The Rothmans Escorts – Pure Sound – Video Tribute

Video clip of the Rothmans Escorts in action mainly from the British Open Rally Championship in the early ’80s.

The footage is of Escort artist Ari Vatanen going from sideways to sideways all across the UK and Ireland. All the sequences in the clip are from The Vatanen Touch film, featuring the Mintex, Circuit of Ireland, Welsh, Scottish and Manx rallies.

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Prodrive aims for more WRC events

Following Gronholm and the Prodrive Impreza’s strong run during the first day of Rally Portugal, Prodrive is aiming to do further WRC rounds in 2009.

Despite only having little time behind the wheel of the Prodrive Impreza WRC2008 and not having competed for nearly 18 months, Gronholm comfortably held second place during day one of Rally Portugal. Having got to grips with his pace notes and… Continue reading

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Subaru World Rally Team still optimistic about running a third car next year in the WRC

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Subaru WRT managing director Richard Taylor has stated to crash.net that he remains optimistic about running a third car next year and that an announcement will be made pretty soon.

He also added that Guy Wilks was still in the frame for the seat and negotiations are still ongoing with him.

Taylor commented to crash.net:
We are talking to a number of people. We are optimistic that we will be able… Continue reading

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