Posted by Today, we have our first guest post by Robert Fagg. Robert is a rally racer co-driver or navigator and has emerged as a fierce competitor as he’s raced across Great Britain and as far afield as China. You can learn more about Robert on his website or subscribe to the blog for further guest posts. And help us cheer on Robert while he races next weekend in the Scottish Rally in Dumfries, Scotland.
Welcome to my first blog entry! I am Robert Fagg, by day a 29 year old Internet Hosting Technician, and in my free time an adrenaline junkie.
I am based in the Isle of Man. During the week I work for Manx Telecom with the Internet Hosting Team, a position I have held for 8 years. We provide a secure datacenter environment for IT companies including many gaming and payment companies.
Away from my day-to-day life, I am heavily involved in rallying—both as a competitor and club committee member, where for the past year I have held the position of Chairman.
I have taken part in a wide variety of sports, but motorsports have always been my biggest interest. During my school years, I would watch a wide range of motorsports on TV. Upon moving to the Isle of Man at the age of 11, rallying developed into my passion. Watching the Manx International Rally each year, it became a dream of mine to compete. In 2000, I got my chance.
I still remember my first race. It was on a disused airfield and I was very nervous prior to the start. This was my first real taste of competitive action. As we waited to start the first stage, I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. Just as I began to wonder if this was my wisest choice, we were away, accelerating down the road. As I called out the directions for the driver, all my nerves were gone. The adrenaline was flowing fast and I knew this was the sport for me.
I have progressed right through the sport to the highest level in Britain. Along the way, I have won several championships, including being a two-time Isle of Man Champion, British Stars of the Future and Super 1600 Champion, as well as helping my team to win the Chinese Rally Championship Teams Cup.
In 2009, I am primarily contesting the UK Fiesta SportTrophy with the young Irish driver Kyle Orr, as well as selected other events with other drivers. Kyle and I currently lead the Fiesta series and hope to strengthen our position in the series when we contest the next round, the Scottish Rally which will take place on the 27th June.
One thing is for sure: I could not imagine my life without being able to travel at breathtaking speeds with trees or hedges on either side, pushing the car and ourselves to be the fastest crew and compete for victory and NETELLER’s sponsorship is helping me to do this.
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