07/22/2020
It has been nearly 3 years since our last stage rally and the Southern Ohio Forest Rally 2020 did not disappoint! The journey to get here was difficult to say the least. Shortly after the initial build in 2017 we uncovered numerous issues and unfulfilled promises that caused us to take a step back from competing. We decided to rebuild the car ourselves, built our own shop to manage the project, put a new rig together, trained a new crew, all in the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest. There were some days that felt as if we would never make it. So we are very happy to say that not only did we make it back on stage but we took home 3rd place points in the 2WD national championship!
We weren't the fastest by any means, but as the saying goes "in order to finish first, first you must finish." This was the first test of the rebuilt car and she held up like a champ. The crew managed every situation thrown at them effortlessly, and driver/co-driver kept the car out of any major incidents. We're 3 years out of practice, but with more seat time and stage miles the speed will come.
Huge thanks to the American Rally Association, the city of Chillicothe, OH, and all of the volunteers for putting a safe and efficient event together. We also want to thank all of our sponsors and partners that have helped us get here today, we couldn't have done it without you!
We can't wait to see our rally friends and family again!
Photos by Page Productions
Total Care Restoration
Opes Real Estate Group
Hydra Motorsports
CR3 Motorsports
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