The international adventure is over….. admin, September 17, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, we have finished the adventure to the Bushwacker rally in Omagh and we are back in one piece after some excitement….. We brought home some valuable championship points, making it very tight going into the last round in Carrick-on-Suir. Although, some could say SOMEONE wasn’t trying hard enough when all the headlights and wing mirrors escaped damage. As for what happened during the event, the car ran faultlessly. I’m purposely ignoring the power steering pulley getting an appetite for plastic coated copper. Thanks to the usual suspects. Joe was on the spanners, Jason was on catering, Vinny was keeping us looking good (and managed to put on one wheel without breaking anything). Anna was on shopping duties and keeping us straight. Damien was keeping an eye on things from afar. Thanks to PI cycles (Mallow) and O’Donovan Engineering (Coachford) BTW, anyone want 6 “previously loved” gravel tyres? They may be suitable for a silage pit Macca Rallies
Another detailing brush sacrificed….. February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 I embarked on a slightly overdue task and cleaned out the inside of the Fiesta last night. It was slightly overdue as I don’t think it was done since the Bushwacker, judging by the Asda water bottles I found under the navigators seat. Anyway, I commenced into the task with… Read More
Roll on the whacking of the bush….. September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Its almost time for the Red Mist venture “up north” for the Bushwhacker. In a change to last year’s event, carrots are off the menu as there’s no night stages this year (boo hoo!). However, it does mean that Bitzy won’t get to munch on plastic coated copper this year…… Read More
We are home from the 1000 Shakes….. January 21, 2024January 27, 2024 Well, we made it home from the 1000 Shakes Night Navigation Trial ran by the Cork Motor Club. We were watching Car 4, piloted by Gar Collins and “ably” guided by our own Patrick O’Sullivan. They finished sixth overall and second in class. Damien and Macca were “doing” recovery for… Read More