Trackrod Rally Yorkshire BRC

[sal]

As this event clashes with the McRae Stages it was a tough call as to which event I would be going to however as the rally is "on my door step" the Trackrod won through.

Obviously a round of the BRC and BHRC but also the MSA Gravel championship which has attracted a small but quality entry sadly no Andy Burton as yet though.

http://www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk/RYhome.html

[Rallyst3ve]

I cant get to the Trackrod now :(

Andy Burton should be there i hope he wins it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[m.lowe]

Three from each event / championship

HISTORIC
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2933/trackrodh1pu3.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/323/trackrodh11at1.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1171/trackrodh41of1.jpg

[m.lowe]

BRC
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3351/trackrodbrcmd2.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5686/subrevbp0.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1554/trackrodbrc1ip3.jpg

[m.lowe]

C2 R2 D2 cup [ :D ]
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8761/nrgc2bx2.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/7222/c2r2nd2.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8031/c2r2d2xs8.jpg

[m.lowe]

SUZUKI CUP
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1252/suzukicupwv0.jpg
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4346/suzukicup1qp6.jpg
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2479/suzukicup2rr3.jpg

[m.lowe]

Trackrod National
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2724/trackrodnational2ml6.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3865/trackrodnationaliq0.jpg
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6654/trackrodnational1yc1.jpg

[m.lowe]

Trackrod Clubman
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/221/trackrodclubman1qm7.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8491/trackrodclubman3fi4.jpg
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/3470/trackrodclubman4tt9.jpg

All pics © Mark Lowe
Larger versions are better quality

[L555 BAT]

I was told that Guy Wilks was booted out... why was this?

[cut the b.s.]

I was told that Guy Wilks was booted out... why was this?


apparently the team had fitted an older spec steering rack (EVO7?) shame the BRC has been reduced to the squabble it is this season, but I cant help but think the Mitsubishi team brought it on themselves

[Langdale Forest]

Was marshalling on the Housedale Stage, good rally.

[alexlake]

just brought this thread back, because I`m thinking of making the trip from essex for this years event.
whats it like, from the site i understand its all on one day, seems ok, but are the stages any good. By that I mean I dont want to go and be hearded into a pen with a thousand other people!

[sal]

Being "local" I'm somewhat biased however it's a great event. Obviously last year the Historic entry took a bit of a battering being on the same day as the McRae stages however with it also being a round of the MSA Gravel Championship we had the likes of Steve Perez and Marcus Dodd etc in their WRC cars and we may even get Andy Burton in 09!

If the weather is as good as last year the pace will be fast as the Yorkshire stages are ultra quick however with a bit of work it's easy to find good places to watch away from the madding crowd...

[alexlake]

Being "local" I'm somewhat biased however it's a great event. Obviously last year the Historic entry took a bit of a battering being on the same day as the McRae stages however with it also being a round of the MSA Gravel Championship we had the likes of Steve Perez and Marcus Dodd etc in their WRC cars and we may even get Andy Burton in 09!

If the weather is as good as last year the pace will be fast as the Yorkshire stages are ultra quick however with a bit of work it's easy to find good places to watch away from the madding crowd...

I will walk miles for a good spot, so thats not a problem. How many cars are entering this year?

[Langdale Forest]

http://www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk/RYhome.html

[sal]

Looking forward to the battle between Higgins and Cronin. The way the points are standing and with the scoring for the lastround it means it's a winner takes all scenario so should be a mighty battle.

Great historic entry but the National rally entry is very poor numbers wise.

[Langdale Forest]

Could Higgins win the BRC at the Trackrod?

[sal]

Could Higgins win the BRC at the Trackrod?

Either him or Cronin! Its the last round of the series this year.

[Langdale Forest]

I will me Marshalling, probably in Langdale again.

[Pinto]

it would be great to see keith do the job not blowing the irish trumpit but the brc would have been a poorer place only for the irish this year with keith the sensation ali fisher the only other to get near to keith and mark also graig breen and marty McCormack winning the festias and the C2's
graig breen will drive a MMS N12b on the rally and marty ill be out in the MK 2

[sal]

Agree the BRC has been all the better for the Irish involvement this year. I hope it's a good clean fight and does not involve any of the unpleasantness of the last Higgins vs Ireland showdown on this event.

[Vatanen]

What happened the last time??? Diggins V Austin MacHale was'nt aware anthing happended

[sal]

Diggins hit a boulder in the Accent WRC that had allegedly been put in the road forcing him out of the event despite which he still won the series and MacHale allegedly had oil thrown onto his windscreen etc...

[Langdale Forest]

Some people belive that MacHale fans put the rock there in 2004.

[AndyRAC]

Is one day enough for an International event? I know it's a cost issue, but shouldn't they be over 120-150 miles over 2 days?

Saying that, it should be a great event, especially the Histerics.

[Pinto]

Some people belive that MacHale fans put the rock there in 2004.

mchale fans do a thing like that no way

[Vatanen]

No fear of the contest beng unsporting. Sportsmanship was displayed by Cronins supporters on the manx when a cluthless Higgy's scooby was helped back on the road.

[Langdale Forest]

Was marshalling in Langdale today, on the second run (SS6), David Bogie stopped and retired due to an oil leak and a puncture.

Rusults:

http://www.tynecomp.co.uk/Results/MSA_british_09/Yorkshire/1/index.html

[marksayer]

Spent the day in Gale Rigg, great location and a great event (shame there wasn't a higher number of nationals/clubmans though)

[sal]

Apart from an early scare nearly standing on an Adder, had a relatively uneventful but dusty warm day watching in Gale Rigg. Big gaps between the Historics and the BRC and the Challenge and the Nationals allowed plenty of sunbathing and the dust covering meant didnt get burnt. Sad that the National field was so small but the Historics were great value. Congrats to the new BRC Champions.

[Langdale Forest]

http://www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk/RYNews.html

Trackrod will be two days again, and according to motorsport news it could have a night stage in Langdale! :D


Also the base will be moved to Scarborough.

[sal]

Cant see any mention of Oliver's Mount been used yet which would be nice. Less chance of standing on a poisonous snake there!