Targa School grads

We attended the Targa School today, which is organized by Glen Clarke, a leading Targa competitor. The school was held on Bell Island and was a full day of classrom instruction and practice sessions.  We learned driving techniques and strategies for the Targa stages. We got more comfortable using the Terratrip and had a preview on closed roads -- where we could exceed the speed limit -- of what to expect during the week. There were about 25 other teams at the school. We think it was indispensable. It was a real-world test, too. We noticed our odo was slightly off, so we'll be able to reset it before the actual competition begins.

Last night, we were honoured to be the guests of Lieutenant Governor John Crosbie at a reception for our Acura Soldier On team. We want to thank everyone from the government, military and Targa who participated. It was almost overwhelming, especially since we were joined by an injured comrade, Cpl Shawn Mulcahy, who has just returned from Afghanistan like we did, without his legs. Lew MacKenzie suggested maybe next year, he'll be carrying the Soldier On flag at Targa ....

Tomorrow is registration day and then Sunday is Prologue. All the teams will run two stages. The results won't count in our Targa scores, but this will determine how we're seeded for Monday's start.

Now, we've told to rest so we're in full form for Sunday.