I attended my very first rally event today. How exciting. Ok, more frustrating than anything else. Managed to go well past the "proper" viewing area, and didn't realise there is no public access at the start of SS 17 and the finish of SS 18/20. So arrived SS17 and was told to move on, and should try 18/20 end of course, which I did. 30km later, and I'm still driving around looking for a proper viewing area, and end of going to the one I saw over an hour earlier, and watched just the start of SS19 and then raced along to see a few cars go along SS20.
The highlight was getting up close and talking to all the drivers before SS17. (I turned around, and then realised the cars were lining up 1km away, taking a pee break, and a stretch).
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After having a chat with Petter, himself and co-driver get geared up and ready to roll for a 9.23am start. (Image shot at 9:18... They were pushing it tight!)
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A view of the Whaanga Coast
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Winner, Sebastian Loeb. Congratulations.
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Petter heavy on the brakes for the upcoming 90 degree left.
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Roadsweeping was left up to Warmbold who was running each stage first.
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Warp Speed.. Not exactly sharp.
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Waiting patiently before SS17.
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Getting Cheeky!
Now next year.. to attend every day, and not get lost.
I'm at Pukekohe next weekend for all 3 days.. Should be more straightforward.
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