Come And Get Stuck On A Dirty Weekend
On Sunday, the 18th of May, 2003, On Course Uganda in conjunction with The Rhino Fund is organising THE RHINO STAMPEDE, a day full of fun and challenges for 4x4 teams! The event will happen at our 4WD course in Kajjansi. Obstacles and team events include the Divorce Derby, the Balance Beam, Off-Road Skills Trail, Mud Run, Wheel Change Competition, Pull The Mini Out Of The Water!!!
Costs are 200,000/= per 4WD (limited to 40 cars) and 20,000/= per participant (max. 4 per car) which caters for food, drinks, T-shirt and raffle ticket. Many prices to be won! Proceeds will go to the Rhino Fund Uganda for construction of the breeding sanctuary in Nakasongola district. You can register at Just Kicking or Contact Us.
Mechanically Speaking ... (Postings From Our Forum)
QUESTION: We have two warn winches one 12,000# and one 6000#. We have had to replace the cable twice in the last 90 days because of misuse. We use the winch for vehicle stabilisation (e.g. vehicle on it's side, upside down, or down a hill) and also to pull out our equipment when it gets stuck. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Read Answer >>
Security Report Updates
The Gaba Road is still an area to be extra alert on when traveling at night. A number of people have not only been held up, but also held hostage for several hours before being released by the side of the road outside of town. Further, there is a trend towards attempting several hits on the same target over a period of months until the carjackers succeed. In other words, if the carjackers fail once they continue to watch the same target for another opportunity.
Also, I am hearing from people that armed robbery incidents outside of Kampala are on the rise - i.e. to the west such as on the road to Ishasha. Thieves are looking for other opportunities - such as rural areas where policing resources may be limited.
Carjacking, generally, world-wide seems to be on the rise. The recently released FBI report points to improved anti-theft devises as the cause. As it becomes more difficult to steal a car without the keys, the criminal is looking for other opportunities. See BBC Report>>
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