Why not celebrate at the Rust de Winter 4 x 4 Trail!

Toyota has invited all Land Cruiser owners to be part of these celebrations taking place on the weekend of 29 April to 2 May 2011 on the banks of the Elands River – and they will stand a chance to win some handsome prizes as well!


This year’s Toyota Rust de Winter jamboree, the 32^nd consecutive year that this event will be held, is indeed special as this popular 4x4 gathering will be dedicated to the celebration of 60 years of the iconic Land Cruiser brand.
 
The Rust de Winter Land Cruiser competition will take place on Saturday, 30 April, and owners stand a chance to win cash prizes in the following three categories:

• The Oldest Running Land Cruiser – (oldest at Rust de Winter by age)
• The Oldest Original Land Cruiser – (oldest without any conversions, accessories or extras)
• Best Kitted-out Land Cruiser – (the best accessorised as per the judge’s discretion)

 Dirk van Wyk, spokesperson for the organisers, the ATV Club, says that a lot of entertainment has been planned for spectators and competitors, such as a special gymkhana on Saturday 30 April.
 
“The gymkhana consists of varied obstacles on a course, which have been designed to pose a challenge for drivers and co-drivers. It is a fun-filled event and promises to be high in spectator value as the various competitors compete against each other,” says Van Wyk. Competitors will also be tested on the long and challenging mountain-route, scheduled for Sunday 1 May.


To enter, owners can complete the competition entry form available online at www.toyota.co.za or pick up an entry form at Rust de Winter. Entrants must register by 10 am on Saturday, 30 April and judging will take place from 10 am to 11 am. The winners will be announced at 12 pm and each category winner will receive R3 500 in cash. Rules for the competition are available on the Toyota website.
 
The Toyota Rust de Winter jamboree has evolved over the years into a fun-filled family weekend with challenging events for both 4x4 and 4x2 enthusiasts. The routes through the ATV Organisation’s 22ha site has seen various updates and changes to ensure that all competitors start on equal footing and as always there will be a wide array of activities for the participants.
 
Children will again, in true Toyota Rust de Winter tradition and again with the generous sponsorship of Continental SA, be well catered for by the various activities at the dedicated children play-area, while live entertainment are on the menu for mom and dad at the end of each day’s challenges.
 
Rust de Winter is situated approximately 25 km east of Pienaarsrivier, when driving on the N1 to Polokwane.