In this week’s episode Mike, Ian, and Matt start off with an interview with international co-driver Phil Hall. Phil not only competed in WRC Australia last weekend, but has also done events in the British Rally Championship, Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy, the Canadian Rally Championship, and Rally America. We also review last weekend’s release of the Rally America 2017 schedule and the changes to their championship structure.
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Show Notes:
Interview with Phil Hall
The 28 year old co-driver has competed in BTRDA, BRC, The Finnish Rally Championship, the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy in the WRC, Canadian Rally Championship, and in Rally America. This kid’s been everywhere and is still going places!
Phil would like to thank his WRC Australia supporters: MSA Academy; Atlantic Oil; Damesa Industries; and of course his team Rhys Pinter Rallysport.
WRC News
- WRC Australia –
Lexar Photograph of the Year – Gergely Makai, Rally Racing, Hungary
Rally America News –
Round #1: Sno Rally, January 27
Round #2: Drift Rally, January 28
Round #3: Trespassers Wil Rally, March 17
Round #4: 100 Acre Wood Rally, March 18
Round #5 Southern Ohio Forests Rally, May 19
Round #6 Scioto Trail Rally, May 20
Round #7: Prospectors Run Rally, July 21
Round #8: Blazin Saddles Rally, July 22
Sno*Drift Summer Rally, August 5:
Round #9 (Scores 50% national points)
Rally Wyoming:
Round #10: Buffalo Bill Rally, August 25
Round #11: Prairie Trail Rally, August 26
Round #12 (Scores 50% national points)
Lake Superior Performance Rally:
Round #13: Lac Vieux Desert Rally, October 20
Round #14: Ottawa Rally, October 21
- RA Licensing savings: You can save $40 on your $175 Rally America license fee if you order before Thanksgiving using the special code “GivingThanks2017”