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| Date: | 24/3/12 |
| Day: | 1 |
| Special Stage: | SS4 Dyfi Main 1 (8.48 miles) |
1. Elfyn Evans / Andrew Edwards - Ford Fiesta R2
Very dry, it is surprising how slippy it is. There would be more grip if was damper. We will look at the tyres now
28. Jonathan Greer / Damien Connelly - Citroen DS3
It was ok, will be checking tyres to find out how hard we can push in next stage
3. Jarkko Nikara / Petri Nikara - Citroen DS3
Stalled at the start, it was very slippy. I'm having to be careful with the rear end
4. Desi Henry / Niall Burns - Citroen DS3 R3
Very slippy. I've not seen times but they are probably not brilliant because of my bad driving
5. Osian Pryce / Iestyn Williams - Citroen DS3
No confidence in myself yet. Hard to find rhythm.
6. Tom Cave / Craig Parry - Citroen DS3
Very good stage, brakes are getting very hot though
7. Jukka Korhonen / Mikael Korhonen - Skoda Fabia R2
Some problem with car, it is running very warm
8. Jussi Kumpumaki / Marko Salminen - Ford Fiesta R2
Not happy at all, so slippy, I feel like I'm driving like a grandma
9. Alastair Fisher / Daniel Barritt - Ford Fiesta R2
Lots of dust but no grip
29. Egon Kaur / Erik Lepikson - Ford Fiesta R2
Struggled with brakes, we need to change settings on the car
10. Vincent Dubert / Stephane Rey - Citroen DS3
So difficult, grip changes so trying to do our best
30. Keith Cronin / Marshall Clarke - Citroen DS3 R3T
That was better than first stage, I was very nervous. finding rhythm in front wheel drive again.
12. Matthew Cathcart / James Morgan - Ford Fiesta R2
Getting used to this car again, we will keep pushing on the next stage
14. Jack Rowe / James Aldridge - Ford Fiesta R2
[hazard lights on] We have lost second gear, driving very slow in third
15. Niko-Pekka Nieminen / Pasi Haataja - Ford Fiesta R2
Nice but slippy
18. James Grint / Craig Drew - Citroen DS3
We have a very good setup but going steady, we hope to get better as day goes on
19. Chris Ingram / Joe Cruttenden - Renault Twingo R2
This is the best experience of my life! Absolutely amazing, just going to keep the momentum going from that one.
20. Steve Rokland / Dag Nordstrand - Ford Fiesta
Much better feeling now, finding a nice flow and gaining experience
21. Alex Parpottas / Chris Davies - Ford Fiesta R2
Very tough, getting quick and taking in notes at a faster pace, had one small moment.
22. Gethin Jones / Kevin Devine - Ford Fiesta ST
That was good for me, not too sure about my health at this age. Good fun but driving was a bit scrappy
23. Nick Allen / Andy Bull - Renault Twingo
I'm very pleased. It is taking a bit to get settled and not too happy with the driving but the car setup is ok.
24. Matt Cotton / Glyn Thomas - Ford Fiesta ST
I need to try harder, this is the first time back in the car after Sunseeker
27. Garry Pearson / Craig Wallace - Renault Twingo R1
I was held up passing a C2 and there was lots of dust. Not the best of starts but hope to get better.
25. Christian South / Tomas Whittle - Citroen C2 Max
Very good