ORANGEBOX Rally of The Tests 2013

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Quote from the press release

ENTWISTLE and Hargreaves go into the Rally of the Tests with the backing of one of the UK's biggest Mini specialists.
Mini Sport of Padiham have lent their support to the pair this year, culiminating in the this week's event.
"We have had a long association with Steve and watched his rallying career with interest. He has acheived some very notable results, particularly this year with famous Orangebox Mini," explained director Chris Harper.
"The Rally of the Tests is recreation of rallying as it used to be in the 1960’s and it’s where Mini Sport as a company started out. As a business, backing someone like Steve is a perfect fit for us.
"The Rally of the Tests is a big challenge for Steve, but he has the right car and the right backing to get a great result, we wish him the best of luck."
For Entwistle, Mini Sport's involvement has made the difference between doing the rally on a shoestring and doing it properly.
"I can't thank them enough. With their support I've been able to drive onto the start ramp full of confidence," he said.

[slowboy]

them tyres look interesting steve, would suggest the right choice looking at the weather leading up to the rally, I have a feeling Stanhope could be on, pack an outboard

[cookie1071]

I have a feeling Stanhope could be on, pack an outboard

Really? didn't think the event was coming that far north?

[slowboy]

Really? didn't think the event was coming that far north?

just having a laugh with steve ,last time we saw Stanhope on an event we were both on, trees were floating past , think steve was rallying and I was poncing around on the tour that ran at the back of the rally, its still closed isn't it ?, would be a fair bet that kings meaburn will be on though and winster, should be nice and full

[cookie1071]

yeh think so but was opened up specially for Le Jog crews last year..


...minis made it through... just!

[slowboy]

brilliant !

[billycooper]

Any tests near Kendal then Steve, Sat night. Sunday am .

[slowboy]

Any tests near Kendal then Steve, Sat night. Sunday am .

murph, check out the rott website, full list of spec points click on link, then go to homepage when it tells you its wrong, click on rally of tests, spec info on left

http://www.craevents.eu/Events/rally_of ... formation/

[RoadNavvy]

All plotting completed, maps sorted out, 1950's clothes dug out - only had to buy a pair of brown trousers; jeans not acceptable

Nerves are kicking in

[cookie1071]

Nerves are kicking in

is that cos of the thought of Steve's driving on flimsy 7" discs Bob?!

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All plotting completed, maps sorted out, 1950's clothes dug out - only had to buy a pair of brown trousers; jeans not acceptable

Nerves are kicking in

And i look like an 'extra' on 'Heartbeat'

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Pretty much sorted for the event now. Thought i would do some pics a la' Abingdon. Front end, note ride height.

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Rear end, the steel bootlid is off Slowboys dad's 997 Cooper

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997cc Engine built by Michael Anderson at Minisport, 70BHP at crank and a lovely flat torque curve

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That alloy box in the rear was made in circa 1959 by a guy called Ron Astbury to do the RAC in his Morgan, his navigator was a certain Ron Crellin, who of course went on to co-drive works Mini's

[GraemeC]

You two will get vertigo in that!!

Looking good though Steve, sure you'll do it justice.

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The office

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Any tests near Kendal then Steve, Sat night. Sunday am .

Waters farm is on Saturday, first car due at 16.45 ish, a test near Whoop Hall Inn at Kirby at 3pmish, Sunday morning tests are on Warcop, no speccies allowed probably , after that we head in to Yorkshire, last tests on Sunday are at Harewood hillclimb, using the full hill and return/access road run twice, around 3pm ish, should be something there for you Murph

[Chris64]

Looks fantastic - good luck!

Have you fitted modern aero wipers by the way? Looks a bit like it in the first pic?

Cheers,

Chris