Hull driver Andy Rowe and Northamptonshire co-driver Cat Lund were crowned Flanders International Rally Challenge (FIRC) champions at Sunday’s (September 25) Hemicuda Rally in Koekelare, Belgium.
Having been up to second place in the early stages of the rally, the pair eventually finished in sixth place overall and were first FIRC and first British crew.
The British crew have mounted a successful 2011 campaign in the FIRC against the other French, Dutch and British crews, winning the all the FIRC events except for Rally of Wervik, where they retired with a blown turbo.
It is the second year in a row that the crew have won the FIRC championship and the pair were delighted with their result. “Rallying in Belgium is always a pleasure and we have received some amazing hospitality and made some great friends,” commented Rowe. “We are looking forward to coming back in 2012”, added Lund.
Following the Hemicuda Rally, the next outing for the crew will be the Mull Rally on October 14 – 16.
For more information, check out www.hemicuda.be, www.fastestcat.co.uk and www.mullrally.com.
Hemicuda Rally Results:
1) Viaene/Vyncke – Subaru Impreza WRC S9
2) Lietaer/Noppe – Ford Escort MK II
3) Braeckevelt/Messelis – BMW M3 E36
4) Vermeirsch/Degroote – Ford Sierra Cosworth
5) Coene/Thores – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
6) Rowe/Lund – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3
7) Cornelis/Deforche – Ford Escort Cosworth
8) Dolfen/Declerck – Renault Clio Kit Car
9) Beyne/Maerten – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII
10 Verschueren/Maes – Opel Ascona A