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The umpteenth running of the Doo *** Rallies occured in Hoquiam, Washington this weekend. Ray and Janice Damitio again proved that with work and determination, a world class rally can be put on at a reasonable price with spectacular results. They incorporated a nifty new stage this year with a nice hilclimb start and then a log shoot style downhill run dropping 2000 feet elevation over several miles in a series of smooth wide switchbacks.
I think there were about 45 entries and anyone who missed this rally missed some of the BEST roads and great competiton in the country. The Olympic pennisula provided varying conditions and fast, smooth roads. Carl Jardeval (the guy who took 3rd overall at a Pro in a 2WD Volvo) now in his mighty EVO was in a class by himself setting times almost 25 seconds PER STAGE faster than the rest of the field. He BLEW AWAY the Brooklyn Tavern Stage record by 9 seconds (setting a 6:33 vs Choineire's old record of 6:42)and went on without incident to the overall win.
Ralph Kosmides was right in their with his Group N Subaru along with the ever-quick Hintz Brothers (former G5 champs)in a WRX.
Hopefully full results at: http://www.nwr-scca.org/rally/doowop.html
There was not too much carnage, but I know of one roll (some old Saab always endds on its lid) and 3 cars sliding off and crunching enough not to continue...
Lee Shadbolt was shaken up a bit in a semi-serious shunt, but was checked out OK (but very sore) at the local hospital and released.
Hope to see you all at Oregon Trail ProRally on April 24-25th in Hillsboro, OR. I know there has been a dirth of information, but the organizers are working hard to get all the road permissions and get the schedule settled so hotels and banquets can get lined up. Come for OTPR and leave your car for Rim a few weeks later!
Pe
I think there were about 45 entries and anyone who missed this rally missed some of the BEST roads and great competiton in the country. The Olympic pennisula provided varying conditions and fast, smooth roads. Carl Jardeval (the guy who took 3rd overall at a Pro in a 2WD Volvo) now in his mighty EVO was in a class by himself setting times almost 25 seconds PER STAGE faster than the rest of the field. He BLEW AWAY the Brooklyn Tavern Stage record by 9 seconds (setting a 6:33 vs Choineire's old record of 6:42)and went on without incident to the overall win.
Ralph Kosmides was right in their with his Group N Subaru along with the ever-quick Hintz Brothers (former G5 champs)in a WRX.
Hopefully full results at: http://www.nwr-scca.org/rally/doowop.html
There was not too much carnage, but I know of one roll (some old Saab always endds on its lid) and 3 cars sliding off and crunching enough not to continue...
Lee Shadbolt was shaken up a bit in a semi-serious shunt, but was checked out OK (but very sore) at the local hospital and released.
Hope to see you all at Oregon Trail ProRally on April 24-25th in Hillsboro, OR. I know there has been a dirth of information, but the organizers are working hard to get all the road permissions and get the schedule settled so hotels and banquets can get lined up. Come for OTPR and leave your car for Rim a few weeks later!
Pe