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FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
Fort William provided a gloomy start to what turned out to be a beautiful days run around the lochs and through the glens, via castles and distilleries, to the finish line at wonderful Gleneagles. Still struggling with ongoing mechanical problems was car 27, Zilling and Hoelzel’s Mercedes 300SE. They decided to limp straight to the finish control at Gleneagles with only one front brake increasing their penalty marks even more. The Glen Lonan regularity provided the first challenge of the day as crews snaked past the standing stones and burial mounds steeped in history. Onwards to stunning Inveraray Castle, home of the Dukes of Argyll, for a test in the grounds where unfortunately, Sheana and Bill Dryden’s clutch broke on their 1965 Sunbeam Tiger forcing them to retire, but help was on hand from a local friend who had come as a spectator. He happened to be a taxi driver and bundled them into the back of his cab whisking them on to the finish, so they could clock in and join in with the farewell celebrations. Back with the route, participants then headed south, taking on the hallowed Rest and Be Thankful hillclimb, one of Scotland's most historic motorsporting venues. On this test Richard Snow/Richard Brown in their 1964 Aston Martin DB5 came joint top with George and Elizabeth Baird in their Sunbeam Tiger. A run along glistening Loch Lomond brought participants to lunch at Ardlui and a chance to stretch the legs along the lochside. Beyond the foaming Falls of Dochart at Killin, was another superb hillclimb at Kenknock followed by regularity section through the picturesque Glen Lyon. The last Malts main control of the event was at Glenturret, the oldest working distillery in Scotland and home of the Famous Grouse Experience. This then left competitors with a short run to the final control at the magnificent Gleneagles, where crews and their cars crossed the finish line with smiles and cheers. Philip and Heather Milne-Taylor were one of the first to arrive and were greeted by Heather’s regular driver Richard Fenhalls with champagne. He was obviously there in answer to Heather’s winning Ecurie team, aptly named ‘Where’s Richard’.
The Marque Team Trophy this year went to The S Team, of Jim Elston/Trevor Askew, Christine and Tony Newman, and Roy Clark/Peter Harris in their Mini Cooper S’. All arrived together at the finish zipping round the final roundabout in front of the hotel like a scene straight out of the Italian Job. This year’s National Team Prize went to Cymru Am Byth from Wales, of Jonathan Martin/Peter Wijnen, H Bodfan & Beverley Jenkins, and Christine & Tony Newman. The Golden Oldie Team Trophy went to ‘The Old Hen Makes A Good Soup’ Team, of Heather and Philip Milne-Taylor, Giuseppe and Gianandrea Redeaelli and Mike Stenhouse and Bill Currie. Italian beginner’s Giuseppe and Gianandrea Redeaelli came up with the team name, explaining that it was a common saying in Italian. We think, however, it is the most fun and original team name we have had on an HERO event. It was not just the Redaelli’s who were Novices to historic rallying, The Scottish Malts had many, all did really well and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The Absolute Beginners Award, went to father and son, Malcolm and Nik Rimington, in their 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina. Four crews won Gold Medals, six won Silver Medals and one crew won Bronze Medals. They were as follows; Gold - David Baird/Jacqueline Baird Monty Karlan/Odvar Moland Heather & Philip Milne-Taylor Roy Clark/Peter Harris Silver - Susan & John Bennett George & Elizabeth Baird Mark & Susan Godfrey Richard Snow/Richard Brown Christine & Tony Newman Sandy & John McGrath Bronze - Kerry & Tony Bennetto The final overall leaders were as follows; 1st D Baird/J Baird 1954 Citroën 11 BL 2nd Karlan/Moland 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30 3rd Bennett/Bennett 1964 Alfa Romeo Guilia TI David and Jacqueline Baird who have taken part in all seven of the Malts in their Citroën, also won the Spirit of the Rally award in the trial. Winners of the Spirit of the Rally award in the Tour went to car no T9 Jacques Jan and Dexter Doorschodt in their 1971 Jaguar E Type. They were presented with this award because despite breaking down and have many mechanical problems they never gave up and always had a smile on their faces.
In the Special Awards, The Ladies’ Prize went to Mrs Barbara Jacoby and Ms Corinna Guenther in their 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3. They are the wives of HERO regulars Ulf and Christian Jacoby, who unfortunately were unable to take part after their beautiful 1932 Invicta S Type broke down in Edinburgh before the start line. Rachel and Stephen Lord, father and daughter in their 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk2, took home the Charity Shield raising £250 for children with Leukemia. The Veteran’s Trophy, which is awarded to the oldest car to finish the rally went to Adam Hartley and Bill Binnie in their 1929 Bentley 41/2 Litre Le Mans Tourer. The Test Pilot’s Trophy for the best driver on Tests was won by John Bennett driving the 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI whose total scratch penalty on driving tests was 1,270 seconds. The Clockwatcher’s Cup for the best navigator on Regularities was won by Odvar Moland in the 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30 who only dropped an average of 0.94 seconds on each regularity section! The Concours winner in the Tour was Dr Samuel Schatzmann and Miss Raphaëlle Reber’s fabulous 1969 Jaguar XK150 The Overall winner of the Concours de Confort et d’Equipement was Ian and Margaret Coomber’s beautiful 1958 Vauxhall PA Cresta. For Ribands, Class positions Nationality Awards and Concours Age Category Winners please see the Awards list. |
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