Skoda Motorsport celebrates a "double" the historic Rally Russia

Dominating IRC event which took place in Russia later this weekend, Skoda Motorsport team, made up of two teams that led Fabia S 2000, has done excellent with gravel on the route from beginning to end.

Juho Hänninen and Mikko Markkula won, Jan Kopecký, Petr Stary and were in second place at 1 minute and 20 seconds behind the winners.

Being faster than his opponent from the outset and won all races except the speed Day 2 of competition, Juho Hänninen was a true spectacle. Moreover, his team held the second place from the beginning until the end of the competition. Thus, Škoda Motorsport can be proud of the first victory in the fourth and participate in IRC, while a "double" historic.

Commenting on this achievement of the mark, Head Škoda Motorsport, Michal Hrabánek, said: "We are all extremely happy, this is the greatest reward for the whole team Škoda Auto and its partners involved in the Fabia Super 2000, which Thank you kindly. Of course, this victory is a strong impetus to efforts in the future and assure you that we will not rest on one's laurels. I think that this achievement will propel the entire project and will attract potential buyers for the Fabia Super 2000.

All respect that I showed for both crews selelcatate team appears to have been a good idea. I knew Jan Kopecký long, stable performance is that it has improved greatly. Juho Hänninen has already shown this year in January in Monte Carlo can be pretty fast and I am glad he has now proved how good it is. I worked a lot on brand Škoda and dare to say that it will not be our last achievement. The next event will be held in Zlín, Czech Republic, where we will be fairly asked, but we look forward race. "

Juho Hänninen said "my Fabia was fantastic throughout the race and in this way wish to thank the entire team for their efforts. I felt from the outset that are fast, but had to be attentive throughout, because the track had many stones, especially Friday and Saturday. He very much enjoyed the race and once again thank the entire team. "

Jan Kopecký said in turn: "I want to thank the entire team for their efforts and support, the car was really great. The route was very difficult, with many denivelare with parts with many stones, where pilots simply could not go to the full. This time it was impossible to beat on Juho; performances were excellent, like it would be born in this area! It is a really important result for Škoda and looking forward to race in Zlín in August - where we invite all our fans to attend a formidable race. "

Source: http://new.skoda-auto.com

As you browsed 'Skoda Motorsport celebrates a "double" the historic Rally Russia' you may find interest in following news . . .