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Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins astonishing achievement, even before to Sochi on the shores of the Black Sea. Picture: Jim Blackstock Comms. considering the physical challenges the The point-to-point route means that the injured team members will face. service teams will have to follow the The Race2Recovery team, comprised In 2011, the team competed competing crews, in a similar fashion primarily of injured service in the Marches 4x4 British Cross to the Dakar itself, giving them a much personnel, this past week offi cially Country Championship in a Land better feel for the demands when they launched its campaign to become Rover Freelander to begin gaining the reach South America. the fi rst disabled team to contest experience and skills they would need Commenting, Race2Recovery the gruelling Dakar Rally in 2013. on the Dakar. As the season drew to a co-driver Corporal Tom Neathway said; In the process, the team will be close, they also took to their Qt Wildcats “We’re moving into the second phase raising money for Help for Heroes for the fi rst time since Top Gear, the of the campaign and things are starting which will be restricted towards the vehicles they will actually use on the to get really interesting. Last year, we Personnel Recovery and Assessment international events. learned a huge amount and will continue Centre (South) at Tedworth House Their programme accelerates to compete in the BCCC this year to in the UK nited Kingdom and inspire rapidly in 2012, as they plan a campaign develop our skills as a team and as the wider disabled community to of international rally raids to further individual race crews further. realise their goals. develop their skills and experience in the “However, the Tuareg and Members of the team were type of conditions they are likely to face eventually, the Silkway will be the fi rst featured on BBC Top Gear in the summer on the Dakar. real taste of what we’re likely to face of 2011, as they began preparations The fi rst of these is the Tuareg on the Dakar and while we’re all slightly for their epic journey. However, in the Rally, beginning and ending in southern apprehensive, we are hugely excited at run-up to its fi rst international Rally Raid Spain. However, the competition itself the challenges ahead. event, the team offi cially launched its takes place in the deserts of Morocco “We have had incredible support campaign to the press and sponsors at and unusually for a rally raid, the event for our campaign so far, from the public Tedworth House. is based on two central locations, as well as the motorsport community. Inspired by the Row2Recovery meaning the support team will be able to The Qt Wildcats we will be using on campaign, which saw injured service learn the intricacies of this type of event the Tuareg and onwards have had a personnel complete a 3,000-mile without the need to constantly re-locate. huge amount of new kit added to them, trans-Atlantic row in January 2012, Beginning on 18 March, thanks to our many technical supporters Race2Recovery has adopted the the event sees seven solid days of and partners and we’re very interested same values; determination, honour, competition over the sand dunes of to see how this all works when we get to camaraderie and inspiring others. North Africa before returning to Spain for Morocco.” The campaign will culminate in a short navigational section prior to the The team’s progress will be a four-car team taking part in perhaps fi nish on Monday 26 March. followed through the website the last great motorsport challenge, the The team’s second major event http://www.race2recovery.co.uk and its Dakar Rally. The team will have to race will be the Silkway Rally, part of the Twitter feed, Facebook Page and YouTube over 9,000km in just 14 days over some Dakar series for off-road races. The channel, all accessible directly from the of the harshest terrain on the planet. actual date for this year’s event is still to website. H&H The fi nishing rate of just 40 percent be confi rmed but essentially, it will take means that completing the event is an teams and service crews from Moscow CCHASINGHASING FFOROR MMOREORE PPODIUMS:ODIUMS: TTEAMEAM TTOTALOTAL READIESREADIES FORFOR 20122012

Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Pierre Damseaux has selected Grant role of Team Manager for two seasons Picture: Motorpics Martin to sit alongside him. Martin before shifting to the South African moves from Mohammed Moosa’s sister National Off-Road Racing Championship Contrary to many, rallying is a team Team Total Toyota Auris S2000, while for three seasons. His return to rallying sport. Drivers steal the limelight, Andre Vermeulen joins Moosa for the with Moosa in 2012 will see Vermeulen but their success and speed would season. looking to bring Moosa more stage not be possible without the support Damseaux, who fi nished the wins and top ten overall results that he from a highly capable team and rally 2011 South African Rally Championship enjoyed in 2011 with Martin. drivers will be fi rst to declare this in tenth overall, narrowly missed podium “I am glad to be back in even. results on two occasions and crashed rallying,” said Vermeulen. “This is where Engineers, mechanics and out of the Total Tara Rally in Namibia I belong and where I have the most assistants prepare and maintain the rally while leading the testing two-day event. fun in the cars. It will not be easy this car during a rally, keeping the machine His new co-driver, Martin (34) lives in season as the competition in Class at its most potent. Wheels and tyres are East London and is a software support S2000 is so fi erce. Crews are pushing changed, broken parts are replaced and specialist. He has competed as part their limits, and to go just a bit quicker car settings are advanced for various of Team Total for four seasons in his crews need to take big risks.” stages to optimize the car’s grip and relatively short rallying career. His worth “I haven’t been in a Class power to suit the driver’s needs and as a co-driver has been identifi ed by S2000 machine for three years, but style. team bosses and sponsors alike. after our fi rst session I will be back up Once the driver pulls on his Says Martin: “2012 is probably to speed. Rallying is a tough sport, and helmet and slips on his gloves, he is not the most unpredictable season in many anything can happen. I look forward to alone when he climbs into the race seat years with a lot of fast and new cars the Total Rally 2012 next month!” of his machine. Sitting alongside him coming into the fray. J-P. is one of the The Total Rally kicks off the (or her), is the co-driver. The role the most experienced and fastest drivers 2012 South African Rally Championship co-driver plays is hugely understated in around, and I predict we will consistently on 23 – 24 March. For more information motorsport media, and reading the pace run in the top ten and continue to chase on the Total Rally and Team Total, please notes is not only a safety measure but podium positions as he has in recent visit http://www.total.co.za. H&H also increases the speed and confi dence years.“ in the car for the driver. Finding a co- Moosa’s new co-driver is driver to suit a driver’s needs and style familiar to rallying in South Africa and is no easy task. As the speed increases Team Total. Andre Vermeulen (42) lives as the driver enters new Classes, so in Centurion where he is a used car the style of the pace notes needs to be salesman. He has been involved with adjusted. Not only are the challenges to rallying since 1990, and fi rst joined be met by drivers, but by co-drivers too. Team Total in 2004 as co-driver to For 2012, Team Total’s Jean- Etienne Lourens. He then switched to the Total Rally 2012 23 – 24 March 2012 Catch the vibe

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Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood off his best CRC ever after making seven Pictures: V promises more great battles across podiums in eight events and a Tall Pines all car classes. The roads are fast, overall victory last November. The team is proud to announce tight and twisty and the conditions are is now challenging for the Rally America that , WRC driver and extremely variable, creating an excellent National Championship crown and looks creator of the Gymkhana videos, playing ground for teams to compete for to improve their Sno*Drift standings and and co-founder of DC Shoes, is National Championship points. place even more pressure on other top- joining the 2012 Rally America Rally Team USA and tier teams. National Championship to compete 2011 Rally America National Champions, The competition in the Super in the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. David Higgins and Craig Drew, got off to Production (SP) class promises to be The event will be held on 24 - 25 a great start winning the season opener much tighter on Missouri’s fast gravel February in Salem, Missouri. to lead the Series over the Rockstar than on the treacherous frozen stages “We are very excited that Energy Drink Rally Team Canadian duo in Michigan last month. Travis Hanson Ken Block will be competing in the of Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard. and Terry Hanson won this class at upcoming Rally in the 100 Acre Wood,” At last year’s Rally in the 100 Acre Sno*Drift in dominant fashion with a 15- said Bill Fogg, CEO of Rally America. Wood, L’Estage and Richard secured an minute lead over second place. Hanson “There is always a buzz around Ken, important overall win, and in the process is expected to enter the Rally in the 100 his racing skills and his personal brand. beat their Subaru Rally Team USA rivals. Acre Wood to continue his defense of His participation is thrilling for our race “I’m really looking forward to his 2011 Super Production title following organizers and Rally America fans all 100 Acre Wood,” said L’Estage. “I love signifi cant engine repairs that threatened over North America.” these fast roads! The competition will be to force his exit from Sno*Drift. “Rally in the United States has tough, but I’m going there to win!” Hanson will face a contingent of defi nitely grown in popularity since I fi rst Both L’Estage and Higgins will SP top talent. Ex-factory Mitsubishi Rally got started back in 2005,” said Block. need to pay close attention to a slew Team driver, Lauchlin O’Sullivan with “It’s been great to watch that growth of new talent entering the fray who co-driver Scott Putnam, switched back and I’m stoked that this year I’m fi nally could play spoiler to their Rally America to a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo at the getting back to the series I fi rst started National Championship dreams. beginning of the year. Though unfamiliar in by competing at Rally in the 100 Acre A powerful new entry, Krzysztof with his ride he sits second in class and Wood. It’s one of my favorite rallies, so Holowczyc of Olsztyn, Poland, will within striking distance of assuming the I’m stoked that it’s how I’m kicking off join the Art Logistics Racing Team SP lead early in the season. my 2012 season.” with co-driver Maciej Wislawski in a In the National Two-Wheel Block has won the Rally in the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX for his Drive class, fan favorites Chris Duplessis 100 Acre Wood in fi ve consecutive years American debut. Holowczyc brings a and Karl Atkinson in their 2011 Ford from 2006 - 2010, breaking legendary deep racing resume having won three Fiesta R2 seek to build upon their class driver John Buffum’s record for most Polish Rally Championships, 1997 lead after an impressive Sno*Drift outing wins at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. European Championship title and has where they fi nished 15 minutes ahead Block has ten overall wins in Rally placed as high as 6th overall at a World of the Scion xD Rally Team of Andrew America National Championship. Rally Championship event. This year Comrie-Picard and Jeremy Wimpey. This event the second round of Holowczyc drove a factory BMW X-Raid Duplessis is always favored to win, the Rally America National Championship MINI in the Dakar Rally to place tenth but Comrie-Picard displayed a special takes place in the majestic Ozark overall. tenacity coming back from fi fth in class foothills in Salem, MO. Up to 70 of the Canadian Rally Championship to a 2nd place fi nish. top national and international rally (CRC) regulars, Leonid Urlichich and Fans can catch some live event competitors will challenge the fast, Carl Williamson, made a splash in their streaming and video recaps, as well hard-packed dirt roads following a very Sno*Drift debut proving that they are as regularly-updated stage times and slippery opening round at Michigan’s podium contenders on the American results, at Rally-America.com. H&H Sno*Drift Rally last month. circuit. Urlichich is carrying momentum TTHEHE IINVESTIGATION:NVESTIGATION: WWRCRC ACADEMYACADEMY 22012012

Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins M-Sport’s HQ at Dovenby Hall, United Supplying the WRC Academy Pictures: M-Sport Kingdom where they will receive expert with control tyres again in 2012, Pirelli tuition in a number of disciplines ahead will also be on hand to brief competitors Work at M-Sport’s Central European of the season opener in Portugal. on the various compounds available base in Poland has been in full swing The training sessions will throughout the season. as staff prepare the Ford Fiesta R2’s be split over three days with two FIA WRC Academy Manager, for use in the 2012 edition of the groups each completing two full days Maciej Woda said: “The training days FIA WRC Academy. With the 2011 of training: one day to familiarise are a great opportunity for competitors fl eet returned to Krakow late last competitors with the Ford Fiesta R2, and to get to know each other and become year, an intensive rebuild has been one centring on the administrative side integrated into the team. As last year on-going to get the Fiestas in tip-top of the sport and mentor guidance. proved, a working knowledge of the car shape ahead of the fi rst round in The practical training will start [Ford Fiesta R2] can be a big advantage Portugal next month. with a technical introduction to the both within the Academy Cup and in Based on the Ford Fiesta award-winning Ford Fiesta R2 from an each driver’s personal development. Sport model and built from a standard experienced team of M-Sport engineers “Last year we were very proud conversion kit developed by M-Sport, and technicians. Drivers and co-drivers of the atmosphere we created within the Ford Fiesta R2 forms the back-bone will then participate in a wheel change the [FIA WRC] Academy and this year of the WRC Academy. With a 165hp competition before heading to M-Sport’s will see another big emphasis on team engine kit to enhance performance, fi ve- testing ground where they will receive building and sportsmanship. I am really speed sequential gearbox with limited instruction from an experienced driver looking forward to meeting everyone – slip differential, AP brakes and Reiger mentor and the opportunity to test the old friends and new – next month.” suspension, the Ford Fiesta R2 has Ford Fiesta R2 for themselves. FIA WRC Manager, Michèle sold almost 200 cars and secured class Focusing on the administrative Mouton said: “Becoming an FIA World victories around the globe. side of the sport, the managerial training Rally Champion is about so much more The Fiesta’s highly competitive will bring competitors together for than just driving fast. Training is so yet cost-effective nature makes it the briefi ngs on media activities, career important and covers many different perfect model to represent the WRC management and organisation on aspects. A driver needs to know Academy for the second consecutive event. Competitors will also partake how to conduct themselves with the year. in a physical exercise – to assess each media, how to fi nd sponsors, personal The fi rm has announced the individual’s fl exibility, core strength, preparation, fi tness, hydration; the list dates for the FIA WRC Academy pre- endurance and reaction speed – as well goes on. As part of the FIA World Rally season training as 6 - 8 March 2012. as fi rst aid training and team building Championship, the WRC Academy has Registered competitors will be invited to activities. unrivalled access to some of the world’s most experienced people in the sport; tremendously. To do a full season and in the WRC Rally Sweden, the 2003 FIA the knowledge and experience they learn the characteristics of all the rallies World Rally Champion Petter Solberg has can pass on to our stars of the future is and how to drive them was a great praised the structure of support provided priceless.” experience for me and really helped. by the FIA WRC Academy’s young driver To boot, the 2011 WRC More importantly, especially here in development programme. Academy Champions, Craig Breen and Sweden which was not a part of the The pressures surrounding the Gareth Roberts, fi nished second in the [WRC] Academy last year – it [the WRC WRC can be exceptionally high for those S-WRC at Rally Sweden earlier this Academy] taught me not to get carried competing on the world stage for the month to maintain their lead at the head away; to plan the event properly and very fi rst time. Building on its structure of the Championship - 18 points clear of remember that anything can happen. of support, the WRC Academy aims to double J-WRC Champion P-G Andersson. “We had a lot of help and reduce these pressures and provide each Putting his WRC Academy advice last year, but the thing that has and every competitor with the education scholarship to good use, Breen’s helped me the most, is to remember they need to conquer the world series. achievements showcase the potential that an event is a long three days and With its extensive training successes future WRC Academy that anything can happen. You need to and development programme, the graduates can expect. There was no keep yourself positive and focused and WRC Academy is unique in preparing doubting Breen’s ability behind the the Academy really helped with getting young drivers for a successful career in wheel of his Ford Fiesta R2 last year, but me into that mentality.” the WRC – something the 2003 World much of his success so far this season FIA WRC Manager, Michèle Champion holds in high esteem. comes from the mature and composed Mouton said: “Craig is a great Ford World Rally Team driver, approach he has adapted for each event ambassador for the WRC Academy. Petter Solberg, said: “Last year the [FIA – something the Irishman admits has After a sensational debut in the series WRC] Academy was a great success and much to do with his time in the WRC last year he has stepped up into a I hope this year will be even better. We Academy. S2000 car and, in the opening round saw some exciting young talent last year Now, as the S-WRC moves of the FIA Super 2000 World Rally and to have the support system there to towards Breen’s preferred surfaces on Championship in Monte-Carlo, he won help them is just perfect. There is always gravel and asphalt, the 22-year-old will the category. Everything he learnt during a lot of pressure for any young driver be looking to apply his training and eke his year in the Academy has clearly when they contest their fi rst WRC event, out an even bigger advantage at the helped him develop and we all wish him so to have the support that the [WRC] head of the S-WRC Championship. every success for the remainder of the Academy provides is fantastic.” H&H 2011 FIA WRC Academy season.” Champion, Craig Breen said: “The After narrowly missing out on [FIA WRC] Academy helped me a podium for the Ford World Rally Team PARC FERME 2012 BRC SEASON IS GO: RRALLYEALLYE SSUNSEEKERUNSEEKER SETSET TOTO ROLLROLL

Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Rally Limited) told us that “It’s fantastic Course Rob Pike told us: “Its terrifi c that Picture: Jakob Ebrey Photography to be back in southern England for the we are welcoming back the BRC crews fi rst round of the new season on Rallye to Southern England again this year. Rallye Sunseeker will next week Sunseeker. The organisation here is We had a good event last year and the kick off the 2012 MSA British Rally fi rst class, testament to winning the weather was kind to us, and we are all Championship in style when crews Best Event award in 2011. If there looking forward to next week in Poole will set out on their 2012 campaign is one rally in the UK calendar which and Bournemouth where we intend to in and around the Forests of Poole demonstrates to me the near perfect test the crews really well.” H&H and Bournemouth. template by having a real buzz and Organised by Southern Car regional presence, engaging with the Club, and winner of the coveted BRC local community, providing corporate Rally of the Year 2011 award the opportunities and a dynamic public show Organisers have a compact event worthy of a top class sporting event, planned for all the crews that will attend. then Rallye Sunseeker is it.” Speaking to Rallye Sunseeker With the scene all set for some Mark Taylor, Managing Director (UK frantic action next weekend, Clerk of the IIRCRC SSATAATA RALLYERALLYE AZORES:AZORES: MMIKKELSENIKKELSEN VVSS HHANNINENANNINEN

Words: Handbrakes & Hairpins Cidades, which takes competitors along sweep a clean line through the loose- Pictures: IRC Media the rim of a dormant volcano, and the surface gravel, which reduces traction Grupo Marques super special, purpose- and braking performance and effectively This weekend’s SATA Rallye Azores built in a quarry where drivers compete benefi ts the drivers chasing behind. kicks off the 2012 Intercontinental against each other in separate lanes. Caution is also a watchword Rally Challenge (IRC) series, and it This year’s rally consists of with the narrow, sandy gravel tracks stands out as one of the best gravel 14 special stages over a competitive lined by stone walls, meaning there is events on the IRC calendar. distance of 198.44km. Prior to the little margin for error. While the event With new and exciting rallies, competitive action getting underway on has switched from its traditional July slot live television coverage, increased use of the afternoon of Thursday 23 February, to a mid-February date, the changeable SimulCam fi lming technology, new cars, there’s the new-for-2012 City Stage on climate is set to remain a factor with the addition of several rising star drivers host town Ponta Delgada’s promenade crews braced for a variety of conditions, and the likelihood of more nailbiting on Wednesday night. Although the stage which infl uence tyre choice and car set- battles for victory, IRC season six is doesn’t count towards the fi nal result, up. highly anticipated. participation is compulsory and the With the Intercontinental Rally Based on the mid-Atlantic atmosphere is set to be electrifying. Challenge champions of 2011 and 2010, archipelago’s largest island of São Starting position will be a major Juho Hänninen and Andreas Mikkelsen, Miguel, the rally is characterised by factor on SATA Rallye Azores due to the topping the entry, an electrifying battle narrow and undulating gravel runs effect of road cleaning, particularly if for victory is expected. through stunning, lush countryside. it’s dry. Drivers running at the head of Juho Hänninen won this event Showcase stages include Sete the fi eld are handicapped by having to last season following a close fi ght with fellow Skoda Fabia S2000 driver 2010 and will be reunited with former Saturday 25 February Andreas Mikkelsen. The Finn is a strong co-driver Carlos Magalhães (no relation) Base and permanent service park: Ponta contender for a second successive win, for his ‘home’ IRC qualifi er. Delgada, São Miguel but with Norwegian youngster Mikkelsen Highly-rated German talents Surface:Gravel heading to the Azores on the back of Hermann Gassner Jr and Sepp Wiegand Facts and fi gures: contesting three practice events recently, will be out to impress in their Fabias, Entries received: 39 Hänninen will face a tough challenge the car of choice for ex-Middle East IRC appearances: Three (2009-2011) from the Skoda UK pilot. championship frontrunner Rashid Al Stages: 14 Bryan Bouffi er returns to IRC Ketbi, who will be competing under the Stage distance: 198.44km action following a hugely impressive Skydive Dubai Rally Team banner. Liaison: 503.17km 2011 campaign when he claimed a The new Dream Team Ukraine Total: 701.61km H&H maiden win and also challenged for the outfi t begins its IRC assault in the title up until the penultimate round in his Azores by entering a brace of M-Sport Peugeot France-backed 207 Super 2000. Ford Fiesta S2000s for Ukrainian drivers Like Bouffi er, Portugal’s Bruno Oleksandr Saliuk and Oleksiy Tamrazov. Magalhães will also be at the wheel of a 207 S2000 in what is currently a one-off Event essentials: outing for the Lisbon driver as he chases IRC round one of 13 the backing needed for an expanded Starts: Ponta Delgada, 13:30hrs, programme of rallies. Magalhães claimed Thursday 23 February an emotional victory in the Azores in Finishes: Ponta Delgada, 17:30hrs,

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