# Event Details - **Event Name**: NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 am – Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Enduro is back! We will be hosting the NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace the first weekend of march. We have hashed out the vehicle rules a little to have separate classes this time. They pretty much categorize the vehicles as per our existing Norwest Ohv winch challenge rules, if you want to double check these please ask for a copy along with your entry. This time around we are going to have the first race on FRIDAY afternoon then the final two races on Saturday, the property will be available for camping from Thursday evening till Sunday evening. This means there's no rush to get packed up and on the road after a big day of racing. Below is the schedule and objectives for the event. Please email Possumpalace4x4@gmail.com for an entry form. If you would like to be a part of the action but cant compete the best bet is to be a marshal! Its as simple as punching a coffee card and gets you in the thick of the action. each shift is a max of 3 hours and you will be fed and watered. if we get enough marshals you may only have to do one shift ( although history shows most people want their spot back for the next race) Please either show your interest on this post and/or email Possumpalace4x4@gmail.com SCHEDULE Fri 6th March 2026 11:00am: Drivers Briefing (at the Toilet Block area) 11:30am: Orientation Lap (Leaving in convoy from the Drivers Briefing) 12:30am: Scrutineering & Shoot Out (at the HUB / Pits) 1:50pm: On Starting Grid for Race 1 2:00pm: Race 1 Start (3hrs) 5:00pm: Day 1 Finish Sat 7th March 2026 8:00am: Drivers Briefing (At Toilet Block) 8:50am: On Start Grid for Race 2 9:00am: Race 2 Start (3hrs) 12:00pm: Lunch Break 12:50pm: On Starting Grid for Race 3 1:00pm: Race 3 Start (3hrs) 4:30pm: Results / Prizegiving / Feedback 5:30pm: Event Finish Objectives & Rules Scrutineering – Vehicles will be scrutineered to the Norwest OHV Club Winch Challenge & Enduro Rules. Trucks must meet either ‘Modified Class’ or ‘Outlaw Class’ specifications as well as the ‘Vehicle Rules’. Quick List of Vehicles requirements: Maximum 36.5inch tyres, Helmets compulsory, Goggles required in leu of windscreen, Fire Extinguishers, Roll cage required as per Norwest OHV Rules, Harnesses required as per Norwest OHV Rules, First Aid Kit Objective - You have 3hrs to accumulate as many points as possible. You earn points by completing Laps and Bonus Lines. It’s your choice as to how many Bonus Lines you complete per Lap. The Bonus Line points are added to your Lap points at the completion of each Lap. Lap cards are to be presented to the Marshall at the start of each Bonus Line and you will receive a NEW Lap card for each Lap. The Last Lap will be issued no later than the 2hr time point. If you reach the Start/Finish after the 2hr point no further Laps will be issued to you, so timing and strategy is crucial. It’s recommended that each Competitor carries their own timer to keep track of the time. If you do get issued a final Lap you have the remainder of the 3hrs Race time to complete the last Lap and as many Bonus Lines as you can. If you don’t get back to the Start/Finish within the 3hrs you forfeit the last Lap points, but you do receive any completed Bonus Track points. All Bonus Lines will be closed at the 3hr mark. Steering & Brake Check - Drivers must stop at the ‘Tomo’ & ‘Start/Finish’ Steering & Brake check points and do a Steering & Brake check. If you fail the ‘Tomo’ Steering & Brake check, you will be directed to the pits without completing the Lap and forfeit the Lap points. If you fail the ‘Start/Finish’ Steering & Brake check, you will be directed to the pits also, however you will receive the Lap points. In both scenarios you will need to complete another Brake & Steering check at the Start/Finish to receive a NEW Lap card and resume the race. Fuel - Refueling is to happen only in the refueling area by competitors only. All competitors are to be out of the vehicle and the engine to be switched off before refueling. Please label your fuel tanks for identification. Extra fuel that isn’t going to be used during the 3hr Race period can be stored inside support vehicles in the Pit area. There will be an emergency water pump and fire extinguishers at the refueling site. On the Track – The Main Loop is marked in Yellow bunting and Road Cone stations, Bonus Lines are marked in Red bunting. Merging vehicles from a Bonus Line must give way to Lap vehicles before rejoining the main circuit. Competitors are expected to stop and give assistance if you’re the first on the scene of an accident. If you are the one that has had an accident and there is no personal injury or danger, then you are obliged to waive other competitors on. If you are involved in a roll-over you must report this to Race HQ for a roll cage inspection. Any accident resulting in injury will cause a suspension of the Race. All competitors must yield to and obey recovery vehicle instructions. Support Crew - There is to be no unnecessary travel around the property during race hours. There will be no entry into race-track areas, so crews are limited to the Hub / Pit area. Photo credit to sent it photography - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/novawinch-conquer-the-palace-2026/200029328892117 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, contests, trips-adventures, nonprofit, camping, first-friday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 57 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029328892117?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=whangarei-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Whangarei - **state**: NO - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 504 Girls High School Rd, Omana, Tangiteroria 0381, New Zealand - **lat**: -35.9092 - **long**: 174.05024 - **full address**: 504 Girls High School Rd, Omana, Tangiteroria 0381, New Zealand, 504 Girls High School Rd, Omana, Tangiteroria 0381, New Zealand, Whangarei ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/49fdc6946262bfeeb4cf867a392529aa71e1b79f89b623e74eaddd6fcb5de069-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181711-gmir?v=1769712308 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace 2026 being held? - **A:** NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace 2026 takes place on Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 am to Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 504 Girls High School Rd, Omana, Tangiteroria 0381, New Zealand, 504 Girls High School Rd, Omana, Tangiteroria 0381, New Zealand, Whangarei. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NOVAWINCH Conquer the Palace 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whangarei, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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