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Team Rally Prep at the TSH Stages
We took our latest BMW E30 and a beautiful MK I Escort to the TSH stages
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was an exciting time at Rally Prep as we prepared to run the E30 and the stunning MK1 Escort of 'Dangerous Dave' Owen at the TSH Stages in May. The rally was a non-spectator event, and, for the team, it was an ideal opportunity to test the E30 in a competitive environment close to home. The first few stages were approached with a degree of caution as the car had only covered a single shakedown since build and the crew had not competed for over a year. Therefore it was a really pleasant surprise to be in the top 20 overall and 5th in a
decided to give it a real push, immediately picking up another two places overall and rising to third in class. However stage ten was to be the downfall of the Rally Prep E30 as a big impact damaged the steering rack, and although we made it back to service with no time lost there was no way to repair the
highly competitive class of 14 over 2ltr cars after the first four stages. There was clearly plenty more to come and picking the pace up a little, we saw seconds being swapped with 2.5ltr Millington powered Mk2 Escorts, with it further climbing up the leader board, finishing day one in 17th overall and fourth in class.
damaged seals on the rack and we were out. Still, the pace of the car had been superb – and proved that a budget build can compete at the sharp end of a very competitive field.
Exciting plans are being hatched for this car to make further appearances later this year – keep an eye on our newsletters, Twitter feed and Facebook for more announcements! Day two dawned bright and sunny and we Dangerous Dave was competing on his first
ever stage rally – and achieving a lifelong ambition in doing so. With a novice navigator also making his rallying debut it is fair to say that there were some nerves and a little tension in the service area before stage one! The grins beaming out from the helmets at the end of the first couple of stages said it all – the pair were loving it! to retire the car - a really disappointing end ave pushed harder and harder as to what had been a brilliant fun weekend. day went on, and with the growing Epynt and the Mewla Stages beckons next confidence of his navigator building with for Dave – a huge challenge for the novice each passing minute, the pair were delighted to discover, after stage eight they were running in 34th overall, and could not wait to tackle the six stages on day two. With several stages successfully completed on
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crew and the gorgeous Mk1 – we’ll be there to support them once more and will tell all in our September newsletter! the Sunday the pair was robbed of a terrific debut result when the fuel pump failed, and, having no spare, were left with no choice but
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