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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 6, 2010 19:54:52 GMT
Starting on Tuesday in Radnor, Wednesday in Margam park. Thursday in Cardiff Bay, sleeping in car Thursday night ready for Friday in Radnor forest, sleeping in car ready for Myherin Saturday, sleeping in car ready for Margam Park - phew  Andrew will be with me for most of this and we might even manage to squeeze into the Blue Bell inn at Llangurig for an evening meal if there's room  Little SJ pressure washed underneath and underseal touched up, greased, new oil and filter etc - all ready to go. |
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Post by SWMG Admin on Nov 6, 2010 19:56:47 GMT
will see if we can spot you both on tv ;D ;D
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 6, 2010 21:52:01 GMT
Thanks Dave. I've got 2 MSA radios and Andrew has 1 now Full comms/ internet access for the rally, so might be able to get a few things onto the forum when we are out there. As radio marshalls we can't take pics on duty, but we can take turns in manning the radios ;D as we have a three man team. |
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Post by Mike H on Nov 12, 2010 10:43:50 GMT
You know my feelings on the Wales Rally GB, Jerry (and what does that name actually mean?  ). However, there was an interesting spot on the (Radio 4) 7:30 sports news this morning where an MSA official was quizzed on how and why the rally has lost it's once iconic status and the fact that there is virtually no press or TV coverage these days - unlike the days of old! The MSA official assured the interviewer that it would all be better next year because of the inclusion of a new team - MINI. Yeah, right |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 14, 2010 20:49:37 GMT
You know my feelings on the Wales Rally GB, Jerry (and what does that name actually mean? ). However, there was an interesting spot on the (Radio 4) 7:30 sports news this morning where an MSA official was quizzed on how and why the rally has lost it's once iconic status and the fact that there is virtually no press or TV coverage these days - unlike the days of old! The MSA official assured the interviewer that it would all be better next year because of the inclusion of a new team - MINI. Yeah, right Wondered how long before Mike started . It means a Great Britain Rally in Wales, in the order WRGB  as you well know. Motor sport is not PC, so doesn't get the coverage that say the Ryder Cup got recently. Typical Guardian reading leftie liberal etc views that holds sway in the corridors of power. Don't get me started, vote for me instead when I form the Common Sense Party -  |
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Post by petevick on Nov 14, 2010 21:38:24 GMT
watched the rally of Wales coverage on Dave today, looked like a typical Welsh rally, excellent !!
....you get my vote Jerry !
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Post by SWMG Admin on Nov 14, 2010 23:18:05 GMT
Perhaps on our next order of SWMGF regalia we could get some of these ;D  |
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Post by apenn on Nov 15, 2010 8:02:01 GMT
Back after 3 fantastic days hard work. Slept in the car on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Great fun even if we had to clear our own track on Saturday night in the rain.
Looking forward to next year.
Jerry did take some video of our efforts on Saturday night and will hopefully have it on his computer for next pub or Xmas meet.
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Post by Mike H on Nov 15, 2010 8:48:53 GMT
watched the rally of Wales coverage on Dave today, looked like a typical Welsh rally, excellent !! ....you get my vote Jerry ! Which is my point exactly Pete - a typical Welsh rally, not a GB rally And yes Jerry, for Common Sense, you'll get my vote! |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 15, 2010 9:24:34 GMT
watched the rally of Wales coverage on Dave today, looked like a typical Welsh rally, excellent !! ....you get my vote Jerry ! Which is my point exactly Pete - a typical Welsh rally, not a GB rally And yes Jerry, for Common Sense, you'll get my vote! The real reason it's been run in Wales for some time is because it is poorer than Scotland and England in central handouts (look at NHS funding). Wales has been more willing to use Forestry Commission land for motorsport because it has reluctantly seen the economic advantages of sponsoring the event. Scotland has recently seen the light, but England has not been persuaded. With the possible sale of the Forestry Commission, we might see more use of their land for motorsport  I can remember being on the start of the RAC at Ringway (Manchester) airport when Susan Hampshire started the event from a roundabout with a flag ;D ps: close up she had dreadful acne. |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 15, 2010 9:35:31 GMT
Update, video clips of our junction in Radnor forest
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 4, 2011 12:30:27 GMT
Spent the last three days with BMW Mini testing the 4x4 Mini on wet British gravel/mud ;D Kris Meekes and Danni Sordo flew in, tested then flew out Sat and Sunday with M Sport - phew. Next week four days out and about on WRGB 2012 - extra phew ;D |
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Post by SWMG Admin on Nov 4, 2011 13:35:57 GMT
Have a good weekend Jerry & Andrew |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 4, 2011 14:20:26 GMT
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Post by petevick on Nov 4, 2011 16:05:13 GMT
I'm amazed at how quickly the revs drop off when he's using engine braking entering corners, almost like a switch....ecu controlled on throttle off ?? |
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