Stage rallies are the professional form of the sport. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The new rally team will make its debut with leading australian driver harry bates behind the wheel of the yaris at rally australia in coffs harbour from november 16 19. It was part of the asiapacific rally championship in 1988 and the wrc from. Road rally is the original form that is held on highways under normal trafficthese are primarily amateur events. Harry, molly, brendan, mike and nathan are all at different stages in their wrc journeys, but hopefully the experience at rally australia will turbocharge. Subarus lead driver possum bourne and co driver craig vincent extended their aussie super series lead even further on the last heat last saturday afternoon. Active drivers listed in bold in the tables are those who have entered a wrc event within the past twelve months.
With over 60 wrc victories to his credit, he is without doubt the worlds best rally driver. Rally action 0 comments r1 spec ford fiesta effectively the r1 spec ford fiesta is an entry level into the word rally championship wrc. Liberty wins manufacturers and drivers champion in asia pacific rally championship aprc. The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. Behind the wheel will be molly taylor, who has rocksolid rally credentials and dna via her parents mum coral is a fourtime australian rally champion codriver, while dad mark ran a rally school. Top 10 highest paid wrc rally drivers salaries 2019. Andrew van leeuwen explains what lessons supercars can offer the wrc. In order to participate in rally car racing, one needs to hold a valid drivers license and have lots of practice. Bates and codriver john mccarthy will compete in the final rounds of both the australian rally championship arc and the wrc2 classification in the world rally championship. Three weeks ago, the australian rally took place in the sandy hills of new south wales.
Robert kubica ford fiesta rs it was a relatively troublefree rally for the pole, who was tackling the australian stages for the first time. Coffs coast nsw fia world rally championship wrc drivers and the rally community are striving to raise tens of thousands of dollars for bushfire relief following the cancellation of kennards hire rally australia this week. Sebastien loeb currently leads the world rally championship. In 1998, two young guns named cody crocker and codriver greg foletta joined the team, winning the first of their four straight group n titles.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. List of world rally championship drivers wikipedia. The i20 coupe wrc driver won all three stages this morning and heads back to the midleg service with an impressive 16. Molly taylor won the australian rally championship at last years rally australia photo. Bates and co driver john mccarthy will compete in the final rounds of both the australian rally championship arc and the wrc2 classification in the world rally championship. Sep 25, 2017 finnish rally prodigy kalle rovanpera will be the youngest driver in the fia world rally championship when he lines up to contests rally australia at age of just 17 in november.
Stephane lefebvre gabin moreau citroen total abu dhabi world rally team on ss15 baranowo 2 15. Rally australia not keen on sharing wrc event with new zealand. Nov 19, 2018 wrc rally australia 2017 maximum attack pure sound duration. Andreas mikkelsen will lead into the final day of the 2016 edition of wrc kennards hire rally australia but only just. Bates brothers show no fear in toyota virtual series lewis and harry bates have expanded their virtual racing skills to the circuit world after. Aug 30, 2017 rally australia will make it possible for these five young drivers and many others to live their dreams. The new generation of faster, louder and more exciting wrc. Wikimedia commons has media related to rally drivers from australia pages in category australian rally drivers the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. The australian rally championship takes in some of the countrys most stunning and picturesque locations. Wrc rally australia 2017 maximum attack pure sound youtube.
Wrc rsea safety motorsport australia rally championship. He died under noncompetitive circumstances while driving on a public road that was to be the track for an upcoming race. The coffs coast classic rally to support australian wrc round. Sep 18, 2014 robert kubica ford fiesta rs it was a relatively troublefree rally for the pole, who was tackling the australian stages for the first time. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. In 2011, she was part of the wrc pirelli star driver program and one of the youngest and the only female driver participating in the world rally. Paddon is an ambassador for rally new zealand, and the 29yearold became the first new zealand driver to taste wrc victory earlier this year when he won in argentina, and could finish as high as. Wrc drivers and codrivers from left nicolas gilsoul, thierr. The currently 16yearold son of former wrc driver, and rally sweden winner, harri rovanpera is no stranger to rallying despite his young age. The drivers championship was first awarded in 1977. Wrc rally australia 2017 maximum attack pure sound duration. The class was developed by ford and msport based on the production model car. His best finish on an individual wrc event is second, which he achieved at the 2008 rally mexico and rally argentina.
Rally australia is an automobile rally event which was held in coffs harbour as the final leg of the world rally championship wrc until 2019. The kiwi rally ace has lost his comeback shot but many australian residents have lost much more. Esapekka lappi surprised sebastien ogier carried on in 2020. Australias most recent fia world rally championship wrc fulltime driver chris atkinson believes tarmac rally experience is key for any young. Car enthusiast the 1999 australian rally super series. Norwegian andreas mikkelsen has powered into the early lead of rally australia, the final round of the fia world rally championship. Just click on the sport name in the top menu or country name on the left and select your competition. The agonising situation the wrc faced in australia autosport. The australian rally driving sensation, who lives in coffs harbour, stormed home to claim a popular victory in the world production class along with winning the coveted prize of first australian driver to reach the finish. Nov 19, 2017 2017 wrc kennards hire rally australia maximum attack, pure sound and action. Rhys vandersyde new zealander mike young, who proved his talent inasia pacific rally championship will make his wrc debut at rally australia behind the wheel ofa citroen ds3 this year. Unfortunately due to several issues the event did not run and was dropped from the calendar.
This is an incomplete list of drivers who have entered a world rally championship event. Its the end of the 2016 season, as drivers and fans get ready for the closing rally of the year, set in wonderful australia. Follow your favorite team and drivers progress with daily updates. Nov 19, 2017 in the cams australian rally championship arc, local nathan quinn, with co driver ben searcy wa of the coffs coast rally team, won the event and the championship in a mitsubishi evo ix. Fox sports has all the action from the final round of the 2017 fia world rally championship, kennards hire rally australia, this weekend. Chris atkinson born 30 november 1979 in bega, new south wales, australia is a professional rally driver. Rally australias coffs harbour base found itself under fire from world rally championship teams and wrc promoter this week.
See also edit list of female world rally championship drivers. Kiwi codrives australian rally driver to wrc victory nz. Windus claims first victorian rally championship title. Latvala wins rally aus, ogier seals wrc title speedcafe. In order to participate in rally car racing, one needs to hold a valid drivers license and have lots of practice driving on gravel roads and difficult terrains. Wrc2 driver alberto heller finished eighth, australias steve glenney skoda an impressive ninth, while privateer jourdan serderidis rounded. At a glance its a challenge to find much point to wrc rally australia which brings the 2018 world championship to a close this weekend.
Browse through 2016 wrc rally australia results, statistics, rankings and championship standings. Msport world rally championship driver esapekka lappi admits he was surprised that sixtime champion sebastien ogier elected to continue after losing the 2019 title to ott tanak. Molly anne taylor is an australian rally car driver from sydney, nsw and is the 2016 australian. Wrc live and real time racing updates and information. Rhys, 22, is one of the youngest competitors in the australian rally championship. Possum bourne was the driving force of the team, and his incredible run of seven straight drivers titles commenced. It used a distinctive blue with yellow color scheme that is a throwback to the sponsorship deal with state express 555, a bat cigarette brand popular in asia. Wrc mikkelsen powers into australian lead federation. Rally australia live wrc racing updates and information. All onboard videos of all wrc drivers from every stage. Australia s most recent fia world rally championship wrc fulltime driver chris atkinson. Toyota gazoo racing australia to debut at rally australia. The team have a new engine on the way from germany and will compete on rally nz.
Rsea safety motorsport australia rally championship. Based in the small coastal city of burnie, australias longestrunning tarmac rally is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Safety the priority after wrc rally of australia cancellation. French team citroen has tested radical formula 1style aerodynamic updates to its c3 wrc car as driver sebastien ogier fights to win a seventhstraight fia world rally championship at kennards hire rally australia next month. List of famous rally drivers biographies, timelines, trivia. Rally australia will make it possible for these five young drivers and many others to live their dreams. Full highlights this weekend also marks the final chance to vote in the greatest wrc driver, presented by pirelli, as sebastien loeb takes on spains carlos sainz. In the cams australian rally championship arc, local nathan quinn, with codriver ben searcy wa of the coffs coast rally team, won the event and the championship in a mitsubishi evo ix. The australian rally driving sensation, who lives in coffs harbour, stormed home to claim a popular victory in the world production class along with winning the coveted prize of. Just two seconds separate he and volkswagen teammate sebastien ogier after. I consent that the eurosport family of companies may provide me with news and marketing information about their products and services. High quality rally australia gifts and merchandise. Rallysport magazine australias best rally magazine. The subaru world rally team swrt was subarus world rally championship wrc team.
Peter raymond george possum bourne april 1956 30 april 2003 was a champion new zealand rally car driver. Subarus lead driver possum bourne and codriver craig vincent extended their aussie super series lead even further on the last heat last saturday afternoon. Some wondered whether rally australia had been lost forever. Ten years ago, at the 40th anniversary of rally new zealand, ford driver jarimatti latvala won one of the most amazing rallies. Get all information about the driver and teams of the fia world rally championship. Elfyn evans dan barritt on ss14 will be published next week. List of world rally championship drivers champions. With ogier already world champion, that doesnt mean drivers will let the pressure off, as there are still 3 more trophies to hand out.
As of 2007 the australian round of the wrc was to relocate to queensland. We won the world rally championship manufacturers title three times and the drivers title three times as well. This website makes use of cookies to enhance browsing experience and provide additional functionality. What the wrc can learn from supercars to improve rally. Nov, 2019 resending with complete shotlist video shows. The 2010 season starts with rally tasmania, the only tarmac round in the championship. He initially struggled to get to grips with the rhythm of the stages, but was increasing in confidence when, ironically, an fia safety warning test distracted him enough to put his car off the stage and damage its suspension. Rally australia results service is realtime, updating live. Wrc rally australia 2018 maximum attack pure sound youtube. Possums impreza wrc98 headed for home 55 seconds ahead of the corolla wrc of neal bates and coral taylor.
First run in 1988, the rally was held in and around perth, western australia until 2006. Follow your favorite team and driver s progress with daily updates. Rally australia news wrc kennards hire rally australia. A weekend with the wrc 20 nov 2016 fine dust billows from the rally cars arches as the fastest man threads the needle on the last day of rally australia. The wrc was formed from wellknown and popular international rallies, most of which had previously been part of the european rally championship andor the international championship for manufacturers. In the wrc world rally championship, he drove for the subaru world rally team from 2004 to 2008. The drivers, codrivers and teams championships have already been decided. They are proof theres enormous talent in rallying in australia and new zealand. Gone were the usual pictures of rally drivers falling off surfboards and codrivers playing volleyball with dolphins at prewrc promotional event.