Testing – Part Deux… admin, July 24, 2024 Oh look at that, we’re gone all posh and brushing up on the ol’ french (and it has nothing to do with the webmasters upcoming holidays). Anyway, we embarked on some more “testing” of the two cars ahead of the upcoming Cork Forest Rally. Bitzy was awoken from its slumber and went for a trundle as it’s been ages since it turned a wheel. The cobwebs were almost blown out. The Fiesty was exercised as Damien was busy with the spanners. Damien being Damien, he probably went to tighten a bolt and ended up rebuilding EVERYTHING! The testing wasn’t without incident. I don’t have the full details but it did involve a jockey wheel and a sofa. Ya, I don’t understand either…. Anyway, all are tucked up back in the shed, awaiting their run in North Cork soon. Cars Damien Macca
Prep for Cork Forest Rally underway…. August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 Well, preparations for the Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally are underway in the Red Mist shed. The rally is Sunday and the WhatsApp has started to wake up. The navigators are talking about time and distance schedules and other associated nonsense. It should be an interesting event as we’ll have… Read More
So, how do we actually get ready for an event? April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 So, wanna know our secrets in how we actually get ready for an event? Pull up a chair and it’s time to reveal the secrets….. The work starts when we come home from the previous event. We resist the temptation to call the local metal recycling facility to find out… Read More
Damien’s New Fiesta! July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Well, as some may have figured out, Damien’s new bus is Ford Fiesta shaped…. We have been putting in some testing, fettling and exploring what all the buttons do. “Testing” involved a gentle trundle up a bit of a gravel road to see what would happen…. In good news, nothing… Read More