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PRESS INFORMATION
11th January 2007 Mitsubishi Motors is delighted to confirm its continued participation in the British Rally Championship, again fielding two Group N Lancer Evolution IXs running under the UK works banner. Having won last year’s Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge, experienced former British Champion Gwyndaf Evans (from Dinas Mawddwy), together with his co-driver Huw Lewis (from Machynlleth), will be in one of the two Mitsubishis – the prize for winning the one-make series for Group N Lancers. “I’m delighted to be back as a works driver. I really didn’t think it would happen again, but the Evolution Challenge has given me that chance,” said Gwyndaf. “I am raring to go and intend to make the most of my season with Mitsubishi. Make no mistake about it, I would really love to be British Champion again.” The choice of team mate for Evans is yet to be decided, with a number of drivers, including last year’s works driver and 2005 Evo Challenge winner Ryan Champion, in the frame for the second works car. “With very few works seats around, it’s a great opportunity for a driver,” said Paul Brigden, General Manager for Ralliart and Works Team Principal. “We are keeping our options open until after the Autosport Show, as we need to ensure that we create the strongest team we can this season.” With both of last year’s works Lancers showing front running pace and after Champion secured victories on all three of the season’s gravel rallies, the team is optimistic about its chances this year. “Our cars were regularly the quickest in the British Championship in 2006 and therefore our aim for this year is to win both the Team’s and Driver’s titles,” added Paul. “I’m confident that we can start this season as we finished the last and have a great chance of achieving our target.” The two new Lancer Evolution IXs will be built by ADR Motorsport of Chesterfield, which has prepared all of the works Group N cars since the UK programme began in 2004. ADR is also responsible for running the cars on events and the ongoing development of the Production Class Lancer. The cars appear at this year’s Autosport Show sporting their striking new Ralliart livery, which is designed to make them even more distinguishable this season. The Mitsubishi Motors UK Works Rally Team is supported by HKS, Pirelli, Sparco, Speedline Corse, PIAA and Performance Friction Brakes. 2007
British Rally Championship Calendar
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Gwyndaf Evans (right) and his co-driver Huw Lewis (left) at the Autosport Show, standing underneath the works Mitsubishi Motors UK Lancer Evolution IX in which they will contest this year’s British Rally Championship (copyright free image). |
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For further information please contact:
Paul
Brigden, General Manager - Ralliart Mitsubishi
Motors UK Motorsport Press Officer
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Gwyndaf Evans relishes return as works driver.
