IRC Rallye Monte Carlo 2009 preview

Posted by Scott Coursey 6 January, 2009 (0) Comment

 

The 2009 IRC kicks off with the oldest and most prestigious rally of them all, Monte Carlo, and what an event it promises to be.

With the entry list expected to be released soon it appears there will be roughly 17 S2000’s taking part with works entries from Peugeot Sport, Kronos, Abarth and Skoda Motorsport. Drivers confirmed so far include the likes of Basso, Vouilloz, Meeke… Continue reading

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WRC early 90’s film by Pirelli

Posted by Scott Coursey 2 January, 2009 (0) Comment

Pirelli film capturing the WRC seasons of 1990, ‘91 and ‘92 featuring the Group A machines in their pomp.

Drivers like Carlos Sainz, Juha Kankkunen, Didier Auriol, Miki Biasion, Francois Delecour, Colin McRae, Markku Alen, Timo Salonen, Pentti Airikkala, Ari Vatanen, Armin Schwarz etc, all created a captivating narrative during the era. Also, the manufacturers competing at the time included Lancia, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, Subaru, Nissan, Opel… Continue reading

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Didier Auriol video pre-Sanremo Rally asphalt test in the Grifone Fiat Grande Punto S2000

Posted by Scott Coursey 24 September, 2008 (0) Comment

 TestAuriol2008203.jpg picture by C4B

Rally legend and 1994 World Rally Champion Didier Auriol has been testing the Grifone Punto recently ahead of this weekend’s Sanremo Rally.

Auriol will be hoping for better fortune on this IRC event as he has had some terrible luck during the season. He does admit however that he is competing more for fun these days as dosen’t posses the bravery of the… Continue reading

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