Sebastien Loeb will take part in The Race of Champions 2008 and will face Michael Schumacher

Sebastien Loeb, the most successful driver in World Rallying history, will take on Michael Schumacher and a host of top racers at Wembley Stadium this year, after the Frenchman confirmed that he will compete in The Race of Champions 2008, which takes place on Sunday 14th December.

Having claimed his 42nd World Rally Championship victory in Rally Finland and four World Championships titles with Citroën, Loeb has won more times than any other rally driver.

After reaching the finals of The Race of Champions every year from 2002 to 2006 and winning the overall title of “Champion of Champions” in 2003 and 2005, Loeb is one of the favourites for victory in December this year.

I'm very happy to come back to The Race of Champions as it's an event that I really enjoy. Last year I couldn't come because I had a very busy schedule with my baby girl Valentine being born just before the event. It will be very nice to compete against Michael again like in 2004. We live very close to each other, but rarely have a chance to meet. Last time we actually met was on a track racing motorcycles. Michael was a little bit faster than me, but I hope to get my revenge in identical cars at The Race of Champions."

Although Loeb has been more successful than Schumacher in The Race of Champions, Schumacher came out on top when the two competed head-to-head in the 2004 event.

Loeb ROC 2006

Article: Rally-Live.com

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