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Stuart stays on top
8 April 2009
On 29th March, after putting his clocks forward, Stuart Bliss of Weston-super-Mare headed to Caerwent for the Tour of Caerwent rally. With excitement in the heart following his outstanding result at the Brean Stages rally and new rubber on the front, Stuart and his whole pit team were ready for stage one seeded (37th out of 100)
The car began well through the 1st stage and Stuart was set to collect a good time until another car rolled causing the stage to be abandoned and Stuart to be handed a disappointing nominal time. With time now to make up Stuart began pushing hard through stage two. The fluid in the brakes began to cause problems, and with trying to avoid the pot holes in the back section Stuart did well to finish the stage with a respectable time.
Back in the service Stuartâs service crew worked hard to alter the car and change the brake fluid ready for stage three. The changes paid off as Stuart was flying through stage three until he hit a huge bump in the road unsettling the car. Due to his experience and expert driving Stuart managed to control the car and thankfully no time was lost. Stuart was now growing in confidence as he headed into stage four but remained cautious as he knew Caerwent could bite!
Sections of the stage were getting familiar now in stage five and the whole team were working well together. Knowing from past experience Stuart was watching out for the kerbs and due to the weather getting hotter and hotter the service crew altered the tyres. The car was getting quicker and quicker. Stuart was now upping his game into stage six and setting times for others to follow.
Heading into the final stage Stuart was already leading his class by over 20 seconds so took the decision to remain cautious throughout the stage and finally crossed the line an impressive 1st in class and 23rd overall. This is the second class victory out of only two rallies so far this year. Stuart and his team are now looking to make it 3 out of 3 when he heads to the Somerset stages rally later in the month.
Stuart would like to thank Piaa UK for their continuing support, as well as his other sponsors; Proflex UK, Performance Friction Brakes, Cobra Seats, Bliss Mobility, J n K Aquatics, BETTA, South West Karting. Stuart would also like to thank his co-driver Richard Marsh and his service crew for their hard work and support during the Rally.
For more information on Stuart please visit Welcome to Stuart Bliss.com
8 April 2009
On 29th March, after putting his clocks forward, Stuart Bliss of Weston-super-Mare headed to Caerwent for the Tour of Caerwent rally. With excitement in the heart following his outstanding result at the Brean Stages rally and new rubber on the front, Stuart and his whole pit team were ready for stage one seeded (37th out of 100)
The car began well through the 1st stage and Stuart was set to collect a good time until another car rolled causing the stage to be abandoned and Stuart to be handed a disappointing nominal time. With time now to make up Stuart began pushing hard through stage two. The fluid in the brakes began to cause problems, and with trying to avoid the pot holes in the back section Stuart did well to finish the stage with a respectable time.
Back in the service Stuartâs service crew worked hard to alter the car and change the brake fluid ready for stage three. The changes paid off as Stuart was flying through stage three until he hit a huge bump in the road unsettling the car. Due to his experience and expert driving Stuart managed to control the car and thankfully no time was lost. Stuart was now growing in confidence as he headed into stage four but remained cautious as he knew Caerwent could bite!
Sections of the stage were getting familiar now in stage five and the whole team were working well together. Knowing from past experience Stuart was watching out for the kerbs and due to the weather getting hotter and hotter the service crew altered the tyres. The car was getting quicker and quicker. Stuart was now upping his game into stage six and setting times for others to follow.
Heading into the final stage Stuart was already leading his class by over 20 seconds so took the decision to remain cautious throughout the stage and finally crossed the line an impressive 1st in class and 23rd overall. This is the second class victory out of only two rallies so far this year. Stuart and his team are now looking to make it 3 out of 3 when he heads to the Somerset stages rally later in the month.
Stuart would like to thank Piaa UK for their continuing support, as well as his other sponsors; Proflex UK, Performance Friction Brakes, Cobra Seats, Bliss Mobility, J n K Aquatics, BETTA, South West Karting. Stuart would also like to thank his co-driver Richard Marsh and his service crew for their hard work and support during the Rally.
For more information on Stuart please visit Welcome to Stuart Bliss.com
