Rnd 10 Rallye International du Valais - Switzerland - Asphalt 23-25 Oct 2014
The penultimate Round of ERC 2014
Taking place in the mountains of southwest Switzerland close to Lake Geneva on mainly asphalt roads, the event enjoys a rich history in the ERC.
Official Website: riv.ch/en/
Listen Live: rallyradio.com/
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Erc Junior Parpottas plans more Fiesta time in Switzerland
FIA ERC Junior Championship ace Alex Parpottas won’t be switching to a Peugeot 208 R2 after all.
Parpottas had been working on plans to contest this week’s Rallye International du Valais in one of the pacesetting French machines. Instead he will continue with the trusty Ford Fiesta R2 he took to an impressive debut class podium in Northern Ireland back in April.
The 21-year-old British talent explained:“After working hard to secure a deal to hire a Peugeot 208 for this rally it looked as though it would actually happen, but some unfortunate circumstances meant we couldn’t go through with it. We are therefore going to the event with the Fiesta we have used throughout the season.”
Co-driven by American Alex Kihurani, Parpottas has made four appearances in ERC Junior this season and is currently ninth in the standings.
“We don’t expect miracles but a solid position and maybe even a podium would be nice,” he continued. “What is key is the experience we will gain and the knowledge of the roads. This has been a big thing all year for us as plans to continue in the championship next year are already underway. Therefore it is important for us to get as much knowledge this time round to take forward.
“The event itself looks spectacular and another beautiful country I luckily get to visit! It’s safe to say I am looking forward to finishing my week at work and picking up my helmet for a good dose of rallying!”
The penultimate Round of ERC 2014
Taking place in the mountains of southwest Switzerland close to Lake Geneva on mainly asphalt roads, the event enjoys a rich history in the ERC.
Official Website: riv.ch/en/
Listen Live: rallyradio.com/
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Erc Junior Parpottas plans more Fiesta time in Switzerland
FIA ERC Junior Championship ace Alex Parpottas won’t be switching to a Peugeot 208 R2 after all.
Parpottas had been working on plans to contest this week’s Rallye International du Valais in one of the pacesetting French machines. Instead he will continue with the trusty Ford Fiesta R2 he took to an impressive debut class podium in Northern Ireland back in April.
The 21-year-old British talent explained:“After working hard to secure a deal to hire a Peugeot 208 for this rally it looked as though it would actually happen, but some unfortunate circumstances meant we couldn’t go through with it. We are therefore going to the event with the Fiesta we have used throughout the season.”
Co-driven by American Alex Kihurani, Parpottas has made four appearances in ERC Junior this season and is currently ninth in the standings.
“We don’t expect miracles but a solid position and maybe even a podium would be nice,” he continued. “What is key is the experience we will gain and the knowledge of the roads. This has been a big thing all year for us as plans to continue in the championship next year are already underway. Therefore it is important for us to get as much knowledge this time round to take forward.
“The event itself looks spectacular and another beautiful country I luckily get to visit! It’s safe to say I am looking forward to finishing my week at work and picking up my helmet for a good dose of rallying!”