Almost ending our rally early.
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)
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