A big off with only 2 stages to go.

It was the final day of the ARC Great Lakes Rally today. But the talk of the rally was the untimely death of ex-world rally champ Colin McRae in a helicopter crash. Colin was a great hero of mine. He was one of the most attacking drivers in any form of motorsport and never seemed to back off. Proof that it is a very small world was that I had been talking and photographing his brother Alastair only yesterday.


But back to a much happier subject. Simon & Sue Evans have almost clinched the Australian Rally Championship again after winning the Great Lakes Rally in Forster NSW today. Although plagued by technical issues and several time delays I actually really enjoyed this rally and with the great weather conditions got some nice shots. Steve Glenney was exciting to watch as always and was in 2nd place until a big off with only 2 stages to go.


Eli Evans also had a big excursion into the scenery. Second place went to Simon's TRD teamate Neil Bates, keeping the championship alive until Rally Melbourne. Although he only has a slim chance of catching Simon. 3rd was Ex Mitsubishi Ralliart driver Spencer Lowndes just edging out Dean Herridge who is almost certain to win the seasons Privateers Cup. You can view more of my images on www.rallysportmag.com.au