Monthly Archives: January 2017

Monte Carlo News January 19, 2017

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Monte Carlo has been on my mind a lot in the last few days.  I am getting ready to go over to Europe to take part in the 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique.  There is a lot to think about … Continue reading →

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Satch Carlson Remembering Gary Webb

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

At the recent 2016 United States Road Rally Championship Rally one of the top competitors and finishers, Gary Webb, passed away while traveling back to his home in Arizona.  Gary had a long and impressive history in rallying in the … Continue reading →

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My Website Was Quite Successful In 2016

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

As we enter 2017 I was looking back at interest in my website during 2016.  I am pleased to say that interest in my website continues to grow.  During 2016 people from 183 countries took a look at my website. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Rick MacLeod

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

I often think about Rick MacLeod.  Rick died approximately three years ago as a result of brain cancer.  I had the pleasure of knowing Rick and being his navigator many times at the week-long Targa Newfoundland.  As a result I have … Continue reading →

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2017 Dakar: Day 12 Results And Final Standings

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Today was the final day of the 2017 Dakar.  The total route today was 786 kilometers long from Rio Cuarto to Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Of this total, only 64 kilometers made up the competitive distance.  The Day 12 route is … Continue reading →

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2017 Dakar: Day 11 Results and Standings

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Today was the last real day of serious competition at the 2017 Dakar rally.  The Day 12 stage is just a little too short to make up significant time unless someone has a mechanical breakdown.  Today’s total route was 759 … Continue reading →

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2017 Dakar: Day 10 Results and Standings

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

After a cancelled Stage 9 yesterday the 2017 Dakar rally started in earnest again today.  Today’s route is 751 kilometers long with 449 kilometers of competitive stages.  The Day 10 route is shown below.  The route starts in Chilecito and … Continue reading →

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BMC Competitions Department Secrets

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

I have added a very interesting book to my rally library.  I recently acquired a wonderful book, “BMC Competitions Department Secrets” written by the three successive BMC Competition Managers – Marcus Chambers, Stuart Turner, and Peter Browning.  Marcus Chambers was … Continue reading →

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Dakar 2017: Day 8 Results And Overall Standings

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

I was traveling for a few days, so I have gotten a little behind in what is happening at the 2017 Dakar.  The weather has been effecting the Dakar and continues to affect the Dakar.  In the car class the … Continue reading →

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Dakar 2017: Day 4 Results And Standings

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Day 4 of the 2017 Dakar saw another significant change in this gruelling rally.  Today’s stage started in San Salvador De Jujuy, Argentina and ended in Tupiza, Bolivia.  Today’s route is shown below.  The transit section is shown in green … Continue reading →

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