Pre-Qualification Complete

 We got our first true test behind the wheel of the Mini today. All systems were go except the 3 camera HD video system we had mounted in the car today by Kevin Ward. Truth be told, I´m happy the thing blew a fuse cuz I was really driving on the slow/safe side. Majority of the drivers went up and pre-ran the course, including Emil in the GT3 who started directly behind us, talk about about how to make a guy nervous. We couldn´t fit in a time to go pre run the course, so I felt one step behind from the get go.  As I expected Emil and Keri in the white Porsche showed up in my rear view after about 4 minutes and we let him pass without getting in his way too much, I hope. He finished with a time hovering around 5 minutes I believe, and we came in at 5:50... so he started 30 seconds behind me and finished 50 seconds ahead, what a bugger!!
 We felt good though. The comm system worked like a charm, not bad for a 50 buck purchase from a motorcycle website, (other drivers have spent 400 bucks at a minimum and I don´t see what the benefit could be. Most importantly, the car didn´t do anything unexpected and we kept it between the ditches; not much more I can ask for. I´ll find out at the driver´s meeting tonight where our time today places us for the rally start tomorrow. But now, it´s time for a Cuba Libre!!