Crews like split Scottish seeding
Drivers have praised the format of the RSAC Scottish Rally after it ran as the first event in Scotland with two-wheel drives at the front since the idea was made popular by Rally 2WD.
The 50-car 2WD field got underway at 0800hrs Saturday with the 35-car 4WD contingent setting off at 1100hrs.
The 2WDS contested a double run of Twiglees and Castle O’er before returning to service just as the 4WDS were starting.
At which point the 2WDS left to do the split stage at the north end of Ae Forest followed by the rest of the field after service.
Finishing fourth overall in his Vauxhall Corsa in the 2WD event, Angus Lawrie commented: “Running first on the road is good, I’m really happy – and the car is not getting wrecked.”
Ross Hughes – the Ecosse Challenge winner – was also complimentary in his Citroen C2. It was the first time he had run as high as 19th on the road.
“There were no big ruts and no big rocks,” he said. “Much better than the existing system – I would like all events to run like this!”
Event winner and Skoda Fabia R5 driver David Bogie was also positive about the idea: “I don’t really mind. If it gets more people into the sport then I’m all for it.”
The format has been formalised by the MSA and from July 1 onwards, events will be able to divide into two fields, and those fields can be reverse seeded or by class.