Rally

I arrived at Newton Abbott racecourse today to find lots of motor enthusiasts gathering, for what at first looked like a bit of a car club. It turned out to be some sort of South West Rally, starting with a lap around the racecourse. This was just too much of an opportunity to miss, as, parked in the corner of the car park was Damien Davey' ( our physios ) car. It was early and while Damien was busy treating the sick, and most of the Halfords loving car enthusiasts were busy checking out each other's Peugeot 106's, Rover 14's and Mini Metros, the time was right. With my right hand man ( Kenny Veysey )in tow we set to work on Damien' car - the perfect car for a rally, fifteen years old, one not very careful owner, no working instruments and the length of a barge.
Yes the Mercedes 'Boat class' was kitted out with personalised number ( 69 ) and large DAVEY letters on the side. It was then driven to the start enclosure and abandoned.
It was like a core workout for me and Kenny watching people admiring the motors on show and then getting to 'Damo's' barge and looking round it a bit confused. We were in stitches. Most of the lads then arrived and we all had a good laugh as Damo ( when told of his car re-positioning !) donned his overalls ( complete with sponsors logo's) and cap and proudly stood by his car while I presented him with the 'Best Newcomer but most likely to breakdown' award. It's just a shame Damien had to work, and we had to train, as seeing him being counted down 5..4..3..2..1 go, go, go would have been priceless.

Tomorrow we face Rushden and Diamonds in the league. An old mate of mine, Andy Burgess, from my Oxford day's will be in their line up. I will try my best not to kick him but obviously accidents sometimes happen !!!. A fellow car school member at Oxford and Soccer School partner in Northampton 'Burge' is a really nice lad. We had some great laughs at Oxford, even in the dark days, and although he has been through a lot in the last couple of years his philosophy in life still remains the same 'Deal with it in the Morning'!!!!.


CH
P.S Happy Birthday tomorrow to Martin 'Yes you did train well today' Rice. Twenty Three tomorrow, so the least I could do today was buy 'Ricey' a coffee and a sandwich. You can square me up next week pal.