Home from Cork Forest Rally. admin, August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 We are home now from the Cork Forest Rally. In the best Red Mist tradition, we have shoved the cars into the shed, closed the door and walked away. Well, we tried to shove the cars into the usual shed but in a strange tale, a certain Fiesta hasn’t made it home but got “diverted” to Limerick. Ya I’ve no idea how that happened but no doubt it’ll make it’s way home eventually. Bitzy is going under the microscope tomorrow evening so no doubt we’ll have some jobs after that, mainly involving a rubber bung, a door seal and a stud (no, not that type of stud!). The Fiesta is probably already under the microscope in Limerick. There’s no truth in the rumour that a Vauxhall Nova badge is being stuck on it at the moment…. Cars Rallies
A mixed day in Carrick.. April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Well, we are home from Carrick Forest Rally and it was a mixed bag. We had a first in class for Macca and unfortunately Colin had to be collected as he didn’t make it out of Stage 4. Macca and Patrick again finished first in class 11F. Two “first in… Read More
Unusual Last-minute Moonraker Preparations April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 There was some rather unexpected “last minute” jobs that had to be done before the Moonraker Forest Rally on Saturday. Somehow, they involved fitting a sump guard to a Yaris…. I have no idea why that had to be done. As it was miles above my technical ability, I just… Read More
Subaru Vs Subaru Vs Ford in the morning…. December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Well, everything is ready and waiting for the Boggeragh Rallysprint in the morning in Red Mist land. That includes some unfortunate people associated with us and it means two Subaru’s and one Ford out tomorrow flying our flag…. Mr Shinnors and Mr Shinnors are bringing their Subaru and as usual… Read More