Author Archives: James Ewing

After yesterday’s drama it could only get better. The repaired car is ugly but mechanically undamaged. The first of the ‘long days’ with a night section was before us and the day was dry with varied scenery and some fun … Continue reading →

RSM1.1 was the first competitive test for us and all went well for 1.75km. Unfortunately we met an elderly local driver on a slippery hairpin and suffered quite a pit of damage. Nobody was hurt and the police attended but … Continue reading →

A few pictures from the start and the first TIme Control in Austria.

A good reunion last night and ample breakfast has seen a relaxed day with scruitineering and fitting of the GPS ‘Rally Safe’ equipment. A device that’s supposed to show you information about cars catching you or cars you may be … Continue reading →

This years Winter Trial starts in Munich and passes through Austria, Czech and Slovenia to finish near Salzburg. We have now arrived at the Start and the cars and crews from all over Europe are enthusiastically gathering in the bar. … Continue reading →

The last day was as tough as the rest with great tests around army land and private estate grounds. Fun tests, and tricky navigation kept us on our toes. We finished 25th and 3rd in class in the pre ’62 … Continue reading →

Another epic 12hr day in the car. Amazing scenery and undiscovered roads. It’s been exhausting but fun, mostly….