The Rakaia Zig Zag course
traditionally turned on an excellent day with 46 drivers ready to attack
the course. The weather was perfect being a little overcast after last
year's scorcher. These cooler conditions were a welcome change.
The road started off quite corrugated for the first indian file run but
after the first run seemed to cut off quite flat.
The day saw many varied mechanical problems which included car 7 having
a light roll over off the first bend which can be a little tricky after
launching off the start line all fired up and into a right hand 90 bend.
It was great to see it back on all fours to complete the days runs.
Other mechanical problems included Chris Herdman blowing his diff and
Barry Deuart snapping his gear lever off (maybe being a little ambitious
to find that next gear!) Thanks to a portable welder repaired it for the
next run. Josh Marston broke a rear drive shaft off the start line but
thanks to a donor tow car in the pits, found a replacement part to
complete the remaining runs. The first 9 places were taken by 4wd cars
with John Giltrap 1st home in his Subaru.
Brent Rawstron in his Porsche was the first 2wd car.
Prize giving and and few social drinks finished off the day at the
Hororata Hotel. All in all a fantastic days racing and thank you to the
event organizers and officials for an enjoyable days racing.
Written by Rene Spijkerman
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