SARC regular Sandy Nott is looking forward to a solid result in the 2011 ASP Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally after mechanical dramas ruined his chances on the 2010 event. A faulty gear linkage on the Myponga stage on Saturday morning halted their progress and although repairs were made, too much time was lost to score a decent result. They completed the Sunday leg in father and co-driver Charlie’s TVR rather than risk further gear issues without a proper investigation.

Fresh from a strong effort but an unfortunate result at Targa Tasmania, NSW motoring journalist Dean Evans is looking at bouncing back at the 2011 asp Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally. Though not 100 % confirmed, the Sydneysider is doing all he can to get to the start line of the event next week.

This year, the ASP Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally have partnered with IMS Ambulance Services to provide the required pre-hospital care in case of any emergency. Though a subject that no one wishes to discuss let alone have to deal with during an event of this kind, the organising committee have been extremely impressed by the input and assistance that IMS Ambulance Service have provided the Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally Safety Officer in the creation and implementation of the required safety plan for the event.

For the second year, Aldom Motorsport Trailers are partnering with the asp Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally. Mark Haig and his team wowed us all in 2010 when they launched their new lightweight fibre composite bodied motorsport trailer; a brilliant red unit that was the envy of the service parks at both the Rally and the 2010 Mount Alma Mile.