A Rallye Pays de Saint Yrieix full of promise

This 20th edition of the rally records a significant increase in entries with almost 80 crews, an increase of 30% compared to the previous edition.

Published on 09/09/2023 à 15:35

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A Rallye Pays de Saint Yrieix full of promise

Nico Hernandez aims for the double © Samuel Passetemps

Undeniable quantity and quality for this rally. The final victory remains open with no less than 4 former winners in the running and we remember how intense this quest for the grail was last year between Nicolas Hernandez and Eddie Lemaître. The 2 protagonists will still be aligned on the starting line (Championship 2^rd Div obliges). On the other hand, we deplore the last minute package of Bruno Longépé who could have intervened in the role of “arbitrator”. We will therefore count on the local stage Jean Charles Beaubelique to play the role of troublemaker... In the same register, groups and classes, well represented, will fuel or even ignite the debate.

In the packages announced, in addition to Longépé, we also note that of Jimmy Thibaudeau. There Porsche 997 GT 3 from Charentais will be largely absent from the confrontation within the GT group.

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As a side note, the VHC rally is still struggling to exist. 5 crews to battle it out on this 7^rd edition, mainly local drivers. No matter, there too we will cross swords

Echoes of the park

Nico HERNANDEZ : The car is different in its configuration compared to last year (Editor’s note: it’s an Evo) I don't play the championship but as a competitor I line up to achieve the best results. So, yes, if we can, we will try to be in front.

Eddie LEMAITRE : It's a rally that I know well and that I like. The competition is always tough but we never leave defeated. We will also have to deal with the heat which will cause both mechanics and humans to suffer.

Charles-Arthur MULLER : I'm here to have fun with my friends, even if some of them are very fast. I've wanted to come with a big car for a long time. This is today done.

Fred MEURANT : The stated objective is to have fun above all! And if it can make time, that will be so much the better!

Gaëtan AQUILINO : We will do the best we can without cutting corners. I'm super happy to be in a car like this... If someone would have told me that some time ago, I wouldn't have believed it. But thanks to my partners, we are here and I will try not to disappoint them.

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