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Colin McRae is one of the partners in S-Mac, a new company designed to manage and develop the successful drivers of the future (http://www.s-mac.com). The 1995 World Champion is the principal backer of a company run by Jody Oliver and has already signed promising Ulsterman Kris Meeke (Car 4) on a 10-year deal. McRae was convinced of Meeke's potential after riding with him in a 1400 Puma late last year.
Kris proved his ability to shine in adversity last year on the RSAC Scottish Rally. Despite a disastrous first stage when a front wheel came off the car and the jack failed when the tried to replace it, he still managed to smile at the end of the stage!
- Punctures are a problem on gravel rallies, so teams are constantly looking for more puncture-proof tyres. Earlier this year Guy Wilks (Car 3) from Darlington carried out a day-long tyre testing session with his Ford Puma in Keilder Forest and clocked up 100 trouble-free miles. It was brake problems, however, that dogged his exploits on the RSAC Scottish Rally last year.
- Reigning Puma 1400 Champion David Henderson (Car 5) from Durham, has had a disappointing season so far. After the first day of the first-round Pirelli International Rally he catalogued his woes as brakes, punctures and a split wheel. On the second round things did not fare much better sustaining damage on the second stage then a broken track rod arm and problems with the screen misting up.
- Tom and Sue Hynd (Car 237 in the Sunday National event), from Portlethen in Aberdeen have just returned from their honeymoon. The RSAC Scottish Rally will be their first event as Mr & Mrs Hynd.
