Since selling my last rally car, I've been uncertain about what I would do next. Recently, I've found myself scheming and dreaming about my next rally car in a way that is reminiscint to years past (i.e. obsessively). I am lurking in the rally classifieds and car preparation forums again, looking for ideas. The funny thing is that I'm far from narrowing down my choices. On one hand, the golf was fun and relatively cheap to run, as would another 2wd car. On another hand, I've got a WRX sitting in the shop (and has been for a couple years now) that is pleading with me to be a rally car. And then yet, I also recognize that purchasing the right car that is already prepared often costs significantly less money (not to count time) than preparing one yourself.
What to do, what to do?
Maybe I'll just buy a boat.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Start Anew
Is that how you spell anew ??
Well, to tell the truth..I'm still not sure that this will be my next rally car, as I'm starting to think about buying a car instead. I have one in mind, if fact... but I think for once I'd like to play the 'cloak and dagger' game and not say.
Regardless, I still have to fix this car to register it...before I take it apart again to turn it into a rally car (that's the way it works in Saskatchewan). So, here is what I'm starting with:
Obviously, the car was tagged on the rear door (the door was a write off), and there was a bit of body damage otherwise, but nothing too serious. Hopefully I'll get started working on it over the holidays, but I still have a bit of mudding to finish in the shop too.
Well, to tell the truth..I'm still not sure that this will be my next rally car, as I'm starting to think about buying a car instead. I have one in mind, if fact... but I think for once I'd like to play the 'cloak and dagger' game and not say.
Regardless, I still have to fix this car to register it...before I take it apart again to turn it into a rally car (that's the way it works in Saskatchewan). So, here is what I'm starting with:
Obviously, the car was tagged on the rear door (the door was a write off), and there was a bit of body damage otherwise, but nothing too serious. Hopefully I'll get started working on it over the holidays, but I still have a bit of mudding to finish in the shop too.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
SOLD
Well, the VW rally car is sold. I hope it brings as much fun and friends to the new owner as it did to me.
So, the work towards constructing the new rally car begins. Well, sort of. I still have some yard work to finish this fall if the weather cooperates, and I have to work on finishing the basement at our new house too. But, I'm hoping I can occassionally steal some time away to work on the car/order new parts during that time. I really enjoy following a blog created by the brother-in-law of a good freind on his refurbishment of a bus (http://49clipper.blogspot.com/), so I think I'll do something similar here. I promised for a long time to get pictures up of the VW build, so I'll try to do better this time.
So, the work towards constructing the new rally car begins. Well, sort of. I still have some yard work to finish this fall if the weather cooperates, and I have to work on finishing the basement at our new house too. But, I'm hoping I can occassionally steal some time away to work on the car/order new parts during that time. I really enjoy following a blog created by the brother-in-law of a good freind on his refurbishment of a bus (http://49clipper.blogspot.com/), so I think I'll do something similar here. I promised for a long time to get pictures up of the VW build, so I'll try to do better this time.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
I miss rally
I'm not sure many people are visiting this blog these days, but I was busy goofing off over the lunchhour at work and thought I'd post.
I have not yet sold the rally car, although have had a couple people express interest. Of course, I'm not trying very hard to sell it either. Besides the post on specialstage.com in the western canada forum, where I suggest I might be interested in selling, I've done no other advertisement. As I've stated before, if it doesn't sell then I'll keep rallying it. If it does sell, I'll build or buy again.
I've been so busy this summer with 'work' work, and yard work, that I've barely had time to think about rally. But watching posts on facebook where friends are talking about getting together, and the "looking forward to seeing you at PFR this coming weekend" statements, it sure makes me miss the sport. The people and the racing are definately what I miss most. But seeing as I'm a bit of a loner with my spare time, I really miss the garage time working on the car too.
But, that yardwork needs to get done and the bills need to get paid, so It will be a few months yet before I get to turn wrenches on the/a car again.
Sidenote: The above statement reminded me of a converstation with a co-worker I had a couple months ago (he also likes to tinker with cars). We were remarking that you're not really a home mechanic until you've caught yourself on fire. I thought this was kinda funny, since I remember at least 3 times I've done this.
So...good luck to everyone at PFR, say hello to Helmer for me (I love that road!)
I have not yet sold the rally car, although have had a couple people express interest. Of course, I'm not trying very hard to sell it either. Besides the post on specialstage.com in the western canada forum, where I suggest I might be interested in selling, I've done no other advertisement. As I've stated before, if it doesn't sell then I'll keep rallying it. If it does sell, I'll build or buy again.
I've been so busy this summer with 'work' work, and yard work, that I've barely had time to think about rally. But watching posts on facebook where friends are talking about getting together, and the "looking forward to seeing you at PFR this coming weekend" statements, it sure makes me miss the sport. The people and the racing are definately what I miss most. But seeing as I'm a bit of a loner with my spare time, I really miss the garage time working on the car too.
But, that yardwork needs to get done and the bills need to get paid, so It will be a few months yet before I get to turn wrenches on the/a car again.
Sidenote: The above statement reminded me of a converstation with a co-worker I had a couple months ago (he also likes to tinker with cars). We were remarking that you're not really a home mechanic until you've caught yourself on fire. I thought this was kinda funny, since I remember at least 3 times I've done this.
So...good luck to everyone at PFR, say hello to Helmer for me (I love that road!)
Friday, January 29, 2010
Selling the G2 Golf
I've decided to offer the G2 golf for sale. Some details are here: http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?p=340010#post340010.
Don't worry. I have plans for another car, but not likely for the 2010 season (although I'm considering offering my services as a co-driver for the year).
Chad.
Don't worry. I have plans for another car, but not likely for the 2010 season (although I'm considering offering my services as a co-driver for the year).
Chad.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Winter work
I've decided that I need to start a list of work I'll be doing to the car this winter to prepare for the 2010 season. I thought I would post it here, as I need to have a list anyways, I tend to lose paper lists I make, and I thought other people mind find it somewhat interesting. I don't know who makes up the 12,000+ visits I've had so far on this blog, but I'm guessing some may be interested to know what work goes into preparing the car. I'm also not into the 'cloak and dagger' secret race car strategy thing, ask me and I'll tell you what I did well and didn't do well. On a related note, I promised a long time ago to post pictures I took during the oringal building of the car, sorry to those who have occassionally asked for it....just haven't made the time yet.
So, I'll try to prioritize, but it's likely to change with time
Step 1: finish new workshop (not really car, but it's the first step. Only wiring and wallboard left before I can move tools and project cars in.
Step 2: repair new WRX daily driver (this is obviously for selfish reasons as I get to use this every day). Once this is done, there will also be more room to work on the rally car.
Step 3: Start Rally car repairs
- fix whatever was causing loss of all coolant during Kananaskis 2009
- replace control arm that is slightly bent
- rebuild transmission, consider upgrade clutch
- consider purchase of different final drive for transmission (currently 3.94).
- repair rear seal that is leaking
- repair flex-pipe on muffler that has developed a hole
- purchase softer springs for ice/snow rallies
- rebuild spare driveshafts
- repair rad fan sensor
- replace battery
- modify skid plate for better protection of water pump and ps pump.
- bleed brakes
- upgrade rear brake pads
- re-synchronize and tune carbs
- take car for dyno tuning (never done this, it's relatively inexpensive and might prove useful)
- (edit) move seat to more comfortable position
I'm sure I'll think of more.
So, I'll try to prioritize, but it's likely to change with time
Step 1: finish new workshop (not really car, but it's the first step. Only wiring and wallboard left before I can move tools and project cars in.
Step 2: repair new WRX daily driver (this is obviously for selfish reasons as I get to use this every day). Once this is done, there will also be more room to work on the rally car.
Step 3: Start Rally car repairs
- fix whatever was causing loss of all coolant during Kananaskis 2009
- replace control arm that is slightly bent
- rebuild transmission, consider upgrade clutch
- consider purchase of different final drive for transmission (currently 3.94).
- repair rear seal that is leaking
- repair flex-pipe on muffler that has developed a hole
- purchase softer springs for ice/snow rallies
- rebuild spare driveshafts
- repair rad fan sensor
- replace battery
- modify skid plate for better protection of water pump and ps pump.
- bleed brakes
- upgrade rear brake pads
- re-synchronize and tune carbs
- take car for dyno tuning (never done this, it's relatively inexpensive and might prove useful)
- (edit) move seat to more comfortable position
I'm sure I'll think of more.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kananaskis Rally 2009
The 2009 edition of the Kananaskis Rally took place on November 8, 2009. There were 11 cars entered for the rally, and the forecast was for unseasonable warm weather approaching the event. I was grateful that Christa Monasch agreed to join me as co-driver for the 3rd time in the last year.
Recce, registration and technical inspections occurred on Saturday, the day before the rally (Recce definition: we get 2 passes of the stages to prepare our stage notes; on the first pass the driver typically calls out the corners and the co-driver takes notes, on the 2nd pass the co-driver reads the notes back and the driver makes slight corrections). It was clear during recce that the event was going to be slippery, despite the forecast. I would guess that between 60 -80% of all stage kms were snow or ice covered to some degree.
The studded snow tires went on, and I started the rally on Sunday morning with the same3 goals as always: 1) Have fun; 2) Finish; and, 3) try to finish in a better position than my starting number. Our starting position was as Car #9.
The slippery conditions caught out a number of drivers throughout the day, and although there were winter road conditions, we still had summer ditches. We were fortunate to have no encounters with the ditch this year, and were able to keep the car on the road all day. However, about half way through the second last stage, the ‘low-coolant’ light began flashing and the car started overheating. We let off a bit and finished the stage. One 24km long stage and a 7km transit left to go, and the car has no coolant. Inspection reveals that coolant is leaking coolant from somewhere I can’t see on the water pump. There was a small creek near the start of the next stage and I filled the coolant reservoir right to the top, hoping we would get through the stage. We decided to just drive out the stage and not make the car work too hard. We were 8 kms into the stage when the low-coolant light started flashing at us again. We made it to the stage finish, and then finally back to the service area – the rally finish, although the car was starting to get pretty hot. Fortunately the weather was cool, because this VW was 'air-cooled' for about 23kms, just like the old bettles.
Only 7 cars ended up finishing the rally. We finished in 4th place, and had a great time so all goals were fulfilled. The car is going back to storage until I get my workshop finished, and then I’ll start looking at the problem with the water pump sometime this winter.
The next rally in western Canada is the Big White Rally near Kelowna. This is a brand-new event, and I’d love to be there, but it’s just a bit too far and at a really busy time of year. I’ll have to wait until Cochrane 2010 to rally again.
Recce, registration and technical inspections occurred on Saturday, the day before the rally (Recce definition: we get 2 passes of the stages to prepare our stage notes; on the first pass the driver typically calls out the corners and the co-driver takes notes, on the 2nd pass the co-driver reads the notes back and the driver makes slight corrections). It was clear during recce that the event was going to be slippery, despite the forecast. I would guess that between 60 -80% of all stage kms were snow or ice covered to some degree.
The studded snow tires went on, and I started the rally on Sunday morning with the same3 goals as always: 1) Have fun; 2) Finish; and, 3) try to finish in a better position than my starting number. Our starting position was as Car #9.
The slippery conditions caught out a number of drivers throughout the day, and although there were winter road conditions, we still had summer ditches. We were fortunate to have no encounters with the ditch this year, and were able to keep the car on the road all day. However, about half way through the second last stage, the ‘low-coolant’ light began flashing and the car started overheating. We let off a bit and finished the stage. One 24km long stage and a 7km transit left to go, and the car has no coolant. Inspection reveals that coolant is leaking coolant from somewhere I can’t see on the water pump. There was a small creek near the start of the next stage and I filled the coolant reservoir right to the top, hoping we would get through the stage. We decided to just drive out the stage and not make the car work too hard. We were 8 kms into the stage when the low-coolant light started flashing at us again. We made it to the stage finish, and then finally back to the service area – the rally finish, although the car was starting to get pretty hot. Fortunately the weather was cool, because this VW was 'air-cooled' for about 23kms, just like the old bettles.
Only 7 cars ended up finishing the rally. We finished in 4th place, and had a great time so all goals were fulfilled. The car is going back to storage until I get my workshop finished, and then I’ll start looking at the problem with the water pump sometime this winter.
The next rally in western Canada is the Big White Rally near Kelowna. This is a brand-new event, and I’d love to be there, but it’s just a bit too far and at a really busy time of year. I’ll have to wait until Cochrane 2010 to rally again.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Long rally-free summer
Just a quick post to anyone who is starved for rally this summer like I am. I'm very much looking forward to Kananaskis...... in November 'sigh'. I've recently moved and my rally car is surrounded by boxes in my garage, and will be until my new shop is finished (concrete coming this week, weather depending).
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Rocky Results
Results from Rocky Mountain Rally can be found here:
http://www.rallybc.com/rmr/Rocky_Results/2009/results_main.html
We finished in 19th place Nationally, and 13th place Regionally.
The Friday stages weren't great for us. My car was running VERY rich with the high altitude and, therefore, wasn't running right. There is obviously some more work to do setting up the side draft carbs, as the car had significantly less power than my mk3 jetta daily driver (which is not modified at all and is supposed to make less power stock than the 16v). Despite being very slow on Fridays stages, we also had a bit of excitement with a small off. We slid wide on a left hand turn over a crest and skipped along in the ditch for about 20ft. We came close enough to hitting a tree that the tree folded in the passenger side mirror :o
Saturday's stages went better for us. The car seemed to run better with the lower altitude, but was still running very rich. The car seemingly ran better near the end of stages than at the beginning. We had no drama ourselves, but 3 stages ended up being cancelled due to a couple accidents that slowed the rally and a small grass fire that started along the stages. It was fortunate that the rally organizers were so prepared, and that the rally had good radio operators, as the fire was quickly dealt with. I was a bit sorry to see the 3 stages cancelled, as we were making up time on each stage on our nearest competitors, and ended up 5 seconds from 18th nationally, and 25 seconds (IIRC) from 17th. I think we likely would have made this up on 1 more stage. Oh well.
Our times improved throughout the day, and we had a great time. I'd like to thank the organizers and volunteers for all their hard work. I always feel guilty that I get to go out and have a fun time racing, and we all rely so heavily on the volunteers. THANKS AGAIN.
My next rally is likely Bighorn in August, but Christa is looking for a right seat to fill at Mt. Trials in Merritt in a couple weeks.
Chad
http://www.rallybc.com/rmr/Rocky_Results/2009/results_main.html
We finished in 19th place Nationally, and 13th place Regionally.
The Friday stages weren't great for us. My car was running VERY rich with the high altitude and, therefore, wasn't running right. There is obviously some more work to do setting up the side draft carbs, as the car had significantly less power than my mk3 jetta daily driver (which is not modified at all and is supposed to make less power stock than the 16v). Despite being very slow on Fridays stages, we also had a bit of excitement with a small off. We slid wide on a left hand turn over a crest and skipped along in the ditch for about 20ft. We came close enough to hitting a tree that the tree folded in the passenger side mirror :o
Saturday's stages went better for us. The car seemed to run better with the lower altitude, but was still running very rich. The car seemingly ran better near the end of stages than at the beginning. We had no drama ourselves, but 3 stages ended up being cancelled due to a couple accidents that slowed the rally and a small grass fire that started along the stages. It was fortunate that the rally organizers were so prepared, and that the rally had good radio operators, as the fire was quickly dealt with. I was a bit sorry to see the 3 stages cancelled, as we were making up time on each stage on our nearest competitors, and ended up 5 seconds from 18th nationally, and 25 seconds (IIRC) from 17th. I think we likely would have made this up on 1 more stage. Oh well.
Our times improved throughout the day, and we had a great time. I'd like to thank the organizers and volunteers for all their hard work. I always feel guilty that I get to go out and have a fun time racing, and we all rely so heavily on the volunteers. THANKS AGAIN.
My next rally is likely Bighorn in August, but Christa is looking for a right seat to fill at Mt. Trials in Merritt in a couple weeks.
Chad
Friday, May 22, 2009
1 week until Rocky
Excited!
Start list is up. 29 competitors, We're starting near the bottom :( That's ok, it's fun to see how much better you can finish compared to where you started.
Start list is up. 29 competitors, We're starting near the bottom :( That's ok, it's fun to see how much better you can finish compared to where you started.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
2 weeks until Rocky
Ok, finally... Just over 2 weeks until Rocky, and I'm excited!! After only racing at 1 event last year, the car is ready for the first event of 2009. I'm looking forward to the event, my favourite event of the year. The game-plan will "Fun" and "Finish", although perhaps "start" should be the plan, based upon the way both Rocky and Cochrane went last year.
Check out the event details at:
http://www.rockymountainrally.com/
Check out the event details at:
http://www.rockymountainrally.com/
Sunday, March 29, 2009
April Update
Was not able to compete at Cochrane this year, and really missed the opportunity to race. The Manitoba rally (Sunset rally) was canceled for 2009, so the next event is Rocky Mountain Rally at the end of May. Rocky is my favourite rally, and I am very much looking forward to it.
I recently purchased a 2002 WRX from Saskatchewan Salvage auction. I have a bit of bodywork to do to make this my new daily driver, but the cars eventual future may be as a rally car.
If you interested in purchasing my 88 Golf Rally car, plus a ton of wheels, tires, and spare parts, contact me. I will be rallying this car until I find someone to purchase it. The car is strong, safe, powerful, and cheap to rally. It is also capable of winning G2 with a better driver ;)
I recently purchased a 2002 WRX from Saskatchewan Salvage auction. I have a bit of bodywork to do to make this my new daily driver, but the cars eventual future may be as a rally car.
If you interested in purchasing my 88 Golf Rally car, plus a ton of wheels, tires, and spare parts, contact me. I will be rallying this car until I find someone to purchase it. The car is strong, safe, powerful, and cheap to rally. It is also capable of winning G2 with a better driver ;)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
2009 is on the way!
Just a quick post, since it's been awhile.
First, I'd like to extend best wishes to the Western Teams heading East for the first Canadian National Rally of the year, Rallye Perce-Neige in Maniwaki, QC. Particularly to Eric and Leanne since they've offered so much support and help throughout the years to me.
Second, I'm very much looking forward to Cochrane Rally on March 1, 2009, the first Western Canadian Rally of the year. The car has been sitting (neglected) in the garage since November after Kananaskis Rally, but was running very good when it was parked.
Take care,
Chad.
First, I'd like to extend best wishes to the Western Teams heading East for the first Canadian National Rally of the year, Rallye Perce-Neige in Maniwaki, QC. Particularly to Eric and Leanne since they've offered so much support and help throughout the years to me.
Second, I'm very much looking forward to Cochrane Rally on March 1, 2009, the first Western Canadian Rally of the year. The car has been sitting (neglected) in the garage since November after Kananaskis Rally, but was running very good when it was parked.
Take care,
Chad.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Kananaskis Video(s)
cool youtube video of us at the spectators hairpin, not sure who the videographer was, so it was a nice find on youtube.
I've also added the in-car from SS2 to youtube, you'll see I had a bit more trouble with the hairpin on the 2nd pass, losing about 4 seconds at the corner, although faster on SS2 overall than on SS1. However, not pushing on both stages as it was the first time racing the car in a year (and icy conditions yet)
I've also added the in-car from SS2 to youtube, you'll see I had a bit more trouble with the hairpin on the 2nd pass, losing about 4 seconds at the corner, although faster on SS2 overall than on SS1. However, not pushing on both stages as it was the first time racing the car in a year (and icy conditions yet)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
2008 Summary
Well, 2008 was not the best year of racing!!
Kananaskis rally just finished up last weekend. The rally car was running good, we were just winding up the car, starting slowly since it has been a full year since I've raced the car. We made 2 passes of the Forest Loop spectators stage when one of the competitors behind us had a serious incident. The co-driver was seriously hurt and the ambulance we had contracted expended all their supplies caring for him while STARS air ambulance was on the way. Unfortunately, the ambulance could not be re-deployed for the remaining stages without supplies, and the rally was over :(. Obviously, the real dissappointment is one of our fellow competitors being hurt but the rally also ended much sooner than anyone anticipated.
So the car is parked for the winter, waiting for the 2009 Cochrane Rally.
Chad.
Kananaskis rally just finished up last weekend. The rally car was running good, we were just winding up the car, starting slowly since it has been a full year since I've raced the car. We made 2 passes of the Forest Loop spectators stage when one of the competitors behind us had a serious incident. The co-driver was seriously hurt and the ambulance we had contracted expended all their supplies caring for him while STARS air ambulance was on the way. Unfortunately, the ambulance could not be re-deployed for the remaining stages without supplies, and the rally was over :(. Obviously, the real dissappointment is one of our fellow competitors being hurt but the rally also ended much sooner than anyone anticipated.
So the car is parked for the winter, waiting for the 2009 Cochrane Rally.
Chad.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
2008 Kananaskis Rally Preview
Date: November 8 and 9th, 2008
Location: Kananaskis Country, AB
Weather forecast: snow flurries off and on up to the event, near freezing temps
The car is all ready for the trailer, for the ~8hour trip to Calgary. In fact, it's running better than it ever has, so now I'm almost scared to touch it. It looks like there are 15 teams entered which, I think, is about average for this event. It's a mix of fast competitors and even some people who are relatively new to the sport. Christa Monasch of Calgary, AB will be co-driving for me at this event, and I'm very thankful that she has agreed to join me. There have been no significant changes to the car over the summer (besides fixing the overheating problems I was having), although the car has not yet been raced since some significant improvements to the power of the car. However, with the forecast being for snow, power may not matter too much.
Check out the entries, team profiles and, eventually, results at:
www.kananaskisrally.com
Location: Kananaskis Country, AB
Weather forecast: snow flurries off and on up to the event, near freezing temps
The car is all ready for the trailer, for the ~8hour trip to Calgary. In fact, it's running better than it ever has, so now I'm almost scared to touch it. It looks like there are 15 teams entered which, I think, is about average for this event. It's a mix of fast competitors and even some people who are relatively new to the sport. Christa Monasch of Calgary, AB will be co-driving for me at this event, and I'm very thankful that she has agreed to join me. There have been no significant changes to the car over the summer (besides fixing the overheating problems I was having), although the car has not yet been raced since some significant improvements to the power of the car. However, with the forecast being for snow, power may not matter too much.
Check out the entries, team profiles and, eventually, results at:
www.kananaskisrally.com
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Kananaskis 2008
Quick Post: It's been a very busy summer and fall (still is), but I'm doing everything I can to get the car on the trailer for Kananaskis Rally on the November 8 and 9 weekend. Kananaskis rally 2007 was the last time the car was actually raced, so I hope I remember where everything is :)
Chad.
Chad.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Rocky Summary
Well, bad news again. I discovered what seems to be a cracked head on Wednesday night before the rally, 2 hours after I was supposed to have left for the event. I had an overheating problem develop a couple of weeks ago, and replaced virtually every cooling system component trying to resolve the problem. Too bad I'm not a better mechanic, or I may have diagnosed the real problem more quickly. I'm hoping it's not a cracked block, as I have spent a great deal of money on the block.
We had to withdraw from the rally again....2 rallies, 2 withdrawals...very dissapointing.
We left for Calgary anyhow as my family had made many plans for visiting. I hung around the rally for the weekend visiting with everyone and watching some of the action, and helping with scrutineering. Thanks to everyone who expressed concern and wishes that we were there competing.
The weather was quite difficult for the competitors, and extremely difficult for the volunteers at the event. I think they all deserve a HUGE thanks. Pat Richard won the event in his new 2008 Subaru Sti. Results are at www.rockymountainrally.com
I've got to take the summer off and develop our basement (buying more rally time from my wife). John will be competing with Brian Maplethorpe in the upcoming Mountain Trials Rally (www.rallyBC.com). I wish them the best of luck.
We had to withdraw from the rally again....2 rallies, 2 withdrawals...very dissapointing.
We left for Calgary anyhow as my family had made many plans for visiting. I hung around the rally for the weekend visiting with everyone and watching some of the action, and helping with scrutineering. Thanks to everyone who expressed concern and wishes that we were there competing.
The weather was quite difficult for the competitors, and extremely difficult for the volunteers at the event. I think they all deserve a HUGE thanks. Pat Richard won the event in his new 2008 Subaru Sti. Results are at www.rockymountainrally.com
I've got to take the summer off and develop our basement (buying more rally time from my wife). John will be competing with Brian Maplethorpe in the upcoming Mountain Trials Rally (www.rallyBC.com). I wish them the best of luck.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Rocky Preview
10 days away from Rocky, and I'm getting excited. 36 cars entered so far, including Pat Richard who is supposed to be debuting a 2008 Subaru STi. Most mechanical issues with my car have been sorted...I've been working in the evenings to clean, check, re-check everything to try and eliminate potential problems during the race.
Rocky is a personal favorite event. This is the first event I ever attended (2004), and decided on the side of that dusty road that this was something I wanted to do myself. We are entered as national competitors this year so that we can run the Friday stages in Kananaskis. We won't be pushing on the Friday stages, however, as we don't want to risk breaking the car before the regional portion of the race begins. I'm hoping for warm dry conditions, as that is where I have performed best in the past (although I haven't been given a lot of opportunity as most rallies I've competed in have had snow and ice to deal with). Last year we finished 12th of ~28 regional competitors (iirc) and we were having mechanical issues that seriously limited power. This year we have more power and more experience, so I'm hoping for a top ten regionally.
Link to the event page:
http://www.rockymountainrally.com/
Take care all. I'll post stories, pictures and video (hopefully) following the event.
Chad.
Rocky is a personal favorite event. This is the first event I ever attended (2004), and decided on the side of that dusty road that this was something I wanted to do myself. We are entered as national competitors this year so that we can run the Friday stages in Kananaskis. We won't be pushing on the Friday stages, however, as we don't want to risk breaking the car before the regional portion of the race begins. I'm hoping for warm dry conditions, as that is where I have performed best in the past (although I haven't been given a lot of opportunity as most rallies I've competed in have had snow and ice to deal with). Last year we finished 12th of ~28 regional competitors (iirc) and we were having mechanical issues that seriously limited power. This year we have more power and more experience, so I'm hoping for a top ten regionally.
Link to the event page:
http://www.rockymountainrally.com/
Take care all. I'll post stories, pictures and video (hopefully) following the event.
Chad.
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