Vouilloz wins thrilling Madeira to take lead in IRC and record the closest ever finish in the series
Vouilloz (207) claimed victory by just 5.4s from Basso (Punto). Vouilloz, however, drove a consistent rally and didn't score many fastest times compared to his persuers. It was tyre choice which ulimately came to Vouilloz's advantage. Basso made an incorrect choice on day one losing 30s and despite setting 6 fastest stage times on day 2 out of a possible 8, it wasn't enough. Basso, though, grabbed second at the death on the last stage as he overhauled local ace Camacho (207). Camacho had pushed Vouilloz throughout the event and was unlucky to end up 3rd.
Travaglia was fourth to give Abarth some hope this season as this has been the closest to Peugeot and most consistent they have been all season. Rossetti (207)held Loix (207) for fifth and while he loses the IRC lead he continues to stay ahead in the ERC.
Early pacesetter, Maghlaes (207), ended up 8th as couldn't make up the three mins he lost on SS12 due to a puncture.
Top Ten Rali Madeira 2008 Results
1. 2 VOUILLOZ-KLINGE Peugeot 207 N4 3h05'14"800
2. 1 BASSO-DOTTA Abarth Gran N4 3h05'20"200 + 00'05"40
3. 16 A.CAMACHO-CALAD Peugeot 207 N4 3h05'22"800 + 00'08"00
4. 4 TRAVAGLIA-GRANA Abarth Gran N4 3h05'56"000 + 00'41"20
5. 8 ROSSETTI-CHIARC Peugeot 207 N4 3h06'17"300 + 01'02"50
6. 3 LOIX-BUYSMANS Peugeot 207 N4 3h06'23"500 + 01'08"70
7. 9 SCANDOLA-D AMOR Abarth Gran N4 3h07'43"400 + 02'28"60
8. 7 B.MAGALHAES-MAG Peugeot 207 N4 3h08'18"000 + 03'03"20
9. 10 FONTES-COSTA Abarth Gran N4 3h09'00"700 + 03'45"90
10. 11 SOLOWOW-BARAN Peugeot 207 N4 3h11'06"800 + 05'52"00
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