“Mad” Mads Ostberg jumps his Fiesta RS WRC 60 metres!
Norwegian rally ace and Qatar M-Sport Rally Team driver Mads Ostberg set his sights on breaking a world record: jumping a rally car. And, he did so in fine fashion…
M-Sport to support one-make Fiesta R2 series in ERC
M-Sport has announced plans to launch a one-make series for the Ford Fiesta R2 in this year’s edition of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC). To be known as ‘Ford…
Your insight into the world of rally, part 272
Welcome to issue 272 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/2013/03/hh-272.pdf For ANY back issues, please send…
And now for something completely different…
Expanding the team operations to include circuit racing, M-Sport will run an Audi R8 LMS in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship this year. Using the experience to gain vital…
Hyundai moves closer to WRC
Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has taken another significant step towards its forthcoming participation in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with the unveiling of its latest specification i20 WRC car at…
Cronje and Ford claim first win in 2013 South African Rally Championship
South African Rally Champions Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton (S2000 Ford Racing Fiesta) started the new season off as they did in 2012 with a dominant victory in the Total…
Mark Cronje dominates on Day One of TOTAL Rally
Reigning champions Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton (S2000 Ford Racing Fiesta) dominated the first day of the season-opening Total Rally in KwaZulu-Natal today, winning three of the day’s four gravel…
Your insight into the world of rally, part 271!
Welcome to issue 271 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/2013/03/hh-271.pdf For ANY back issues, please send…
iRally and South Africa
The 2013 South African National Rally Championship will feature on the acclaimed iRally App and website, bringing a new level of interaction straight to the pocket of local enthusiasts. iRally…
Mark Cronje and the Ford Fiesta RS WRC
Reigning South African Rally Champions, Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton, finished fifth on the Malcolm Wilson Rally, which ended late in the afternoon of March 2 in the Cumbrian city…