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WRC Wales Rally GB 2012



  Ultra Red Megane 175
Got up at stupid o'clock three days in a row, walked miles until my legs nearly fell off, got blown over by 50mph gusts on Myherin (those wind farms are there for a reason!), got stuck in massive traffic jams...but I'd do it all again tomorrow!

Although there were only 30 cars entered and a pretty stupid route which meant lots of waiting around, the pace at the front was nothing short of spectacular and made it all worthwhile. These boys really are the best drivers in the world in my opinion.

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Probably the major issue for me this year was the near complete lack of spectators at the event. On the Friday morning I yomped about 6kms into the Myherin stage and didn't see a single spectator. Lack of promotion, cost of tickets, lack of entries all combined to make it the worst attended WRGB I can remember. Things are looking up next year though with a new route promised, Red Bull Media on board to promote the WRC properly, VW entering the championship with the Polo R WRC and possibly Hyundai and Toyota planning comebacks....
Rhod
 

Dafthead

ClioSport Club Member
  Q8 E-Tron
Awesome shots pal!

We went as we always do this year but went VIP for a change (like bosses) not the same TBH, although the bacon snarlers at Walters were epic.
 
Good shots, but a lot of them feel too similar in terms of composition for me. FLOL at the 12 foot arch gap on #12 though.
 
  Cupra
Top work. I always enjoy your rally threads.
It looks like the weather/ light weren't really on your side for the day, but they're still pretty vibrant.
 

Ay Ay Ron

ClioSport Club Member
Really good shots, as per with your rally stuff.

I would have gone if I'd have remembered about it. Spotted the start on the local news, the spotted people on fb talking about it but I was working.

Next year I will try to get to it.
 
  Fiesta ST-3
Great shots Rhodri. I went to Rheola this year. My first ever attempt at ralley photography and the biggest downside to my day is we ended up somewhere with little action.
 
  Ultra Red Megane 175
Thanks all, and yeh the weather (and light) was pretty horrendous for the whole weekend.

Rhod
 
  Volvo XC60 T8
Such a shame it isn't advertised/shown on tv. I went a few years ago when one of the co-drivers died :(
 


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