Mooa42
14-05-2010, 09:13 AM
I30 Debuting today at Coffs!
I'm sure Mick will update us when he can.
I haven't heard but I assume Mick and Harv have been up to their eyes in it getting ready.
I think I can speak for everyone on the forum and say best of luck from us all!
:clap::clap::clap:
below is a story which I sourced from rally.com.au
"Hyundai i30 Tried And Tested For Coffs
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 14:41
The first diesel car to tackle the Australian Rally Championship in the modern era is all set to go for the Coffs Coast Rally this weekend.Dsc_0149
Team Hyundai Rallye completed tested on the car last week in Canberra, with former Australian Rally Championship Driver Rick Bates. "Rick provided some valuable set up information, and feedback on the handling of the car. We are pleased with what we've learnt about the car" said team drive Mick Gillett. "We didn't take a backward step all day, the car just continued to improve with each minor adjustment"
Whilst the crew have many years worth of rallying experience between them, this is their first event in a diesel car and thus will be treated as a learning experience. "We are looking forward to seeing what the i30 can do. We've still got plenty to learn about the car, but it's an exciting opportunity to see what a diesel can do in this format of motorsport."
The next step for the crew is to get the i30 to Coffs Harbour for their first Australian Rally Championship event. "The i30 will be very strong in this event, but we have to pace ourselves to make sure we get to the end of such a long event."
"The event has great roads, some new ideas adn will present a fantastic challenge. It really is a credit to the Coffs Harbour District Sporting Car Club that they have put their efforts behind such a great event." Said co-driver Harvey Smith, who - as well as Gillett grew up in Coffs Harbour. "We are so excited to be coming home!"
For most people, the first chance to see the i30 in action will be on Friday 14th May at the Coffs Harbour showground. Spectators will have the opportunity to see all the cars in action, as well as seeing the crews undertake servicing at the showground.":clap:
I'm sure Mick will update us when he can.
I haven't heard but I assume Mick and Harv have been up to their eyes in it getting ready.
I think I can speak for everyone on the forum and say best of luck from us all!
:clap::clap::clap:
below is a story which I sourced from rally.com.au
"Hyundai i30 Tried And Tested For Coffs
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 14:41
The first diesel car to tackle the Australian Rally Championship in the modern era is all set to go for the Coffs Coast Rally this weekend.Dsc_0149
Team Hyundai Rallye completed tested on the car last week in Canberra, with former Australian Rally Championship Driver Rick Bates. "Rick provided some valuable set up information, and feedback on the handling of the car. We are pleased with what we've learnt about the car" said team drive Mick Gillett. "We didn't take a backward step all day, the car just continued to improve with each minor adjustment"
Whilst the crew have many years worth of rallying experience between them, this is their first event in a diesel car and thus will be treated as a learning experience. "We are looking forward to seeing what the i30 can do. We've still got plenty to learn about the car, but it's an exciting opportunity to see what a diesel can do in this format of motorsport."
The next step for the crew is to get the i30 to Coffs Harbour for their first Australian Rally Championship event. "The i30 will be very strong in this event, but we have to pace ourselves to make sure we get to the end of such a long event."
"The event has great roads, some new ideas adn will present a fantastic challenge. It really is a credit to the Coffs Harbour District Sporting Car Club that they have put their efforts behind such a great event." Said co-driver Harvey Smith, who - as well as Gillett grew up in Coffs Harbour. "We are so excited to be coming home!"
For most people, the first chance to see the i30 in action will be on Friday 14th May at the Coffs Harbour showground. Spectators will have the opportunity to see all the cars in action, as well as seeing the crews undertake servicing at the showground.":clap: