Loix confirms seven-event IRC programme
Freddy Loix, who has won more Intercontinental Rally Challenge events than any other driver, has confirmed that he will contest six further rounds of this year’s series in a Skoda…
Elena thrilled to finish Rallye Monte-Carlo
Daniel Elena, who finished 52nd overall on Rallye Monte-Carlo last week, has described the ‘special feeling’ he experienced by completing the Intercontinental Rally Challenge season-opener. Elena, the seven-time world champion…
Bazil Read bizhub Ford Rally Team sees most competitive season in history in prospect
The 2011 South African Rally Championship has all the ingredients to be the most competitive ever in its 50-year history, with ten teams capable of winning any of the eight…
Yalta Rally presented in Monaco
Organisers of the Prime Yalta Rally took the opportunity to present their new Intercontinental Rally Challenge event during the opening round of the series in Monte-Carlo last week. Several manufacturer…
Erik Carlsson to attend start of XIV Rallye Monte Carlo Historique
Rally legend Erik Carlsson is to support the centenary celebrations of the Monte Carlo Rally by backing a team who will compete in this week’s XIVth Monte Carlo Historique rally…
Jardine out of luck on Rallye Monte-Carlo debut
British television presenter Tony Jardine says he achieved his ambition on Rallye Monte-Carlo despite failing to finish the centenary edition of the event, which took place from 18-22 January. Jardine,…
German WRC TV coverage to hit new high in 2011
A new two-year television deal announced today will give World Rally Championship fans living in Germany the chance to watch more coverage of the sport than ever before. North One…
H&H Issue 167 – Now available for FREE download!
Welcome to issue 167 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/2011/01/hh-167.pdf As always, please enjoy this week’s…
Production ace Gonon plans more IRC runs in 2011
Florian Gonon celebrated winning the IRC Production Cup section of Rallye Monte-Carlo on Saturday by revealing tentative details to contest the Intercontinental Rally Challenge rounds in Ypres (Belgium) and Sanremo…