
Event Supp Regs & Entry form can be found on the Calendar Page.
HTM Baroota update
23 July 2011
Hayden prologued 21st today at the Flinders 450 at Baroota, South Australia. Unfortunately he then failed to complete the first lap of 65kms and we have only just found out that at the 30km mark on Lap 1 he 'lost drive' in the BAT single seater and is now being recovered by his crew - Ian & Luke Whelan.
That is all we know .. more details to come.
HTM Regroups for Baroota
21 July 2011
Hayden Tatnell Motorsport are headed to the ‘Flinders 450' in Baroota, SA for the 3rd round of the AORC this weekend after recovering from the rigors of Round 2 at the Tattersall's Finke Desert Race last month. More ...
New to Classifieds - 2 local buggys for sale
Thomas Jacobsons Prolite and Jamie Wylies Super 1650 .. just added to classifieds.
Peron Dunes Sprint
12 July 2011
Supp Regs and Entry form the NWORCC hosted 'Peron Dunes Sprint' are now on site under the event listing on the Calendar.
The traditional winter sand event will be ran in 4 heats with a 30 min break between each.The entry fee is $150 and entries close Monday 25 July.
For enquiries call Event Secretary, Keith Armitage on 64 261424.
Camp Quality Fun Day Pictures
21 June 2011
The photos from the annual SORRA Camp Quality fun day held on the 5-5 are now on site. Check em out.....
Finke is done -
13 June 2011
See story here...more
2 Tasmanians reach the Finke
12 June 2011
Day 1 of the Tattersall's Finke Desert Race saw more than its usual share of carnage... more.
Prologue all done...
11 June 2011
The three Tasmanian entrants in the Tattersall's Finke Desert Race have today all completed the 8km prologue free of any complications. More...
On the Extreme...
9 June 2011
Byron Murfet will make his second attempt at the Tattersall's Finke Desert Race...more.
BAT Magic
8 June 2011
Launcestons Hayden Tatnell has arrived in Alice Springs for this weekends Tattersalls Finke Desert Race... more.
Inset pic by: Kane Naarat 2010
Three Tasmanians headed to Finke
8 June 2011
The Tattersalls Finke Desert Race kicks off in Alice Springs, NT this weekend and this year has three Tasmanian entries. More ...
You Tube footage - Byron at Kempton
8 June 2011
Click here to see a small teaser from Tim Holmes Productions who strapped a camera to Byrons Corr Truck at Kempton last month.
Inset pic by: Daniel 'Boof' Ziembinski 2010
Location for AORC Round 3 announced
22 May 2011
CAMS are pleased to announce that the Flinders 450, held at Baroota, South Australia is the new round 3 of the Australian Off Road Championship.
The full news release is located at the CAMS website here.
New to Classifieds - 1600 VW Gearbox
22 May 2011
See the advert here...
Payne tames them at the 'Wildest Off Road Dash'...
18 May 2011
Darren Payne has backed up his first round win by taking the 2nd Tas Off Road Series round at Kempton on Saturday. More...
Round Two Of The Tas State Series At Kempton Approaching
24 April 2011
The Huntington Tavern Wildest Off Road Dash is coming up at Kempton on the 14th May.
Please find Regs & Entry form on the Events Calendar.
View or download the full version of poster here, for printing and display in your local business.
Payne Takes out Round One of Tas State Series
20 April 2011
Darren Payne has taken out the first round of the Tasmanian State Series at Latrobe on Saturday. More ....
PMD Awesome April Specials..
17 April 2011Check em out .. PMD Awesome April Flier
2011 Off Road Series Reg
16 April 2011
The State Executive (Cams) Have recently approved the 2011 Offroad Series Regs found at that link.
Latrobe Sprint Race set to run this Saturday...
14 April 2011
Tassies first race of the season is set for action this Saturday... see the full story on www.offroadracing.com.au, courtesy of Julie Rogers & Lisa Morice.
Latrobe Sprint Race Regs & Entry now available
30 March 2011
The first race of the season for Tasmania is not far away with NWORCC hosting the first round of the TORS on Sat April 16th. Regs and Entry are now available on the Calendar of events page.
Phil Sulzberger awarded Life Membership of the TORCC
4 March 2011
TORCC member of 30 years, Phil Sulzberger has been awarded Life Membership at the clubs annual Summer Family BBQ last sunday ... more.
Ian Whelan Awarded The Police Commissioners Trophy
4 March 2011
SORRA's Ian Whelan received two special awards at the Cams Dinner held on Feb 12th .. more.
Cams Award Dinner 2011
3 March 2011
The annual Cams Awards Dinner was held in Hobart on 12th February. For full report including pics ..read on.
Cams Bulletins - January 2011
25 Feb 2011
Please see various CAMS Bulletins relating to Off Road issued in Jan 2011 Bulletin 104;
TORCC Annual Family BBQ this weekend..
25 Feb 2011
TORCC club members , friends and families will this Sunday 27th Feb gather at Peter Hays home at Carrick for their annual family bbq day. Pics to follow next week.
NWORCC Annual Dinner this weekend..
25 Feb 2011
The NWORCC Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation is on Sat 26th Feb 201. 2010 financial members and life members of NWORCC will receive an invition by post but everyone with an interest in off road is welcome to join us. Please let Lisa know if you plan to attend so she can advise the venue of numbers by Wed 23rd Feb.
Biennial Scrutineering Checks - NWORCC coming up Sat 5th March
25 Feb 2011
The NWORCC are planning to hold a vehicle inspection day at Greg Turner's Shed on Sat 5th March 2011 for all pre 2000 log booked vehicles (these must be checked prior to racing in 2011). The club will organise a suitable scrutineer to check over vehicles and vehicle owners are requested to check the CAMS guidelines on presentation of the vehicles on the day. We will get underway at 10am. Please contact Scott Rockliff on 0418 143 970 if you need any more information or directions to Greg's shed.
SORRA Presentation Dinner Jan 2011
25 Feb 2011
In late January SORRA held their annual presentation dinner. Out of 60 people not one took their camera! But the night went off well at The Duke with the following awards going out:
Jack Radcliffe won Club Person
Outright Highest Points - Darren Payne
Wayne Campbell -1st in Pro
Darren Payne - 1st in Pro Lite
Dion Hardy - 1st Extreme 2WD
Dean Maddock - 1st Extreme 4WD
Most Spectacular - David Jacobson
Encouragement Award - Troy Mason
Piston Cup Award - Luke Whelan
SORRA's Annual Presentation Dinner this weekend
19 Jan 2011
SORRA members are set to meet this Saturday night at The Duke in Macquarie St Hobart for their annual presentation dinner. Time is 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Darren Payne takes the last win of the season at the Latrobe Sprint - Dec 2010
18 Jan 2011
Darren Payne and Kerry Wallace were victorious at the final Tassie round at Latrobe on the 4th December. More ..
Kellevie 300 on You Tube
18 Jan 2011
Tim Holmes has sent this You Tube link to us of a short video that he made of the K300 last year.
Tim said he is keen to film more offroad footage and has new in-car camera equipment for the 2011 season.
Farewell Brett Ziembinski
18 Jan 2011
It was with great sadness that we recently learned of the passing of South Australian off roader Brett Ziembinski in a tragic accident in late December.
On behalf of the Tasmanian off road fraternity we extend our thoughts and condolences to Bretts wife Gillian, daughter Mia and family during this difficult time.
Both the TORCC and Hayden Tatnell Motorsport recently made contributions to Mia's trust fund that was set up in the wake of this unfortunate occurrence.
Please see this article for details on how to contribute to Mia's fund.
Classifieds - Donohoe Gearbox reduced
18 Jan 2011
SORRA at the Tas Action Sports Expo - Nov 2010
18
Jan 2011
Some members of SORRA kindly made the effort to display their vehicles at the Tasmanian Action Sports Expo at the Derwent Entertainment Centre in mid Nov 2010.
Back on line in 2011
18 Jan 2011
Welcome to 2011... I am back on line .. Cara
