Expedition Trophy 2005: FZJ80 Wins!

expeditionswest · 11-22-05, 03:47 PM

The first annual Expedition Trophy was just a few weeks ago, and included technical driving tasks, high-speed closed course sand track and a navigation challenge (12 waypoints in 90 minutes).

IH8MUD member Scott Jensen won the inaugural event in his sweet FZJ80. He actually won both driving sections to clinch the victory over 18 other vehicles.

Chuck, the owner of a Toyota Tacoma came in second overall and first in the navigation challenge.

Ed, in his killer FJ40 with roof tent came in third place overall and second in the technical driving section and third in the navigation.

We had numerous Toyotas, Land Rovers, Isuzus, Jeeps and Suzukis in attendance.

Here are the pictures:

Here is more info on the event: Expedition Trophy, Adventure Rally

clownmidget · 11-22-05, 11:53 PM

Scott, that looks great.

I think I'd enjoy doing that next year. My one comment on the pics is why is he wearing gloves with the tarantula? They're like puppies!

expeditionswest · 11-23-05, 12:46 AM

Thanks, it would be great to have you along.

Chuck is a wildlife biologist (great guy to have along on a trip). He spend about 10 minutes talking about the beast, their venom, etc. I guess they are a little more aggressive and they can bite during the annual trek to find a mate.

reffug · 11-23-05, 03:01 AM

I don't care what they are, only place your gonna find one around me is on the bottom of my boot.

BajaTaco · 11-24-05, 09:54 PM

Scott, just an FYI - the link on the photos page for my website points to Jeff's pics.

In the meantime, HERE is a link to my pics.

Man, that was a fantastic event!

Tools R Us · 12-02-05, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reffug

I don't care what they are, only place your gonna find one around me is on the bottom of my boot.

If I catch you killing tarantulas on one of our trail runs, it will you getting the boot!

Without the

clownmidget · 12-02-05, 03:36 PM

Baja - that cabin in photo 66 is amazing. Talk about making you think about "checking" out and living off the land. Man, this SoCal craziness is getting to me...

11-22-05, 03:47 PM	#1
expeditionswest IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA and AZ TLCA# 14910 Posts: 507	Expedition Trophy 2005: FZJ80 Wins! The first annual Expedition Trophy was just a few weeks ago, and included technical driving tasks, high-speed closed course sand track and a navigation challenge (12 waypoints in 90 minutes). IH8MUD member Scott Jensen won the inaugural event in his sweet FZJ80. He actually won both driving sections to clinch the victory over 18 other vehicles. Chuck, the owner of a Toyota Tacoma came in second overall and first in the navigation challenge. Ed, in his killer FJ40 with roof tent came in third place overall and second in the technical driving section and third in the navigation. We had numerous Toyotas, Land Rovers, Isuzus, Jeeps and Suzukis in attendance. Here are the pictures: Here is more info on the event: Expedition Trophy, Adventure Rally __________________ Scott Brady, Tread Lightly Master Trainer EarthRoamer XV-JP \| Toyota Tacoma \| Land Rover Discovery I Expedition's West Overland Journal- Expedition Magazine Expedition Portal Community

11-22-05, 11:53 PM	#2
clownmidget IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ithaca, New York Posts: 1,813	Scott, that looks great. I think I'd enjoy doing that next year. My one comment on the pics is why is he wearing gloves with the tarantula? They're like puppies! __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly.

11-23-05, 12:46 AM	#3
expeditionswest IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA and AZ TLCA# 14910 Posts: 507	Thanks, it would be great to have you along. Chuck is a wildlife biologist (great guy to have along on a trip). He spend about 10 minutes talking about the beast, their venom, etc. I guess they are a little more aggressive and they can bite during the annual trek to find a mate. __________________ Scott Brady, Tread Lightly Master Trainer EarthRoamer XV-JP \| Toyota Tacoma \| Land Rover Discovery I Expedition's West Overland Journal- Expedition Magazine Expedition Portal Community

11-23-05, 03:01 AM	#4
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	I don't care what they are, only place your gonna find one around me is on the bottom of my boot. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

11-24-05, 09:54 PM	#5
BajaTaco IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Prescott, AZ USA Posts: 57	Scott, just an FYI - the link on the photos page for my website points to Jeff's pics. In the meantime, HERE is a link to my pics. Man, that was a fantastic event! __________________ Chris Marzonie Overland Journal Expeditions West BAJATACO

12-02-05, 03:36 PM	#7
clownmidget IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ithaca, New York Posts: 1,813	Baja - that cabin in photo 66 is amazing. Talk about making you think about "checking" out and living off the land. Man, this SoCal craziness is getting to me... __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly.

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