Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[Snowman]

Yeah it's interesting in that as much as I'm really looking forwards to having a go at the full TT next year I'm still not 100% convinced it will be a "must do" for me going forwards. In many senses I think the event might be too big (long) for my liking.

I really enjoyed TT Rookie, and TWP and can't wait to go back and do that again next year (and hopefully get up to Tahune for lunch this time!) - but I quite enjoyed the short sprint style nature of those events. I'm not sure how much I'm going to endure the enduro mentallity of Targa - not to mention it must hurt 11ty times more should you have issues on Day 1 at Targa like I did at TWP compared to a smaller event.

TT sure don't need extra numbers but if they ever did I reckon they could get a good case to run a mini shorter event within the event at TT (like you can have a 10km fun run in conjunction with a marathon), that basically just covered the 3 Days at the top of Tassie. I know its the roads as you move south that are supposed to be the true high-light of the event, but its as you move south that the logistics get so hard and make the event so much more expensive as a competitor. But I reckon if there was a shorter 2-3 Day event based out of Launceston much like TWP is - I reckon I'd be more likely to put the 2 short events on my "must do" list ahead of TT.

But then that could all change once I actually do the full thing! LOL

[Marlin]

Understand what you say, and I think it depends on what you enjoy.

Personally I like the big event because it is such a massive challenge. Not just logistically but car preperation and mentally too.

Whilst short two day events are fun, I find it difficult to get into full competetive mode, and hence tend to treat them as "fun". This is likely why my "face" appears different at Targa, I'm mentally preparing for it a month in advance. That is not to say that I haven't got to the start of day 4 and wished it was over soon, or had thoughts during a touring stage whether I'd come back.

I guess, and I know this sounds full wank, but to me, a two day event is a walk along the beach, Targa Tassie is Everest, if you complete it, regardless of where you finished, it's seriously satisfying.

[Snowman]

You're spot on mate. It does sound full wank.

[Marlin]

lol, I knew it, lets see how smart you feel when you on the North Face in a 100 knot blizzard shall we?

[Marlin]

Oh, and if you don't feel like going you big poofta we'll gladly accept your free entry.

[Snowman]

lol, I knew it, lets see how smart you feel when you on the North Face in a 100 knot blizzard shall we?

HAHAHA - I know I'll feel smart enough to be glad I'm in a heavy 4WD car rather than a light RWD $4K shitter that's getting knocked around by the elements!

[Marlin]

Pffft, I'd rather be in the 4k shitter knocking around the "heavy 4WD car".......

You know we're gonna catch and pass you on Arrowsmith hey........

[Snowman]

I sure hope so. Because it will mean I've made it that far! LOL

[Marlin]

In fact, Timmy was saying he fully expects us to catch and pass you on the Prologue!

[Snowman]

Well if you can run the Prologue in under 3mins I'll be the 1st there to shake your hand!

Personally I'm expecting to get the "Beat the 2 Pretty Boy's in a stage" thing done at George Town given I nearly did it last year despite trying my very best to end my rally there on a set of those big white tractor tyres down near the water, and then driving like a granny for the rest of the stage (and having Dan tell me to hurry up even. LOL)

[PHaT MR30]

Thanks dunc, just emailed the boys to shit stir re Bulldogs and ask about wheels.

I meant I'd gladly sacrifice every other Tarmac rally to do this one, unfortunatley I haven't worked out how to safely smuggle in kilos of cocaine up my butt to pay for all the rallies.

I'm happy to keep my eye in just doing circuit stuff like top gear racing etc, and would love to grab an Nc or Group A for some historic racing, but I like the "team" think about rallying, having Timmy beside me is a highlight for me, and makes it even more fun.

I appreciate your kind words benny, and will reply to your emails asap, been flat chat last few days!

But i do agree, ive done plenty of 1/2 day events and they are really just "fun" the first two days are usually only a build up and figure out what pace you are going to set for the event, and the fact that so many ppl a tthese events turn up with 5 sets of softs so they can blaze it up for a few short stints.

Targa is physically and mentally demanding. the lead up preparation, the final calls, recce and into the event. i think it takes a good relationship to see it through seriously. What other sport/event do you spend 6+ days in close confines with one other person? I know there is a long list of people I would NOT want to have in that situation! but Benny is one of the few i can work through the event with even in those moments of pressure!

[Marlin]

Fark me Timmy, everyone else reckons I'm, a Carnt!

[sav man]

no PI for me now, I got a new job , but lost my 7 weeks of holidays.

[Roy]

I need to get Roy the Master to find me a sixth WEDs wheel!

Actually, let me know, i can get you another 4

[Marlin]

Well I did email you mate

[Roy]

LOL, oh ok. I am on a drunk and loud tour so trying not to check email

[Marlin]

Just piss talk then?.... the kind that Snowflake can only do when he's sitting down, coz ahhh, well,....... he sits down to piss.

[Roy]

oh no..i am on a couch hung over like a right c#*t! Just checked and they were +32s. Will keep an eye out for +34s

[Marlin]

Lift ya game ya Spac!

[Marlin]

Lift ya game ya Spac!