Clean Run In Kielder
24/04/2007
Once again co-driving for young Scot Bobby Mitchell, Seb tackled the Pirelli National Rally last weekend, taking in the daunting stages of the Kielder forest complex.
Seb travelled to Carlisle having had little time to prepare for the event, completing a week and a half long fieldcourse in the Lake District as part of his university degree on the Friday morning of the rally! Despite this he was relishing the challenge of his first time competing in Kielder.
A steady start from the British Rally Academy pairing saw them heading to service, after 4 stages in the Kershope forest, 10th of the 22 competitors in the Fiesta SportingTrophy standings. Most of the time loss occuring in the first two stages, particularly under braking as Bobby was still adjusting to the new car.
An increase in pace over the final three stages in the demanding Kielder forest proved encouraging though as the team became more accustomed to the organisers' route notes, climbing to 8th placed Fiesta by the finish in Carlisle city centre.
"It's been a steep learning curve with the car today, and we're glad to have got to the finish. It's more points for the championship though, and vital seat time for Bobby." said Seb "The stages were absolutely fantastic and it was a very enjoyable day, I'm just eager for the next one now!"
This result ensures the duo retain their lead in the Competition Car Insurance Award for Most Improved, as well as moving up to 5th in the overall standings.
Seb's next outing will hopefully be on the fast tarmac stages of the Isle of Man in early May.
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