2022 Rallying Thread (WRC, ERC and national rally)

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Well, the Malcolm Wilson was interesting, eventually won by Stephen Petch with Jock Armstrong third in the Skodaru (an R5 Skoda with an Impreza engine and gearbox)

[Silver Smudger]

Looking forward to Legend Fires North West Stages Rally next weekend - My first time at a rally event

Anyone been before / going this year?

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Silver Smudger said:

Looking forward to Legend Fires North West Stages Rally next weekend - My first time at a rally event

Anyone been before / going this year?

I will be there but doing "backroom" work (glorified gofer) so I won't actually see any of the cars on stage.

Enjoy the event there are some really good viewing points on the stages. (so I am told, having never actually spectated on this event)

[ArnageWRC]

Some sad news; one of the all time great versatile drivers, Vic Elford has passed away after a battle against cancer.

He really could do it all; in 1968 won the Monte in a Porsche, and a week later won Daytona 24 Hours for them. In F1 he finished in an average car at Monaco, and became the only driver to finishes in both the major events in Monte Carlo.

[anonymous-user]

Sad to hear that, one of the greats, RIP Vic.

https://youtu.be/2BT3RPGu2P8

[df76]

ArnageWRC said:

Some sad news; one of the all time great versatile drivers, Vic Elford has passed away after a battle against cancer.

He really could do it all; in 1968 won the Monte in a Porsche, and a week later won Daytona 24 Hours for them. In F1 he finished in an average car at Monaco, and became the only driver to finishes in both the major events in Monte Carlo.

What a driver and so brave. Huge loss.

[fttm]

West Cork this weekend, one of the best in the calendar.

[giveitfish]

Silver Smudger said:

Looking forward to Legend Fires North West Stages Rally next weekend - My first time at a rally event

Anyone been before / going this year?

I’m just about to head to the Nicky Nook stage myself. Not been to a rally for several years and it looks like it’s going to be a lovely day

[giveitfish]

The total lack of signs for the parking and roads full of lost spectators is just how I remember it at least

[giveitfish]

The joy of rallying - only the first car made it through Stage 4 before there was a crash

[Maxdecel]

fttm said:

West Cork this weekend, one of the best in the calendar.

Been sent this - Flyin Finn Motorsport -

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Just back from the Rally North Wales, a bit disappointed with the new Bowler Defenders They just sound like road cars. A bowler to me needs to be a V8. Otherwise a good event.

[ArnageWRC]

Yes, I was looking forward to them, and was expecting some growling noises; instead they came past with no drama at all......rather disappointing!

However, what a fabulous day's rallying; weather was glorious and plenty of cars throughout the day; the Capri and the 131 were my favourites.

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You could certainly hear the Capri

[andy97]

Drumroll said:

Just back from the Rally North Wales, a bit disappointed with the new Bowler Defenders They just sound like road cars. A bowler to me needs to be a V8. Otherwise a good event.

Taken from the “BMW Mini Challenge fb site, originally posted by Challenge organiser, John Goff:

“I would like to point out that on Stage 4 Mick and Paul aka (Steve) set a time of 6.57, the fastest BOWLER was 7.13 I haven't checked any others but I'd say their 150k package plus taking over the whole service park which we were supposed to share gives a result.
Mini's 1 Bowler's 0”

The BMW Minis are 1600 n/a budget cars with very limited mods.

[anonymous-user]

meow.

[rastapasta]

jsf said:

meow.

+1.

'saucer of milk for table three please'

[epom]

rastapasta said:

jsf said:

meow.

+1.

'saucer of milk for table three please'

I love it not milk, I don't like milk.

[ArnageWRC]

I thought it was nice to see a non Escort winning the Historic event; Matt Edwards in the 131 Abarth....

[Maxdecel]

And a Mex 5th O/all