Minor setbacks. Every person/team faces some. Whether it be minor or major is another matter. But, it seems like the Rally xD views any setback as minor, since they quickly get their car back to racing no matter the circumstance.

The Rally in the 100 Acre Woods event on February 22-23 brought such a “minor” circumstance for the team. Day 1 saw some transmission and electrical woes. However, not much could be done at the time. Fortunately, the transmission held up through the day’s stages.

Skipping out on some well-needed rest, the crew got to work after Day 1’s stages, putting in their backup transmission. Luck seemed to be running out as differential issues now plagued the recently swapped transmission.  To add to the fading performance of the car, the power steering was starting to fail.

Not deterred by these events, driver Matthew Johnson continued a valiant effort to make this a podium finish. End result- 2nd place!

Well done, guys!

Photo credit: Scion Racing