At the Pines I saw Martin Loveridge from Ingersol (4-5 hours drive away) but never had a chance to talk, and I worked radio at 4 stage ends with a group of marshals from St. Agathe (6-7 hours drive), including Jetta and Yves. Folks travel all that way at their own expense, and that's just 2 of 200 stories.

If you stop to think about it, that's an amazing thing.

This is my second pines, it probably costs me about $500+ each year out of my own pocket or more depending on what supplies/toys/items I bring with me.

Do I care?  No, it's my way of having fun at the ROTTP, as far as I am concerned, short of the heated viewing area, I get a better view and better access than the VIP's...  Let's see, a short list of what I saw this year

- Personal access under the hoods of some of the top Rally cars including Ken Block, L'estage and others

- The best seats in the house for Golton (I was standing pretty much in the centre of the track

- A great spot and quite private at the end of Quarry Rd where myself and 30-40 spectators had a great time watching the event

- The chance to meet drivers at the banquet (albeit, I didn't stay that long)

- Great accomodations with other works at (sorry, the best place to stay is a secret! but it involves BACON!)


For the chance to access all of that, and have such a great time, I have zero issues spending the money, taking 2 days off work, and freezing my butt off.

BRING ON NEXT YEAR!

Job well done Justin!!

jfitz wrote on 11/23/8 at 20:46:55:


I agree! Not a marshal, but enjoyed every single minute of the Pines, and am already signed on for next year!  

Jeannie