| Achong Tanjong |
A STRONG crowd of spectators turned up at the Tanah Jambu 4WD Track in Muara/Salambigar yesterday to catch the final of the 4th Suzuki 4×4 Challenge Cup 2016.
Over 60 vehicles, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, participated in the two-day challenge, which was jointly organised by Boustead Sdn Bhd and Persatuan Kereta Tahan Lasak Brunei (PKTLB).
The venue included a booth selling Suzuki parts and products, vehicle cooler box, T-shirts and other merchandise.
Haji Ahmad, co-chairman of the organising committee, noted that the participation of foreigners in the challenge this year is crucial to the future development of 4×4 vehicles in the country.
The challenge served as a platform for participants to demonstrate their driving skills, especially on extreme terrains.
The three different categories challenged participants both mentally and physically, and put their driving skills to the test.
Photos above show participants being challenged both mentally and physically. – PHOTOS: ACHONG TANJONG
This year saw 15 vehicles competing in the Standard category, 34 in the Modified category and 18 in the Team Relay category.
The prize presentation ceremony will be held today at a gala night ceremony at Boustead’s showroom in Beribi at 7pm.
The Standard category champion will receive $800, trophy and a set of Nexen (H/T) tyres, while the first runner-up will receive $400 and a trophy and second runner-up will receive $200 and a trophy.
The Open Modified category champion will receive $2,000, trophy and a set of Yokohama (M/T) tyres. The second and third place winners will receive $1,500 and $1,000 respectively, plus trophies.
The Team Relay category champion will take home $1,800, medals and a set of Kenda (A/T) tyres, while first runner-up will take home $1,200 and medals, and second runner-up will bag $900 and medals.
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