TZ Racing - Team Zook

14/06/2026

Glad to be supporting these events each year.
Soon we will have big yellow back in action !!

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight – LC Fabrication 🔥

We're stoked to welcome back one of our long-time competitors and supporters of Maxxis New Zealand Mud & Steel – Lockie from LCZ Fabrication & Mechanical Fabrication! 👏

Lockie knows exactly what this sport is all about, and year after year continues to get behind the event by helping make it bigger and better for everyone involved. Without the backing of businesses like LCZ Fabrication, we simply couldn't offer the incredible prizes that our competitors battle so hard for.

Please get behind the businesses that get behind our sport. If you need fabrication work done, remember the people who support the off-road community and help keep events like this alive.

A huge thank you to LCZ Fabrication for your ongoing support. We can't wait to see everyone hit the stages at Maxxis New Zealand Mud & Steel! 💪🚙💨

Support those who support us – because without them, events like this just wouldn't be possible. 🙌🏁

17/02/2026

From zook builds to general engineering and mechanical repairs LCZfab has it covered !

2026 has a lot in store for a growing business so head over and give the page a follow 😎👌
Cheers

Driven by a passion that extends well beyond 4x4 vehicles, LCZfab was created with the goal of providing diverse solutions to unique problems over a broad range of industries.
As a trade qualified mechanic with considerable experience in engineering and fabrication, Lockie can manage a broad range of tasks, from routine vehicle care to the fabrication of custom, one-of-a-kind parts and everything in between.

02/01/2026

Kick starting 2026 with an central
Otago adventure in the zooks !

The Vitara has been getting a workout on club truck duties and absolutely loving it 😃

25/08/2025

10/08/2025

Believe it or not this sweet build has some parts from the OG yellow zook !
He has saved the floor pan and firewall from the rather bent body and is putting together a pretty sweet SJ build !

Check it out 😎

21/06/2025

Great to see this event filling up !

A lot of new entrants giving it a crack is awesome 😎

📣 **ANNOUNCEMENT – ENTRIES CAPPED!** 🛑
We’ve made the decision to cap entries at 35 for the Maxxis New Zealand Methven Mud and Steel Winch Challenge to ensure every competitor gets the best possible experience and a fair shot at completing the stages within the allowed time.

This event has never been about making money — it’s always been about delivering the best experience for everyone involved. We honestly didn’t expect the changes to the classes, along with the introduction of a new class, to be this popular!

It wasn’t an easy call, but it’s the right one — for our competitors, our volunteers, and the event team.

Only 4 spots left — if you're planning to enter, don’t wait! We’ll also be keeping a waitlist in case any spots become available.

Thank you all for the continued support,
— The 4x4 Events Team

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27/05/2025

Big . Bad . BAZ
We might not be . But atleast Flynn’s representing the zook name for this years mud & steel 😎

🚀 Maxxis Mud & Steel – Meet the Teams! 🚀

Entry #5 is locked in, and it’s Flynn Coskerie behind the wheel of Basil—a wild little LJ50 that’s far from stock.

This is no ordinary build.
Flynn’s rig is a Suzuki-lover’s Frankenstein:
🛠️ G15A engine under the bonnet, because stock just wouldn’t cut it
🛠️ Custom-built GOD winch, ready for when the mud says stop Flynn says NO
🛠️ 32-inch CST Mud Kings throwing dirt
🛠️ A cocktail of Suzuki parts, stitched together with a whole lot of Kiwi ingenuity
🛠️ Entered in the Open Class—Flynn’s not here for an easy ride
🛠️ 5th off the line—early in the pack, ready to set the tone

Flynn and Basil embody the Mud and Steel spirit—small but savage, with the heart of a fighter.

Big shout-out to Maxxis Tyres, the legends backing the Mud and Steel event. When the tracks get gnarly, Maxxis rubber keeps the wheels turning.

Get ready—this tiny titan is about to show the big rigs what a Suzuki(ish) can do.

20/05/2025

Awesome to see Maxxis New Zealand backing the sport 😎👌
It’s unlikely we will have the time to enter this year. But get your trucks ready guys !
4x4 Events Allways a put on a great event

Big News! Maxxis New Zealand is the naming sponsor for this year’s Methven Mud & Steel Winch Challenge. They're not just backing the event—they’re supplying a set of - CST Extreme Tyres - Land Dragon or M-King - as one of the major event prizes! Ready to get muddy and win? Enter now at 4x4events.co.nz and join the action!

04/05/2025

Shane’s video of Our last reefton event ! Check it out 😎

6 teams consisting of 3 vehicles each entered for the weekend , Team Cozzie (father and sons) Shane and Georgina in Wrangler , Lockie and Claire in Yellow SJ...