There was lots of mud and skidding around on our first wacko section today which was just outside Hillston. With the roads wet everyone got to test out their driving skills – some mastered the wet slippery drive through the trees - but there were a couple less skilled who found themselves up on fences – but we aren’t mentioning any names here!

Once we got through the morning’s wacko section it was then time to say farewell to Hillston, but before leaving rally cars were pulled over by the Hillston Police who showed their fundraising talents once again and fined all cars $5 … the infringement …. taking mud out of the Hillston area! 

As we said goodbye to Hillston the roads stared to dry up and in contrast to the wet conditions of the morning great clouds of dust billowed after the entrant cars as the roads opened onto flat ground.

Every year Road Boss Jamie Lawson has a daily award given to someone who brings attention to themselves through some act of … dare we say … stupidity!  This year it is the “Bone Head Award” and the lucky recipient of the day gets to wear the Bone Head Helmet all day. 

Today it was awarded to John Selth from South Australia. Details are sketchy but seems to involve getting locked out of his room in  only his briefs after being to the showers … and as the song goes…..“One day! One day! You’re going to get caught with your pants down!”

Rob Muir of Car 808 – All Aussie Adventures also received the “Most Spectacular Award” – given for his skill on the sand dunes on Day 1.

After a fun day on the road and lots of laughs it was time to relax and swap stories around the fire – ready for Day 3 of the 2009 Great Escape