Another boost for the WRC as Volkswagen signs up
Yesterday’s news that Volkswagen will be returning to the FIA World Rally Championship from 2013 has been heralded by the series promoter as further proof of the increasing value of…
PHOTO GALLERY: Volkswagen Polo R WRC
At a media conference held ahead of the WRC Rally d’Italia Sardegna this weekend, Volkswagen announced their WRC campaign in 2013. Here is the full report from the media conference:…
WRC Rally d’Italia Sardegna: Day One Start List
Herewith are the actual start list documents from the rally’s officials:
BREAKING NEWS: Volkswagen will enter the WRC in 2013!
Volkswagen will enter the WRC in 2013, the announcement was made at a special media conference ahead of the WRC Rally d’Italia Sardegna this evening. The FIA, motorsport’s governing body,…
Volkswagen to enter the WRC?
As this report is being written, Volkswagen Goup AG is staging a media conference at the pre-event WRC Rally Italy-Sardinia ceremonies. It is expected that the brand will enter the…
Al-Attiyah retires in Jordan, Al-Ketbi wins
The Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) held its third round in conjunction with the WRC Jordan Rally. The logistical nightmares suffered by the WRC teams (through no wrongdoing or poor…
Henning Solberg records 100th start
A career at the pinnacle of any sport is challenging to maintain. To be at the forefront of your sport is yet harder. After several years in the cuthroat World…
WRC to investigate revision to running order rules
News reported on all this week in the WRC is that of running orders. According to Autosport, with their sources high up in the FIA, the running order could revert…
Salon Privé to celebrate 10th anniversary of Richard Burn’s 2001 World title
To commence a major campaign of fund-raising to mark the 10th anniversary of his landmark 2001 World Championship, Salon Privé will be hosting the Richard Burns Foundation Dinner in aid…
H&H Issue 180 – FREE Download!
Welcome to issue 180 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/2011/04/hh-180.pdf As always, please enjoy this week’s…