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Pirelli-backed WRC Academy prepares for Rally Finland

Posted on July 29, 2012 | No Comments
The Pirelli-backed WRC Academy will move to the home of rallying next week as the competitive feeder series returns after a nine-week break for Neste Oil Rally Finland (2-4 August). Renowned for blisteringly quick roads that are lined by numerous trees and characterised by countless...
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Alastair Fisher ready to fly in Rally Finland

Posted on July 29, 2012 | No Comments
Alastair Fisher will be well prepared when he resumes his chase of the coveted FIA WRC Academy title on Neste Oil Rally Finland next week (August 1-4). The 23-year-old from Trillick in County Tyrone holds an eight-point advantage heading to the high-speed gravel event, dubbed...
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FIA WRC Academy crews gun for glory on the ‘Gravel Grand Prix’

Posted on July 26, 2012 | No Comments
Returning to what is known to many as rallying’s spiritual home, the FIA WRC Academy embarks on the third round of the season next week as the crews contest the legendary ‘Gravel Grand Prix’ at Neste Oil Rally Finland. Famed for its quick gravel roads,...
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Full and Exciting Season of Training Revealed for FIA WRC Academy

Posted on July 25, 2012 | No Comments
The FIA WRC Academy crews’ extensive training sessions will continue over the season’s remaining four events as the drivers and co-drivers receive expert tuition in a range of areas from some of motorsport’s most talented and respected individuals. In a new approach from the more...
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FIA WRC Academy Prize: Which path would you choose?

Posted on July 20, 2012 | No Comments
2013 will see the WRC Academy champion further integrated into the Ford ‘family’ with the opportunity to advance their career in the World Rally Championship (WRC) behind the wheel of either the Ford Fiesta R2 or the Ford Fiesta S2000. Currently leading the way in...
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FIA WRC Academy Q&A with Timo Van Der Marel

Posted on July 18, 2012 | No Comments
In the lead up to the third round of the FIA WRC Academy at Neste Oil Rally Finland, we caught up with Timo Van Der Marel to get the low-down on his preparations for the ‘Gravel Grand Prix’, his career to date and found out...
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Elfyn Evans set for Neste Oil Rally Finland after SM O.K Auto-Ralli

Posted on July 17, 2012 | No Comments
Following their maiden WRC Academy win on the Acropolis Rally in May, Elfyn Evans and his co-driver Phil Pugh will be keen to repeat that result when the series reaches its halfway point. The pair will start the Neste Oil Rally Finland in second place...
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FIA WRC Academy interview with Alastair Fisher

Posted on June 29, 2012 | No Comments
In the lead-up to the third round of the season at the 2012 Neste Oil Rally Finland next month, we caught up with FIA WRC Academy leader, Alastair Fisher, as he gave us an insight into his career and revealed something you wouldn’t expect. Q:...
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Chris Duplessis takes spirit of FIA WRC Academy in Greece

Posted on June 8, 2012 | No Comments
As the FIA WRC Academy crews completed a pre-event test for the Acropolis Rally in Arthikia, Greece last month, Chris Duplessis’ winning personality saw him awarded the event’s Spirit of the FIA WRC Academy award. With the test stage running alongside the Elementary School of...
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FIA WRC Academy crews game for glory with milestone

Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments
Thanks to Milestone, Italy’s largest developer of PC and Console games, the FIA WRC Academy welcomed a new addition to their hospitality area at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally in the form of a gaming simulator complete with Playseat, pedals and steering wheel to emulate the...
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Dominant performance sees Elfyn Evans maiden FIA WRC Academy victory

Posted on May 26, 2012 | No Comments
As the FIA WRC Academy crews tackled the most challenging event of their careers at the 58th Acropolis Rally this weekend, it was Elfyn Evans (23) who came out on top to claim his maiden WRC Academy victory with a dominating seven out of a possible...
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Greek celebrity in thrilling FIA WRC Academy passenger ride

Posted on May 26, 2012 | No Comments
Supported by Ford Racing in Europe and with control tyres from Pirelli, the FIA WRC Academy completed a pre-event test in Athikia ahead of the 58th Acropolis Rally on Thursday. Joining the WRC Academy competitors, Greek celebrity Katerina Laspa was thrilled by a passenger ride...
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Mikko Hirvonen advises FIA WRC Academy crews

Posted on May 24, 2012 | No Comments
The FIA WRC Academy crews continued their training with a chance to meet Citroën Total World Rally Team’s Mikko Hirvonen yesterday evening (Wednesday). Having contested the Acropolis Rally on nine previous occasions with four podium finishes and a win with Ford in 2009, Hirvonen was...
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Training sees FIA WRC Academy crews well prepared for the challenges ahead

Posted on May 23, 2012 | No Comments
The FIA WRC Academy crews will be well prepared for the challenges that lay in wait on the 58th Acropolis Rally this week as they complete a comprehensive training programme incorporating a mix of practical, theoretical, social and cultural activities. Famed as the roughest event...
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FIA WRC Academy crews set to tackle legendary Acropolis

Posted on May 19, 2012 | No Comments
The FIA WRC Academy crews will embark on one of the biggest challenges in their careers next week as they tackle the infamous Acropolis Rally. Famed as one of the toughest events on the WRC calendar, this year’s competitors will have to utilise all of...
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