Sprache wechseln
WHEN: 16.07.2023
WHERE: Ehreshoven Castle
What could be better than driving your favourite 4×4 through the forests surrounding Ehreshoven Castle which is situated approximately 30 km East of Cologne.
Matzker, the renowned 4×4 specialist, invites you to spend a full day driving not only the brand new INEOS Grenadier, but also a New Defender and a classic Defender.
Alternatively, you can bring your own 4×4 and put it through its paces in a controlled environment.
The course was designed by Hermann Bauer to thoroughly test off-road vehicles and push them to their limits in a safe environment.
TEST-DRIVING
So what does the course have to offer? Well, in order for you to get a proper understanding how the cars perform, an instructor will guide you through
- Water crossings
- Steep ascents
- Steep descents
- Cross-axle passages
- Driving over a tree-trunk bridge
- and more
No matter if you are an experienced driver or a novice, you will have the opportunity to navigate along a challenging trail and compare the INEOS Grenadier, the New Defender and its predecessor, the classic Defender.
Your instructor will introduce you to all the off-road features of each vehicle and explain how to read the terrain, prepare to overcome the obstacle and select the appropriate equipment respective different off-road conditions.
WORKSHOPS
Overlanding is often full of suprises and when it come to being bogged down, it’s not a case of if it will happen, but when.
The Matzker team have prepared three workshops to help build your off-road proficiency so that you can rescue yourself, and others, when things don’t go 100% according to plan:
- How to use a winch
- How to use sand planks
- How to change a wheel in difficult situations
A FAMILY EVENT
In addition to a display of off-road accessories, where you can ask the team what you might need for your next adventure, this outdoor event also includes something for the whole family:
- Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Barbecue
- Refreshments
- Archery
BOOKING & COSTS
In order to give everyone a chance to make the most of the day, the number of guests is restricted.
Applications should be sent to: krueger@matzker.de
The cost per person* for the whole day: € 75 (includes breakfast, barbecue and refreshments)
*children younger than 14 enter for free.
