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B'stard Child said:
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Are cars set off at intervals - 120 cars at a min gap each is gonna take 2 hours
I think we could end up with a very PH convoy round Suffolk
Yes, exactly that. Everyone will be allocated a start time and be sent full details in due course once they've booked on. This will also help to stagger the auto tests over lunch.Are cars set off at intervals - 120 cars at a min gap each is gonna take 2 hours
I think we could end up with a very PH convoy round Suffolk
PHOTOGRAPHY UPDATE
I can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
I can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
Are you allowed OS maps, given an hour before the start reckon I could plot a Tulip route onto OS maps. Unless you are handed the road book on the start line, even then with no timing plot and bash is no big deal.
A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
BenLowden said:
PHOTOGRAPHY UPDATE
I can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
Looked at the site - great photosI can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
First photo is me imagining myself on the rally. Second photo is probably how it would end up...
Miserablegit said:
BenLowden said:
PHOTOGRAPHY UPDATE
I can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
Looked at the site - great photosI can now confirm that Andy Manston will be joining us to cover the event. He's an MSA accredited photographer and you can see some of his excellent work on his website here: https://www.mandhphotography.co.uk/
First photo is me imagining myself on the rally. Second photo is probably how it would end up...
FiF said:
Are you allowed OS maps, given an hour before the start reckon I could plot a Tulip route onto OS maps. Unless you are handed the road book on the start line, even then with no timing plot and bash is no big deal.
A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
I’m concerned that someone is taking this event very seriously A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
B'stard Child said:
FiF said:
Are you allowed OS maps, given an hour before the start reckon I could plot a Tulip route onto OS maps. Unless you are handed the road book on the start line, even then with no timing plot and bash is no big deal.
A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
I’m concerned that someone is taking this event very seriously A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
B'stard Child said:
FiF said:
Are you allowed OS maps, given an hour before the start reckon I could plot a Tulip route onto OS maps. Unless you are handed the road book on the start line, even then with no timing plot and bash is no big deal.
A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
I’m concerned that someone is taking this event very seriously A Halda or similar trip meter would also be a big advantage.
When co-driving on Internationals I used to work out which parts of the road sections I would be expected to drive, copied all the Tulip diagrams etc onto post cards and stapled them into the road book at the appropriate point. Dead easy to drive and self navigate, only ever went wrong once, up in the North East in the early hours of the final day of a Lombard RAC, even then figured it out at the next junction despite being utterly knackered.
That sounds pretty impressive - our road rallying experience is limited to a handful of treasure hunts over the last 30 years - I think victory for 'Team Berlina' will be making it to the end with car and friendship intact - we'll leave the silverware for others
FiF said:
Are you allowed OS maps, given an hour before the start reckon I could plot a Tulip route onto OS maps. Unless you are handed the road book on the start line, even then with no timing plot and bash is no big deal.
Yes OS maps will be allowed and it won't be an issue for you to arrive earlier to get your route book so you can plot the route. As this event is mostly targeted at beginners we might end up supplying a printed map as a back up.Miserablegit said:
I was considering taking my 10 yr old along to read the maps but I fear it might be a bad idea!
I've never used tulip maps before - how realistic is it to expect a child to be able to understand them - It is important I have someone to blame for my poor performance.
It isn't overly difficult, but may be quite challenging for someone younger. It's surprising how tiring it can be following a tulip route for 100+ miles too. As mentioned above though, we will probably supply a map which will help. If you need another assist, you could have a satnav running – not for guidance – but to help spot where junctions and turnings are coming up.I've never used tulip maps before - how realistic is it to expect a child to be able to understand them - It is important I have someone to blame for my poor performance.
You could get a trip meter app (such as Rally Tripmeter) to help with identifying when a navigation will be required. We'll be suppling a video guide in due course.
BenLowden said:
Nope, it'll be going out later today to everyone that's registered 
It's looking like we may be delayed by a day as GT Motorsports Club are still waiting on the MSA permit number to come through before we can open booking. Those registered will still get early access so keep an eye on your inbox, but the email is now more than likely going to be arriving tomorrow.
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