Post by AlanO on 02/02/6 at 09:36:53
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2006
Author: Planet Motorsport
Photos: Andrew Harvey
Guelph, Ontario -- The upcoming Rallye Perce-Neige Maniwaki will kick off an exciting new season for the Planet Motorsport Rally Team. After a successful introductory campaign that saw the novice team matching times with seasoned veterans, the team will move into the hotly contested Open class with a freshly-built Subaru Impreza STI.
The Open-class car has been in the works since the end of 2005. “The whole crew has put in a massive effort on the new car,” said team principal Iain Fraser. “Last year’s car served us well for our first season, but the new machine is significantly faster. Our new Hydra Nemesis engine management system will give us over 300 horsepower and will allow us to be strong contenders.”
Perce-Neige is the longest event in the Canadian championship with almost 275 kilometers of snow-covered special stages. “The roads around Maniwaki, Quebec are among the best in Canada,” said driver John Vanos. “The route is long and winding, so it will be a great way to get some seat time in the new machine before the faster gravel rallies.”
While Perce-Neige is the only full winter rally in the championship, the team isn’t fazed by the daunting conditions. “We have grown up on winter rallies and we have a good selection of tires,” said co-driver Alan Ockwell. “We’re looking forward to the challenge!”
Planet Motorsport specializes in Subaru drivetrain conversions, as well as performance upgrades for any model of car, including Hot Bits products. For more information, contact Iain Fraser at (519) 826-0311 or visit www.planetmotorsport.com
The team would like to thank the following partners for their support:
Hot Bits Suspension
www.hotbits.org
Hydra Nemesis Engine Management Systems
www.carmodifications.com
Andrew Harvey Photography
www.andrewharvey.ca
VTR Uniforms
For more information on the 2006 Rallye Perce-Neige Maniwaki, visit www.rallyperceneige.com
