Skoda Rally Blog

Some things only become ‘real’ when certain events take place. For me, doing the Sunseeker this year only really became ‘real’ when we were at scrutineering at the Littledown Centre – before that it just didn’t seem like we were going to do it, somehow. And I thought that would be the same for the 2006 event, but it’s not – the website has been put up in the last couple of days, and that’s made it very real. For the 21st anniversary, there are some changes planned, and it turns out that the order of the stages is the change. The bad news (well, I think so) is that Wareham Forest is running twice – first time is early on Saturday morning, and again after Service 2. Really super-rough last time out, I would hope that there will be something done to some of the tracks before the event, ‘cos otherwise they will be cut up to unbelievable levels.

Anyway, there are a few things to do before then. Firstly, I need to get the car fixed up. There’s not a lot to fix on it (although I still have to do that), but a new gearbox (1.3 this time!) and probably a new engine will be in order – I want the car to run as quickly as possible as I now think I’m getting to the point where I can push faster, and in straight lines there’s more to come.

Also, I’ve been out with Steve Colville and Kev Jackson (who will ne navving for Steve) mountain biking. 11 miles today, lovely. I’m much fitter than last year, so hopefully I’ll be paying attention at the end of the day. While we were out, I discussed the possibility of entering Wales Rally GB next year, and Steve seems up for it. Now that will be an adventure, for sure.