anyone know how far behind the little mini was in the end? I heard he was an hour and a half behind Petter after day 2, but I don't know his final time! Also is it true he won't be allowed to run next year?

They were 2 hours 59 minutes behind Petter. The order of the day was getting to the finish at any cost I think (self preservation lol) as it was a farewell to the Mini on international events.

Hiya

Yes, the Mini Preservation Society was in full operation - that did not stop us having fun though ;)

We have post posted here: http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=269838&Page=2

magic mini,
you getting to the finish made the whole rally a little extra special, well driven neil, thanks for flashing, j8 rhondda.

I have a little movie of mildred on Rhondda two from Sunday (complete with my dulcet tones of "go on" in the background, I forgot that the camera had a sensative microphone!)

Only I have no idea how to upload this or where to send it to! I will post this on the other thread too, and if someone can tell me how I will send it on - 2.43mb is the size I will attempt...

Some of these replies still bring a tear to the eye :S

If you can email it to me at neil.burgess@manicminis.com that would be fab :D

Thank you all!

Neil

done it! If the mail fails let me know!
x

i fired off a good 5-6shots at one junction so if they come out i`ll send em off, oh and i gave you the thumbs up going into the ceremonial finish, muddy red seat with the door squares! sorry i couldnt stay but had a long drive home :( apparently i missed a right send off for mildred (M`news)dissapointed i couldnt stay for that.

YES!!! The mini Rules!!! Its the last time it can run this year unfortunatley -

Nice one Neil, we are not worthy!!
check this out...

http://www.urhost.co.uk/bb-images/img3fb4adad72c0c.jpg

[Edited by tucker101uk - 11/14/2003 10:30:39 AM]

Neil, well done mate.

Having run a mini (8 port) for a couple of seasons, i can appreciate how difficult the stages will have been.

Again well done.

Tim.

well done Neil,Mildred and all involved on giveing us all something to chear for

Thank you - you just can't believe how amazing this is for us - new piece in wrc.com features section may be of interest..

well done mate! from what i could see you got more cheers than the WRC boys, the crowd went nuts when you went past!! Nice to see the old beast go out with a bang! All the best mate, a truly great effort!

Once again Mr Burgess, as an Imp owner/driver I don't often openly praise the Imp's rival, the mini, but I have to say, the spirit of the rally award has to go to you guys.

Fantastic achievement, and just look at how many cars you beat (i.e. all those that didn't finish). Well over half the field beaten by a car designed in the 50s!

Cracking result.

Nice article in Motorsport News too.


Impster.

Well done Neil and Jim. I'm glad that there's so much interest in this magnificent achievement.

I have very happy memories of being part of the service crew. No matter what was wrong with the Mini, we fixed it.

For me, the toughest part of the whole event was the last stage through Margam Park. The tension couldn't have been any higher. The whole team were waiting for a message, to let us know that the Mini had safely reached the end of the stage. That message seemed to take forever.

http://www.mpheath.force9.co.uk/images/rallyGB/Resolven6a.avi

hope this works?!

[Edited by Pug_worker - 11/14/2003 11:30:24 PM]

Cool, yes it did thank you very much :D

Neil

well done mate, i hear you got some help from m-sport at service at one point? is that true, anyway, here you are on halfway

http://members.lycos.co.uk/asracing/rallyupload/DSCF1912.JPG

Have a look at this one... (http://www.milleners.eclipse.co.uk/mini.jpg)

- it's big (pixel-wise and file size) - 800Kb

What's the thing to the left of the Motorsport News sticker on the bonnet?

Neil - YHM

[Edited by MartinM - 11/16/2003 5:08:45 PM]

quality video! Thats the spirit of Rally GB, night stages with the crowds going nuts. :D

Oh thats just a plug to let water out from under the bonnet...

Ok I lied - tis the connector for our bonnet pod.

Erm what does "YHM" mean?

Ta for the fab pics everyone,

Neil

Neil, well done . . kept an eye out for you where my schedule allowed . . I have a couple of pics on my website too . . . if you want full res copies let me know . . .

cheers, RaptorUK


http://www.F1Album.com

PS. YHM = You Have Mail

[Edited by RaptorUK - 11/16/2003 9:23:16 PM]

The thing to the left of the Motorsport News sticker is the socket for the lamp pod wiring harness. The part you can see is the cover that sits on top of the socket.

If you look very carefully, you will also see two small bolt-holes on the top of the bonnet. These are used to bolt the lamp pod on. The other two bolt holes are at the front of the bonnet (not easy to see on a photo).

...easy to see on MY photo :D:D:D

Grr the video doesn't work, I get a message saying error downloading codec, anyone know why?

Hiya

We are doing a live webchat tonight on www.brcweb.co.uk (http://www.brcweb.co.uk) the official website of the PBRC.

Feel free to pop by

Neil