I watched my first rally yesterday - Lanark Highlands Rally

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart) 05/04/2014 at 16:30 • Filed to: Rallyopnik, Meetups, Rally

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I almost didn't go, so much went wrong that morning, and to list;

I barely slept the night before, and consequently woke up late, and my mother took the van I was going to use to get there (which I found, and I had to retrieve and refuel). Once getting to the roads near the event, I got lost halfway down the road from the spectating area, the reason is still unknown to me.

As I got there, I met up with fellow Opponaut WhiskeyGolf, since Bigbossyboss had to leave early, and the lack of cell coverage didn't help much with communication, I also didn't see his silver Cavalier anywhere.

Just as I parked the van up, I heard the unmistakable rumble of of a flat-4, followed by orgasmic backfiring. I knew I was in the right place. I quickly got the nickname of "The kid with the Sigma" among the older folks, one of which asked about my camera, which is based on decade-old technology, and had a camcorder attached to the colossal telephoto lens.

Despite taking many well-composed shots, plenty of which were ruined by the sheer amount of bare shrubbery in the way, I had a good time, but 70mm on the focal length is too much for my situation. I stayed for about 4 hours, from about 12:00 to 4:00, due to my delays.

Mother nature, Y U ruin photos? I was bummed after reviewing the one below. It was perfect otherwise.

I was experimenting with darker exposures like the shots below, and they came out better than expected.

Safety vehicles flew by after every pass, be it an accident, or just sweeping the track for debris.

If I were to rate this event on a scale of 1 to 10, I rate this a 7/10. The spectator area could have been a lot better, and I liked the experience. I was told that it was tame for bugs this year due to the long winter, as they usually swarm you badly.

thebigbossyboss > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 05/04/2014 at 09:20

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Hey man sorry I had to leave. I didn't even get to view any rally as by the time we went all the way around from Rangers Camp to Gemmils I had had to go get the bloody piano. Glad you ended up making it in the end.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 05/04/2014 at 16:34

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Great Pictures!

I wonder if the Safety vehicles are private volunteers... I'd definitely volunteer with my truck if there was a rally near by.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 05/04/2014 at 16:39

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Knock yourself out, I'm sure the safety vehicles are done entirely by volunteers, although it depends on the rally.

Dusty Ventures > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 05/08/2014 at 23:39

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The sweep crew are volunteers, but typically to score a gig as sweep you need to have volunteered for other positions in previous years, since it's such a desirable gig. They also like to have people with medical training on the sweep crew, in case of emergencies.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Dusty Ventures 05/09/2014 at 20:29

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Thanks for more information! I really want to volunteer at these events. Do you know if they have rallies in Colorado at all? EDIT: I go to school in Colorado, home is Texas.

Dusty Ventures > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 05/09/2014 at 21:56

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I've got bad news and I've got worse news

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Dusty Ventures 05/09/2014 at 22:39

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Couldn't help but laugh, haha. Thanks though!