09/03/2016
There are two big news items to share. The first is that the Overland Challenge will now include some TIMED challenges! This was not possible last year due to insurance regulations. This year we were able to make it happen.
The second and even more exciting part of the news is the addition of a new challenge: The Team O'Neil RallyX stage! Teams will complete a full RallyX course with their vehicles in a race against the clock! This is a timed event and points will be awarded based on final time.
I know some people will ask how is this Overland related. Simple. If you've ever been on a long overland journey outside of the country, you know that there are some fast, twisty, and often incredibly dangerous mountain roads out there. On a 1.5 car wide road with locals behind you and an oncoming bus, you need to think quickly and you need a vehicle that can respond to your actions without losing composure. Those teams/vehicles that can handle the higher speeds, fast turns, hard braking, and quick driving skills necessary to complete the RallyX course the fastest are those teams that will be better suited to handle some of the fast and dangerous driving found on many overland trips. We are VERY excited to announce this event as part of the Overland Challenge 2016.