4 November and it’s the first real day of the IRC Cyprus Rally 2011.  There are four special stages in the Cyprus countryside – under a big blue sky on a bright sunny day. 

My second objective?  Special Stage 4, Koilinia 2.

This year's big event in Cyprus motorsport is the IRC Cyprus Rally 2011.  Running from 3 to 5 November, if you’re both a photographer and a rally fan this is not to be missed.

Last weekend it was the Paphos International Rally.  I love motor rallying, so this was just too good to miss.

From a photography perspective, I gave the ceremonial start and finish a miss, but the action in Paphos Forest was an altogether different matter.

The Cyprus Rally 2010 was held on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November.  As a spectacle to see in Cyprus, this is not to be missed.

To set the scene, think narrow, twisting dirt tracks through big mountains.  Think rough surfaces, think dust.  Think powerful cars being driven flat out.

As a photographer, watching this is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.