This is a truly amazing event. We have been so lucky with the weather.
We have have had clear blue skies most of the time, but just to spice it up now and then snow storms whipped up by the incredible strong winds.
These winds blow the snow across the roads causing treacherous icy roads. When it's like that Molly gets blown across the road and we have no control. Really pleased we had the snow tyres fitted, this has helped keep us on the black stuff.
It's difficult to put into words quite how beautiful Iceland is. The scenery is a cross between, alpine ski resorts, Patagonia, Cornish fishing villages and a moon scape. Truly stunning.
The rally has been going very well.
We have had a good go at all the time trials, navigation and the regularities. So far we are still 1st in class and 15th overall. Still talking to each other and having a great time.
Even all the hotel rooms have been good. We haven't had to change rooms once 😉
The full results can be found at Historic Endurance Rally Organisation results
There is also a photo gallery with some fantastic photos of all the cars on the event.
This can be found at Historic endurance rally organisation photos
We have just finished day 4, driving some of the most beautiful coastal roads we have ever experienced. If you get the chance come and visit Iceland.
As one of the many tests today HERO even arranged a hill climb. This was straight up the side of a steep mountain on gravel and ash track. Molly did very well and Julie didn't say a word, except at the top where the stopping distance before the cliff edge was a bit tight and we crossed the line sideways.
Think she was shouting slow down, but it's a bit hard to tell when you're not listening 😀
We have just had the results of this fastest times up the hill climb test and Molly Porsche set the 11 fastest time. This is out of 34 other cars. This is amazing considering that she was up against Porsche 911's and the such like 😀
This sideways finish was not considered terrible funny by the time keepers, but it was better than giving them a good laugh as we sailed through the air down to the sea 😀
We had another test set in front of a small hotel. Great location except for the bus loads of tourist who we keep standing on the track tacking photos of Molly, bet Lewis does have this problem 😉
They did eventually go for their lunch and allow is to crack on. Molly set the 6 th fast time, not bad for an old girl.
On the marshal front a huge vote of thanks must go to the ladies and gentlemen marshals on this event, carrying out all the time keeping and sorting out the tests for us.
It may be blue skies but the wind is viscious and would give a wind chill factor of lots of minuses.
The marshals have to stay out in that cold for hours stamping the time cards of would be world rally
champions and trying to smile.
Thanks very much to all UK Motorsport marshals, we could not do this without you.
Our Porsche 356A is loving every moment of this event and is probably one of the most photographed cars. She is looking a little battle scarred but still going really well.
Only another two days to go.
Come on Molly Porsche.
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