The Subaru World Rally Team is heading to Sweden for the second event of the 2007 World Rally Championship. The Swedish Rally starts on February 8th and is one of the most challenging event of the season: ice, snow and very high speeds make for some extreme driving conditions. The temperature can get as low as -25C (-13F).
Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson will both be driving the 2006 Impreza WRC car. Last year was Chris’ first rally with the SWRT and he managed to finish 11th, while Petter had some starter problems and his car stalled at the start line of SS18.
Here’s what Petter Solberg have to say:
“It’s great to be back on snow again for the next two rallies. Last year we did not have much luck in Sweden, but the year before I won here, so I have some good memories. It was good for the team to have both cars in the points in Monte Carlo last month. I think we can do the same on this rally, but we will have to wait and see exactly what result we are capable of, because there are a lot of good drivers out there. The car is improving all the time, but I will know a lot more after I drive the car during our pre-event test this weekend.â€
Chris Atkinson:
“Despite the great result on Rallye Monte Carlo, I’m keeping my expectations quite cautious ahead of the two snow rallies. We aimed for top six in Monte Carlo and things went our way, so we’re aiming for the top five or six for these next two events in Sweden and Norway. If we come away with some more points, I’ll be happy. In 2005 Sweden was my first ever rally with the Subaru World Rally Team and I’ve got fond memories. It’s such a fun event.â€
Let’s wish them good luck and hope for some points!
Source: PaddockTalk