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Event 3 - Rally Legends

Here are a couple of action shots of the second group of the morning - the Rally Legends...

       

First off the start line was Courtney Sport's Porsche 914/6...

   

Not quite as smooth as expected, the car's guide seemed to be catching at a number of points round the track. Nonetheless, a 14.05 second run (0 deslots) was a competitive time after the disappointment of the Ninco stage.

   

Next was ALS Racing's Alfa Romeo GTAm. Hesitant through the tight switch-back, a time of 14.21 seconds (0 deslots) was certainly good enough to consolidate on Friday's performance.

   

The SSRC Triumph TR7 was super-smooth round the ice, but lacked the necessary punch for a fast time. The clock was stopped at 15.68 seconds (0 deslots).

   

The second Porsche 914/6 was enormous fun, but lacked some rear-end grip on the ice. James' car was timed at 16.92 seconds (0 deslots) - a bit too much sideways action...

   

The Scott Sport Escort was another really fun car to drive - not 100% stable, but predictable with its slides and three-wheel cornering! A time of 15.62 seconds (0 deslots), plus a firm fan-favourite with the crowd!

   

BARacer's car won the TR7 proxy stage on the ice rink back in 2021. It was super-smooth and quick again this time, setting a rapid 13.41 seconds (0 deslots).

   

Winner of the group on Friday, the Road Runners Fiat 131 struggled on the ice - a little cumbersome through the tight stuff. Would the time of 14.75 seconds (0 deslots) be enough for a combined victory?

   

Savage GT's Escudería Montjuïc Porsche 914/6 was simply awesome through this stage. A sensational 13.08 seconds (0 deslots) was the fastest time of the morning so far.

   

Another TR7 and another smooth run. Team's Cube's Leyland supercar stopped the clock at 14.21 seconds (0 deslots).

   

Last to go was Brumos RSR's Porsche 914/6. This was another rapid 5 laps - 13.88 seconds (0 deslots) - enough for third place in the Rally Legends Group...

   

1. Savage GT - Porsche 914/6 - 13.08 seconds (0 deslots for all cars)
2. BARacer - Triumph TR7 - 13.41 seconds
3. Brumos RSR - Porsche 914/6 - 13.88 seconds
4. Courtney Sport - Porsche 914/6 - 14.05 seconds
5. Team Cube - Triumph TR7 - 14.21 seconds
= ALS Racing - Alfa Romeo Giulia - 14.21 seconds
7. RoadRunners - Fiat 131 Abarth - 14.75 seconds
8. Scott Sports - Ford Escort - 15.62 seconds
9. SSRC - Triumph TR7 - 15.68 seconds
10. James WV - Porsche 914/6 - 16.92 seconds

Those results meant a change of top spot overall for the Event 3 combined times...

   

1. Brumos RSR - Porsche 914/6 - 81.81 seconds
2. RoadRunners - Fiat 131 Abarth - 81.83 seconds
3. James WV - Porsche 914/6 - 84.93 seconds
4. Savage GT - Porsche 914/6 - 85.29 seconds
5. BARacer - Triumph TR7 - 87.30 seconds
6. Scott Sports - Ford Escort - 89.55 seconds
7. SSRC - Triumph TR7 - 95.92 seconds
8. ALS Racing - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm - 97.41 seconds
9. Team Cube - Triumph TR7 - 103.77 seconds
10. Courtney Sport - Porsche 914/6 - 122.85 seconds

That top six is so close - just 7.74 seconds separating them over the two Brighton stages. Thanks for sending in these fabulous Rally Legends cars for me to drive this weekend - it was especially pleasing to see three of the TR7s back in action!