Preparations and Goals

As this is my first post, I feel compelled to give some background to my situation. Its been a long time goal of mine to become a competitive motorsports racer. More specifically, to be on the Canadian Rally Championship. To this end, I've initiated several tasks which on completion will pave the way to entering this championship. Clearly one does not wake up in the morning and simply decide to throw a car sideways into a corner at 110 km/h. Over the years, my interest in racing has been tuned and guided to rally racing, drawn by the challenge of something other than well groomed tarmac in an oval. The tasks that I mentioned reflect the necessities of a competitive racing team. Accumulation of capital to fund the team. Selection of drivers and codrivers. Preparations for smaller events to gain the much needed experience. Selection of mechanics and general crew staff. Enrollment in a driving school specialized in rally racing. The list is long and the steps are many, but I will do my best to report my progress in this BLOG for those interested. To date, I have accomplished the following. I currently own a 1992 Honda Civic, somewhat modified which I have raced in a few amateur rally events locally, and a snowcross event also held locally. The goal here is to accumulate the capital required to acquire a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX, with the standard 2.0L engine to keep it within restrictions imposed by the FIA on recognized rally events. I've researched several driving schools, and am currently considering a few scattered throughout eastern Canada and the northern United States. I've planned some modifications for the WRX once purchased, and will begin competing in local Clubman Rallies and Solo II events as soon as possible to get my hours in behind the wheel. A larger current goal is to compete in the Targa Newfoundland Rally in 2005, which is a September event covering 2000km of tarmac racing. (www.targanewfoundland.com). As I move forward towards my goal, I will update this blog with my progress.