Today was to be a navigational run to and from the Adria Raceway and back to the hotel here in Quattro D’Altino, about sixty miles. Unfortunately the navigational part was canceled due to a push bike race which included road closures, etc, so we made our way to Adria with Sat Nav avoiding the road closures. On our arrival, there was a special stage where we were timed on crushing plastic cups with our wheels and doing it all bang on 30 seconds, unfortunately after crushing all the cups we were 2 seconds early crossing the finish which gave us penalty points. However, after an organised processional run around the race circuit hooting our horns and flashing our light to the cheers of the spectators, and a spot of lunch, we did another special stage. This time we had to do a figure of eight in bang-on 12 seconds, I think we managed that in the correct time. All will be revealed when the score sheet goes up in reception tonight. Prior to today’s events, we were 9th on Friday, 7th on Saturday and lying 6th overall, but this is very early days and after today’s performance I think we will be down the rankings somewhat.
Tomorrow we leave Quattro D’Altino and make our way to Monza, more then.
Ian & Mike
Post Script – Today’s results are up now, we were 15th today, which puts us into 10th place overall at present – boo hiss, a bit of catching up to do – must try harder!!!
