Maxxis NZ Methven Mud and Steel Friday 22nd to and Sunday 24th August 2025
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This years event is our Iconic Maxxis NZ Methven Mud and Steel. Socialising and having fun with a little competition between great mates/friends and like minded people. Saturday night social BBQ provided where there will be a chance for old and new to get together and swap stories. This year we will be having a Give it a go class for all the beginners/ first timers or those who just want to have a little fun running over 3 night stages, selected Day Stages on clubman/ challenge lines.
What you need to know
1. Date: 22 – 24 September 2025
2. Located 20 min south west of Methven, click HERE for map
3. There are 3 night stages Friday Night and 10 day stages Saturday, 2hr 4WD Enduro format Sunday.
4. Entry fee is
- $160 per team for non NZFWDA members.
- $140 For NZFWDA members prof of current NZFWDA membership must be proven at sign in by Driver or Navi.
- This includes BBQ Dinner Saturday night and Sunday lunch for Driver and Navi, extra crew BBQ can be ordered for extra cost.
5. Camping is available on site with toilets and showers provided or you can support the local Methven community. Methven Resort, Blue Pub, Brown Pub and Pudding Hill for a few options.
Classes
- Outlaw (Unlimited in rule book)
- Open (Truck in rule book)
- Clubman (Clubman in rule book)
- Challenge (Challenge in rule book)
- Give it Go (Challenge in rule book)
All classes must meet the miniumin safety requirements as per New Zealand 4WD Endurance and Winch Challenge Rule Book 2025 https://4x4events.co.nz/index.php/rules/
Please Note
**THERE IS TO BE NO ALCOHOL AT THIS EVENT DURING COMPETITION TIMES**
You are responsible for your crew, so please make sure that anyone with you spectating keeps clear of the stages and obey marshal’s instructions.
NO ABUSE OR DISRESPECT TO MARSHAL WILL BE TOLRATED THIS WILL END IN DISQUALIFICATION
Programme
Friday 22
- 3pm Scrutineering
- 5pm Safety briefing
- 7pm Start 3 night stages
Saturday 23
- 8am Marshall Briefing
- 9.00am Drivers briefing
- 9.30am start day stages
- 4.30pm finish day stages
- 6.30pm social BBQ dinner to be held on site
Sunday 24
- 8am Marshall Briefing
- 8.30am Drivers Briefing
- 9.30am Enduro starts
- 11.30am Enduro Finishes
- 12.30pm Prize giving BBQ Lunch to be held on site
Be Entered to win a set of Tyres from selected sizes and Tread Patten