Skoda UK has today announced that Guy Wilks, the 2007 and 2008 British Rally champion, will compete in this year’s RACMSA Rally of Scotland – the final event of the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) series.
Wilks (28) from Darlington will drive a Škoda UK-sponsored Skoda Fabia Super 2000, run by Rene George Rally Sport, and is set to go head-to-head with fellow British rally driver Kris Meeke, this year’s IRC Champion, in what is sure to become a “Battle of the Brits”.
Commenting on the announcement, Wilks said: “This is a great opportunity for me and I’m really looking forward to driving for Škoda UK. The fact that we are competing on home soil in front of the British fans makes it a really special occasion and I’ll definitely be going all out for the win!”
Skoda’s Robert Hazelwood, UK brand director, added: “The Skoda Fabia Super 2000 has proved itself to be one of the best performing cars in the IRC and delivered fantastic results for our motorsport team. We are thrilled that Guy is competing for us and expect to see him pushing hard for the lead. The Fabia range, with forecasted UK sales of some 18,000, is having a fantastic year as well. Guy’s drive in the Škoda UK-sponsored Fabia Super 2000 adds further excitement to what is heading to be for a very successful year for the brand with a record market share.”
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