Impressions of my weekend:
Shakedown. First time I'd done Cloc' and what a great morning. Tanak was visibly on form and such a thrilling series of runs. Ogier on his first run demonstrated why he has less problems than other drivers, smooth lines and very little sideways movement. We found a good untaped spot and we're able to walk down the stage to the well-known video location and then out through the official car park back to where we'd left our car. Service park was a waste of time as we didn't get there until 2pm when all WRC cars had been carted off to the Start event. Less to see compared to last year and the Network Q stand not even manned!
We went to the Start venue but found it packed with locals out for a free spectacle. Also the cars were only accessible to the VIP pass holders. We rapidly came to the conclusion that a pint was far more attractive a proposition so walked into town to find a pub. Purple Moose elderflower ale is wonderful!
So -Shakedown good stage and only sensible marshalling encountered. Service and start - don't bother! More later (maybe the odd photo too).