Woodpecker Rally 2011

[Allyc85]

Really looking forward to this one as my last forestry rally at the Somerset Stages feels so long ago!

Woodpecker Rally (http://www.woodpecker-rally.co.uk/index.aspx)

[306 Cosworth]

Seeded entry list up, what a cracker this will be :D

[Allyc85]

Thats one hell of an entry, should be a great day in Haye Park for me :D

[MrJan]

No visit for me, competing on both days at Wiscombe next weekend

[Allyc85]

Must be getting on for the last meet of the season? I might pop along if I can :)

[AndyRAC]

Ah, the Woodpecker is a must see event - Andy Burton in the beast on home ground, sadly for the last time. Can't miss this, always a fantastic event - and seemingly, as far as I'm concerned, brings the summer to an end.

[JMRally]

Does anyone have the stage information and itinerary for the Woodpecker? We were hoping to get into Bringewood but can only find the details for Radnor / Haye Park on the website? Any info would be really appreciated..

Cheers!

[Allyc85]

Weather forecast gives showers at the moment, not that it can be trusted or anything!

Ludlow weather forecast - Met Office (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/ludlow_forecast_weather.html)

Il keep an eye out for any stage times and maps :)

[MrJan]

Ah, the Woodpecker is a must see event - Andy Burton in the beast on home ground, sadly for the last time. Can't miss this, always a fantastic event - and seemingly, as far as I'm concerned, brings the summer to an end.

Is it confirmed that AB is stopping running the Pug? Last I heard was that a driver with a similar type car had been told that the MSA had 'no specific issues' with the safety of his car. Assumed that AB would be in the same boat.

Ally - if you go to Wiscombe then come up and say hi. I think we're car 60, we'll be the one going very slowly and with the scared looking driver that daren't go near an apex :D

[Allyc85]

If I go Wiscombe (which I probably will!) then il be over to say hello at the lunch break :D

Looks like il be taking quite a few photos at the weekend now lol!

[JMRally]

Anyone know what time Bringewood is being run...? Cheers.

[Allyc85]

I guess thats you on Facebook getting your stage times :)

The forecast is looking better now. It looks like it will be dry and from what ive heard very dusty too!

[Allyc85]

Well yesterday was a very dusty, but in the end a very good day out in Haye Park :D

Well done to Andy Burton on getting his 10th win on the event, I couldnt believe the 40 second gap to Chilman at the end! I spent the morning at J16 on SS1 which was an uphill hairpin left and saw some nice tail out action and a half spin from a RWD pug 306. I also have some interesting trackside video footage and a bit of a blooper to go with it...

In the afternoon I decided to put the camera away and just watch for once! I was at J6 on SS7 and saw some brilliant, committed driving through the quick left hander before it with both Dave Wright and Chilman looking very lairy. In the 1400s before hand a blue Nova had a very sideways moment after the junction, I really thought he was going to be visiting the scenery!

Anways pictures and video to follow soon!

[AndyRAC]

Another enjoyable Woodpecker, fantastic to see Andy Burton and the Peugeot-Cosworth win, Andy's 10th win, and the final Woodpecker win for the Peugeot-Cosworth!! It was dusty, and plenty of committed driving, as one would expect.

[306 Cosworth]

Well this years Woodpecker was the most enjoyable i've ever been to. Had a great day in Haye Park, just wish the wind had been a little stronger to shift the dust amongst the trees. Seen more offs in 1 day than I have all year too!

Here's my video from the event.

Woodpecker Rally 2011 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/6OJ54eY1ftE)

[Allyc85]

And heres one of my vids... which is no where near the standard of the above lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo2Xfxv54u4

edit: and now Andy Burton..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4MXhb8d9V0

[306 Cosworth]

6OJ54eY1ftE

[AndyRAC]

How can the MSA ban that car? Exactly......The biggest draw in British Rallying!!

You couldn't make it up.....

[Allyc85]

Mad isnt it? it still winds me up now as much as it did when the ban was announced!

Heres a few pics from a nightmare morning with the camera. I dont know what I was doing differently, but I had some many shots out of focus it was unreal, I dont think ive ever deleted so many...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6116615731_6b3555b173.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6116615731/)
Steve Perez Woodpecker Rally 2011 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6116615731/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6116623553_32047728d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6116623553/)
Andy Burton Woodpecker Rally 2011 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6116623553/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6117222928_17fb14e28e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117222928/)
Jon Ballinger Woodpecker Rally 2011 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117222928/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6117165210_1dd2590428.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117165210/)
Arwynn Davies Woodpecker Rally 2011 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117165210/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6117201550_56088236d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117201550/)
Ian Joel Woodpecker Rally 2011 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/6117201550/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

Woodpecker 2011 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/sets/72157627600848038/)

[chrisbrooks]

Hi,

I've uploaded some incar footage of myself and Joe Price in stage 2, Hazel Coppice:

Joe Price and Chris Brooks Woodpecker Stages Rally 2011 ss2 Hazel Coppice - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPzwj0NgGuI)


Stage 5, Wigmore:

Joe Price and Chris Brooks Woodpecker Stages Rally 2011 ss5 Wigmore - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rniJTGVHCT4)


Stage 6, Bringewood:

Joe Price and Chris Brooks Woodpecker Stages Rally 2011 ss6 Bringewood - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cF9-Vr_UnU)

The full DVD is available on request from me at cmcbrooks@talk21.com