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Well, we finally managed to overcome all the problems we'd had with getting a suitable roll cage and got our car ready for the MR2 Challenge race at Mallory park last Sunday.
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My biggest worry had been getting through scrutineering but they barely raised an eyebrow, picking up only on the fact that the earth strap to the battery wasn't correctly marked!
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Qualifying showed me to be an absoloute rookie
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The race itself was an awesome experience
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I finished the race in fourth place which I considered to be an excellent result taking into account my lack of experience.
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This weekend we'll be at Cadwell Park
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Photos from the event are here:
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Special thanks to Ryan Smith, Paul Port, Matthew Wishart, Carolyn Murphy and Stephen Jeffries without whose help and support I would never have made it to the circuit!
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