25 Archived Articles on RALLY

Volkswagen assumed first and second positions overall with Carlos Sainz/Michel Périn (E/F) and Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz (ZA/D) after they mastered the challenging conditions on the Dakar Rally’s second stage.[DAKAR] VW first and second after stage 2

Volkswagen assumed first and second positions overall with Carlos Sainz/Michel Périn (E/F) and Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz (ZA/D) after they mastered the challenging conditions on the Dakar Rally’s second stage.

Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart swept back into contention for the overall lead in the 2009 Dakar Rally, after a short, but nonetheless, fast second special stage between Santa Rosa de la Pampa and the Patagonian coastal resort of Puerto Madryn in Argentina on Sunday.[DAKAR] Mitsubishi - moving forward

Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart swept back into contention for the overall lead in the 2009 Dakar Rally, after a short, but nonetheless, fast second special stage between Santa Rosa de la Pampa and the Patagonian coastal resort of Puerto Madryn in Argentina on Sunday.

TeamRepsol Mitsubishi Ralliart made a cautious start to their challenge for an eighth successive victory in the 2009 Dakar Rally on the opening 371km special stage between Buenos Aires and Santa Rosa de la Pampa in Argentina on Saturday.[DAKAR] Cautious start for Mitsubishi - Day 1

TeamRepsol Mitsubishi Ralliart made a cautious start to their challenge for an eighth successive victory in the 2009 Dakar Rally on the opening 371km special stage between Buenos Aires and Santa Rosa de la Pampa in Argentina on Saturday.

Chris Atkinson has signed to drive for the Citroën Junior Team in the WRC for the 2009 opening round at Rally Ireland.[WRC] Atkinson joins Citroën and..

Chris Atkinson has signed to drive for the Citroën Junior Team in the WRC for the 2009 opening round at Rally Ireland.

[DAKAR] 2009 event starts January 3

The Dakar Argentina Chile 2009 event starting on it's traditional January 3 date, encompasses over 9500km, 100% Dakar including 5650 km of special stages.

Subaru has announced its decision to withdraw from the 2009 World Rally Championship.[WRC] Subaru withdraw from WRC!!

Subaru has announced its decision to withdraw from the 2009 World Rally Championship.

[RALLY] World economic woes hit..

ORGANISERS have been forced to cancel the 2009 Suncoast Classic tarmac rally due to the effect of the world financial crisis on participant numbers.

[RALLY] Mercedes-Benz to star at..

Melbourne – The South Australian capital will ring to the tune of Mercedes-AMG V8-power next week when the 2008 Classic Adelaide rally commences.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team claimed a magnificent one-two result with the record-breaking Focus RS World Rally Car in Rally Japan today.[WRC] Hirvonen and Latvala claim 1-2 for Ford

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team claimed a magnificent one-two result with the record-breaking Focus RS World Rally Car in Rally Japan today.

The final day of Rally Japan was by far the most treacherous as torrential rain hit the stages, creating rivers that flooded the roads, huge ruts in the thick mud that bounced rally cars left and right and very little traction.[WRC] SWRT Rally Japan day three bulletin

The final day of Rally Japan was by far the most treacherous as torrential rain hit the stages, creating rivers that flooded the roads, huge ruts in the thick mud that bounced rally cars left and right and very little traction.

Today, Sunday November 2, 2008, will be remembered in rallying's record books as the day Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena claimed their fifth consecutive world title, a unique feat in the history of the sport. Indeed, the pair has reigned supreme since 2004, initially with the Citroën Xsara and, more recently, with the Citroën C4.[WRC] Loeb and Elena: 2008 World..

Today, Sunday November 2, 2008, will be remembered in rallying's record books as the day Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena claimed their fifth consecutive world title, a unique feat in the history of the sport. Indeed, the pair has reigned supreme since 2004, initially with the Citroën Xsara and, more recently, with the Citroën C4.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team maintained its firm grip of the leading positions in Rally Japan during today's hugely challenging second leg in the forests near Sapporo.[WRC] Ford duo retains command

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team maintained its firm grip of the leading positions in Rally Japan during today's hugely challenging second leg in the forests near Sapporo.

The second leg of the 2008 Rally Japan took place in sunny weather and saw Citroën Sport enjoy a particularly positive run. Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and their C4 WRC succeeded in consolidating their third place which, if the situation remains unchanged tomorrow, will be enough to hand them a fifth consecutive World Championship title.[WRC] Citroën's samurais on target..

The second leg of the 2008 Rally Japan took place in sunny weather and saw Citroën Sport enjoy a particularly positive run. Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and their C4 WRC succeeded in consolidating their third place which, if the situation remains unchanged tomorrow, will be enough to hand them a fifth consecutive World Championship title.

Just as was demonstrated yesterday, this afternoon proved a severe sting in the tail for the Subaru World Rally Team after another tough day of rallying in Japan.[WRC] SWRT Rally Japan day two bulletin

Just as was demonstrated yesterday, this afternoon proved a severe sting in the tail for the Subaru World Rally Team after another tough day of rallying in Japan.

Proton's Satria Neo has become the latest S2000 rally car to be homologated by the world governing body of motorsport the FIA.[RALLY] Proton Satria Neo S2000 debut

Proton's Satria Neo has become the latest S2000 rally car to be homologated by the world governing body of motorsport the FIA.

The opening day of the 2008 Rally Japan, which is the 14th and penultimate round of this year's World Rally Championship, ended this evening with Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena in third place with their Citroën C4 WRC.[WRC] Loeb/Elena in an ideal position

The opening day of the 2008 Rally Japan, which is the 14th and penultimate round of this year's World Rally Championship, ended this evening with Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena in third place with their Citroën C4 WRC.

On the home event for the Subaru World Rally Team, Chris Atkinson and Stéphane Prévot finished in fourth position overall on a day that saw three stages cancelled and one stopped prematurely. Teammates Petter Solberg and Phil Mills also climbed the leaderboard to secure fifth position at the end of the first day, the two crews separated by just 1.7 seconds.[WRC] SWRT fourth and fifth

On the home event for the Subaru World Rally Team, Chris Atkinson and Stéphane Prévot finished in fourth position overall on a day that saw three stages cancelled and one stopped prematurely. Teammates Petter Solberg and Phil Mills also climbed the leaderboard to secure fifth position at the end of the first day, the two crews separated by just 1.7 seconds.

[RALLY] Steve Glenney enters exotic rally..

ONE of Australia's hottest young rally drivers, Steve Glenney, is aiming to upset the established stars when he makes his Classic Adelaide debut in an exotic World Rally-inspired Lancia Delta Integrale next month.

[RALLY] Mazda2 Extreme secures top 10

October 28, 2008 - Mazda Australia's Mazda2 Extreme has capped off its Australian rally debut with a top-ten finish at the penultimate round of the NSW Rally Championship in Canberra.

The Subaru World Rally Team will head to the northerly Japanese island of Hokkaido for the last long-haul rally and the penultimate round of the 2008 World Rally Championship season. It is the first time that the new Impreza WRC2008 will be seen in its homeland. Whilst still in Hokkaido, this year sees the rally base move from Obihiro to Sapporo, meaning new gravel stages and a whole new challenge.[WRC] WRC reaches ahead for SWRT

The Subaru World Rally Team will head to the northerly Japanese island of Hokkaido for the last long-haul rally and the penultimate round of the 2008 World Rally Championship season. It is the first time that the new Impreza WRC2008 will be seen in its homeland. Whilst still in Hokkaido, this year sees the rally base move from Obihiro to Sapporo, meaning new gravel stages and a whole new challenge.

Shortly before flying out to Sapporo for the Rally Japan, Sébastien Loeb took the time to take up an invitation from the members of the Patrouille de France formation flying team to join them as passenger in one of the squad's nine Alpha Jets. For his maiden flight, the four-time World Champion flew over the splendid landscapes of France's Provence region and the French Alps.[WRC] New sensations for Loeb with Patrouille..

Shortly before flying out to Sapporo for the Rally Japan, Sébastien Loeb took the time to take up an invitation from the members of the Patrouille de France formation flying team to join them as passenger in one of the squad's nine Alpha Jets. For his maiden flight, the four-time World Champion flew over the splendid landscapes of France's Provence region and the French Alps.

Following Sébastien Ogier's excellent season which saw the young Citroën C2 1600 driver clinch the 2008 Junior World Rally Championship title* on the recent Rallye de France-Tour de Corse, Citroën Sport and France's motor sport governing body (FFSA, Fédération Française du Sport Automobile) have decided to enter a Citroën C4 WRC for the French driver on the Wales Rally GB (December 4-7).[WRC] Sébastien Ogier to contest Wales Rally

Following Sébastien Ogier's excellent season which saw the young Citroën C2 1600 driver clinch the 2008 Junior World Rally Championship title* on the recent Rallye de France-Tour de Corse, Citroën Sport and France's motor sport governing body (FFSA, Fédération Française du Sport Automobile) have decided to enter a Citroën C4 WRC for the French driver on the Wales Rally GB (December 4-7).

Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson secured fifth and sixth positions respectively for the Subaru World Rally Team after a trying finale to a tumultuous 52nd Rallye de France Tour de Corse. Lying eighth with two stages remaining, local talent Tirabassi was denied a World Championship point when he was forced to retire on the day’s second stage.[WRC] SWRT Rallye Tour de Corse day 3

Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson secured fifth and sixth positions respectively for the Subaru World Rally Team after a trying finale to a tumultuous 52nd Rallye de France Tour de Corse. Lying eighth with two stages remaining, local talent Tirabassi was denied a World Championship point when he was forced to retire on the day’s second stage.

Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and their Citroën C4 led from start to finish to win the 52nd Rallye de France - Tour de Corse, round 13 of the 2008 World Rally Championship. Citroën's Managing Director Gilles Michel was in Ajaccio to celebrate the four-time World Champions' tenth win of the season which sees them take a step closer to a possible fifth consecutive world title.[WRC] Loeb/Elena triumph in Corsica

Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and their Citroën C4 led from start to finish to win the 52nd Rallye de France - Tour de Corse, round 13 of the 2008 World Rally Championship. Citroën's Managing Director Gilles Michel was in Ajaccio to celebrate the four-time World Champions' tenth win of the season which sees them take a step closer to a possible fifth consecutive world title.

[ARC] Mazda takes Tas Tarmac Challenge

Mazda Australia has secured a convincing showroom win and a top ten finish at the Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge (TTC) after two intense days of racing.



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