Garry's sister had a gorgeous baby boy on Monday.
Welcome Luke James into the World.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Pictures to Share
Hi again, Its wonderful to have our men back home after a 10 day "working trip" from Chch to Queenstown in the sprint to the finish of the Silver Fern Rally 2010. Thought I'd share a few pictures that were taken on our camera during the event. Garry says, he had an awesome team of guys in his crew this year, thanks for all your help, humour, encouragement and hard work, it all helps to make the time away easier and successful.
Christmas Advent Calendar
This probably wont interest all the guys out there, but for the girls thought I would share how I treated myself with a day off from the kids last Saturday while Garry was still away at the Silver Fern Rally.
This is what I created.
Its an advent Calender for December in the lead up to Xmas. Its got 24 little drawers for the kids to open for their treat.
It was wonderful to spend the day in adult company and having a very busy, industrious, creative day building, glueing, spray painting, and hammering!
I was wrapped with the final result, which hopefully will last for years to come, and may even become an heirloom.....
Sunday, November 21, 2010
ALLTRAX' CAR FINISHES RALLY
Finished in 7th place for day 7.
Thanks Jacob for bringing it home with far less battle wounds than in 2008. Jacob Scannell and co driver Chris Lancaster finished 15th from 27 finishers and 9 withdrawls in the Silver Fern Marathon Rally for historic cars.
Well Done Guys.....
Thanks Jacob for bringing it home with far less battle wounds than in 2008. Jacob Scannell and co driver Chris Lancaster finished 15th from 27 finishers and 9 withdrawls in the Silver Fern Marathon Rally for historic cars.
Well Done Guys.....
DAY 7 SILVER FERN RALLY
Christchurch's Jeff Judd has won the week long Silver Fern Rally for historic cars. Pic is Judd and co driver Mark Smith at the Queenstown finish.
Deane Buist & Andrew Bulman won the Challenge event for more highly modified cars.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
DAY 6 Silver Fern Rally
Hi All,
The Silver Fern marathon car rally is going down to the wire.
If any of the leading drivers suffer a puncture tomorrow it could make the difference between first and second in both events.
Pictures: Shane Murland (Escort) jumping a bridge
Geoff Portman (Commodore) lifting a wheel
Deane Buist (Escort sliding) is the new leader in the Challenge event.
Friday, November 19, 2010
DAY 5 Silver Fern Rally
Today's six stages take the field through a total of 173 kms in South Otago and the Catlins in Eastern Southland to the overnight halt at Invercargill.Here are more photos from the Silver Fern Marathon Rally. Polesznig, Judd, Goldsbrough.
Judd holds lead...... he now has a four minute 2 sec lead over Murlands similar Escort RS 1800 after five of the seven days.
Englishman Andrew Siddall says " those Kiwi guys are too fast"
"The stages are magic - worth coming to the far side of the world for.
"After sitting in 6th place in the Historic Challenge at end of day 4, the rigours of day 5 took their toll the ALLTRAX car and broke some steering bolts, luckily they slid off to the side of the road and our crew went in to retrieve, this resulted in a maximum time given for SS27 and again for SS28 while they repaired the car.
Rejoined again for the last 2 stages of the day, to begin closing the gap. With only 2 days left, they now have a big job ahead to claw their way back up the field.Tomorrow's competition includes six stages in Central Southland and Central Otago totalling 182 kms before the overnight halt in Alexandra.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wise Quacks
I took the kids to a book sale yesterday, and came across some small quotation books and just couldnt resist getting a couple.
This quote is from Wise Quacks, yes it has geese, ducks and swan pictures throughout it, hence "Quacks" not "Quotes"
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. ~john wooden~
This quote is from Wise Quacks, yes it has geese, ducks and swan pictures throughout it, hence "Quacks" not "Quotes"
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. ~john wooden~
Thrills and spills at Silver Fern Rally - 3 Sport - Video - 3 News
Thrills and spills at Silver Fern Rally - 3 Sport - Video - 3 News
Check out the link above to see Silver Fern coverage they had on TV3 last night.
Did you see our car???
Unfortunately not shown in action but a good one at a service park.
Check out the link above to see Silver Fern coverage they had on TV3 last night.
Did you see our car???
Unfortunately not shown in action but a good one at a service park.
Monday, November 15, 2010
SILVER FERN DAY 1
Silver Fern Historic Rally - Leg 1
Jacob and Chris finish Day 1 in 6th place!
Check out the results here http://www.chrissport.co.nz/
DUNLOP TARGA 2010 REPORT
Peter Jones Driver
This was the first ever rally for myself and my co driver Neil Andrews from Waihi in the Corremandel. Without a doubt it is one of the most awesome events I have ever been in. It is well organised and professionally run. Neil did an outstanding job as a co driver. My Escort was built and immaculately prepared by Garry Grant and the team at ALLTRAX. The car drawing a lot of interest from day one. It was the only MK1 Escort entered in this years Targa. The car handled exceptionally well and is a credit to Garry.
During the 6 day event I met a lot of new people and made many new friends. Prologue at Hampton Downs race track was a disappointment when the spark plug lead came off right on the start line as we launched. Once the lead was secured the car ran very well on the second SS around Hampton downs. Being an endurance rally I took it easy on the day one especially the first stage that was very foggy. From there I gained some confidence and started to work my way up the field some what. A big thanks to Garry and his father Keith whom tirelessly serviced for us throughout the rally keeping the car going. It was a pleasure to be able to make it from the start in Manakau city to the finish in Wellington in one piece. Although we had our challenges along the way, being the only car in the whole rally to suffer a broken windscreen and not just once. It happened 2 days in a row! Disappointment came on the last day when the clutch cable broke on the Upper Hutt SS28 and the car had to be driven out of the stage in 3rd gear. We drove to an unscheduled service where Garry and Keith installed another clutch cable very quickly and got us up and running again.
No class prizes to be had, but I was pleased to be awarded a medal for being a Targa finisher.
Special Thanks to:
Guy from Victory Automotive who spent many hours ensuring the engine was assembled correctly and would run reliably.
Also thanks to Brenda Grant for cooking us a fruit cake, which I so enjoyed each time we pulled in for a service:-)
Shucks thanks Pete......
This was the first ever rally for myself and my co driver Neil Andrews from Waihi in the Corremandel. Without a doubt it is one of the most awesome events I have ever been in. It is well organised and professionally run. Neil did an outstanding job as a co driver. My Escort was built and immaculately prepared by Garry Grant and the team at ALLTRAX. The car drawing a lot of interest from day one. It was the only MK1 Escort entered in this years Targa. The car handled exceptionally well and is a credit to Garry.
During the 6 day event I met a lot of new people and made many new friends. Prologue at Hampton Downs race track was a disappointment when the spark plug lead came off right on the start line as we launched. Once the lead was secured the car ran very well on the second SS around Hampton downs. Being an endurance rally I took it easy on the day one especially the first stage that was very foggy. From there I gained some confidence and started to work my way up the field some what. A big thanks to Garry and his father Keith whom tirelessly serviced for us throughout the rally keeping the car going. It was a pleasure to be able to make it from the start in Manakau city to the finish in Wellington in one piece. Although we had our challenges along the way, being the only car in the whole rally to suffer a broken windscreen and not just once. It happened 2 days in a row! Disappointment came on the last day when the clutch cable broke on the Upper Hutt SS28 and the car had to be driven out of the stage in 3rd gear. We drove to an unscheduled service where Garry and Keith installed another clutch cable very quickly and got us up and running again.
No class prizes to be had, but I was pleased to be awarded a medal for being a Targa finisher.
Special Thanks to:
Guy from Victory Automotive who spent many hours ensuring the engine was assembled correctly and would run reliably.
Also thanks to Brenda Grant for cooking us a fruit cake, which I so enjoyed each time we pulled in for a service:-)
Shucks thanks Pete......
Saturday, November 13, 2010
TARGA 2010
With Targa NZ over for 2010 we now concentrate on finishing touches in preparation for the South Island Silver Fern Rally.
This Rally we have leased our MK 11 Escort again to UK driver Jacob Scannell with NZ Chris Lancaster as co driver.
Garry has prepared the car to the very highest of standards, this year Jacob will be dealing with a much faster car as its now running a 2L Pinto engine.
He drove the same car in the 2008 Silver Fern but as a 1600.
We are hoping with the extra power it will help get him out of trouble and bring it home in a "straighter condition" than last time.
You can follow the results on http://www.chrissport.co.nz/
The rally begins Sunday 14th.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Check out Chris Barnett (black RX7) and Ashton Wood (Escort BDA) here www.kolourcare.co.nz yes that is damage in the front of Ashtons car! Oh dear, those corners just jump out of nowhere!
Ashton went on to compete in Nelsons Phil Fiddy rallysprint last weekend with the car stopping off at ALLTRAX workshop for repairs.
Ashton went on to compete in Nelsons Phil Fiddy rallysprint last weekend with the car stopping off at ALLTRAX workshop for repairs.
2 DOWN 1 TO GO
With Targa NZ and Waimate 50 over for 2010 its now full steam ahead in preparation for the EPAY SILVER FERN RALLY.
With 3 big events in the space of 4 weeks its been a frenzy of activity here at ALLTRAX.
Peter, Neil, Garry & Keith returned from Targa last week, they said the event was terrific, well organised and generally glad to be in amongst it for the week. Peter completed the event without missing a single stage!
The car not only survived but the only evidence of competing in such an event was stone chips and remains of the SECOND broken windscreen lying throughout the floor of the car.
As seen here the car begins its strip down and check over.
Hoping to post comments soon from Peter and Garry.
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