TeamD’s army of bloggers is not competing in this year’s Alcan event. Word from Paul Elklund on the Yahoo event email list is that the slalom at the Gold Pan Speedway in Quesnel was cancelled this morning.
Sometimes an event appears that makes one think about charms and luck and all the hocus pocus in the world might be right. 
Haven’t had time to put together many photos or much video yet as I’m packing up to return to Seattle in a few minutes.
Crestline swag is impressive. I’ll see if I can figure out how to upload a photo from the iPhone.
We made the trip up to BC with little fanfare and much expedience. All four cars from TeamD are here and checked in to the rally, passed tech inspection, and we 8 are hanging in the hospitality suite discussing the important events of the age. Tomorrow will see us flailing wildly in the snow and mud and water of the course. Updates will be posted as necessary. With photos, if possible. Wish us luck.
The Thunderbird 2007 start order has been posted to the RallyBC site and the TeamD regulars have scored great locations on the “grid”. Eric and Steve are 5th, Marvin and I are 6th, Dan and Hans are 12th, and Greg and Bill are 13th. In addition, RASC members Steve and Gary are 17th and our novice car for the Savoia Aero team trophy (more about this later) are 33rd.
What’s not to like?  TeamD has groups of 2 cars up in the top twenty with the most competitive cars sitting 5th and 6th. Now, my dislike of running first is pretty well stated and known by anyone unlucky enough to hear me ramble on about it. 6th, in my mind, is just about perfect. Close enough to the front to avoid the majority of the ruts and slow cars (not to mention pissed off locals) but far enough from first to avoid the curse of the front runners.
First car on the road acts as snowplow and local scatter and chances are there are no good visible tracks to keep you on the right path if you have a question. Plus, the few times we have run up front, well, let’s just say the scores don’t reflect well on that position for me.
In other news, the WRX is back from the shop. They didn’t have enough time to replace the fuel line but they were able to replace the blown exhaust gasket and AC belt plus they replaced a spark plug (precaution, it was in the cylinder that was reporting misfires) and changed the oil. She’ll go back in next Wednesday for the fuel line replacement but we are good to head north tomorrow.
I will try to keep the live updates flowing throughout the weekend. Wish us luck.
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