8. More rallies, more drivers...
Another memorable drive during my 'furlough' period was with Derek Ormerod on the '79 BlMCC Clubmans Rally. Derek kindly found this photo and reminded me that I sold him the wheels, which came from TCW 360K. He also reminded me of an incident with a police minivan - which Derek overtook, prompting me to question whether that was a wise move. "He was going so slow he'll never catch us now!" came the reply. (This story reminded me of an event where I was driving once (I think I recounted this quite recently...) over the tops from Malham to Langcliffe I caught a 'panda car' doing 30 and clearly enjoying himself slowing competitors down. As we approached an easy right junction (to Stainforth) I indicated right even though I was going left. Mr Panda went right and I smiled quietly all the way to Langcliffe.) Getting back to Derek, the main thing I remember about that rally, as we drove the road from Ribblehead to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, was how similar Derek's driving style was to mine (he was very quick lol). A very comfy feeling. Winners on that event were Ian Harrison & Alan Ridehalgh, second Keith Watkinson & Jeff Smith, and we were third overall. I wonder if Jeff Smith realised we were using his old wheels...?
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