4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA

4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA
RECORD RETURN OF 25th RFC 2022!
(The much awaited Rainforest Challenge (RFC) Grand Final of Malaysia aka 25RFC 2022 aka the “mother” RFC finally returned to the world of 4x4 extreme racing after 2 years of missing in action during the pandemic years! )

We Are Back!
A remarkable “return back to glory” comeback with many records and achievements in the making and taking its rightful place once again as the World’s No.3 Toughest Off Road Races!

Most Challenging of Times
However, the comeback came on the backdrop of world geo-political and economic uncertainty, it was not an easy assignment by all means for the RFC organizing committee, but passionate teamwork and willpower pulled everyone through the challenges and “won the day” to make 25RFC possible.

25RFC & 50Tourism Malaysia
A media launching for both national and international press was held at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC) to warm up both domestic and to 68 overseas media stations on the 25th anniversary of RFC as well as the 50th anniversary of Tourism Malaysia, a glittering start on 16 Nov

RFC in the City
Right from the start, from 26 to 27 Nov, 25RFC kicked off with the first “Big Bang” exhibition in the city of Kuala Lumpur with Motor & Sports Exhibition (MSEXPO) at Tropicana Gardens Mall. It was a record debut which attracted hundreds of urban crowd to the world of adventure extreme sports, auto accessories, equipment, motorised off-road & sports utility vehicles, outdoor lifestyle like camping, archery, horse riding, hiking and trekking. It was a great show for the urban dwellers on outdoor lifestyle associated with the RFC.

Avengers Assemble
Another record for the year is the assemble of wheel sports adventurers from ATV, Classic 4x4 cars, Pick Up 4x4, RC (radio control) model cars and Enduro bikers to come together under the RFC banner for the first time at an exhibition, like a calling from Marvels “Avengers Assemble.”

Two Opening Ceremonies
Two flagging off ceremonies were executed successfully in a matter of 4 days, one after the other. The first at MSEXPO on 27 Nov Sunday; while the second, on 30 Nov at Dataran Kerayong, Bera turned out to be the biggest crowd puller in the thousands even though it was held on a weekday. The eagerness of both participants and fans to be at Opening & Prologue SS stages on a working day also showed the popularity of the RFC brand even in this mid-western region of Pahang.

Land & Water Opening Razzmatazz
Yet another record was achieved here, with an impressive array from 2 wheels (Enduro motorbikes) to 4 wheels (4x4) to “no wheels” (boats) made another historic record for this year’s RFC. It was ceremoniously flagged off by the Right Honourable Dato Sri Ismail Sabri, the ex Prime Minister of Malaysia & current Member of Parliament (MP) for Bera.

Prologue Showtime
After all the razzmatazz, it was fast and furious time at the Prologue SS for the R1 (prototype), R2 (modified production) and R3 (production) participants in full view of hundreds of fans and supporters.

Two years is a long time indeed for the die-hard racers and their eagerness to start was understandable. So, it was “full blast” ahead to start the battles of 4x4 supremacy for 25RFC 2022.

New Blood
Another record achieved this year is the opening up of a new category: RFC Lite’ in standard 4x4s to experience RFC racing. This is geared especially to the next generation enthusiasts during the two days of Prologue SS.

This augurs well for “New Blood” potentials to join future Rainforest Challenge. The 9 SS opened to them was a real hit which greatly inspired them to make more improvements in hardware and skills for next year.

In summary, it was, indeed, an extraordinary year for Rainforest Challenge Grand Final 2022. A fitting return against all odds from the challenges of both external factors and Mother Nature; and breaking records in the making of this 25th anniversary edition.

4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA
4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA
4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA
4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA
4x4 OFF ROAD CHALLENGE | 25th RAIN FOREST CHALLENGE ( RFC ) GRAND FINAL 2022 at BERA PAHANG MALAYSIA