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The World's Only Free Dedicated Rally Emagazine Handbrakes &Hairpins Issue 280 • 08 May 2013 • http://wp.me/pkXc The world’s only free dedicated rally eMagazine - every week! Snell SA2010 & FIA 8858-2010 approved HANS post fitted Built in hearing protector cups with intercom system Adjustable peak with sun visor Helmet & HANS bag Peltor FMT120 Rally Intercom Telephone +27 11 6708400 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ats-motorsport.co.za Your insight into the world of rally! Issue 280 • 08 May 2013 EDITORIAL INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail us [email protected] Call us +27 83 452 6892 Surf us http://wp.me/pkXc To receive your FREE weekly HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS eMagazine, or if you’d like to share this with a friend please send your e-mail address to [email protected]. HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS is not a SPAM e-mail: email addresses are added to the mailing list voluntarily. Editor Evan Rothman Favourite rally car? Audi Quattro S2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Current favourite WRC driver? Mads Østberg Favourite WRC rally? WRC Rallye Deutschland All content copyrighted property of HANDBRAKES & Favourite rally? Total Rally, South Africa HAIRPINS, 2007-12. This publication is fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted in whole Tweets too much about rallying, loves nothing or in part without written permission from the editor. more than spectating on a forest rally, and has While reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure aspirations of being the world’s greatest rally the accuracy of information from sources and given to journalist. He’s also oftentimes seen with a readers, the editor cannot accept responsibility for any camera in one hand and his mobile phone in the inconvenience or damage that may arise therefrom. other. Photojournalist Eva Kovkova Favourite rally car? Citroën C4 WRC Current favourite WRC driver? Mads Østberg Favourite WRC rally? Vodafone Rally de Portugal Favourite rally? White Nights Rally, Lahdenpohja, Russia Likes to walk in the Swedish snow forests or on Portuguese dusty hills, likes to freeze, to get wet in the rain or to melt from the heat during photo hunts for fl ying cars and smiling faces. Also is known as a press ice bear working for South Africa :) OPENING SHOT Theirry Neuville is gaining in confi dence in his Qatar M-Sport Ford Fiesta RS WRC with each successive event completed, and he will rise to the podium more often on 2013 predicts Handbrakes & Hairpins. Picture: WorldRallyPics. START RAMP 07 Guy Hodgson quits co-driving 08 ERC cuts in 2013 calendar SERVICE PARK 10 Rally America’s Oregon Trail Rally review 12 WRC Rally Argentina review 15 BRC Pirelli RBF Rally review 18 MERC Rally Jordan preview CONTENTS PARC FERME 20 Craig Breen smokes in 2WD 21 Molly Taylor set for more in 2013 n. motorsport. A start ramp serves as the ceremonial start of a rally, and gives fans a chance to see their rally heroes be- ing interviewed before driving over the podium and onto the fi rst special stage. START RAMP NOT A GOODBYE: GUY HODGSON RETIRES Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Pictures: Motorpics Guy Hodgson, a stalwart of the South African national Volkswagen rally team, has decided to take a step back from the limelight of the national rally stage. Hodgson, a co-driver, has been in the seat alongside Enzo Kuun for 15 years, many of these under the Volkswagen banner. “Motorsport, and rallying specifi cally, is more than a sport,” says Hodgson. “It is my passion and I have been privileged to share that passion both in South Africa and internationally. I believe that along with the passion for rallying comes a responsibility to step off the stage when the time comes.” While Hodgson has chosen to retire from the co- talented navigator, one of the few to have set the standard Says Kuun: “The relationship between and driver driver’s seat, his involvement in rallying will not stop – and for future generations – who will do well by following the and navigator goes far beyond being members of the same already his calendar is being organised for his role in the example.” team. There is a bond of trust that develops after years of Volkswagen Sasolracing team. Hodgson has won a number of Championship titles competition, success and tense moments in the car. Guy “Guy is a valuable member of the rally team,” with Kuun, and also achieved national colours in 1987 when could always defuse the tension with his quick wit and sense says Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport in South he won the Tulip Rally navigating for Dutch driver John Bosch of humour. This kept us on track and focused on what we had Africa. “While he retires from active duty as a navigator, we in an Audi A2 quattro. to do.” are unwilling to squander his years of experience and will “The Tulip Rally was one of the biggest rallies in the Hodgson will be working with Kuun and replacement be putting that to use in the future. The role a navigator world,” says Hodgson. “Rally teams well know the tulip which co-driver Douglas Judd in coming events, helping them build plays on the stages is crucial, their responsibility extends they often refer to in their rally notes and route schedules. the relationship that will make their partnership a success on far beyond calling instructions,” says Rowe. “Guy is a highly The Tulip Rally is where the reference to the tulip originates.” the national rally scene. H&H ERC CALENDAR CHANGES: SAN MARINO IS CUT Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Pictures: ERC Media The 2013 FIA European Rally Championship will total 12 rounds following confi rmation that the San Marino Rally will not form part of this year’s calendar. Scheduled to run as Round Seven from 11-13 July, the event’s inclusion on the ERC roster had always been subject to the signing of an agreement between the rally organisers and the ERC promoter Eurosport Events. Despite extensive efforts to ensure that the rally remained on the ERC schedule, the event organisers have informed Eurosport Events that they are not in a position to sign the agreement for fi nancial reasons. With no replacement rally planned, drivers will now count their best four scores from the fi rst six rounds and their best four results from the last six rallies. “We have tried everything to fi nd a number of solutions to keep the San Marino Rally on the ERC calendar but, unfortunately, this has not been possible with the new management of San Marino’s motorsport federation,” said François Ribeiro, Motorsport Development Director, Eurosport Events. “We regret the idea of losing a compact gravel event in Italy, but the cut in public funding went beyond expectations.” The revised ERC calendar for 2013 is as follows: 01) International Jännerrallye (Austria): 3 - 5 Jan 02) Rally Liepāja-Ventspils (Latvia): 1 - 3 Feb 03) Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés (Spain): 21-23 Mar 04) SATA Rallye Açores (Portugal): 25 - 27 Apr 05) Tour de Corse (France): 16 - 18 May 06) GEKO Ypres Rally (Belgium): 27 - 29 Jun 07) Sibiu Rally (Romania): 25 - 27 Jul 08) Barum Czech Rally Zlín: 30 Aug - 1 Sep 09) Lotos 70th Rally Poland: 13 - 15 Sep 10) Croatia Rally: 26 - 28 Sep 11) Rallye Sanremo (Italy): 10 - 12 Oct 12) Rallye du Valais (Switzerland): 7 - 9 Nov H&H n. motorsport. The main operational base for all the teams, in which all checks, maintenance and running repairs to the cars must be carried out subject to strict time limits. SERVICE PARK Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Pictures: Lars Grange/subaru.com/rally Subaru Rally Team USA dominated the Oregon Trail RA OREGON TRAIL RALLY: Rally to win the third round of the Rally America National Championship held in Portland and Hood River, Oregon this past weekend. The British duo, David Higgins and co-driver Craig HIGGINS SCORES THREE Drew, never relinquished their lead from the start and drove a masterful race to establish a 02min window over their competition and enough breathing room to drive the last day without diffi culty. However, the team nearly ended their event when Higgins struck exposed bedrock at high speeds that tore through their Subaru Impreza WRX STI’s suspension on SS16. Higgins gingerly drove through the last stage of the day as the car severely pulled to one side and just made it back to service for repairs. “I’ve got to thank Subaru for providing such a reliable, durable and fast car to Drew and I,” said Higgins. “Once we amassed a big lead it afforded us the opportunity to really dial back the speed on Sunday and reduce the risks. We didn’t win stages outright, but knew it was the right strategy for victory. This is a very challenging event and I enjoy the big mix of character in the stages. There is still a long season ahead, but we are in a really good spot now in the points.” This Oregon Trail Rally victory marks the third event win in a row for Higgins/Drew, and the fi fth Oregon Trail Rally overall win for Higgins in his career. Higgins extends his Rally America National Championship lead in the standings with 61 points. Hoonigan Racing’s Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino persevered through multiple mechanical diffi culties to salvage second place in their Ford Fiesta. The team fell behind early when they lost a wheel on SS3, suffered a driveshaft failure on SS5 and more tyre punctures throughout the second day. Block also impacted the same misheard a navigation note and launched off the road into communication and we are getting more comfortable with exposed bedrock that Higgins hit and managed to get a tree.
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