Colin McRae Stages 2008 Sept - Worth a wee SE visit

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Post by smitstui » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:33 am

Corranga wrote:Sounds amazing, some proper rally legends (both alive and mechanical!)

Never been to a rally before, though so possibly silly question coming up...

Where do I go... What do I need (ie money, wellies, camera? ;))

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You should get most the info here

http://www.coltnesscarclub.co.uk/rally%20page.html

and you could read thru this

http://www.coltnesscarclub.co.uk/docume ... mation.pdf

If its typical Scottish weather (which isnt always a bad thing for spectating) then just make sure you have got waterproofs for standing about all day. It can be quite a trek up into some of the stages, depending how much you want to see and how far past the crowds you want to go, so its worth bearing that in mind when choosing footwear.

Theres not usually much to spend money on, from my experience, except perhaps programmes. As it's a souvenir programme it could be well worth buying.

Other than that, just turn up and enjoy.
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Post by Scotty C » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:20 pm

If I can get out of my bed/off the floor at Andys after the BBQ, I would be up for this.

Not sure if the 2-11 is car park (feild) friendly.

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Post by Corranga » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:24 pm

smitstui wrote:You should get most the info here...
Thanks for that :)

I just realised the ccc website doesn't work in firefox. I was wondering why they seemed to have a nav bar that didn't have any actual links...

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Post by mac » Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:54 pm

David Richards going back to his roots too!


Would be coming to see this if I didn't have something else on that weekend!!!


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Post by ruadh08 » Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:59 pm

Scotty C wrote:If I can get out of my bed/off the floor at Andys after the BBQ, I would be up for this.

Not sure if the 2-11 is car park (feild) friendly.

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Post by campbell » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:32 pm

Corranga wrote:
smitstui wrote:You should get most the info here...
Thanks for that :)

I just realised the ccc website doesn't work in firefox. I was wondering why they seemed to have a nav bar that didn't have any actual links...

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Post by campbell » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:33 pm

ruadh08 wrote:
Scotty C wrote:If I can get out of my bed/off the floor at Andys after the BBQ, I would be up for this.

Not sure if the 2-11 is car park (feild) friendly.

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Tell you what I'll leave our two terrors at yours to enjoy the X5 experience and Lisa and me'll have a few hours off at the other end of a stage ;-)
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Post by ruadh08 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:42 pm

Thats a kind offer Campbell, but I think I will decline............. :damnfunny
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Post by ceejam » Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:50 pm

I'm going up to the in-laws caravan in Kenmore after the AMP3 trackday, and will be viewing the Drummond Hill stage (back of Kenmore) on Saturday. I believe it's the 3rd stage of the day, so hopefully going to Rally HQ at the racecourse on Friday night to see the cars.

Will look out for Elsises etc scooting about ;)
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Post by campbell » Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:47 pm

ruadh08 wrote:Thats a kind offer Campbell, but I think I will decline............. :damnfunny
Well as you will notice you are off the hook...too knackered after return from our hols in Wengen, Switzerland :shock:

Did you go along then?
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Post by smitstui » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:13 am

It was a brilliant day, seeing all the old legends and old school cars.


It was crazy busy and only managed one stage.


Posted a heap of videos on You Tube (under "McRae Stages 2008") if anyone fancies a look.



Cheers,

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Re: Colin McRae Stages 2008 Sept - Worth a wee SE visit

Post by paul555sti » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:28 am

Loads of my pictures here if anyone wants a look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul555sti ... 534487026/

Had a great day, only made it to one stage ( Errochty ) but it was standing to see all the cars going through.
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Re: Colin McRae Stages 2008 Sept - Worth a wee SE visit

Post by ruadh08 » Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:53 pm

Has anyone got any photos of Jim McRae driving over a cliff halfway through Craigvinean? Mucho action with fire brigade, ambulance, emergency wagons etc. Stage was eventually canceled which was a shame cause only 20 cars got through. Apparantly McRae was unhurt and signing autographs etc, but car was wrecked. Member of the public saw the car going off the road, and phoned 999 which set the whole palava in motion!!!

Didn't see much about the rally in today's papers.
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Post by smitstui » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:48 pm

ruadh08 wrote:Has anyone got any photos of Jim McRae driving over a cliff halfway through Craigvinean? Mucho action with fire brigade, ambulance, emergency wagons etc. Stage was eventually canceled which was a shame cause only 20 cars got through. Apparantly McRae was unhurt and signing autographs etc, but car was wrecked. Member of the public saw the car going off the road, and phoned 999 which set the whole palava in motion!!!

Didn't see much about the rally in today's papers.

I didnt realise it was Jimmy, I just heard it was a car. Someone told me the fire engine crashed on the satage also :?:

I take it he was ok?
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Re: Colin McRae Stages 2008 Sept - Worth a wee SE visit

Post by paul555sti » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:01 pm

No pictures of the crash but its on this clip about one minute in.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rCFXfNrJlOc
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