This 45th edition of rally du Gard was marked by numerous events, including the return (on a 208 T16) of Dominique Sérieys, 27 years later alongside Jef Mourgues (4 victories here), but also the 30th anniversary celebration of GT2i with a host of guest stars (Vatanen, Ambrosino, Sarrazin…). The Niçois Pupo (Skoda) proved to be imperial, signing the victory and 9 of the 11 times. Maurice Dumas, with Romain's big 911 GT3 RS, and Vivens followed at a distance for a while while Mourgues was on the podium on the second lap before retiring with a broken clutch on SS2. Dumas secured 4nd place ahead of Vivens. A moment 2th, Roca (Subaru WRC), overwhelmed with a host of problems, broke his box (SS 9) on Sunday and made way for Brunet's 306. Morel, delayed by a sliding front hood on Saturday, closed the Top 5 with a clear victory in group N. Beaten by the Williams group A of Habouzit, Anthérieu led group R from start to finish.
A. Lauret
Ranking: 1. Puppo-Censi (Skoda Fabia) 1h17'34"8 (1st Gr. A), 2. M. & G. Dumas (Porsche 911 GT3 RS) à 1’10 » (1er Gr. GT+), 3. Vivens-Périer (Peugeot 206 Maxi) at 2’08” (1st Gr. F2000), 4. Brunet-Garcia (306 Maxi) at 3'28", 5. Morel-Turquet (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) at 4'01" (1st Gr. N), 6. Habouzit-Fargier (Clio Williams) at 4'25", 7. JY & V. Anthérieu (Clio 3 RS) at 4'37" (1st Gr. R); 8. Pistachi-Bonicel (BMW Compact) at 4'48", 9. Nicolas-Watterlot (208) at 4'59", 10. Veyrun-François (C2 Max) at 5'02", … 26. T. Rizo -Brangbour-Guyot (BMW 135 I) at 8'16"5 (1st Gr. GT), etc.
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