My first season in rallying (2003) saw me develop my driving style and test the reliability of the car, also in its first season. Although my times were not spectacular, with the support of my team of helpers, I was able to finish every event entered and claim not only the Ecosse 205 Junior Title, something of which I am very proud, but also the Ecosse 205 Autumn Cup.

My second season was plagued by a shortage of funds and misfortunes restricting my ability to develop the new engine and get the best out of it. We retired several times with broken drive shafts and were running down on power due to poor engine tuning which was identified half way through the season but never properly rectified due to the cost of diagnostic time.

I have only just returned from Norway where I attended the Innovation Motorsports Winter Rally School, an experience I would recommend to anyone interested in gaining better car control and faster stage times. More information can be found on the Norway Experience on the Rally School site.

www.innovationmotorsports.net

The Norway Rally Experience is run by my good friend and sponsor, the highly acclaimed driver Chris Moore formerly of the 206 Super Cup.