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Manxman Rob Fagg is looking forward to this weeks
Microgaming backed Rally Isle of Man as he contests
the DUKE Stages section of the event alongside 17
year old British Rally Championship regular Arron
Newby from Carnforth. Although this year does not
see the BRC present, the event will form a round of
the Eurocars Motorsport Manx Rally Championship in
which he is eligible for points.
The event sees a return to the TEG Sport team for
Rob following spells in 2007 and last year, which
along with the return of the event following last
years cancellation brings strong praise from the
Kirk Michael resident.
“It’s great to have the opportunity to work again
with TEG Sport, they have proven they are a top team
following three years of running the Pirelli Star
Driver car in the BRC, winning the British title
with Keith Cronin as well as the team championship.
Add to that being in contention for two years
running top British driver Mark Higgins and it is
clear to see how professional they are” commented
Rob earlier this week, “It is equally as pleasing to
see Rally Isle of Man return in 2012 following last
years cancellation. The team have come back stronger
with new initiatives and have been rewarded with a
strong entry of 70+ cars, well done to them.”
For Newby and Robert Graham & Co Quantity Surveyors
sponsored Fagg, it will be the first time they have
teamed up and it will be the first time for Newby in
his Pirelli backed Subaru Impreza N11, the same car
driven to event glory in 2008 and 2009 by Manxman
Higgins, on a closed round tarmac event. Arron
though is no stranger to the Manx roads having
contested the Manx National back in May in his Skoda
Fabia R2, achieving a fantastic 10th
Overall.
The event offers crews two days to complete a recce
of the stages, some of the best tarmac stages in
Europe, and prepare the pace notes which they will
commit to during the event. This time will be vital
to Arron and Rob to build up a relationship ahead of
the start on Thursday but this is not something that
will faze either of the pairing.
“Although we have not competed together before, I
have known Arron from my previous spells with the
team and last year he worked on the Fiesta ST I
competed in with Nick Cristafaro within the team,”
explained Fagg, “He has done a lot of rallying this
year, a year which is all about learning and has
used different co-drivers which will all be a
benefit as we prepare for this event.”
As well as drive, Newby also works for the family
owned TEG Sport team and that work sees him assist
in the preparation of the cars, a role that will
ultimately benefit him as he gains more knowledge.
The event is run over three days with Thursday being
the shortest with four stages, two of those a new
Super Special taking place in the heart of the
islands capital, on Douglas promenade. Two shorts
test will fit in the middle of these runs before an
overnight halt greets the crews.
Friday offers the crews a further 12 stages covering
84 miles over more of the classic Manx Stages, with
those stages at the end of the day being in the dusk
to darkness conditions – another test for the crews.
Saturday is the longest of the event at 89 miles
spread across 10 stages, will climax with the
renowned run over Druidale, down Injerbrek, through
the Baldwins to the Ballaoates hairpin before the
run up to join the famous TT Course for the run to
the finish at the TT Grandstand, a stage all crews
look forward to and finishing is a reward in it’s
self.
Latest updates on the event can be found at
www.rallyisleofman.co.im
Rob is supported in 2012 by Robert Graham & Co
Quantity Surveyors, Nicky Grist Motorsport
(www.nickygrist.com)
and Fastime Stopwatches (www.astopwatch.com)
Arron is supported by Pirelli Tyres, TEG Sport,
Robert Wiseman Diaries, Sunoco Race Fuels, Speedline
Corse, Cobra, Schroth Racing, SPAR and Ravenol. |
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