How did I survive!!?? My first international Defender race and 40% crashed out

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • Welcome to Round two of the 2024 Defender Rally EU Baja Championship in Gatinais, France - Rallye Terres Du Gatinais. This is my first international rally in Big Boy my 2.3 tonne beast of a Defender 90! As I continue into year two of the Bowler Driver Development Pathway I now have my national license through racing with Bowler Motors. And we are also upping my game in terms of teammates. I’m now with up there one of the most experienced motorsport individuals in the UK, Chris Hammond.
    How did I survive!!??
    Driving in treacherous conditions, a racing heart and a few tears while sliding in the mud, skimming over ruts, squealing with adrenalin, facing ice like terrain and avoiding huge ditches that were taking no prisoners!
    Of the 75 vehicles that started only 45 finished, that's 30 vehicles either crashing out or having mechanical problems! So after only hitting one obstacle, I am proud to have not only finished but claimed 7th in class!
    Next round is in Spain and it's a 400km day! Bring it on 💪
    If you're interested in coming to race me check out the Bowler website below
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    If you want to know more about Big Boy, the 2.3 tonne beast follow the link below
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    You can read the full story of how I got into motorsports here:
    thegirlonabike.com/about-me-t...
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    Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung)
    Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
    Tracks:
    ES_The Last Guardians - Coma Svensson.mp3
    ES_Crescent City - August Bust.mp3
    ES_It's a Ride - Shiver Disk.mp3
    ES_Bird Cage - Dylan Sitts.mp3
    ES_Roof Leak - Auxjack.mp3
    ES_CLOUD9 - BLUE STEEL.mp3
    ES_Free Falling - Reynard Seidel.mp3
    ES_Begging for More - Rockin' For Decades.mp3
    ES_Might As Well Be on the Moon (Instrumental Version) - Mimmi Bangoura.mp3
    ES_Once I Was A Cat (Instrumental Version) - Suffer City.mp3
    ES_Step on Up - Rockin' For Decades.mp3
    ES_Been Around the World - Martin Klem.mp3
    ES_Begging for More - Rockin' For Decades (1).mp3
    ES_No School Today - Femme TOV.mp3
    ES_Acceler8 - Deaf Election.mp3
    Timestamp
    0:00 - Intro to EU Baja Championship in Gatinais
    2:00 - Inside the Bowler Bivouac
    6:06 - Customized Bowler Defender Insights
    12:30 - All About My Race Suit
    14:16 - Day 2 Morning
    17:47 - First Race Start
    20:14 - Midstage Race Overview
    23:25 - Interview with EU Baja Championship Media Crew
    26:42 - Three Special Stages Complete
    28:25 - Co-Driver Experience Insights
    29:38 - Infotainment Inside the Bowler Defender
    32:10 - Refueling a Rally Car
    33:06 - Day 3 Race Day Start
    34:15 - Defender Hands-On Experience Overview
    43:40 - Finished
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  • @steevmeister496
    @steevmeister496 Місяць тому +1

    DODO? DODO? ... The most gorgeous Dodo that's ever lived 😍

  • @user-od4ug4dz3r
    @user-od4ug4dz3r Місяць тому

    Im a 62 year old truck driver, recently got back into motorcycles. Having a blast! You always inspire me. When things are challenging you keep on truckin👍🙂

  • @GaryFrance_Tour1
    @GaryFrance_Tour1 Місяць тому

    Friggin awesome Vanessa. Your progression in four-wheel racing and your learning is coming on in leaps and bounds. Love your relationship with Chris. Brilliant Vanessa, just brilliant.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 Місяць тому

    And welcome to Chris. And Big Boy has a new outfit, a very fetching design. I guess Sid is feeling a tad inadequate... Also a tad harsh on "ditch the Dodo", we love Anika, she's a loon and a great member of your team! Stage 2 having snotty wet patches is so descriptive and why you need to keep Mr Boy tyres side down and in the track. If I was brave and really felt the need to loose a lot of weight very fast I'd be happy to be a passenger in one of your drives unfortunately the thought of the amount clean up afterwards on the inside of the vehicle might just stop me. I'd probably be ready for recycling afterwards as well. A top job Vanessa, and well done, Chris is a great guy and please don't "ditch the Dodo".

  • @Toni.63
    @Toni.63 Місяць тому

    I love how you give your Vehicles names and when you talk about them you refer to them in the male, him, he, boy

  • @AdamForeman
    @AdamForeman Місяць тому

    Venessa! Absolutely amazing driving! You should be very proud of yourself. How much did it cost you to get Chris to say all those things? LOL! You need to make a "DITCH THE DODO!" t-shirt with Anika's face on it! Oh and oh oh, man bun alert! 😂😂😂

  • @stephenignacio6743
    @stephenignacio6743 21 день тому

    loverly defender hunny

  • @RileyTrafford
    @RileyTrafford Місяць тому +1

    hi it’s me again,i never new that you have never raced your defender!From your fan,riley

    • @TheGirlOnABike
      @TheGirlOnABike  Місяць тому

      First international race yeah. I've only raced in the UK until this

    • @RileyTrafford
      @RileyTrafford Місяць тому +1

      @@TheGirlOnABike 🫶

  • @robaylmer2450
    @robaylmer2450 Місяць тому

    Amazing driving Vanessa, even with Chris's expert help you have the "technique". A truly courageous person (your middle name me thinks) for getting in the drivers seat in the first place! It's good you can let the emotions (and stress) out with a good cry - no harm in that at all - kudos! Hats off to you and looking forward to your next event. Think it's time I got another tee soon 🏁🏁🍾🍾🌹🌹

  • @Steve-Debs
    @Steve-Debs Місяць тому

    So funny to watch depending on which camera you’re using, is if the vehicle is Left hand or Right hand drive. No wonder you found drive difficult at the start. Lol

  • @MrJustsaysean
    @MrJustsaysean Місяць тому

    No TGOAB video would be complete without you horsing back some food. Well done.

  • @Mechman0925
    @Mechman0925 Місяць тому

    Hey if you were snow downhill slolom skiing you want to hit all the flags so you all good!

  • @zrx1100zz
    @zrx1100zz Місяць тому

    Rubbing "is" racing 😎🥃

  • @kevinh8338
    @kevinh8338 Місяць тому

    What happened with the Eco-Race?

  • @JEmmertz
    @JEmmertz Місяць тому

    Putting the oven on and prepping dinner while I wait for you and your shenanigans...
    UPDATE: The car looks Sweeeet!!! 👍

    • @TheGirlOnABike
      @TheGirlOnABike  Місяць тому +1

      Haha yey thanks dude 💪 hope it's something tasty!?

    • @JEmmertz
      @JEmmertz Місяць тому

      @@TheGirlOnABike The dude abides! The oven was to dry my rug, and the dinner was a set of White Russians... 😎

  • @cymutch916
    @cymutch916 Місяць тому

    Sorry for the nerd moment, but with a BFGoodrich tyre sponsorship and the championship website stating all cars run BFG's why did all the defenders have Goodyear duratrac's on for this event? 🙈🙈

  • @IanDobson-qj3gp
    @IanDobson-qj3gp Місяць тому

    WELL DONE what was your final place in the race👍👍x

    • @TheGirlOnABike
      @TheGirlOnABike  Місяць тому +1

      7th in class and 43rd overall in all classes (bearing in mind T1 rally cars etc where the Defender has no chance). Super happy

    • @IanDobson-qj3gp
      @IanDobson-qj3gp Місяць тому

      @@TheGirlOnABike pleased your safe and the car. You did well to stay on track. Keep up the great videos. watched you from day one . rubber side down always. x

  • @timlubbers2884
    @timlubbers2884 Місяць тому

    “835”!!
    😂😂

    • @TheGirlOnABike
      @TheGirlOnABike  Місяць тому +1

      Hahhaa I'm so dyslexic I didn't even notice this until now. Wow 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣

    • @timlubbers2884
      @timlubbers2884 Місяць тому

      @@TheGirlOnABike 👊🏻

  • @BBRAIN1977
    @BBRAIN1977 28 днів тому

    Always thought with fireproof underwear it was also for both gender's available . And big boy looks great in his new skin

    • @TheGirlOnABike
      @TheGirlOnABike  27 днів тому

      Yey thanks. Sadly the ladies options are limited yeah

  • @donbreeden1993
    @donbreeden1993 Місяць тому

    Your phone is on bathroom mirror mode.