Lombard Rally 2005

M Coupe · 26 Nov 2005, 19:35 (Ref:1470883)

Surprised to see there wasn't a thread already.

Here are a few pictures from the event today.

Ceri Forestry

& Radnor forest

HrRACING · 27 Nov 2005, 01:08 (Ref:1471049)

What part of Ceri is that mate?

armchair racer · 27 Nov 2005, 09:26 (Ref:1471224)

nice photos ! ! have been following the progress via the website http://www.endurorally.com/index.html footage should be on motors tv very soon

M Coupe · 27 Nov 2005, 14:30 (Ref:1471355)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HrRACING

What part of Ceri is that mate?

They were going past the rockface which was on their left. Where I was standing in the early pics is where you normal go as a hairpin left (or at least I did on Mid-Wales stages a few years ago).
If you have OS map 136 it's at 199872 approx. If the link works it's almost dead centre. Cars travelling from north to south.
Map Link

The selective was shortened due to the fact the ski slope was probably unpassable for the 2wd competitors (the plan was to go up it!), the marshalls made it in their LR Discovery though.

HrRACING · 27 Nov 2005, 17:00 (Ref:1471445)

Cheers, its just im local and know the stage inside out.

There is no way lots of those cars would have got up the ski slope! I've failed a couple of times in the rallycross car, without the snow!

M Coupe · 27 Nov 2005, 21:43 (Ref:1471668)

I was surprised when the Marshals said the route was to go up it, it's bad enough going down it.

leonidas · 28 Nov 2005, 11:57 (Ref:1472083)

Congrats to RoyG - looks like a top ten finish... (provisional results here http://www.endurorally.com/features.html) Always good to see rallycrossers doing well...!

Its a bit of a pity the ERA seem to have abandoned the idea of a national enduro championship in 2006. Reckon this branch of the sport could be massive if there were more than 2-3 events per year. The following are scheduled next year by the ERA:

Mar 10/11 Newton Abbot Audi South Hams MC
Apr 20/22 Rally Scotland RSAC Motorsport
Jun 17/18 EACS Midsummer Chelmsford MC

Anyone know of any others? (Welsh enduro?)

HrRACING · 28 Nov 2005, 11:58 (Ref:1472088)

I've got a cracking pic of Roy in Ceri spinning to a hault.

RoyG · 28 Nov 2005, 16:44 (Ref:1472299)

Just got back home after 4 days of brilliant fun on the event.

Tough or what?!! 1200 miles, 52 tests, loads of snow and ice in Wales.

Leonidas - thanks for the message, Tim & I ended up in 8th overall, which we were pleasantly surprised about, but absolutely delighted.

There are more events planned for next year, even though the Championship isn't happening. Keep an eye on http://www.endurorally.com for more info.

HRracing - can you PM me the pic please?

Cheers,

RoyG

HrRACING · 28 Nov 2005, 16:48 (Ref:1472302)

Sorry Roy, still on film, will get it try to get it to you once its developed!

Maybe I was a bit premature saying its a cracking pic.

Pug620 · 28 Nov 2005, 21:56 (Ref:1472521)

Congratulations Roy i told you a top ten finish!!!

Glad to hear you had a great time

RushyRacer · 29 Nov 2005, 10:47 (Ref:1472804)

Excellent event, looks like Rallying used to be cheaper and simpler !!. May even have a play again.

Anuauto · 29 Nov 2005, 17:02 (Ref:1473156)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RushyRacer

Excellent event

Not what is being said in most other places - serious questions about road timing and the problems on the Activity Centre section seem to call into question the entire concept (no helmets required on what are effectively stages, and some dangerous ones at that).

Upside Down Bug · 29 Nov 2005, 18:57 (Ref:1473245)

Well done Roy!

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