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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Martin Prokop is being linked to a Skoda Fabia S2000 for the PWRC 2009

Posted by Scott Coursey 16 August, 2008 (0) Comment

According to Czech sources, Martin Prokop is believed to be going to campaign a Fabia Super 2000 in next year’s PCWRC. Prokop has admitted that he wants to drive an S2000 car in the 2009 PWRC and it appears his choice will be the Skoda.

So far Prokop has had a very poor season in both the JWRC and PWRC,the only highlight being his recent  JWRC win in Finland. Prokop, though… Continue reading

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