| ANZAC_1915 | 01-29-2004 10:38 AM |
Alcan Winter Rally - Subaru Challenge Team updates
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More info and pics will be posted here as we get nearer the start of the event (Feb 18th).
Stay tuned...
Stay tuned...
| nKoan | 01-29-2004 02:07 PM |
Sweet, have fun guys!
| X1_SRT | 01-29-2004 04:54 PM |
sounds like a great event. to see the scenery alone would be amazing, i'm sure. would love to someday enter the rally. have fun in your subys!!
-PJ
-PJ
| RacingBlue | 01-29-2004 10:15 PM |
Best of luck. Wish I could be in Anchorage for the finish this year.
| eurojax | 01-30-2004 04:23 PM |
Can't wait for them to get to Anchorage so I can see the cars. :D
| whtlegacy | 01-30-2004 06:10 PM |
A friend of mine competed in the TSD Alcan Rally a couple years ago in a prototype Subaru SUS (sport utility sedan) and drove it off the road and over a 30 foot ledge, totalling the car. It's definately an interesting event. He's not a Subaru driver, but afterwards he said he couldn't think of a better vehicle to do a TSD in.
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-02-2004 10:51 PM |
I will attempt to keep my car on the road. :)
| rsquire_downunder | 02-02-2004 10:56 PM |
[quote]I will attempt to keep my car on the road.[/quote]
I am soooooo not saying anything ;) ;) :lol:
I am soooooo not saying anything ;) ;) :lol:
| whtlegacy | 02-02-2004 11:01 PM |
are they allowing bikes this year?
| psoper | 02-03-2004 12:01 AM |
They are doing a summer event with bikes, but I don't think you'd find anyone that would do it on a bike in winter, (its friggin 40 below zero up there for cryin out loud!)
| whtlegacy | 02-03-2004 12:08 AM |
oh yeah, thats what i was thinking. as cool as bike rallies are, i think they should just keep it all cars personally.
| psoper | 02-03-2004 12:12 AM |
The guys that ran in 2002 are some real hard core riders, one day was about 850 miles, a lot of it on gravel, all together they each rode nearly 4500 miles on the rally alone, not to mention getting there and back.
And I have to say, it was pretty cool having them along, they definetly added a dimension to the event that you don't have when it's only cars.
And I have to say, it was pretty cool having them along, they definetly added a dimension to the event that you don't have when it's only cars.
| johnfelstead | 02-03-2004 12:54 AM |
Best of luck Glenn. Have fun! :D
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-03-2004 10:37 AM |
There's quite the line up of KTMs for the summer event, like a mini Dakar!
We'll try and post some pics of the cars soon.
We'll try and post some pics of the cars soon.
| psoper | 02-03-2004 11:32 PM |
And don't forget the big warm-up event (probably more like "chill down")
Thunderbird!
Its gonna be a real adventerous couple of weeks!
Thunderbird!
Its gonna be a real adventerous couple of weeks!
| Ryan24 | 02-05-2004 12:49 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Glenn Wallace[/i]
[B] I will attempt to keep my car on the road. :) [/B][/QUOTE]
There has been a run of bad luck with that
I just remember "MAXIMUM ATTACK":D
[B] I will attempt to keep my car on the road. :) [/B][/QUOTE]
There has been a run of bad luck with that
I just remember "MAXIMUM ATTACK":D
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-10-2004 10:57 PM |
Some pics of the STi !!!!
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sti-buki.com/images/alcan-sti4.jpg[/img]
| Weasel 555 | 02-12-2004 01:41 PM |
Glenn,
Have a Great time and Good Luck :D
*jealous
Andy
Have a Great time and Good Luck :D
*jealous
Andy
| MikeKlacy | 02-12-2004 03:52 PM |
when are you guys leaving and where? I want to come down and see you guys off
Maybe when i'm old enough i'll take my subie on the Alcan
Maybe when i'm old enough i'll take my subie on the Alcan
| rsquire_downunder | 02-13-2004 03:21 AM |
Hi Glenn,
What's that white thing that you have on the roof??
Good luck to you and say hi to Greg for me..
Oh and good luck on Tbird this weekend..
Richard
*currently up to his waist in snow in Oslo*..
What's that white thing that you have on the roof??
Good luck to you and say hi to Greg for me..
Oh and good luck on Tbird this weekend..
Richard
*currently up to his waist in snow in Oslo*..
| RichardM | 02-13-2004 11:53 AM |
The white thing on the roof is a GPS antenna.
Richard Miller
Richard Miller
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-15-2004 01:32 AM |
news from the snowbanks
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All 3 cars survived today's stages at Tbird --- we're having fun, great roads and great conditions, some fresh snow and poor visibility early on, the night stages were excellent. People still raving in the bar about them.
The STi's diff setup proves its worth on the snow. :)
Our tracking system is working well too.
[url]http://www.teamhightower.com/Buki/where.htm[/url]
Yes Richard, that's a Garmin GPS on the roof. I will say hi to Greg for you.
We got in some ice racing practice on Barnes Lake Friday - hitting 85 by 2/3 of way down straight into early turn for short course (due to rut flooding/repairs). Full Brembo braking action with no ABS, we really heated up the brakes on the ice. Some flat out in 4th action over some big pressure ridges.
I will try and post pics Monday.
Glenn
The STi's diff setup proves its worth on the snow. :)
Our tracking system is working well too.
[url]http://www.teamhightower.com/Buki/where.htm[/url]
Yes Richard, that's a Garmin GPS on the roof. I will say hi to Greg for you.
We got in some ice racing practice on Barnes Lake Friday - hitting 85 by 2/3 of way down straight into early turn for short course (due to rut flooding/repairs). Full Brembo braking action with no ABS, we really heated up the brakes on the ice. Some flat out in 4th action over some big pressure ridges.
I will try and post pics Monday.
Glenn
| johnfelstead | 02-15-2004 08:43 AM |
TBird sounds great this year Glenn. The car looks the part, very nice!
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-16-2004 04:29 AM |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[b]Subaru Dominates the 34th running of the Thunderbird Rally[/b]
Merritt, British Columbia, February 15, 2004 � A near record number of entries started the 2004 Thunderbird Rally Saturday February 14th for two days of rallying on ice and snow covered logging roads between Merritt and Kamloops, British Columbia. Of the 63 cars setting forth on this winter adventure, 29 wore the Subaru nameplate, seven of which would come home in the top ten, including the first four overall. Subarus won all four non-historic classes.
Glenn Wallace and Greg Hightower in a 2004 Impreza WRX STi were first o/a and first in the Unlimited Class. Paul Eklund and Kala Rounds in a 2004 Forester XT were first in the Calculator Class and sixth o/a. The third member of the Subaru Alcan Challenge Team, R.Dale Kraushaar and Larry Richardson in a 2004 Baja Turbo finished third in the Unlimited Class and third o/a just 15 seconds back of their teammates.
The Thunderbird Rally recently revived the team competition with an added twist. Each team must include a Novice entry to be part of their team. Ashton Evens and Brina Slanders on just their 2nd rally joined the Subaru Alcan Challenge Team in their Impreza WRX for this weekend driving adventure. Their sixth place finish in the Novice Class helped the team claim the perpetual cup for First Place Team.
The Thunderbird rally served as the final shakedown for the team before the Alcan Winter Rally beginning in Kirkland, Washington on February 18th. The team was very pleased with the performance of their equipment. The Cooper tires were tested under the most strenuous conditions and performed magnificently. The ICOM radios had excellent range and kept the team in touch throughout the event. And the Forester, WRX STi and Baja performed in true Subaru all-wheel drive style.
Thunderbird pictures and stories will be posted on the team web site soon. Daily updates from the Alcan Winter Rally are scheduled to begin February 18th.
Contact:
Francesca Carozza
[email][email�protected][/email]
[url]www.challengedriving.com[/url]
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[b]Subaru Dominates the 34th running of the Thunderbird Rally[/b]
Merritt, British Columbia, February 15, 2004 � A near record number of entries started the 2004 Thunderbird Rally Saturday February 14th for two days of rallying on ice and snow covered logging roads between Merritt and Kamloops, British Columbia. Of the 63 cars setting forth on this winter adventure, 29 wore the Subaru nameplate, seven of which would come home in the top ten, including the first four overall. Subarus won all four non-historic classes.
Glenn Wallace and Greg Hightower in a 2004 Impreza WRX STi were first o/a and first in the Unlimited Class. Paul Eklund and Kala Rounds in a 2004 Forester XT were first in the Calculator Class and sixth o/a. The third member of the Subaru Alcan Challenge Team, R.Dale Kraushaar and Larry Richardson in a 2004 Baja Turbo finished third in the Unlimited Class and third o/a just 15 seconds back of their teammates.
The Thunderbird Rally recently revived the team competition with an added twist. Each team must include a Novice entry to be part of their team. Ashton Evens and Brina Slanders on just their 2nd rally joined the Subaru Alcan Challenge Team in their Impreza WRX for this weekend driving adventure. Their sixth place finish in the Novice Class helped the team claim the perpetual cup for First Place Team.
The Thunderbird rally served as the final shakedown for the team before the Alcan Winter Rally beginning in Kirkland, Washington on February 18th. The team was very pleased with the performance of their equipment. The Cooper tires were tested under the most strenuous conditions and performed magnificently. The ICOM radios had excellent range and kept the team in touch throughout the event. And the Forester, WRX STi and Baja performed in true Subaru all-wheel drive style.
Thunderbird pictures and stories will be posted on the team web site soon. Daily updates from the Alcan Winter Rally are scheduled to begin February 18th.
Contact:
Francesca Carozza
[email][email�protected][/email]
[url]www.challengedriving.com[/url]
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| ANZAC_1915 | 02-16-2004 04:30 AM |
> when are you guys leaving and where?
Wednesday 8AM Silver Cloud Inn, Kirkland.
Tbird scores: [url]http://www.rallybc.com/archives/2004/Tbird/2004Tbird_Totals.htm[/url]
Wednesday 8AM Silver Cloud Inn, Kirkland.
Tbird scores: [url]http://www.rallybc.com/archives/2004/Tbird/2004Tbird_Totals.htm[/url]
| rsquire_downunder | 02-16-2004 08:29 AM |
Fantastic result Glenn..... :D :D
Congrats to you and Greg
Congrats to you and Greg
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-16-2004 10:19 AM |
After 6 years -- about time. :lol: Greg used a special stick to slow me down and keep us out of snowbanks. Our technique was to take all of the corners carefully with no heroics (even when we were down on time) take whatever points came up at the controls and push very hard in the straights.
The diff lock (DCCD) and Suretrac front diff on the car allowed us to go faster through the corners than we otherwise would have, well within our comfort zone.
Also probably the first TBird won by a car on 45 series tires!!!!!
Busy time for all the team now getting the cars ready for Alcan tech on Tuesday before FCO Wednesday 8AM.
The diff lock (DCCD) and Suretrac front diff on the car allowed us to go faster through the corners than we otherwise would have, well within our comfort zone.
Also probably the first TBird won by a car on 45 series tires!!!!!
Busy time for all the team now getting the cars ready for Alcan tech on Tuesday before FCO Wednesday 8AM.
| rsquire_downunder | 02-16-2004 10:31 AM |
[quote]Greg used a special stick to slow me down and keep us out of snowbanks.[/quote]
Aaaaahhh So that's where I was going wrong :lol: :lol:
45 series tyres huh... So what make are they? Are they a snow or ice tyre?
Aaaaahhh So that's where I was going wrong :lol: :lol:
45 series tyres huh... So what make are they? Are they a snow or ice tyre?
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-16-2004 10:55 AM |
(contradicting the sponsors stickers on our car...) Nokian Hakka 2's. Studded and siped. Pretty good for a fat 225 width tire!!!
| Brad Nely | 02-16-2004 01:25 PM |
Congrats on the newspaper article!!!!! King County Journal.
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-16-2004 05:11 PM |
[IMG]http://img.horvitznewspapers.net/pict/kcj/main_pict/16nalcanrally.jpg[/IMG]
[url]http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/156317[/url]
[url]http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/156317[/url]
| johnfelstead | 02-16-2004 07:49 PM |
Great result Glenn! Good luck on Alcan. :)
| sirfrankwilliams | 02-17-2004 10:13 PM |
Any word on how Pete Soper is doing up there?
| Brad Nely | 02-17-2004 10:14 PM |
They leave in the morning. I was getting gas tonight and saw a few of them at the Silver Cloud hotel....
| ANZAC_1915 | 02-18-2004 12:57 AM |
> Any word on how Pete Soper is doing up there?
Pete will be leaving along with everyone else tomorrow, I assume.
Pete will be leaving along with everyone else tomorrow, I assume.
| eurojax | 02-18-2004 12:58 AM |
I was told you guys will all be at Continental in Anchorage on the 26th, is that correct?
| Brad Nely | 02-18-2004 11:31 AM |
They left about a 1/2 and hour ago.
Good luck Glenn.
[IMG]http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2141859&size=lg[/IMG]
Good luck Glenn.
[IMG]http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2141859&size=lg[/IMG]
| Brad Nely | 02-18-2004 11:37 AM |
Staging
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[IMG]http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2141867&size=lg[/IMG]
| Brad Nely | 02-18-2004 11:38 AM |
And there they go........
[IMG]http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2141868&size=lg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2141868&size=lg[/IMG]
| Brad Nely | 02-18-2004 07:43 PM |
TTT
| driggity | 02-19-2004 04:39 PM |
There are daily updates at [url]http://www.challengedriving.com/[/url]
They were doing well after the first day.
They were doing well after the first day.
| eurojax | 02-26-2004 11:14 PM |
I'm sure they'll have better pics than we do, but we have some pics of the end up over on AKIC
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=510802[/url]
Great meeting everyone!
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=510802[/url]
Great meeting everyone!
| ANZAC_1915 | 03-01-2004 10:48 AM |
Home at last - after 7000 miles!
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What a road trip!
We saw sights that cannot be described and that pictures cannot capture.
The highlight of the trip was the 500 mile drive up the Dempster Highway to Inuvik, then up the Mackenzie River and onto the Arctic Ocean to Tuktoyaktuk.
The Subaru team captured:
3rd Overall, 1st in Class 3 - #4 Forester Eklund/Rounds/Reid
4th Overall, 1st in Class 1 - #10 Wallace/Hightower/Carozza
5th Overall, 3rd in Class 2 - #2 Kraushaar/Richardson/Engstrom
Team Trophy - 1st placed team using TBird scoring system
Highest placed rookies (#10).
Congratulations to the 2 BMW X3 teams that finished in 1st and 2nd overall.
The Subarus ran reliably - the only issue worth mentioning is a shifter bushing on the STi became a bit sloppy before the event, but didn't get any worse.
More pics and stuff at [url]http://www.challengedriving.com[/url]
Glenn
We saw sights that cannot be described and that pictures cannot capture.
The highlight of the trip was the 500 mile drive up the Dempster Highway to Inuvik, then up the Mackenzie River and onto the Arctic Ocean to Tuktoyaktuk.
The Subaru team captured:
3rd Overall, 1st in Class 3 - #4 Forester Eklund/Rounds/Reid
4th Overall, 1st in Class 1 - #10 Wallace/Hightower/Carozza
5th Overall, 3rd in Class 2 - #2 Kraushaar/Richardson/Engstrom
Team Trophy - 1st placed team using TBird scoring system
Highest placed rookies (#10).
Congratulations to the 2 BMW X3 teams that finished in 1st and 2nd overall.
The Subarus ran reliably - the only issue worth mentioning is a shifter bushing on the STi became a bit sloppy before the event, but didn't get any worse.
More pics and stuff at [url]http://www.challengedriving.com[/url]
Glenn
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