As the internet developed so the task became easier with electronics automatically relaying times to the centralised computer, but it was Garry who designed and implemented the systems.
Events which are constantly on the move, such as the Red Centre to Gold Coast Trial in 2008 are particularly difficult for the scorers. A system was developed whereby Alex Ross in the sweep car driven by Jim Reddiex would take a phone photo of the control master card at each control and transmit it to the scorers at event headquarters.
Competitors were receiving results as they pulled in at the finish of each day!
These systems have since been adapted to suit such events as Classic Adelaide, Grand Prix Rally, East Coast Classic, Targa High Country, Targa Adelaide, Targa West, et al. He has scored the Australian Rally Championship since 2005.
Garry has also mentored scorers of events in various states, providing them with copies of his system and information on how to adapt it to their event requirements.
Because of Garry Searle’s enthusiasm, dedication and expertise, not to say his calmness under great pressure at the end of an event to produce accurate results for finish podium announcements, rallies today have a system that is reliable and flexible and produces an accurate outcome.
Garry Searle has made an invaluable contribution to Australian rallying in terms of competitor and organiser satisfaction and thoroughly deserves his place in the Australian Rally Hall of Fame.
NEXT: Ivar Stanelis
* Citation reproduced courtesy of the Australian Rally Hall of Fame.
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