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MERC: Dubai: Sulayem clinches milestone win, Qassimi gets title

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:20:02 +0000

Arab world's top driver, Sulayem reaches new milestone clinching 60th career win at the Dubai Rally. UAE-driver, Khaled Al Qassimi claims first Middle East Championship. Mohammed Ben Sulayem won the Dubai International Rally for the 15th time to reach another milestone in his career, while fellow-UAE driver Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi claimed his first Middle East title. Sulayem ... Keep reading

MERC: Ford Focus wins in the desert

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:20:02 +0000

Ford Focus wins in the desert - the ultimate test of endurance & reliability. "Driving conditions in the Middle East are unique. The intense heat and desert tracks make this series the ultimate test of endurance and reliability. Over the past four seasons the Ford Focus has consistently proved its qualities in both areas." Mohammed Ben Sulayem 2002 Middle East Rally ... Keep reading

MERC: 2003 Middle-East Rally Championship calendar

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:20:02 +0000

2003 Middle-East Rally Championship calender.


January 22 - 24         Bahrain International Rally (BRN)
February 26 -28         Qatar International Rally (Q)
May 15 - 17             Jordan International Rally (HKJ)
July 03 - 06            Rally of Lebanon (RL)
September 10 - 12       Syrian International Rally (SVR)
October 10 - 12         Troodos Rally (CY)
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AV Sport Ramada Express Rally Laughlin notes

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 03:08:18 +0000

AV Sport takes first overall at the Ramada Express Rally PHOENIX, Arizona - AV Sport completed an outstanding season this weekend with Mark Nelson and Alex Gelsomino taking the team's second consecutive victory at the Ramada Express Rally in Laughlin, Nevada. Nelson was driving an AV Sport Subaru for the first time and drove faultlessly, beating Rhys Millen's Mitsubishi by three ... Keep reading

The Whites' switch equipment for 2003 Targa Tasmania

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 17:01:41 +0000

Tasmanian stars switch to Nissan Skyline GT-R for Targa rally. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18: Tasmanians Jason White and John White, who finished third in Targa Tasmania this year, have switched to a turbocharged Nissan Skyline GT-R for the 2003 tarmac rally in a bid to win the event for the first time and end the domination of Jim Richards and Porsche. The four-wheel-drive Skyline the ... Keep reading

MERC: Dubai: Leg one report

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:20:02 +0000

Sulayem takes the lead in Dubai. Middle East champion Mohammed Ben Sulayem took an immediate lead in the Dubai International Rally by setting the fastest time on opening super special spectator stage in his Ford Focus World Rally Car. Sulayem was three seconds quicker than this year's British Championship runner-up, Justin Dale, making his Middle East debut in a Group N ... Keep reading

MERC: Dubai: Leg one special stage results

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:20:02 +0000

2002 Middle-East Rally Championship
2002 Dubai Intl. Rally


Provisional leading positions on super special stage:


1.   M. Ben Sulayem / J. Spiller        (UAE/GB)        Ford Focus WRC (A)              1min 51 secs
2.   J. Dale / A. Bargery               (UAE/UAE)       Subaru Impreza (N)              1:54
3.   A.Al Qassimi / K. Zakaria          (UAE/HKJ)       Ford ... Keep reading

ERC: Future World - 2002 Belgian, Swiss and La Reunion rally champion

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:19:38 +0000

Toyota's "tuned by Future World" have won Belgian, Swiss and La Reunion rally championships, One year. three titles ! Once again, this season has been successful for the Belgian rally team Future World. Thank to Theunissen-Genten (NL/B), Future World has won his home Division 1 rally championship for the third time in a row. Out of Belgium, the Future World ... Keep reading

Villa Maria Team - Rally Gran Premio recorrido

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 00:14:49 +0000

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International Memorial Bettega at Bologna preview

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 00:14:37 +0000

Unforgettable Memorial Bettega The interest for the 18th International Memorial Bettega (Beta Utensili) increases. The best specialists of the International Rallies will compete in the Euro The Sport Watch Arena in Bologna Friday 13th : free practice; Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2002, the races. The one and only, the unique, the International Memorial Bettega ... Keep reading

Peter Kelly debut Rallysport year in review

Thu, 12 Dec 2002 22:48:34 +0000

Rally rookie Kelly makes his mark. In his debut year in Rallysport, Peter Kelly concluded a very busy season by making his mark in a number of Championships around the country. The Kiltimagh based Motor Technician secured Class wins in both the Four Seasons Border Rally Championship and the Top Part West Coast Series and just lost out on National Class 16 honours in the Dunlop ... Keep reading

Villa Maria Rally team la carrera Gran Premio de Sur

Thu, 12 Dec 2002 22:48:27 +0000

(09/12/02) - El Villa María Rally Team festejó el título de campeón en el torneo Regional del Sur al concluir en el puesto de escolta en el Gran Premio que se disputó por caminos cercanos a las ciudades de Cipolletti (Río Negro) y Neuquén Capital. Sergio Barotto / Omar Sosa (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V) se quedaron con el máximo galardón en el Grupo N-4 tras el 2do lugar conseguido ... Keep reading

Villa Maria Rally team va por mas podios en el Sur

Mon, 09 Dec 2002 13:28:10 +0000

El Villa Maria Rally Team va por mas podios en el Sur. (Neuquen, 07/12/02) - El Villa María Rally Team probará suerte durante este fin de semana cuando se desarrolle la última fecha del Campeonato Regional del Sur por caminos comprendidos entre las ciudades de Cipolletti (Río Negro) y Neuquen capital. El equipo que capitanea Gerardo Felipe presentará dos unidades Mitsubishi Lancer ... Keep reading

New chicanes for Targa Tasmania 2003 stages

Mon, 09 Dec 2002 13:27:43 +0000

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6: New temporary chicanes will be included in 10 stages of next year's Targa Tasmania event to ensure the best possible safety standards in the tarmac rally. The chicanes will be introduced to ensure competitors comply with Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) regulations and do not exceed the average speed limit of 132km/h in the 10 stages. CAMS ... Keep reading

Richard Sykes Winter Series Galloway summary

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 19:41:42 +0000

Sykes grabs second in Galloway. Stourbridge rally driver Richard Sykes narrowly missed out on maximum Peugeot 206 Winter Cup points at this weekend's Galloway Hills Rally. After three punctures on the five stage event, Sykes did a superb job to finish just six seconds away from the top spot of the podium in his Peugeot 206 XSi. A popular Peugeot 206 Super Cup competitor, Trade ... Keep reading

Altamirano Racing Team de Rally Codasur reporte

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 19:41:37 +0000

ALTAMIRANO Y LA HERMOSA SENSACIÓN DE SENTIRSE MÁS ARGENTINO QUE NUNCA. Un capítulo de la historia que terminó de la manera soñada. En la temporada del debut compitiendo con un auto de tracción integral, "Zacarías" Altamirano pudo sentir la sensación del festejo por la obtención de dos coronas sudamericanas de rally. Cuando comenzó el ambicioso proyecto de insertarse en el ... Keep reading

Villa Maria Rally team de Rally Codasur reporte

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 19:41:37 +0000

EL VILLA MARÍA RALLY TEAM SUMÓ OTRO PODIO EN URUGUAY El Villa María Rally Team conquistó otro podio internacional cuando el último fin de semana la escudería se presentó en Punta del Este, Uruguay, disputando la fecha final del Campeonato Sudamericano de Rally. Esta vez el piloto que representó al equipo fue el chileno Eduardo Valdés, quién estuvo acompañado por Gustavo Beccaría ... Keep reading

Gallagher wins 2002 Billy Coleman Award

Tue, 03 Dec 2002 06:55:07 +0000

Shaun Gallagher has won the 2002 Billy Coleman Award. The award, named after one of Ireland's most successful rally drivers, is presented by Motorsport Ireland to the best up and coming driver. This award tops off an outstanding year for the young Letterkenny man, a year that saw him move to the forefront of motorsport both at home and abroad. Shaun finished 2nd in this year's ... Keep reading

Winter Cup Series round one Galloway Hills preview

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 06:32:12 +0000

'206 Winter Cup : Action Stations' Galloway Hills Rally, Sunday December 1st, 2002 The 206 Winter Cup is ready for action, on the one day, 45 mile event by Castle Douglas, in the Galloway Hills of Southern Scotland. The Cup is an offshoot of the very successful 206 Super Cup, which had it's inaugural year last year. Rather than wait out the winter season, Peugeot have established a ... Keep reading

ITRC: The Dangerous Family Tree spotlight

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 01:16:45 +0000

Of course, many people believe that our family is descended - by rope - from the famous circus family, the Dangerous Brothers, who toured the country towards the end of the last century with some pretty mind-boggling acts. They were true pioneers of their art. Emily the unicycling elephant was a wonderful idea, and popular too...Until the tightrope broke, while Flammo the flatulent ... Keep reading