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.
Friday, May 22, 2009
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
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