Porsche "The Rally -Amazing Moment-" Experience: Part 6 (Day 1) Onioshidashien [Activity: Gymkhana]

The first day of "Porsche The Rally -Amazing Moment-" was long.

"" Held on a mountain roadScheduled runningThen, at the next checkpoint, "Onioshidashien," the second event activity, "Gymkhana," was held. When I wondered what the word "gymkhana" was, it was in English (Gymkhana). Even when I lived in an English-speaking world, I didn't live in Gymkhana, so I hadn't heard of it ...

It seems that the layout of the course will be announced on the spot in normal Gymkhana, but since this is an event for the general public to play, the course layout to be run was announced in advance. Here is the layout.

Now. Actually, how. Among the entrants participating in Gymkhana at this Onioshidashi Garden, I arrived at No. 1, so the place where I was guided and stayed was already the starting point of Gymkhana. When I asked, "Eh! Do you want to do it suddenly ?!", "Yes, let's do it."

Hmmm, when I ran comfortably and thought I stopped, suddenly the first Gymkhana? !! It's my husband, not me, who runs, but even though I'm not running, I was really nervous, saying, "Oh, suddenly this situation gets nervous !!"

Looking behind ... There is also a gallery from the top of the overpass. Hey hey. Suddenly, you can run on an incomprehensible course where only pylon are placed, without seeing anyone running!

When. here. As the first privilege (?) At the starting point. How. On this day, there was "Naoya Yamano" who is planning to do a demo run! We had you take a picture with us here.

Furthermore. At the time of this photo, I was unreasonable without thinking, "I suddenly decided to run the first shot, but I'm nervous, so if you like, why don't you try running once ??" I have made a request. Then. Mr. Yamano, a very nice person

"Eh. I'm supposed to do the demo run later ... Well, is it okay? (And to the people who run it) Can I do it?"

When. OK, so how! First of all, Mr. Yamano suddenly decided to demo run in front of me! Too happy ~ Too kind ~! Thank you! !! I was impressed.

That's why I lowered my car a little behind and got into Mr. Yamano's car from the side, and the demo run started.

Here is the video at that time! There is a part where the conversation of the people around me is included, but since it is a big deal, I want you to hear the sound as it is.

After this, Mr. Yamano who finished running briefly explained the rules of Gymkhana (I did not know that I had to make a full stop before the last line and stop, so I will explain the rules briefly here. I'm glad you gave me this), and he gave me some tips.

Immediately after this, the reality of running in 1st place in the entrant did not change, and my husband did his best! Even though I can't remember the course just by looking at it (laughs), my husband ran the course perfectly without making any mistakes, and there was no pylon touch. It was wonderful ~. Moreover, Gymkhana is also the first time to run like this in Porsche! !!

And that is. It may be because it was such a fun event, but Mr. Yamano was a very nice person, and he did several demo runs after this, but one of them was with my husband and I. I was allowed to ride with you ~! !!

My husband is in the passenger seat and I am in the back seat. I'm impressed. It's a truly incredible miracle that you can ride a professional racer in Gymkhana with such a casual "Can I ride?" With a very light glue! !! I was too happy! I was very excited to be able to ride it anyway because I was also instructed by a Porsche sales person remotely (smartphone) that "If you can ride it, you should definitely ride it!"

Here is a video taken from inside the car when I was on board. It was already difficult to just cling to the seat in front of me and desperately prevent my smartphone from becoming blurry (laughs). I'd really like to hear the sound, but I can't because it contains my cry "Hey" (laughs).

Furthermore, while driving this hard, Mr. Yamano repeatedly said "Heavy! Heavy!" At Nikko Nico (laughs). Just by riding with my husband and I, the car is light and heavy for 100 kg, so Mr. Yamano said, "Wow, the feeling is completely different!" I was laughing. I'm sorry ... we were completely luggage ... Hahaha.

It was a gymkhana run that started from tension, but my husband was able to run through the gymkhana at the first bumping production Porsche, I could talk with Mr. Yamano, and finally I put it on Mr. Yamano's gymkhana run It was a time of great excitement. I am grateful to Mr. Yamano. I really thank you! !! It was a great time!

Next → 7 :(Day 1) Porsche group photo shoot-Goal of the first day at Karuizawa Marriott Hotel!

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).