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| Enzo ferrari Circuit - Rally Stage 1 Imola | Posted on 01/11/2003 at 23:16 GMT |
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Today saw stage 1 of the rally proper - a gentle intoduction to the rally with a 4 mile trip to the nearby Enzo Ferrari F1 Circuit here in Imola for 3 Special Timed Stages as well as a few laps on the racetrack itself. The weather was atrocious again - and Gina really struggles in the wet. Most of the day was made up of participating in roadholding and cornering tests on a very slippy surface - having to negotiate very tight turns round cones at speed. Most cars went slipping and sliding round the courses, but in a wierd twist of fate Gina held her own as being the only automatic car gave us a great advantage with tight cornering. Eventually, (after the Aston Martin DB4 had obliterated nearly every cone in sight - bit in style) we were allowed a few laps on the F1 circuit itself, which was a fantastic experience - especially getting Gina up hills that F1 cars wouldn't even sniff at! Even more amazing - the slowest car in the Job (us) finished an absolutely astounding 34th out of 80-odd. Quite incredible seeing as we're up against some truly lovely classic Mini Coopers and BMW minis!!! See how we got on in our Enzo Ferrari F1 Circuit Gallery. We might lose our position tomorrow though - the rally heats up with proper timed stages through the Italian countryside - we don't stand a chance in straight speed battles! Stop The Press - We handed over Gina to one of the support mechanics this evening with suspected head gasket trouble. Word from the garage (from others who were having their cars seen to) is that Gina is now sounding very trim and mean indeed!! Watch this space for more info - it means we might get above 60mph after all!!! |
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| Comment by Arsy | Posted on 02/11/2003 at 07:13 GMT |
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you two are so flukey! I can't believe you came 34th- sounds to me that with a new improved Gina you may even compete (mind you heard some things about Italian Mechanics!) I wish we could watch- the diaries a great alternative- We'll be hooked all day- so keep us informed. lol xxxx |
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| Comment by BOF | Posted on 02/11/2003 at 10:37 GMT |
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We're proud of you son - no sorry don't mean that - we're proud of you Gina - 'wat a gel' - I recognise that cop car - warn Gina it's got no morals. |
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| Comment by robwhiteside | Posted on 02/11/2003 at 20:00 GMT |
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Well i dont believe it! you made and ralleyed Gina! F**k me! Must be the last minute tweaks made by that super mini mechanic from up North, Errmm what his name.......? Iv just not about minis in the rain!- thats why we bought the extra king size can of WD40 from your silent sponsor Halfords?! I told you to buy a marigold didnt I!!! Well all you gotta do now is get back!!!!!! Good luck fellas! |
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| Comment by Abs | Posted on 02/11/2003 at 23:58 GMT |
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FANTASTIC! I can't believe after all Gina's been through she's still going...and actually doing well! Keep it up boys, hope Gina (and you) make it back! |
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