door ErikvanH » di nov 18, 2003 17:57
McRae makes his move
November 18, 2003
Colin McRae has been confirmed as one of Nissan’s drivers in the 2004 Paris-Dakar Rally.
The announcement, made by the Dakar organisers this morning, takes the 1995 World Rally Champion into uncharted territory. He has never contested a cross-country rally and has minimal experience of Nissan’s rugged four-wheel-drive pick-up. McRae stressed that it was a one-off drive, but expressed the hope that it could be the first step in a new chapter of his career.
“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I always enjoyed the Safari, especially the old Safaris, an event where you could pace yourself, but it’s very much a learning year for me,” McRae said.
He will be co-driven for the first time by Sweden’s Tina Thorner.
bron: WorldRallyNews