Rothmans Circuit of Ireland Rally 1987: Jimmy McRae wins in the new Group A era

In the immediate aftermath of the banning of Group B the 1987 Circuit would undergo a radical shift from being a five day event to a three day one.

FISA, the governing body, had imposed that the rally be a 200 mile event and the Group B (only permitted to be two wheel drive and have no more than 300bhp) cars would have to run at the… Continue reading

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Skoda Fabia S2000 test on tarmac with Jan Kopecky

Skoda continue their testing programme with Jan Kopecky the last couple of days on tarmac. Skoda have been testing the new car regularly over the last few months. Believed Oreca, the racing car specialists, are assisting with an aero package and engine development. The engine, which is a Seat WTCC unit, sounds more torquier than in previous tests. Other drivers involved in previous testing include Raimund Baumschlager and  Sebastian Lindholm… Continue reading

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