Rallyman guest ride impresses.....

Steve · Jul 6, 2011

Surprise, you win a free ride with Kris Meeke in his MINI WRC Rallyman!

"DAMN, THIS IS QUICK ... AAAAAHHHHH" (minimotorsport.com)

For two and a half minutes, Daniel Peel experienced a rally stage in real-time as Kris Meeke's co-driver at the Goodwood Festival. By the end he was struggling to contain his excitement.

Daniel only received his ticket for the "Goodwood Festival of Speed" from a friend at the last minute, when somebody else had to drop out. At the time, Daniel had no idea of the unforgettable experience in store for him at one of the largest motorsport parties around.

"It was an incredible afternoon," says Daniel, who was only really aware of his fortune when Kris shook his hand, someone passed him his racing overalls and helmet, and he heard the deep roar of the MINI John Cooper Works WRC.

"Beforehand, I asked Kris if he would be taking it easy since he had a guest in his car," says Daniel. Kris's reply: "I never give it less than 100 percent." Daniel immediately realised: "He was deadly serious." Next thing he knew, Kris had his foot to the floor and Daniel was thrown back into the passenger seat.

"For the first 30 seconds I though: 'Damn this is quick, we'll never get around this corner â€¦ aaaaahhhhh'," says Daniel, recalling the start of the 2.69-kilometre special stage through the woodland around Goodwood. "The remaining 1 minute 48 seconds were the most exhilarating moments I've ever experienced on four wheels."

At the end of his wild trip, Daniel tumbled out of the car with a pulse of 180 and dilated pupils, thoroughly impressed by Kris's talent at the wheel of the MINI WRC. Daniel: "Kris has a skill which has to be up there with F1 drivers. Simply incredible." Despite his knees still shaking, Daniel did manage a photo with Kris. One thing is for sure: he will not leave his ticket for next year's Goodwood Festival down to fate.
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ScottinBend · Jul 6, 2011

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