I hope the mods dont mind this being posted in the WRC section as I'd like to hear advice from as many drivers as possible..

I think I mentioned previously that my brother has offered his car for me to compete in my 1st ever event, an unbelievable gesture, for which I am extremely greatful. The car is a full Grp4 mk2 Escort, fully floating Atlas, 5 spd dogbox, powered by a Vaux 2.0 XE producing aprox 230bhp, the event is the Galloway hills rally which is a forrest event on the 2nd Dec. Im likely to be seeded further back so it should be well cut-up and likely wet and muddy if the weather is typical. I will be doing some more testing a week prior to the event and have a lot of pacenote familiarisation to do.

I'd be greatful for any hints/tips/advice from any experienced drivers on here, with my far back road positioning being my main concern.

Every time I think of it I get butterflys in my stomach, My very 1st event in a car that isnt mine.. I HAVE to learn to remain calm, disciplined and stop the red mist appearing and focus on getting to the end with the car in 1 piece. Any tips on how to get into this mindset would also be very helpfull.

He must really trust me but Yep, I think he's crazy too..