With WRC fast approaching and having set ourselves a goal of having our Bronze Rally CAMS license for the events, we needed to find someone insane enough to assess us in the field. That was planned for Rally Queensland earlier this year but… it just never happend.
We were able to find another event close by that we could attend and hopefully have someone eyeball us and give us the nod. So off to Benarkin we went.
This is a trip report, as written by a participant, an initiate into the ways of suzuki madness (new Jimmny). Remember, you don’t have to be mad to buy one, but it’ll come…
We arrived. We unpacked. Just kidding!!
Hats off to the women, especially L & D whose scare factor started at 250%, but by the end Solvol and scrubbing brush couldn’t remove those smiles. As for K, the way she tackled that last hill was a source of inspiration to all of us.
Murray, Brian, Dan and Tony were ever so helpful, encouraging, calm during our panic attacks, and persistent. “Don’t step over the strap” was heard several times and that was just for me!
At the poshy end of the campground; closest to the toilet; one camper brought a tent with an open fireplace. The neighbour, without any consideration of the danger to himself, immediately demonstrated the correct use of a fire extinguisher to the attentive crowd.
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The LOGAN DISTRICTS 4WD Inc would like to personally invite you to the
“2008 EFS Logan Challenge”, which will be held on 15th -17th August at The Springs 4×4 Camping and Adventure Park, New England Highway, Braeside Via Dalveen.
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Another successful year for Duncan and the crew from BORC who organised the Show n Shine at Cleveland showgrounds on Sunday Feb 24th.
Also a winner for us, with Nev and the big XB taking home a runners up trophy on Elvira’s first outing after her latest rebirth.
It’s been a while since I’ve competed. A baby daughter being the root cause. But I managed to get a leave pass for what was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend (ok, it’s been a while).
During round 1, we had some… traction problems. We borrowed some tyres after stage 1 and performed a lot better. Well, round 3 followed a similar script.
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