Skoda Rally Blog

…. ‘cos the next event is at Caerwent on Sunday. I’ve just had the finals through the post, and to my horror I’ve found that we’re seeded 91st out of 101! I’m not sure whether this number has been arrived at by confidence in our abilities from our previous results, the Welsh “sense of humour” or the random throwing of runes. Whatever it’s down to, I’m scared! Some of the stages are 13 miles long, so with 30 second start intervals and with a 2 litre 16v Astra and a few more 2-litre cars behind us, I’m thinking we’ll be in the way. Oh dear.

Anyway, Caerwent is infamous for attrition – it’s said that 2/3rds of the entrants won’t finish because if you make a mistake you hit an 11″ concrete kerb. Which is GAME OVER. So I’m hoping that the attrition will help us out. Or something…..

On the car front, the cracked strut-tops which needed replacing were a surprise when I went to purchase them from the local Skoda garage. Not only were they in stock(!), they cost ?11.50 for the pair! Bargain! Unfortunately I need to fit them, and I can’t get to the garage as the dead Focus in in the way. And it’s raining today so that won’t be getting done. Poo.

Otherwise there’s little to do, really. Just take up some eclectic religion which will provide safety for its followers. And maybe 25 bhp…..

Arse! Why did I start this? Answers on a postcard to “You utter dick competition” at the usual address……