With about 1:36 left on the video, Block corners around a Century 21 "for sale" sign. Man, if I had rally cars blasting past/through/around/ or on my property, I sure as hell wouldn't sell. I propose we take up a collection and establish Fort Jalopnik on this property as our northern post. Every year we'll convene to partake from the big bag of awesome that is this rally.
The rest of the year... well, we'll think of something.
@Blue-Civic-Hybrid: You're not the one who put Pirelli ASG-Z Gravel Rally tyres (serious business RACE tires) onto a street car and drove around SoCal on them as if they were normal. I went offroading in a 280ZX with those tyres. They were amazing.
Your coverage of Rally America events just made Jalopnik that much cooler!! The time to post about Lake Superior took a while (event in Oct, posted in Jan) but Sno*Drift was immediate.
If you wanna see some proper old school rally cars v the newer cars get to the Forrest of Dean rally this weekend, it includes rally stages from the proper old RAC rally.
@layabout now with V8 power: How old school is old school? I love old British rally cars, but a '70s Ford Escort is less likely to keep my attention than, say, a '58 Sunbeam Rapier.
@Armand Bengle: You may be let down then :( Some old cars from the 60's & 70's, plenty of old Minis,Saabs,Lotus Sunbeams,mk1 & 2 Escorts,right through the 80's & 90's. The odd 6R4 has entered in the past. Still a good & free day out with the smell of oil in the air & the sound of popping & crackling rally cars.
@layabout now with V8 power: If I lived in Britain, I'd definitely go. In my Sunbeam. As it stands, however, I'll have to be content with that video of the '58 Coupe des Alpes that we got to see a while ago: [jalopnik.com]
I still find it mind-boggling that Europeans get to see rally cars (of any age) in action on a regular basis. For FREE, no less!
I saw you guys driving the truck to the gravel pit on Saturday. I was in one of the sweep Jeeps. Also took a closer look at the propane F-150 at the Saturday afternoon service stop. Thanks for the rally coverage!
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Bring me more! Uh...I mean...when you get a chance, Mr. Jalopnik, please post more footage. It makes me happy.
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Shit, I don't think so. Have you actually seen how most paralegals drive?
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"Reach for the stapler in 300. Shuffle papers then open Mathcad. Long wait. Get coffee in 100 then talk to admin."
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The rest of the year... well, we'll think of something.
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Damn, now I'm calculating how long my commute would be. 4 hours, 11 minutes. Guess I won't be the groundskeeper.
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Does he carry a bong in his rally car? After that, I just picture him pulling up to the end of the stage with smoke rolling out of the windows.
02/12/09
Oh well, back to work and stop dreaming that I am a rally star...
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And I noticed you have a "pastrami" tag. Made me giggle.
02/03/09
It seems to me like that flash opposite the camera may have been a wireless flash, but other than that I'm dumbfounded.
02/03/09
The flash opposite the car was just lucky timing with an ally of mine. We'll have plenty of more nightwork for you in a bit.
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If my tenacity persists, we just might make every rally from here on out.
02/02/09
Kudos to you Mr. Wert.
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I still find it mind-boggling that Europeans get to see rally cars (of any age) in action on a regular basis. For FREE, no less!
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