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
And back to the shed… April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 We are back in the shed after the Moonraker adventure with the little Fiesta. I don’t know why it’s called little when it’s a lot more spacious inside than Macca’s Civic. Why are some things called “little” or “small” when they are measurable not? Also, why is a Wagon Wheel… Read More
Merry Christmas (plus some late night oil burning) December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 Well, it’s that time of the year, where the turkey gets stuffed with Castrol RS and Santa’s sleigh gets a welded diff. It’s CHRISTMAS! As it’s Christmas, that can only mean one thing. The Cork Motor Club’s Boggeragh Sprint is on in a few days. The 29th is far enough… Read More
Carrick preparations underway…. September 29, 2023September 30, 2023 Well, preparations for the last hurrah of the season, the Willie Loughman Forest Rally are underway. This event is moving from its traditional base of Carrick-on-Suir to Belview Port. This means a new challenge for the crews. Its tight at the top of the 11F class in the championship but… Read More