MSD disappointed to retire Opel Corsa S2000 so early from Ypres
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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Gareth MacHale to pass up Opel Corsa S2000 IRC debut at Ypres
Gareth MacHale passed up the opportunity to give the MSD Opel Corsa OPC S2000 its IRC debut, in Belgium, as he will be contesting the clashing Donegal International Rally instead, according to Motorsport News.
Frenchman Alex Bengue will drive the Super 2000 machine on the Ypres Rally while MacHale will review his season’s plans after Donegal.
MacHale stated to MN:
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Gareth MacHale plans to contest selected IRC rounds in ‘09 with the MSD Opel Corsa OPC S2000
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Gareth MacHale plans to contest selected events in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in ‘09, driving the Motor Sport Developments prepared Opel Corsa Super 2000, according to Motorsport News.
He has been encouraged by the performance of the car at a recent test and this influenced his decision to compete on some rounds of the IRC next year. He has yet to finalise which rallies he will… Continue reading
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