Thanks

Particular thanks are due to:

Helen Coad of Octagon, the organisers, she's endured my inane questions and listened to my tribulations for 18 months, and she's brilliant.

David Ogg and navigator Michael Farrell. Helen introduced me to David some months back to give me some perspective on the event. At times when this whole project looked a bit improbable, it was great to have David and Helen, whilst not exactly 'in the canoe' with me, at least cheering me on from the bank as I paddled against the current! Having arrived in Oz, David and Michael have been fantastic, with logistics, as chauffeur, recce guide, and friends.

Charlie and Mary Hughes and their crew; and Stephen and Ginetta Rochester and their crew; your patient help is hugely appreciated.

XL Insurance, my employer, for giving me the time off and the much-appreciated sponsorship towards shipping costs.

OAMPs, for sorting several insurance issues that arose.

Geoff (and Grant) Kelly for getting the car back on track and Targa, when it looked like it might be going pear-shaped after the mechanical problems at Phillip Islands.

Michelle at Gibson Freight in Melbourne, and Martin at DHL Motorsport in Slough - please bring it back safely!

TR Enterprises, Steve, Simon, James and the rest of the gang in Blidworth, Notts., for building a car that has taken all that I have thrown at in the last few weeks, and still looks and goes good. It's heading back your way shortly, so you can put it all back together again!

Massive thanks to Jason Williams for agreeing to sit alongside me whilst I made my rally debut - considering that you were tackling your role as co-driver as a novice too, I think your approach has been excellent,  there turned out to be rather a lot more to it than either of us realised and your work on the Pace Notes themselves was tremendous, but your role is much more than just about the Pace Notes. Thanks a lot mate, it's been great to share this experience with you.

Lastly, to Nic, my wife and my children, Emily and Freddie, for being as supportive of my activities as anyone could possibly wish for. I don't (well I try not to!) take it for granted.