RFC 2009 Update - (Day 5-10)
RFC Continues...
The jungle stages before the twilight zone was split into two days with 6 SS each. The first day was tough with 3 SS where climbing grunt was essential, SS 14 again tested the technical skills of the team. While we went into the twilight zone wondering how to compete in Malaysia against Malaysian competitors the the event was taking a turn, where brains were more in play than brawns, where it seemed like the organizers had the previous predator stage to shake out the weak vehicles. SS 14 where you had to turn tight corners in the River bed did not favour any of the super modified with rear brakes and supra engines, leveling the playing field. The organizers have set up the stages so tight that once again the 4x4 game came down its roots, where strategy was the key. Indika and Naveen seemed very calm in the SS’s completing them with ease, while Ranga, and Allawa, also completing the SS.
Day two had a surprise for all, going back to basics, where the SS were set for the Drivers & Co-Driver and did not matter what vehicle that one ran. The SS consisted of changing tires without a Jack, Winching with a high lift jack and winching with a strap. These excercises were taking the toll on the teams where this years RFC thus far there was no rain and the sun was roasting everyone. This was a fresh look at SS and opened up the game for everyone whether you got a buggy or not.
The organizers recognizing this shows that they have the pulse on the game, and gives new hope for those who want to come here and compete in international turf.
