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what a decision hhuumm.

Friday evening stages rally or pub meet ?

think it will be up to the weather.

jim carruthers out in Andrew heat for hire copy. it is a belting rally though very good viewing of most of the stages open pits to see the cars and speak to drivers.

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Jim Carruthers is seeded no. 50 in his Andrews Heat for Hire 400R I'll be in the Rally Village with the i200 and supporting Jim all the way. Its only a fiver per car and you get a free programme also; or if you walk in on the rally its £3 each great days rallying plenty of rear wheel drive sliding around bends and chicanes. Two 6R4's entered, Darrians and dare I say over 25 Escorts (Mark 1's n 2's n WRC) which provide good entertainment.

See you all there who's going?

Thanks Geoff

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What a great day, despite retiring at stage 7!

The rain held off for the most part and the rally village / group B display nd parade stage was a good new addition.

A misfire in stage 1 was soon remedied to be followed in stage 2 by fuel starvation, again quickly remedied. Then the troubles really started!

Gearbox came loose from bell housing in stage 3 so a temporary fix enabled us to return a quick time in stage 4.

Got to hand it to the service boys as the box came off, repaired and refitted before stage 5

Half way into 5 and we lost all power, rotor arm spun on dizzy shaft.

That meant we had to sit out stage 6 and spectate from sea wall so with 2 stage maximums we went out to play in 7 but to no avail as we stopped mid stage again!

A few beers was enjoyed in the evening and even with all the hassles we could laugh about the trials of the day.

From the state of some of the retirements I am not sure they can do the same!!

Nice to have met Geoff in the morning and have a wee manta chat!

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