Rallying alive and well in the VCRS

[ernysp76]

Entry list for the Seemore Motorsport Tunbridge Trial & Wally Wombat Novice Trial

Car Number DRIVER Grade NAVIGATOR Grade Make Model
1 Jesse Robison A Miss Tree Subaru WRX
2 Brian Semmens B Daniel Parry B Nissan 200 SX
3 Andrew Taylor B Michael Stanbrough C Mazda RX 7
4 Wayne Stewart B Kim Stewart B Subaru WRX Sti RA
5 Richard McNay B Andrew McNay C Holden Ute
6 Andrew Bell C Ari Paterson C Nissan Bluebird
7 Brett Ross C Jason Hague C Holden VN Commodore
8 Campbell Eastwood C Darren Miller C Datsun Stanza
9 Mark Millar C Dion Clayton C Datsun 240 Z
10 Keith Cuttle C Sandra Cuttle D Holden VC Commodore
11 Darren Wythe C James Leoncini F Holden VL Commodore
12 Simon Boyer C Ian Rice C Datsun 1600
13 Kylie Evans C Paul Batten D Subaru WRX
14 Wayne Webb C Rob Stevenson D Datsun 1600
15 Rob Davis C Phil Nicholas B Nissan Sunny Gti
16 Ross Stapleton D Larry Walker Subaru WRX
17 Phillip Thomas D Ken Radnell C Holden Commodore
18 John Patterson D Rachel Patterson F Datsun 180B
19 Rex Muldoon D Kimberley Woods C Nissan 260 Z
20 Richard Feagan D Chris Chester E Datsun P510
21 Gerrard Mabbitt D Simon Thompson D Subaru WRX
22 Ben McKee D Damian Faulkner D Ford Escort MK2
23 Colin Sichlau D Mark Sichlau E Isuzu PF60E Gemini ZZ
24 Paul Mahony D Luke Read D Mitsubshi Starion
25 Sean Hudgson D Blair Carney D Datsun 1600
26 Rohan Teagle D James Teagle E Ford Escort
27 Grant Heywood D Gerrard Blum D Datsun 1600
28 Stephen Richards D Top Secret Ford Escort
29 Joel Wald E Ken Garrioch C Datsun 1600
30 David Gates E Bree Tapper F Mazda MX 5
31 Aiden Peart E Stuart Armstrong E Datsun 260 Z
32 Danny Williams E Kellie Watchman E Holden Commodore
33 Scott Jennison E Adrian Wilson E Daihatsu Charade
34 Brendan Brown E Rachel Hale E Datsun 180 B SSS
35 Stuart Schoof E Richard Gill E Datsun 1200
36 Ben Oyler E Kirsty Driscoll E Datsun P510
37 Steve White E Rob Bride SAAB 99 EMS
38 Geoffrey Hale E Alan Baker E Volkswagen Golf
39 Tony Huggins E Sarah Curry E Datsun Stanza
40 Adam Bloomfield E Kimberley Barson E Holden Commodore
41 Ben Smith E Heath Lenne F Datsun 180B
42 Russell Woollard E Rowan Woollard E Datsun Stanza Coupe
43 Brodie Crisp E Sarah Mammi E Datsun Stanza
44 Timothy Smith E Hayley Blacker F Datsun 180B
45 Stephen Wilson E Chris Petrie E Datsun Stanza
46 Timothy Reynolds E Simon Reynolds E Datsun 180B
47 Michael Bansagi F Leeham Bansagi E Datsun 1200
48 Daniel Kierce E Kate Meyer F Datsun 1600
49 Robert Cranston E Jenny Newsom F Toyota Celica
50 Dale Twycross E Damian Lisle F Ford Escort
51 Gavin White E Michael Loxton D Datsun 1600
52 Peter Morrison E Susan Wasson E Hyundai Excel
53 Chris Sharpe E Daniel Torrelli F Datsun 1600
54 Rob Parry E Kimberley Beckwith F Datsun 1600
55 Karina Griffiths F David Kelly C Hyundai Excel
56 Aaron Watt F David Gallacher C Hyundai Excel
57 Michael Trucano F Terence Brooks F Datsun 120 Y

65 Glen Cugley D Damian Pollock Mitsubshi Magna
66 Joakin Hulten F Benny Marson E Datsun 1600
67 Bradley Kent F Mark Dixon F Toyota Corolla
68 Paul Taylor F Peter Garrioch F Datsun 180 B
69 Sue McCready E Ben Philemon D Holden VP Commodore
70 Tom Ruessman F Scott Poynton F Datsun Stanza
71 Michelle Smith F Les Shadwick F Mazda 808 Coupe

Courtesy Lynn Cuttle

Will be a long night... looking forward to being out there.

[flat04]

That's a big field, well done.
Couple of interesting navigator names too!!

[Dave Kelly]

Originally Posted by flat04

That's a big field, well done.
Couple of interesting navigator names too!!

The VCRS series here in Victoria, up until a couple of years ago (say 2005 or 2006), relatively often would have over subscribed fields (and thus sometimes half a dozen crews on the "reserve" list hoping for someone to drop out so they might get a start).

These days full fields such as the Tunbridge has for this weekend aren't as commonplace, however good events with good directing teams in popular forests will always get a few extras out who might not be contesting the series.. but simply like a particular forest!

Wombat (where this event is) is definitely one of those areas..Plus the combined Directing team of John "JR" Roberts and Trevor Woods (with BMSC forum member Sandii's mum, Lynn Cuttle as Secretary) is about as good an organising team as you could assemble!

Also, in the entries for the "Tunbridge" are a number of Ballarat based crews (Ballarat is not that far from Spargo Creek, Trentham etc where this event is being run) who I am sure are having a run both because they like the area plus they are supporting their own club (BLCC) who are the notional organising club (Albeit that the Clerk of Course, Road Director and Event Secretary are all from other non-Ballarat based car clubs).

To be honest though, we are very lucky down here in Victoria that it a bit of an embarrassment of riches in some senses... with still relatively healthy fields in all VCRS (Clubman) events (usually at least 50 or so starters), and VRC events (usually at least 45 or so starters). When you add to those series all the other gravel events such as the regular HRA events (and the HRA has an incredibly loyal cohort of regular competitors), plus a bunch of other annual "non-series" events.. such as the NCCA's "Challange of Clubs" weekend... there isn't a whole lot to complain about.

Sure, people still do.. and often there are cries that "the end of the world is nigh" and similar complaints... but in reality from an event organisational perspective here in Victoria..., just a little thought, organisation and planning should deliver a field that will more than meet the usual break even costs for club, multi-club, or State level events.

On a personal note though.. starting at car 55 (and thus not even getting away from the start until nearly 8.30PM) is a bit of a crappy thing... as that means we won't be finishing until probably at least 1.00AM.. and I will really be gasping for a cleansing ale by then!

Still with Dave Trees in the car behind Karina and I on the road, there is sure to be some good conversations in between stages PLUS.. Karina is so bloody funny to chat and joke with.. that I reckon we are going to have an absolute blast!

Cheers

David

[Ric Cary]

The F between driver and co driver...... is that descriptive, or an abbreviation ?? no wonder you get full fields !!!

[DaveTrees]

Originally Posted by Dave Kelly

Dave Trees in the car behind Karina and I on the road,

Not sure how you managed that .... Watty has done 1.3 events, & this is K's first B****y ballotted start order !

You had better watch your mirrors in the first stage

Looks like it will be book in by 1700 then go have a snooze for 3 hours .... or spend the time preparing my pacenotes ... oops, I mean maps

[Haggers]

This is pretty impressive especially given that late start for some crews. It suggests event quality will still draw people.

Haggers

[Dave Kelly]

Originally Posted by DaveTrees

.... B****y ballotted start order !...

The one that sticks out like a sore thumb to me is Rob Parry back at No 54. Sure, he is still an E... but on past form (prior to his mini sabbatical for a year or so to build his new house) he is one damn quick and good steerer. Plus he has now got his new Fuel injected, 2.4 litre grunter (with various contributions to that by Les Collins and Shuggy et al) all happening..plus replaced the Zed box with an Option 1.. and god knows what other amazing developments he and Bob have been working on ... so it should be a real rocketship now!

If you get the chance before the event Dave, go check Rob's 1600 out... it really is a work of art in terms of the attention to detail with absolutely everything that is done! Its the closest I have seen to Glenn Bakkers "IFK-250" .. and as I understand it, might actually exceed Glenn's in terms of grunt and useable power!

Cheers

David

[ernysp76]

I think Glen Cugley is another one to watch that Magna has been setting the pace at more than one of his club events recently and he did very well at the Alpine last year which I think was his last outing (but not in the Magna). Didn't realise the steering on those old TN Magna's is only about 2.7 lock to lock standard.

[Dave Kelly]

Originally Posted by ernysp76

I think Glen Cugley is another one to watch .....

mmmaybe (and he is another Wombat Forest specialist)......except that Glen is doing the novice (timed to the minute) event, so its going to be not so straightforward to make a comparison between his (and the other half dozen or so crews in the Wally Wombat thing) results and the VCRS crews

DK

[Matt]

The one that stuck out for me was Grant Heywood at 27. He really is driving well, and was setting times comfortably in the top 10 at the Alpine.

[DaveTrees]

Won't be a problem .... with A-B timing you only have to pass people once !

(and we don't get all sooky over seeding & start order down here anyway .... )

[Buerckner]

Originally Posted by DaveTrees

(and we don't get all sooky over seeding & start order down here anyway .... )

or in the central west.

[bstrat]

Does anyone know where the service park is? Or at least where I can get Spectator info?

[Dave Kelly]

Originally Posted by bstrat

Does anyone know where the service park is? Or at least where I can get Spectator info?

Hey ya bstrat,

yeah, the start, service break, and finish is all at Korweinguboora Reserve... which I think is just about a 2 minute stroll from Spargo Creek...

On Saturday night first car starts at 18:30hrs... is due back at Service at around 20:50hrs.. and then is due to finish at 22:53hrs (ish!!!).

Alternately, from 15:00hrs is check in (again at the unpronouncable place).. and then you'll have the opportunity to learn all sorts of new swear words as I get my colouring pencils and tracing paper out and play "lets plot the map"... and "WTF JR??...and "WOT??? I don't remember that road ever being there in the past?" and all sorts of other games that should only be practiced between consenting adults!

...SCHEISSE!!! How many sleeps to the Aka?... I want to go pace noting (on gravel) again.. and someone took my RoM away this year and I want it back!......

Anyway, if the above hijinks at Korwewhathisname Reserve doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then I am sure you'll be able to get some sort of spectator instructions there at the HQ (start, service, finish etc).. and then go find a nice little comfy spot they suggest, and well....... the rest I don't know.. as I kind of haven't done the spectating thing for a few years now..???

Cheers

Dave

[bstrat]

Originally Posted by Dave Kelly

Hey ya bstrat,

yeah, the start, service break, and finish is all at Korweinguboora Reserve... which I think is just about a 2 minute stroll from Spargo Creek...

On Saturday night first car starts at 18:30hrs... is due back at Service at around 20:50hrs.. and then is due to finish at 22:53hrs (ish!!!).

Alternately, from 15:00hrs is check in (again at the unpronouncable place).. and then you'll have the opportunity to learn all sorts of new swear words as I get my colouring pencils and tracing paper out and play "lets plot the map"... and "WTF JR??...and "WOT??? I don't remember that road ever being there in the past?" and all sorts of other games that should only be practiced between consenting adults!

...SCHEISSE!!! How many sleeps to the Aka?... I want to go pace noting (on gravel) again.. and someone took my RoM away this year and I want it back!......

Anyway, if the above hijinks at Korwewhathisname Reserve doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then I am sure you'll be able to get some sort of spectator instructions there at the HQ (start, service, finish etc).. and then go find a nice little comfy spot they suggest, and well....... the rest I don't know.. as I kind of haven't done the spectating thing for a few years now..???

Cheers

Dave

Lol. Thanks mate. I didn't know it was a night rally. We will have to wait and see.