Rally - Group H Team Challenge - Monday 17th &Tuesday 18th September 2012

[Warren Dawes]

Are you kidding me? The AE86 is the most balanced RWD in Group H.

I think it's "horses for courses" really, different cars will suit different drivers depending on your driving style. I personally find the E36 to be the most stable / balanced for me, but it can often depend on the Stage or the weather (grip level).

The Escorts are the most "exciting / challenging" though.

Damned nice run in the Corolla there Fernando.

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Are you kidding me? The AE86 is the most balanced RWD in Group H.

Well now I really have to produce a proof and not just all talk

Wah! Well, there are fast drivers, and we have... that.

 

[Fernando Agapito]

Well it's not really because of... that . Warren's right, we all have different driving style so some cars could suit me very well but might not to others.

 

[Tom Peters]

Didn't recce, some testing, just decide to have fun. Not much to report, sometime I was fast, sometimes I spun. I got a good force feedback setup and that let me counter steer. Looking on to next time!

 

[Keegan Buckley]

Keegan Buckley - kbuckley - OC (sorry about the late signup)

 

[Sion Williams]

I think it's "horses for courses" really, different cars will suit different drivers depending on your driving style. I personally find the E36 to be the most stable / balanced for me, but it can often depend on the Stage or the weather (grip level).

The Escorts are the most "exciting / challenging" though.

Damned nice run in the Corolla there Fernando.

I'm in the same boat as you Warren, I also find the E36 to be the best for me as I find it stable, pretty heavy and long and a good amount of power to get her going!

Have enjoyied the Toyota's in the past as well though as their pretty nimble!

 

[Tero Leppanen]

That was crazy and fun!!

 

[Jack Hintz]

Madness, utter madness I tell you!

SS1 - Was really slippy so I was Incredibly cautious, as the wheelspin is pretty insane in this car, felt incredibly slow though
SS2 - Slightly better, the grip was considerably improved, felt faster in that stage than in the previous.
SS3 - Great feeling in that stage, albeit a few sideways moments
SS4 - Enjoyed that stage, could go flat out in most places. I hope it can continue feeling this good for the rest of the rally.
SS5 - Few hairy moments in there, very close to the trees in the narrow sections, otherwise it was ok
SS6 - Stage felt really good, great stage to drive on. Fairly slippy but the wheelspin works to your advantage in there with all the 90 degree corners.
SS7 - Scandinavian flicks were crucial for me in this stage, didn't push too hard on account of the fog, but it was still okay, I guess.
SS8 - Fun stage, but can be evil if you screw up. Went ok for me though which is good

That was fun, great to use the RWDs again, I think I was better this time round than last time
Great battle with you Warren, its good to be back in the fighting spirit hehe.
Also first time in a while that I have used the h-shifter, and it was most enjoyable.
Thanks guys for setting up the sessions, we couldn't do this without you.
Loving all the entires we got for this rally, well done everyone!!

 

[Warren Dawes]

Yep, it was a bit wild at times, but definitely fun.
I made it to the start line, drugged to the eyeballs with painkillers, hoping it didn't dull my brain too much. Thankfully, it wasn't too bad.
I chose the Escort Mk5 for a challenge and also because it usually proves unpopular for some reason. I quite like it though, so long as I remember to keep the right foot under control.
I drove rather sedately on most stages, trying to get that feel that is so necessary for these RWD cars. Whilst I kept it on the road most of the time, I was getting badly flogged by Fernando on most stages. I noticed that he was gaining about 5-6 secs on many sector 1 time splits, so clearly my starting technique (of standing there wheelspinning ) was a problem. The last couple of stages I took off much more gently which seemed to help a bit.

All in all, pleased to finish this one and to keep it clean(ish).
Quite a large Group in OC again, good to see.

Looking at Jack's times, I think I made a boo boo letting him pair up with Fernando.
Thanks to all who joined the OC session.

 

[Jack Hintz]

Looking at Jack's times, I think I made a boo boo letting him pair up with Fernando. .

Haha, not bad for someone who did one recce session then
I have that wheelspinning at the start issue too, no matter how i have my right foot O_O
Also, Fernando is a great teammate, wish I could have him as my teammate next season but I'm too slow haha

Hope you get better soon Warren!

 

[Senad Subasic]

Overall Rally Results

Congrats Fernando, Jack, Timo, Andrew, Ole and Sion


Stage wins:
Fernando Agapito: 5 stage wins
Manuel Samaniego: 2 stage wins
Warren Dawes: 1 stage win


Thanks to everyone who joined, thanks to Warren for setting it up, and thanks to Fernando for the podium presentation.


Please let me know if you notice any mistakes.

 

[Manuel De Samaniego]

fastest on every stage until the crash.. the story of my year so far . Thanks for the great event guys, congrats, and sorry Tom.

Cheers, looking forward to the next event

 

[Senad Subasic]

LOL, every stage, two stages.

 

[Manuel De Samaniego]

LOL, every stage, two stages.

Well, every stage that I ran. Isn't that every stage?

So, here we are in the start line, no reece and default sets.

 

[Fernando Agapito]

Since there's no need for me to push very hard anymore I just drove very easy and just enjoyed going sideways with the Escort MK2 .

Congrats to all the podium finishers and thanks to the organizers and Jack for the idea . See you guys on my next rally challenge .

 

[Senad Subasic]

Had fun myself as well, with the H shifter, and a lot of rotation on the wheel.

Was usually about half a minute-minute slower than the rest, but I didn't dare go any faster. No retirements, and I ended up in front of my team mate even . And we were 3 seconds off the podium! Good enough for me.

 

[Viesturs Priede]

Don't worry about it dude. I had a decent enough run so we might do ok.

You were right, we are in the top 10, lol

You had a really nice run, I can see. Anyone else (except for Manuel ) would have been a better team mate and gave you a better place in the team standings

 

[Daniel Monteiro]

I made it to the start line, drugged to the eyeballs with painkillers, hoping it didn't dull my brain too much.

Man, wish you're better now! There was not much to recover from my times, or so I thought! Had I kept it cleaner and not overshot a couple of junctions we could have (unbelieveably for me and of course 99% thanks to you) made it on the podium!

 

[Senad Subasic]

Well, every stage that I ran. Isn't that every stage?

It is indeed, I just found using the wording "every stage" with just two stages amusing to me personally, don't sue.

 

[Senad Subasic]

Anyone else (except for Manuel ) would have been a better team mate and gave you a better place in the team standings

There is also Chelton, who didn't even show up o_O