Hunt crowned FIA Production Car Cup champion Down Under
Briton Harry Hunt has won the FIA Production Car Cup for Drivers of 2WD Cars following his run to 20th overall on Rally Australia. London-based Harry, who won three international…
Tuthill Porsche announces new sponsorship agreement
Tuthill Porsche, the UK’s premier historic Porsche preparation expert, is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with British pharmaceutical firm CST Pharma Ltd. CST Pharma Ltd, a well-known pharmaceutical…
Matthew Wilson to drive Ford Abu Dhabi WRT Fiesta RS WRC at Rallyday 2011
Rallyday is pleased to confirm that M-Sport Stobart Ford World Rally Team driver Matthew Wilson will pilot the Ford Abu Dhabi-livered Fiesta RS WRC car at the UK’s premier rally…
Half a baker’s dozen
The 2012 MSA British Rally Championship will feature six classic events in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland These will include a mix of one and two-day events on asphalt…
H&H Issue 200 – FREE Download
Welcome to issue 199 of HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS, your favourite free source of rally entertainment! To download this week’s issue, please click here: http://handbrakeshairpins.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hh-200.pdf As always, please enjoy this week’s…
Kopecky wins closest ever IRC rally
Skoda Motorsport’s Jan Kopecky won the 45th Canon Mecsek Rallye by the smallest margin in the history of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) after a dramatic final day of action.…
L’Estage cruises to victory at Rallye Defi
Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard knew that the 2011 Rallye Defi would be won on the first two stages of the event. “That’s what happened last year,” said L’Estage. “We…
Hirvonen is on the up Down Under
Citroën lost the WRC Rally Australia. Yes, that strong statement is bound to upset a few and strike a chord with many though. For the Blue Oval to win here…
Mikkelsen leads in Hungary
Andreas Mikkelsen leads a fierce battle for the lead on the opening day of the 45th Canon Mecksek Rallye. Driving a SKODA UK Motorsport Fabia S2000, Mikkelsen holds sway over…
Dramatic end to Day Two lines up Day Three thriller
It has been a weekend of attrition. With nearly half of the WRC field running under SupeRally regulations, the leader board at the end of Day Two of the WRC…