18.Feb.2010 Nearly There!

I have seriously had it with sliding up and down the nation?s roads.

But it had to be done because I want to get everything sorted for this year.

It looks like being a really exciting year ? but unfortunately I can?t talk about it just yet.

We are so close but some final details need to be sorted before I can let the cat out of the bag. However, if it all works out as I hope, 2010 is set to be a massive year.

I can say that I have had a?few tests in both Duratec Formula Ford and British GT? and they went really well.

I have a couple of options and, given the financial state at the moment and the uncertainty surrounding a lot of drivers, I?m happy to settle for that when we are still in February.

I have been working hard in the gym – well, I did until I tweaked my back. Not very clever, but the magical hands of the physio put me right.

Elsewhere wasn?t it great to see the Saltire flying in Florida after Ryan Dalziel won the Rolex 24-Hour race at Daytona?

It is brilliant to see the Scots doing well across the globe and one hell of an achievement for Ryan and the guys on the team?s first competitive outing.

It is no secret that I would love to tackle the Le Mans 24-hour race, but Daytona looks like an awesome place to go racing. The stands hold 150,000 and hitting that famous banking would be a real buzz.

I?ll have to add that to my list of ambitions. I’d love to talk to Ryan about how he prepared for it, and how he saw the whole race.

In the meantime, I have to put the finishing touches to my own commitments. I just hope I don?t have to do any more driving in the snow!

16.Dec.2009 RORY RECIEVES PRESTIGOUS ECURIE ECOSSE HUB CAP FOR 2009 ACHIEVEMENTS!

The season finished on a massive high last weekend with the Scottish Motor Racing Club awards at the Sheraton in Edinburgh.
As well as the annual prize-giving, there were a host of star names – proving what a huge motor racing heritage we have in this country.
David Coulthard and Dario Franchitti were joined by Paul di Resta, fresh from his test with Formula One team Force India. It would be great if he could add his name to the list of Scots on the F1 grid.
The highlight of the night was DC “interviewing” Paul, Dario and SMRC president Allan McNish. It was hilarious, but very little of it can be repeated here or they may sue me.
At least I now know why DC thinks driving an F1 car is better than sex!
On a personal note, it was great to get my hands on the Scottish Formula Ford title trophy. I have waited a long time to get a championship, although going up to receive it was more nerve-wracking than driving the car.
But I also won the Ecurie Ecosse Hub Cap – what an honour. It is presented to an up-and-coming young driver who has started their racing career in Scotland and shown enormous potential.
After winning the Brands Hatch festival and the CRS Formula Renault test, this capped a stunning season. But I had to make a short speech. Not so much fun. I was just desperate not to miss anyone out – sorry, dad!
Well done to all those who won trophies on the night.
Now it’s all about sorting out my plans for 2010.