12 competitive stages lay ahead for the team who were looking forward to another top performance but unfortunately at the end of stage 5 while sitting 12^th overall and leading the class by over a minute we went flat out over the rydesdale jumps sending us into the scenery sideways at around 110mph.We were very very lucky not to roll the car and it came to a stop around 200mtrs from the point we left the road.

 The team are obviously disappointed but what is more of a concern is that the sump took a big hit and dumped the oil, the oil pump, and crank sensor were ripped off which hopefully stopped the engine prior to any terminal damage taking place

 Structurally the car has been badly damaged with the back beam,front struts,rear struts, wheels,front suspension arms and front cross member and chassis legs all bent beyond repair. .

 We will be having a closer look over the next few days/weeks to ascertain the exact amount of damage done.

 Photos will no doubt follow of our spectacular exit!!!!

 A very dejected Davie Hatrick/Gerry McCafferty