Craig Finlayson

9 hours ago, Chaitanya D said:

You will be added to the drive- do you confirm?

Confirmed 👍🏼

Hi @Chaitanya D… I’d be happy to provide support for the drive if you want me there? 

Looks great @Ilya  love it!!

@Ale Vallecchi - so sorry, I’m unable to make the drive today, one of my boys has this bug that’s coming around. Gutted not to make it. Craig

I can’t make this Friday - new arrival in the family and I’m still adjusting to sleepless nights! It’s painful. 

16 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Ahab Shamaa @Francois Germishuys @Ilya @Christian Andras @Craig Finlayson @Jorge Stepniak Felippe @Kalahari @Shaaz Sha and @Tero Vallas for reaching the Extreme Level with Carnity Offroad Club.

Excellent news! And well done to all my colleagues here. It’s been a great journey with you guys to here! Long be there more! 

8 minutes ago, Ehab said:

Enjoy the video

@Ehabthats awesome! Captures the night drive great. Love it! 

Evening / Night time drives are the way forward! Really enjoyed it @Chaitanya D. Not too hot either. 

@Foxtrot Oscar loves a winch! 😉 

Yes I have the aerial 

Great news and congratulations @Foxtrot Oscar!  You’re one of a ‘certain’ kind! But an absolute legend on the trails! You’ve helped me develop on the dunes and look forward to lots more red bull runs together! Superb news. Craig 

Thanks @Chaitanya D - great experiences had driving in the pitch darkness! 
 

All - it was a pleasure driving with the Abu Dhabi guys today! Everyone drove great - everyone’s car was well equipped and handled the sand amazing. 
No drive is complete without some stucks and refusals! It defines a drive and it’s how we learn. @Karthikeyan Govindarajanyou pulled yourself out of some great situations and self recovered really well. I think you were just playing with me when you crested it twice on the same ridge. @Hasan Wahlanyou’ve got some rig and you drove it great today! It was a pleasure watching that beast pass thru the dunes with out much hindrance.  @Mus_hus78as said earlier, I’ve seen a lot of Pajero’s struggle in hot sand, but yours never showed any signs of giving up! In fact I’m sure it’s prob a Jeep in disguise!  @Mikhail Lukichevsuperb second lead today - especially in Sweihan which is never an easy trail. I’m still convinced you crested it on the last dune just for a photo opp! You looked so pleased with yourself for It too.  @Farouq Owdeh- it means something when your name is rarely mentioned across the radios - top driving, and I love the mods on the Cherokee!  @Warren Flayapart from a couple of refusals (which are part of the fun to be honest) you navigated that short wheel base round the sand great - must’ve been the gloves!  @Zed- it was a pleasure to meet you today. Similar to Farouq, you chucked it around the dunes without any issues. 
 

and last but no means least - @Chaitanya- we’ve driven a few times and I remember being on your first lead drive. You’re a joy to drive with and always a safe pair of hands leading the team!  Good to meet Chaitanya junior too - you can tell he’s just itching to get behind the wheel! 
 

it’s been a great day and thanks to everyone! I’ve been up since 4.30am, it’s now my bed time! Have a good weekend and hope to see you again soon! 
 

Craig

I installed four 6” Rigid Industries 360 degrees. 
https://www.rigidindustries.com/360-series-360-series.html

They’re not cheap but I do love them! 
I suspect with the evening summer drives coming up I’ll probably add in more just to light up the night! 
 

@Desert Dweller I think you paid too much for it!  😂😂😂😂😂😂 

Seriously, congratulations on the new Jeep! You will have great fun with it! 

49 minutes ago, Chaitanya D said:

Please confirm

I cannot make Thursday drive. I need to pass on this one 

@Chaitanya D Can you add me to waiting list? Thanks, Craig

2 minutes ago, Foxtrot Oscar said:

 I’ll bring some adult pampers for you 😅

Just you bring the Red Bull! 

PCR done and negative result back. See you tomorrow. Craig 

@Ale Vallecchi apologies for this afternoon. I’ve got an urgent client meeting called for this afternoon. Best I don’t do it from the desert.
Sorry for late notice - it’s just landed. Craig 

Yes sure - that would be great. Thanks @Ale Vallecchi

Hi Ale. Let me know if a space comes available. 
cheers, Craig 

I like my KO2s (on my JLU). Solid tyre. The coopers are very popular too. 

Can you add me to the waiting list please. Thanks