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Crazy Leo Turns One Million

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by .

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Watching Crazy Leo Urlichich pull into service at the 2012 Rally Perce Neige, it was immediately obvious he and co-driver Carl Williamson had a story. The back of their Subaru STI, dubbed “The Beast,” was heavily damaged, or at least is appeared to be, the hood and wing and rear bumper smashed. However, all of [...]

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After Mexico, Solberg is Ford’s Strongest

Posted on 18. Mar, 2012 by .

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The 2012 WRC Rally Mexico was a difficult event for the Ford team. Petter Solberg was slowed with four flats, while Jari-Matti Latvala rolled after being distracted by a crashed car. With a very hard won third place finish, Solberg indicated he’s a strong contender for the 2012 title race in his WRC Ford Fiesta [...]

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Latvala Leads Ford Dominance in Sweden

Posted on 12. Feb, 2012 by .

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Jari-Matti Latvala and co-driver Miikka Anttila led the Ford domination of the 2012 Rally Sweden, second round of the World Rally Championship. Latvala won the rally with a margin of 16.6 seconds after taking control during the qualifying stage – new to WRC – on Thursday. Latvala was fastest on the qualifying stage, giving the [...]

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L’Estage and Richard win Rallye Perce Neige

Posted on 05. Feb, 2012 by .

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So much of what decides the Rallye Perce Neige happens after the sun sets, and teams take on the final leg, including the legendary Tortue stage. The final stages saw one team charge up the order and onto the podium, two experienced teams also made it to the front, while one crew rolled their car [...]

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L’Estage Leads, Richard Out, Leo Down

Posted on 04. Feb, 2012 by .

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It has been a busy day for some teams at the 2012 Rallye Perce Neige. For Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard, it has been business as usual, as the two have opened up a three minute lead after nine stages. With another seven stages to go, anything can happen! “It’s been good so far,” said [...]

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Leo First on the Road at Rallye Perce Neige

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by .

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“Crazy” Leo Urlichich and co-driver Carl Williamson will open the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship, as first car on the road for the Rallye Perce Neige. in Maniwaki, Quebec. “I think it’s perfect to be first on the road, it’ll be less polished,” said Urlichich after the start order draw. “I have to be smooth, and [...]

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Monte Day 5: Citroen Dominates Power Stage

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by .

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Citroen factory drivers Sebastien Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen charged through to a first and second place respectively in the Power Stage at the 2012 Monte Carlo Rally. Citroen privateer Evgeny Novikov was third fastest on the Power Stage, just 0:02.6 behind Loeb over the 5.16km stage. Loeb won the Monte Carlo rally, scoring 28 points [...]

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Monte Day 4: Solberg Holds Off Mikko for Third

Posted on 21. Jan, 2012 by .

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Petter Solberg of the Ford WRC team drove very hard on the fourth day of the 2012 Monte Carlo Rally to hold off Citroen’s Mikko Hirvonen, and hang on to third place. “Today has been absolutely fantastic,” said Solberg. “The car is amazing and it is so easy to get the rhythm and the feeling [...]

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Monte Day 3: Solberg and Sordo Battle Behind Loeb

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by .

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For the third day of the 2012 Monte Carlo rally, Sebastien Loeb concentrated on managing his lead, rather than taking big risks. His reward was the rally lead at the end of day three. “We knew that the weather might be difficult today,” said Loeb. “That’s why I kept pushing yesterday to try and open [...]

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