Are you a 4×4 enthusiast who enjoys powerful vehicles, challenging tracks and serious off-road competition? You’re in the right place.
Michael began with a stock-standard Nissan Patrol and transformed it into a purpose-built V8 competition truck. The build required ambition, dedication, plenty of problem-solving and hundreds of hours working in the shed.
Every modification was made with one goal in mind: creating a capable, reliable truck ready for Australian 4WD winch competitions.
Built for Extreme 4WD Competition
Winch competition stages are fast, technical and extremely demanding. Picture a fully loaded V8 Nissan Patrol running on 37-inch tyres, travelling along rugged tracks at speeds of up to 135 km/h.
The driver and navigator must follow pink bunting through trees, rocks, deep holes, mud and thick scrub—sometimes with little more than a hand-drawn mud map. Directions are called on the fly, and the marked course can disappear without warning.
Then Comes the Winch Wall
The truck can go from full speed to a dead stop before tackling a demanding series of winch pulls, sometimes covering five 50-metre winch lengths.
Success depends on teamwork, preparation, concentration and complete trust between the driver and navigator.
It has often been described as the ultimate playground for people who love powerful 4WDs, competition and adventure—and the women competing and supporting the teams are every bit as passionate.
Come Along for the Ride
Explore Michael’s Nissan Patrol V8 comp truck specifications, follow its build and rebuild history, watch competition and in-cab videos, and browse the extensive competition photo galleries.
Competition History
Over the years, Michael and the team have participated in numerous Australian 4WD competitions and off-road events, including:
- XWC — Xtreme Winch Challenge
- XI 8 Day International
- Mini XI
- SSS Winch Challenge
- WTC — Winch Truck Challenge
- Clarkies Challenge
- King of the Park
- Various other Australian 4WD competitions and off-road events
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Visit the website regularly for the latest competition news, truck updates, videos and photographs. You can also contact Michael directly with your questions or join the mailing list to receive future updates.
Come along for the ride and experience the excitement of Australian 4WD winch competition.