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A big thanks to all of the marshals and other volunteers that made PFR a great event. Unfortunately I didn't get the chacne to run Nicola lake or Princeton Falloff, but the event was still a blast!
I really need to thank Keith and Ryan from Tech Works Enginneering as well as Mark, Nick, and Yanick of Lachute for pitching in to try and keep my car together (literally) and for their amazing efforts in doing a diff change under pressure! Sorry that I couldn't ake it to the time control in time! I alsio have to thank Rocket Rally Racing for the loan of the welder!
We had a couple of issues during the event, but many many things went well. Just before the 50 onute sevice we developed a noisy rear diff, but were coming in with some serious body issues that needed attention (some 50th rally issues, we didn't hit anything) and didn't have a chance to look at the diff.
The Diff grenaded about 2/3 of the way throuhg the Mab Lake stage, but didn't lock up, we were able to run Helmer and get back to service! Keith and Ryan managed to haul in Mark, Nick and Yannick to get the dff changed ... unfortunately we were 4 seconds (yes, 4 seconds) too late getting to the time control and hit max lateness.
A real bummer for the crew, but also a huge learning moment for all of us! However, the way people pitch in when help is needed was a great reminder of why I love this sport!!
I really need to thank Keith and Ryan from Tech Works Enginneering as well as Mark, Nick, and Yanick of Lachute for pitching in to try and keep my car together (literally) and for their amazing efforts in doing a diff change under pressure! Sorry that I couldn't ake it to the time control in time! I alsio have to thank Rocket Rally Racing for the loan of the welder!
We had a couple of issues during the event, but many many things went well. Just before the 50 onute sevice we developed a noisy rear diff, but were coming in with some serious body issues that needed attention (some 50th rally issues, we didn't hit anything) and didn't have a chance to look at the diff.
The Diff grenaded about 2/3 of the way throuhg the Mab Lake stage, but didn't lock up, we were able to run Helmer and get back to service! Keith and Ryan managed to haul in Mark, Nick and Yannick to get the dff changed ... unfortunately we were 4 seconds (yes, 4 seconds) too late getting to the time control and hit max lateness.
A real bummer for the crew, but also a huge learning moment for all of us! However, the way people pitch in when help is needed was a great reminder of why I love this sport!!