Today it started off raining. Then it rained some more. Then it rained sideways !! There's a lot of rain in Newfoundland and we saw it today. The Prologue stage is a short stage through Flatrock. It is a chance for everyone, especially newbies to get their feet wet. It is a timed stage, but the results aren't scored as part of the competition. It's a beautiful drive along side an inlet. Unfortunately it was pouring rain and very overcast so it was hard to appreciate the view. The car ran well, we took it very easy as it was only 12 degrees Celsius. Cold wet rain and cold hard tires are not a rally driver's friend. As Jim Adams, one of Targa's veterans says, "There are no heros in the Prologue stage". The stage does traditionally manage to catch at least one car every year and this year was no exception. A classic yellow Camaro spun out and "bruised" the rear quarter panel. Thankfully only a little body damage, nothing a hammer can't fix!
We also did a little stage around Confederation Park and gave a couple of the locals a ride in the car. They were thrilled and very appreciative.
Tomorrow we leave St. John's for the North East Coast and Leg 1 which will take us to Holyrod/Harbour Main/Avondale, Conception Harbour, Marysvale, Osprey Trail West, Southern Harbour, Adeytown/Deep Bight, and Port Blandford.
Tormorrow's forecast... rain, rain and more rain.
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