A very special win for Kris Meeke in Belgium

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Arriving in Belgium in the lead of the IRC drivers’ championship, Kris Meeke strengthened his advantage by a few more points by winning the classic Ypres Rally – and did so at his very first attempt competing in the Flanders-based race.

Taking victory was far from an easy matter… Continue reading

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Ypres Rally 2009 – Video Clips

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A selection of the finest Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally 2009 video clips currently uploaded to YouTube. 

Speaking at the finish, event winner Kris Meeke said:
To have three wins with only four rallies gone is great, and it’s nice to have those points on the board but there’s a long way to go yet. I want to thank everybody on the team – Peugeot UK, Kronos, Peugeot Sport, and all the… Continue reading

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Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally: Gallery – Photos copyright Willy Weyens

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Photographs copyright Willy Weyens of the 2009 Belgium Ypres Westhoek Rally.

The fifth round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge certainly lived up to expectations following a nail biting two-day battle between the top competitors. Eurosport’s television coverage was once again impressive with excellent images and commentary throughout, showing how ralying can be covered live in an exciting and entertaining way.

The IRC’s promoter, Eurosport Events, seem to have got the formula… Continue reading

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