Somerset Stages 2013 [Archive]

MrJan

18th March 2013, 19:12

Clashes with City's last home game of the season and, as we may be chasing promotion, I'll probably only manage half a day at the rally again :( Really annoying because in the last few years I haven't been able to get to Porlock, which is a great spot to watch at. Unless the timings are just right then it looks like I'll be missing it this year too.

NxOxT

18th March 2013, 23:30

probably this will be the next one for me as well... so far i really like what i see in the BTRDA, so i might skip the BRC in north wales for this one...we will see.

MrJan

19th March 2013, 18:39

probably this will be the next one for me as well... so far i really like what i see in the BTRDA, so i might skip the BRC in north wales for this one...we will see.

A rally that I always think is worth going to (although that could be because it's the closest gravel event to me) but it requires a bit more effort to find the stages because spectators aren't supposed to be on any of the stages except one (which is repeated). You can sort of see in this video how many people ignore that though.

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If you can get hold of the stage times/maps then it'll make life an awful lot easier to watch in a decent spot (I've never found the spectator stage to be particularly good, you never get to be close). I've got maps from previous years that may be useful if you want, but without 1st car times they probably won't be that useful...although usually Porlock (the one tarmac stage) is run at about 11am.

Allyc85

20th March 2013, 12:29

I can normally get maps and stage times off of someone. You really wont get anything off of the organisers this time Mr NxOxT, the event is even more PR sensitive than Epynt due to idiots parking in stupid places and the yocals not liking the noise on one weekend out of 52....

NxOxT

20th March 2013, 12:56

Thank you for the information... maybe i will put BRC north wales into my program if things get difficult for Somerset.... will see plenty of time ahead... thanks again.

Allyc85

28th March 2013, 20:53

Ive always got info, that wont be a problem :)

Entries up to 96 with 3 weeks to go, its looking good.

MrJan

8th April 2013, 13:07

After the recent 'performance' by Exeter City so called Football Club I have decided that my time will be better spent watching motorsport, so it's a trip to Porlock for me :up:

john777

14th April 2013, 19:35

Hello, If anyone could come up with some stages & times apart from Chargot wood, could you perhaps PM me? :)

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rallyrules78

14th April 2013, 22:59

Hiya john777 struggling to find any stage times or stage order info for Somerset stages myself,if I can I will pm you.can I request the same please.
Should be a good one.

w&g

15th April 2013, 10:20

Hi all, I am also trying for stage times. If anyone manages to get any could you please pm me. I will continue to try and let you know if I have any success. Cheers.

MrJan

15th April 2013, 12:15

john777

15th April 2013, 13:03

Add me to the list. I've possibly got the info coming from one source but don't want to rely on him too much as I'm not sure he was comfortable with the idea. If I can't find anything then I'll just aim to be parked at Porlock around 10 ish, although ideally I'd like to make the first stage of the day if it's possible.

Hi, Do they do just one run up Porlock? I seem to remember it being used twice in the distant past???
I've not been to a stage rally for about 20 years! :eek:

makinen_fan

15th April 2013, 14:27

Hi, I am new into the British Rallying, how is the organization of such local events? Are you free to walk along the stage to find a good place to watch? From Wales rally GB, I am a bit disappointed with this aspect. How is the spectator area? Does anyone have a video/photos of what is like there? I currently live in London, and wonder whether it worth the effort and cost (I will need to rent a car as I do not own one atm) to go to the event. Even anyone willing to share costs and travel together please pm me!

Allyc85

15th April 2013, 17:29

Seeded entry list is up

http://www.somersetstagesrally.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/EntryList20130414.pdf

Hi, Do they do just one run up Porlock? I seem to remember it being used twice in the distant past???
I've not been to a stage rally for about 20 years! :eek:

2 runs up Porlock :)

MrJan

15th April 2013, 17:45

Hi, Do they do just one run up Porlock? I seem to remember it being used twice in the distant past???
I've not been to a stage rally for about 20 years! :eek:

Normally two runs pretty much back to back.

Hi, I am new into the British Rallying, how is the organization of such local events? Are you free to walk along the stage to find a good place to watch? From Wales rally GB, I am a bit disappointed with this aspect. How is the spectator area? Does anyone have a video/photos of what is like there? I currently live in London, and wonder whether it worth the effort and cost (I will need to rent a car as I do not own one atm) to go to the event. Even anyone willing to share costs and travel together please pm me!

As long as you don't go to Chargot (the official spectator stage) then you can stand pretty much anywhere you want, however you'll need to get stage maps and times from a competitor/media person if you want to know where and when to go. In theory spectators are only supposed to go to Chargot, but in practice an awful lot go to other places too.

This video is from one of the other stages xozI4WjCsi8

And this is a pic that I took on another stage http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5229/5629014316_4b16222d7d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/5629014316/)
Car 21 - Croydon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/5629014316/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

If you're only planning to go to Chargot then I would say the cost of hiring a car is not worth it. If you can get stage maps and plan to go to other stages then I think that it is worth it. If I can get hold of maps/times then I intend to attempt to see 4 stages, one early in the morning, then the double run of Porlock and then a final one in the afternoon.

w&g

15th April 2013, 18:47

MrJan if your contact does come good with stage info would you be kind enough to share it with me and if I manage to get any I'll return the favour and share to you.

adambtt21

15th April 2013, 23:11

Hello, I've been trying find stage times for this years somerset stages and can't find any as usual.. If someone has them, please could you pm me them :) thanks :)

skye13

16th April 2013, 07:55

Maybe all of you trying to get maps, times etc should actually volunteer to marshal. :)

john777

16th April 2013, 08:31

Maybe all of you trying to get maps, times etc should actually volunteer to marshal. :)

Maybe all of us trying to get maps, times etc will actually stay at home & not bother :)

Having taken part in around 200 events myself I was hoping to introduce the sport to my children!

skye13

16th April 2013, 08:56

Maybe all of us trying to get maps, times etc will actually stay at home & not bother :)

Having taken part in around 200 events myself I was hoping to introduce the sport to my children!

Then go about it the correct way, bring your children up to respect motorsport, and go to the stage which the officials have designated as a spectator stage. :D

MrJan

16th April 2013, 12:58

Maybe all of you trying to get maps, times etc should actually volunteer to marshal. :)

One of the main reasons I enjoy rallying is because, if you're stood in a crap place, you can ditch a stage and go to another one, you don't have that luxury with marshalling. I've marshalled at rallies in the past and I marshal at speed events fairly often, but the Somerset Stages is an event that I really enjoy going to as a spectator. Partly this is because I can pick where I stand and partly because I can stay in bed until about half eight!

Then go about it the correct way, bring your children up to respect motorsport, and go to the stage which the officials have designated as a spectator stage. :D

I would wager that the majority of the officials involved have flaunted similar rules on a number of times in the past ;) In my experience an awful lot of people involved in organisation of events speak very highly of running night rallies that were on (or over) the limits of the law...And if my dad had taken me to a stage like Chargot when I was a kid then I wouldn't be as interested in the sport as I am now.

skye13

16th April 2013, 16:16

One of the main reasons I enjoy rallying is because, if you're stood in a crap place, you can ditch a stage and go to another one, you don't have that luxury with marshalling. I've marshalled at rallies in the past and I marshal at speed events fairly often, but the Somerset Stages is an event that I really enjoy going to as a spectator. Partly this is because I can pick where I stand and partly because I can stay in bed until about half eight!

I would wager that the majority of the officials involved have flaunted similar rules on a number of times in the past ;) In my experience an awful lot of people involved in organisation of events speak very highly of running night rallies that were on (or over) the limits of the law...And if my dad had taken me to a stage like Chargot when I was a kid then I wouldn't be as interested in the sport as I am now.

I am marshalling on 3 stages on Saturday and have the luxury of being able to drive into stage and park up. Anyway, have a great day spectating wherever you go to watch. :D

Steve Boyd

16th April 2013, 22:15

makinen_fan

16th April 2013, 22:46

If you are based in London it will probably be easier for you to watch this event Spectators | London Rally For Heroes (http://londonrallyforheroes.com/spectator-info/) this weekend.

That's the most likely option at the end. I would prefer a proper forest rally though, but cost is way to much for what it is on offer.

adambtt21

17th April 2013, 08:26

Hello, anyone know stage times for the morning? cheers.

adambtt21

17th April 2013, 16:38

Maybe all of you trying to get maps, times etc should actually volunteer to marshal. :)

Been marshalling for the last 10 years... unfortunately i don't have the time all day saturday to marshall. Would just like times for the morning stages.

Clifford watson

17th April 2013, 19:32

Been marshalling for the last 10 years... unfortunately i don't have the time all day saturday to marshall. Would just like times for the morning stages.
Croyden about half eight , then Porlock about 11! Get amongst it !

Clifford watson

17th April 2013, 19:45

Somerset rally stages happen once a year and I have been in that position myself several years ago when you want to see as much as you can but all that is on offer is the ****ty spectator stage as information is limited. I think if your interested enough to go on here then you deserve to be given a few tips to make the most of it. It's looking good for Saturday sunny with plenty of dust, happy days. I know where I'm heading for 8.30 Croyden woods, if you don't know where your going head there someone will direct you!

rallyrules78

19th April 2013, 20:06

Hi all,can anyone tell me if chargot is the first stage tomorrow morning please 8:50am? Assuming then croydon,knowle,porlock twice.
Many thanks guys.

adambtt21

19th April 2013, 20:30

Knowle is first stage, then croyden, then onto chargot at 8.50 i believe.

adambtt21

19th April 2013, 20:31

Thank you very much.
Croyden about half eight , then Porlock about 11! Get amongst it !

rallyrules78

19th April 2013, 20:47

Thankyou adambtt21.. much appreciated.

Allyc85

20th April 2013, 21:13

Clifford watson

20th April 2013, 22:52

Great day out in Somerset today. Started the day on Porlock where Tom Cave, Julian Wilkes and a few others were totally on it through the quick left handers I was at. Great stuff! Went to Croydon after that and watched from an uphill left hander between junctions 36 and 37 where Anstey had a bit of moment on exit, and one of the 106s had a spin after grinding a few gears on entry!

Didnt take many pics, but il post a few up soon. Just need to sort this sunburn first!
It was a great day ! Threw everyone this morning a bit when they split Croyden but I ended up on a new spot which was a bonus , went onto The legendary Porlock on the second hair pin , nice to see one end up on his roof , doubt he liked his error though. Then back to Croyden to see them flat out down the hill into the 90 right great viewing spot and nice to see it reversed giving the smaller class a faster go at it . One question ? Can anyone tell me where Hugh Hunter was and has Steve Perez lent his car out ?

john777

21st April 2013, 08:36

I went sailing :rolleyes:

Allyc85

21st April 2013, 09:47

It was a great day ! Threw everyone this morning a bit when they split Croyden but I ended up on a new spot which was a bonus , went onto The legendary Porlock on the second hair pin , nice to see one end up on his roof , doubt he liked his error though. Then back to Croyden to see them flat out down the hill into the 90 right great viewing spot and nice to see it reversed giving the smaller class a faster go at it . One question ? Can anyone tell me where Hugh Hunter was and has Steve Perez lent his car out ?

Hugh Hunter has put his Focus up for sale and is looking to replace it with an Impreza WRC. I was pestering Steve Perez about coming to the Somerset with his Stratos but its getting a new engine and wont be out this year, while im not sure why he didnt enter with the Focus.

MrJan

21st April 2013, 10:01

The legendary Porlock on the second hair pin , nice to see one end up on his roof , doubt he liked his error though.

They didn't seem too bad about it. I was stood right down at the hairpin and both driver and co-driver were smiling and having a bit of a joke. Made me smile to hear the co-driver say "you just ran out of talent, didn't you Dad" :D

Got to go through photos later on today and see what I got. Hopefully a good sequence of the scooby going over at Porlock.

Clifford watson

21st April 2013, 10:27

Hugh Hunter has put his Focus up for sale and is looking to replace it with an Impreza WRC. I was pestering Steve Perez about coming to the Somerset with his Stratos but its getting a new engine and wont be out this year, while im not sure why he didnt enter with the Focus.
Ally correct me please but the Focus with the kick advertising I thought was Perezs ?last time I saw it was 2011 when he was battling it out with Burton . Has he sold it ? Cheers

Clifford watson

21st April 2013, 11:04

Ally correct me please but the Focus with the kick advertising I thought was Perezs ?last time I saw it was 2011 when he was battling it out with Burton . Has he sold it ? Cheers
Sorry got confused, Charlie Paynes With Perezs ! Just checked !

Allyc85

21st April 2013, 12:19

Yea Charlie runs his Focus with Steves team :)

Steve has been running his Focus on tarmac rounds abroad, though he did change it back to gravel spec for the Malcolm Wilson. Not sure what Steves plans are for the rest of the year at the moment.

MrJan

21st April 2013, 14:26

Not a great day for photography from me, seem to be struggling a lot recently and only take a few decent pics from each event. These are a selection of what I managed this time

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8668404426_88deff0d6a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668404426/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668404426/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8667406019_0c44becef7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8667406019/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8667406019/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8668497028_2a4a6ae4e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668497028/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668497028/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8667265567_a42f099d71_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8667265567/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8667265567/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8668408434_40a611f03c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668408434/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjanyeo/8668408434/) by Jan Yeo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrjanyeo/), on Flickr

Allyc85

21st April 2013, 18:18

Nice pics mate! Where did you end up to in Croydon?

3 short clips of mine from the event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf2xdrNEM6Q

Allyc85

21st April 2013, 21:43

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqga3Gz8s8&feature=player_embedded

MrJan

22nd April 2013, 12:16

Nice pics mate! Where did you end up to in Croydon?

On a fairly quick bit up the hill from junction 24, a bit uninspiring but interesting to see which ones were flat out, Tom Cave was flying!

Allyc85

22nd April 2013, 20:41

Tom is always good to watch, even makes a DS3 R3 interesting!

A few of my pics from the last stage.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8399/8671863433_faf5408cc9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671863433/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671863433/) by Alastair Cummins (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8671912047_6a59360cb7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671912047/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671912047/) by Alastair Cummins (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8671903121_c8e7c6d2e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671903121/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671903121/) by Alastair Cummins (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8671944395_e26b21fe80.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671944395/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8671944395/) by Alastair Cummins (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8672040601_16b91ff1d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8672040601/)
Somerset Stages 2013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/8672040601/) by Alastair Cummins (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr