Sandblast Rally 2012
Sandblast Rally 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
This is our sixth running of Sandblast and, unlike last year, the conditions are perfect. The surface is mostly dry but with just enough moisture to keep any dust down. We’re also using this event as a shakedown to make sure the car is as ready as it can be before we take it down to Leon for WRC Rally Mexico in March.
In the picture above we’re parked at the hotel next to Scott Wilburn’s Subaru - bright yellow cars go faster!
Saturday is race day and begins with another Parc Exposé in Chesterfield. The stages’ deep sand, as usual, robs the car of a lot of power and I focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible through the softer sections.
We have no major issues and quickly move into 3rd place in 2 wheel drive class. My main competitor is Andrew Frick who has a 2.3L Duratec engine with more torque that is perfect for these conditions. At the awards party later that evening I’m pleased to remember that Andrew and I are in different classes in the event which gives us 1st place in Open 2WD Light class! We also receive our trophy for being the NASA Rally Sport 2011 Atlantic Rally Cup 2WD champions!
Now to prepare for WRC Mexico.