04-28-2005, 02:04 PM
Quantum Rallysport Survives Tough Weekend
Quantum Rallysport driver Eric Langbein and co-driver Jeremy Wimpey struggled through the second round of the Rally America Championship, the Oregon Trail Pro Rally. The pair battled car troubles and the stiffest competition theyÔÇÖd ever faced to finish just off the podium (4th in PGT, 12th Overall) at the three day event based out of Portland, Oregon.
FridayÔÇÖs super special stages started with an unfortunate tire choice that cost the team some time. ÔÇ£WeÔÇÖd heard that this rally was hard on tires, so we wanted to save our new gravel tires for later in the weekend, but in hindsight, the loss in pace on FridayÔÇÖs stages was not worth itÔÇØ said Langbein.
Saturday the Rally took teams to the terrific roads in the Tillamook Forest West of Hillsboro. Rain helped to keep the dust down for competitors, as the Quantum Rallysport Team tried to make up for time lost Friday evening. The pair managed to pick up the pace, despite a gearbox that was starting to be uncooperative. On the last stage of the day Eric caught a slower car on stage, and the slower car would not pull over so a safe pass could be made.
On Sunday QuantumÔÇÖs crew had a chance to shine. The teamÔÇÖs 1988 Toyota Celica All-trac was prepped and ready to go for the last leg of the event. Unfortunately, on SS 16 a rock became lodged in between the brake caliper and the rear wheel. The wheel was cut in to causing a flat, and a broken brake line. The team managed to limp through the remainder of the stage and into service. The crew was impressively able to repair all the damage in a twenty minute service following the stage, allowing Eric and Jeremy to finish the rally, and set some top times in the last three stages. ÔÇ£We just needed some adversity to be thrown our way to really come alive!ÔÇØ said Eric. Jeremy added, ÔÇ£It really felt good to finish this one. WeÔÇÖre competing against much newer equipment, so we really need to be on top of our game to remain competitiveÔÇØ. This fourth place finish allows Quantum Rallysport to maintain their second place standing in the points for the season.
Quantum Rally SportÔÇÖs next event is the Susquehannock Trail Pro Rally in Wellsboro, PA, on June 4. For details go to <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.rally-america.com">www.rally-america.com</a><!-- w --> . Quantum Rally sport would like to thank Victory by Design Motorsports Graphics, and KTR Performance for their continued support. <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.vbdgraphics.com">www.vbdgraphics.com</a><!-- w --> <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ktrperformance.com">www.ktrperformance.com</a><!-- w -->
Quantum Rallysport driver Eric Langbein and co-driver Jeremy Wimpey struggled through the second round of the Rally America Championship, the Oregon Trail Pro Rally. The pair battled car troubles and the stiffest competition theyÔÇÖd ever faced to finish just off the podium (4th in PGT, 12th Overall) at the three day event based out of Portland, Oregon.
FridayÔÇÖs super special stages started with an unfortunate tire choice that cost the team some time. ÔÇ£WeÔÇÖd heard that this rally was hard on tires, so we wanted to save our new gravel tires for later in the weekend, but in hindsight, the loss in pace on FridayÔÇÖs stages was not worth itÔÇØ said Langbein.
Saturday the Rally took teams to the terrific roads in the Tillamook Forest West of Hillsboro. Rain helped to keep the dust down for competitors, as the Quantum Rallysport Team tried to make up for time lost Friday evening. The pair managed to pick up the pace, despite a gearbox that was starting to be uncooperative. On the last stage of the day Eric caught a slower car on stage, and the slower car would not pull over so a safe pass could be made.
On Sunday QuantumÔÇÖs crew had a chance to shine. The teamÔÇÖs 1988 Toyota Celica All-trac was prepped and ready to go for the last leg of the event. Unfortunately, on SS 16 a rock became lodged in between the brake caliper and the rear wheel. The wheel was cut in to causing a flat, and a broken brake line. The team managed to limp through the remainder of the stage and into service. The crew was impressively able to repair all the damage in a twenty minute service following the stage, allowing Eric and Jeremy to finish the rally, and set some top times in the last three stages. ÔÇ£We just needed some adversity to be thrown our way to really come alive!ÔÇØ said Eric. Jeremy added, ÔÇ£It really felt good to finish this one. WeÔÇÖre competing against much newer equipment, so we really need to be on top of our game to remain competitiveÔÇØ. This fourth place finish allows Quantum Rallysport to maintain their second place standing in the points for the season.
Quantum Rally SportÔÇÖs next event is the Susquehannock Trail Pro Rally in Wellsboro, PA, on June 4. For details go to <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.rally-america.com">www.rally-america.com</a><!-- w --> . Quantum Rally sport would like to thank Victory by Design Motorsports Graphics, and KTR Performance for their continued support. <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.vbdgraphics.com">www.vbdgraphics.com</a><!-- w --> <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ktrperformance.com">www.ktrperformance.com</a><!-- w -->
