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Four-Wheel-Drive Specialists

Classic 4WD

Dedicated four-wheel-drive competition. Same legendary stages, separate category.

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7days
Marathon Format
4WD
Drivetrain Only
Pre & Post
1987 Eligible
FIA
Safety Standard

What is Classic 4WD?

  • Four-wheel-drive cars competing in a dedicated class.
  • Can be Historic (pre-1987) or Challenge Trophy specification (post-1987).
  • Fastest cumulative time wins across seven days of special stages.
  • Same legendary terrain as Historic and Challenge Trophy - optimised for 4WD.

Eligibility & Quick Facts

F

Four-Wheel-Drive Only

Historic (pre-1987) or modern (post-1987) 4WD rally cars.

C

Competition Format

Special stages - fastest cumulative time wins over seven days.

S

Safety Standards

FIA-compliant roll cages, seats, harnesses, and safety equipment.

Safety Requirements (Summary)

Full details in the Event Regulations.

R

Roll Cage

Certified roll cage meeting current standards.

S

Seats & Harnesses

FIA homologated seats and harnesses, within date.

D

Driver Kit

Fire-retardant suit, underwear/balaclava, gloves and boots.

I

In-Car Equipment

Handheld extinguisher, 2x safety triangles, first-aid kit.

R

Recovery & Safety

RallySafe wiring kit, tow rope, window breaker/belt cutter.

Why Competitors Love Classic 4WD

T

Traction & Confidence

Four-wheel-drive advantage on challenging terrain.

L

Legendary Terrain

Iconic New Zealand gravel - same stages as other classes.

D

Dedicated Category

Compete fairly against similar machinery.

M

Marathon Challenge

Seven days testing car, crew, and strategy.

Who It's For

  • Owners of 4WD rally cars (Historic or modern) seeking competitive week-long challenge.
  • Crews wanting traction and stability over legendary terrain.
  • Competitors ready for professional-standard organisation and iconic stages.

The 4WD Advantage

Four wheels working together across seven days of varied terrain. Classic 4WD gives you a dedicated field, the same legendary stages, and the satisfaction of traction when it matters.

Other Ways to Do the Silver Fern

H

Historic Competition

Period-correct pre-1987 cars (mostly 2WD).

C

Challenge Trophy

Modern cars in a dedicated competitive category.

T

Time-Trial

A single-day high-speed competitive blast.

Ready to Enter?

Bring your 4WD and experience legendary terrain. The Classic 4WD category awaits.

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