MSD disappointed to retire Opel Corsa S2000 so early from Ypres

Posted by Scott Coursey 26 June, 2009 (0) Comment

Motor Sport Developments boss Dave Whitehead has expressed disappointment after the Opel Corsa OPC S2000 retired on SS1 from the Belgium Ypres Rally last weekend.

Alex Bengue was forced out of the event after damaging the engine. He continued running after losing all the oil out of the car when a union on the cooler pipe failed on the opening stage.

MSD team principle Dave Whitehead commented to MN:
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Wilks vows to bounce back after Ypres disappointment

Posted by Scott Coursey 24 June, 2009 (0) Comment

 

Guy Wilks has vowed to bounce back after his early exit from the Belgium Ypres Rally.

Double British champion Wilks and co-driver Phil Pugh were running 11th on their IRC debut in the factory-backed Proton Satria Super 2000.

 
But on the last corner of stage five, the 26km Hollebeke 2 test, they understeered into a ditch and hit a lump of concrete trying to get back on the road.
 
The impact broke the track control arm

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Rally Ieper 2009 – Peugeot UK summary – More Video Clips

Posted by Scott Coursey 24 June, 2009 (0) Comment

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Peugeot UK and Kris Meeke / Paul Nagle win the Belgium Ypres Rally

Having already won the last two gravel rallies, Peugeot UK’s 207 S2000 driven by Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle has won this weekends Belgium Ypres rally.

Unlike the dreadful conditions the team had to face in the Azores the weather in Belgium was a lot better. However, it was not all plain sailing… Continue reading

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