As for many years, in 2010 Suzuki Sport Europe continues to participate in the Junior World Rally Championship. This year also Aaron Burkart is chosen as the official driver.
He has already shown his potential in the Swift's driver seat during the last season. Due to his great performance, he won Rally Ireland and finished on the podium 3 other times on JWRC events in 2009. These remarkable results made him to finish the 2009 Junior World Rally Championship in 3rd place. In 2010 Aaron Burkart is more focused than ever before for victory, and his dream is to earn the Junior World Rally Champion title.
"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work together with such a professional team as Suzuki Sport Europe again. I am especially proud because I will be an official driver." said Aaron Burkart. "I am aware of the advantages of working together with the highly motivated and experienced team, and the amenities of the Swift Super1600. I am confident that we can have a successful year together and that all parties will benefit from this cooperation."
"We had a great cooperation with Suzuki Sport Europe in 2009 and we will build on the experience we have gained" said Lorenza Bellini, Burkart's manageress. "Aaron's self-confidence has grown a lot, he is now more strong and focused, and more committed on gravel. I am really looking forward to this rally season."
Yashurio Ishii, Team Manager of Suzuki Sport Europe added: "I am glad to work together with Aaron again in 2010. Suzuki Sport Japan and Suzuki Sport Europe keep continue the development of Swift Super1600. We are going to homologate new suspension parts, and the Swift Super1600 will be even faster than ever. I am looking forward to regain the JWRC title again."
Drivers Profile
Driver: Aaron Burkart
Nationality: German
Date of birth: 20th September 1982
JWRC Career: 2006 JWRC 12th
2007 JWRC 7th
2008 JWRC 2nd
2009 JWRC 3rd
Co-driver: André Kachel
Nationality: German
Date of birth: 1st March 1973
Chosen Events:
Rally of Turkey
Rally of Portugal
ADAC Rallye Deutchland
Rallye de France
RACC Rally de Espagna
For further information, please contact
Tamas Szittya
SUZUKI SPORT EUROPE Ltd.
Mobile: +36 20 469 6589
http://www.suzukisport-europe.com/
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