Competed on the Hexham Historic Rally on Saturday night 140 miles around Northumbria and County Durham
The rebuilt engine performed faultlessly managed to finish 5th after holding 2nd at the halfway halt had a poorly navigator and had to keep stopping on the competitive sections
Out last Sunday running Zero (course car) on Malton Motor Clubs White Rose Classic Rally 50 classics taking part including a series Rapier 150 miles around the North Yorkshire Wolds taking in timed special tests at Wykeham forest Sledmere house and RAF Staxton Wold
Had a last minute drama on the way home from a car show last Wednesday night the head gasket blew in between 3 & 4 luckily I had a gasket "in stock" car ran without fault on Sunday but looking to fit an electric fan before the next event in Wales 28th July
Last weekend saw the Rapier out on a very tough event in Wales The 116 Targa tracks We didn’t get away unscathed this time Marred by a wrong tyre choice we slid off causing some damage to the n/s/front wing
Saltire Classic Rally 10th November 2019 location Blair Atholl Scotland
Finished 1st o/a and fastest on the timed tests a very close event just 1 second apart with the tests being decided by a tie break (fastest on the 1st test )
I've not been on here for ages, but having a catchup tonight. Thanks for your time & trouble with all the posts Andy & glad damage all sorted out. It is looking well on this latest rally: thanks for flying the flag for the Fastback's - great work! G