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While rally drivers in Barbados are not paid professionals, that doesn't exclude them from being professional in their approach. This was evident as Dean Serrao and his prospective Rock 'N Rolla team mate took their machines for some pre-season testing. This test gave both drivers some much needed seat time, as Dean looks to settle into his Subaru Impreza WRC and his partner – who has been away from the rally scene for a while, seeks to get back into the swing of things in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX.
With the focus now on the 2010 season, James has his sights set on a new stomping ground. He is undecided as to which group he will compete in, but one thing is for sure, his step up in group has been accompanied by a step up in machinery – this being in the form of a 2000cc Renault Clio.
Barry Gale's name has now been added to the list of drivers who has seen a need for change. This change is actually two-fold: a change of group and a change of car. With a return to his old stomping ground Group N, Barry has chosen not to reduce the spec of his Evo VI. Instead, he's opted to go for an Evo IX. "The car is very well put together. It was run by a team that competed in FIA events in China and the UK. At the end of last year, the car went up for sale and I was fortunate enough to acquire it."
The local drivers weren't the only ones having all the fun. Jamaican ace John "Pentti" Powell has decided to compete in the BRC Championship and he gave a good showing on this event.
Roger "The Sheriff" Skeete is a Barbadian motorsport icon. After having a mixed bag of fortunes in the 2009 season, Roger is looking forward to 2010 with lots of optimism. We at Red265 Rally Media had an early Sunday morning chat with The Sheriff to get some insights from him on his outlook for the season ahead.
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Red265 Rally Media thanks Graeme Finlayson of www.racedandrallied.com for supplying us with quality pics from the event.
The local drivers weren't the only ones having all the fun. Jamaican ace John "Pentti" Powell has decided to compete in the BRC Championship and he gave a good showing on this event.
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Over forty crews are expected to come under starter’s orders when the Automotive Art Shakedown Stages Rally gets underway on Sunday April 25th. Competitors will tackle stages at Orange Hill and Dark Hole, with both stages being run in either direction. The event is scheduled to start at 8:00am with the first stage being Dark Hole being run in the reverse direction (downhill).
Steve “De Captain” Ollivierre has hoisted the main sail and has set a course for Rally Barbados. Steve has been competing in Barbados since 1995 when he first started in a Hyundai Excel previously owned by Don Hunte. A few years later, Steve then turned to a Mitsubishi Colt (now campaigned by local driver Darryl Clarke), Ollivierre then upgraded to a Group N-spec Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII. Staying true to the cars name, an evolution take place and the car is a now up to Group A specifications. Speaking to Red265Rally Media from St.Vincent, The Captain outlined his plans for Rally Barbados and beyond.
Local rally fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to see James Betts behind the wheel of his Renault Clio. Speaking to Red265 Rally Media, James filled us in on the situation surrounding the car and its consequent debut appearance. With SOL Rally Barbados just over 2 weeks away, we also asked James about his strategy as well as his opinion on the changes to the event.
While thousands of motorsport fans are at Shell V-Power King of The Hill, a precious piece of cargo will be making its way into Barbados. “The engine should be arriving on the 23rd of May, and the following day, the engineers should be lifting it into the car.” As a result, SOL Rally Barbados will be the Clio’s first local event – talk about a baptism of fire!
It's not the guys in Group N or Group A that will be the ones gunning for Wee Wee, however. Those looking to upstage him are the crews competing in Super Modified 10 and Super Modified 11. Ian isn't the least bit flustered, and is more concentrating on the overall goal. "My goal will be similar to that of last year a top ten finish. Placing anywhere from 8th to 10th would be fine for me." During the Automotive Art Shakedown Stages Rally, Ian was involved in an enthralling battle with Josh Read. How does Ian see this battle being played out over the two days of Rally Barbados? "To be honest, I'm not worried. I have quite an amazing machine and I trust my capabilities but competition is always welcomed."
Graeme Finlayson has been bitten by the love bug. Not just any love bug, one that has bitten quite a few overseas competitors who have come to participate in Rally Barbados. Red265 Rally Media spoke to him to find out how this love affair began, and what lured him to our shores and special stages. “Rum, basically. Rum and Westfields."
If you’re one of those rally fans who has been craving a dose of action, the Motoring Club of Barbados Inc (MCBI) joint with Barbados Rally Club (BRC) have got your fix. It comes in the form of their season-opening event to be held tomorrow, March 12 at Ellesmere in St.George. The event is scheduled to have an 8:30 am start, with 26 drivers set to tackle the twisty cut-rock lined stage.
Roger “The Ninja” Hill and Sean Gill shared the spoils as they were both in winner’s row after contesting the Motoring Club of Barbados Inc’s (MCBI) double header. Drivers faced a stern test on what has been said to be the most technical and challenging stage in Barbados – Ellesmere.
Andrew Mallalieu is a Barbadian motorsport legend. Whenever his name is mentioned, spectators who have witnessed his driving displays start to stroll down memory lane. After being away from the competitive aspect of motorsport for over a decade, Andrew Mallalieu has made a return. When his name popped up on the entry list for the Motoring Club of Barbados Inc’s (MCBI) Double Header at Ellesmere, more than a few eyebrows were raised and hearts skipped a few beats.
Neil Armstrong is a man on a mission. If there was any doubt about this, one only needed to see Neil’s performance at the recently held BRC Shakedown Stages Rally. Constantly on the heels of and even beating some four-wheel drive competitors, Neil and his Toyota Starlet took fastest two-wheel drive honours. There’s nothing new to the notion of Armstrong and his Starlet being in giant-killing mode, what is new, however is what lies in the belly of the beast.
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