The team finally took a photo together with Big Red just berfore the Boys headed out for the last day of compition. The temperatures were hot and so was the action today. Today’s route sent us into South Carolina, where country back roads made up the majority of the timed course. Day 9 is always just a half day of rallying, but it’s packed full of instructions and packed full of checkpoints. Mix that with the fact that racers cannot throw out any legs, and you have a crucial day of competition. After the morning rally, we went to the BMW Car Club of America Museum in Greer, South Carolina for a great lunch.
Then, it was time to jump back on the highway and head to the finish line on Main Street in Greenville, South Carolina. Thousands of people joined us to cheer on the racers, and welcome them to town. It was incredible to watch the racers breathe a giant sigh of relief as they rolled through that finish line gate.
There were plenty of people and I ebven got a chance to get a photo with the Michelin Man. I saw every emotion as the drivers and navigators passed through the final finish line. Tears and Cheers!
The motto “to finish is to win” rings true each and every year, as we navigate more than 2,000 miles in old cars. With Big Red having major transmition problems this finish line crossing was a blessing. The two men were exasted but excited to have finished the race and made so many new friends.
We all had ice cream just to cool off and relax for a few minutes. We enjoyed Kelly's company for te afternnon.
The top dogs were brouhgt up to the front and they announced all the winners with great fanfare. The moments were exciting as each class was announced. Then finally they announced the over all winners. the first time the winners were both femail and under 21! What a great moment for the Gentry Girls and for the sport!
Darrin proudly wearing his fininshin g metal!
Loading up and heading home
