IV Rally de España Histórico

Sainz returns to the top

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:34:18 +0000

After the sixth tranche of the second stage, and last of the ten that made the program, Carlos Sainz has claimed victory in the Rally of Spain History IV. The Porsche 911 of Madrid, with co-driver Luis Moya has completed the test with just over 46 seconds gap to second placed Spanish also Jesus Ferreiro, another Porsche 911. The two have been waging a beautiful and vibrant side by side during the two stages of the rally, which was finally Sainz has taken the upper hand by winning eight of the nine sections played, the former had to be neutralized.
The Italian “Peter” has cast its imposing Gr.B Lancia 037 at the bottom of the podium, almost three minutes of his head, beating the Porsche Carrera de Toño Sainz, fourth after a final big rally, which has traced several positions. Closing the luxury quintet, the Austrian Harrach and his Mitsubishi Lancer.
Obviously the result in the Championship of Spain is Spanish for the top three in Europe: The two brothers Sainz, Carlos and Toño, share podium with Galician Ferreiro in a thrilling photo finish.
Following the Rally, Carlos Sainz stated “I am very happy, first because the rally has gone very well and secondly because, when we decided to run, had little to gain and everything to lose. But the effort has paid off, with the result and be able to help rally and support the sport. ”
Jesus Ferreiro, meanwhile, said that “has been one of my best rallies in terms of outcome. Expected to be among the top five, but not so high. I enjoyed and my congratulations to the organization. Have been good stretches and public good. Running alongside Carlos is always a great encouragement. ”
Finally, the Italian “Peter” said that “the stages were very fast, but beautiful and interesting. Running in Spain is always exciting for the fan support. Earn Carlos was impossible, but it was a dream run with him.”
Classification IV Historic Rally of Spain
1. C.Sainz/L.Moya (Porsche 911), 1:28:12.5; 2. J.Ferreiro/J.Anido (Porsche 911), a 46.7; 3. “Pedro”/A.Giovanni (Lancia 037), a 2:56.9; 4. T.Sainz/J.Martínez (Porsche 911), a 4.13.3; 5. E.Harrach/L.Welsersheimb (Mitsubishi Lancer 2000), a 4:39.1.

Sainz still leader

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:19:50 +0000

Completed the first three sections of the six planned for today, Carlos Sainz continues to lead the standings, fighting with another nice Porsche 911 in the hands of Spanish Ferreiro. Few developments during the first half, with Sainz following problems in the carburetor of his car and not finding the optimal performance. However, only a section has resisted so far, since the beginning of yesterday’s rally. Behind the leading duo, are placed two Lancia 037, the italian Peter -despite losing some time in the sixth section- and the Norwegian-Jensen, with Toño Sainz closing out the top five so far. We’ll see what we can expect for the last three sections remaining for the conclusion of the rally: Burgohondo, Mijares and Serranillos.

Sainz leader but not perfect with a small technical problem

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:41:41 +0000

Then came the day we all expected. Finished presentations, previous procedures, and when we had not yet recovered from the strong emotions experienced in the pre-start meeting yesterday at the Royal Palace of Madrid, at 18 hours a day plucked the first stage of Spain Historic Rally 2012 . And it did in Avila, another unique scenario and the height of such a test, scoring for the European Championship. The imposing city walls of Avila served as a starting point from which the 76 licensed vehicles, with its characters on board, were taking out and receiving the affection of fans. And the head of them, of course, Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Luis Moya, the most acclaimed by the people present there.
Moment of truth. Ahead, four flights reserved on the agenda of this first stage, two passes through the port Herradón Arrebatacapas and a beginning … And no one expected. The first leg had to be neutralized through no fault of the rally, to be forced to let an ambulance on the way to help a motorist crashed out of the race. It was then the second installment in charge of setting the top of the race. And it fell on the side of Carlos Sainz and his Porsche 911, showing that also knows how to dominate a landmark. A law clearly imposed at the end of the first stage and ending the day with an advantage. And that Sainz has not proven entirely comfortable to have to fight a lot with the car, not fully enjoy the driving. In addition, a technical problem with a carburetor engine has been prevented from going at full capacity.

Behind closed battle with the European standard, with the galician Jesus Ferreiro (Porsche 911) the most effective can set the fastest time in the fourth section. The Italian “Pedro” (Lancia 037) is third. Toño Sainz, with initial problems when burning waste oil, is sixth, third in National Speed.
Classement première étape
1. C.Sainz/L.Moya (Porsche 911), 24:26.7; 2. J.Ferreiro/J.Anido (Porsche 911), a 8.2; 3. “Pedro”/A.Giovanni (Lancia 037), a 20.5; 4. S.Giombini/S.Cirillo (Lancia 037), a 55.4; 5. V.Jensen/E.Pedersen (Lancia 037), a 1:05.8.

Press conference preview

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:51:11 +0000

With cars located in the park closed, Carlos Sainz gave his comentarioas before the start of the race, just after arriving to make a previous test in Puerto de la Cruz del Hierro. “This morning when we made the first pass was not going too well but now I have left regulated conditions. reunion with Luis Moya I see with great enthusiasm and what better reason to do competing together. Recalling old days we enjoyed much training. Two or three miles from the first tranche have been enough to identify. We have spent many hours and many miles together that has been simple and natural. it is impossible after so many years together that was not as formerly. In this sense, no problems.

On his Porsche, Sainz said: “Stranger I have found the car. It is going back 25-30 years ago. The hardest thing is to understand this 911. Especially coming from the Golf test last week, perhaps the modern rally car, and move into a historic vehicle, which is a shock. this is not to say that Porsche is not great, seeing it in its context, when so marked an era. from this afternoon and tomorrow, to enjoy it. “

“A-fans-Sainz still enjoy as I say we will. It is important to keep evidence of this kind in Avila near Madrid, where it is difficult to have rallies. So be careful and respect signs and be placed in correct and safe sites “.

Luis Moya …
“At first I reread the notes I was strange. To which I sat in the car goes all natural. It makes a tremendous enthusiasm and I’m having a great time. Carlos knows that I have for what you need. I love to feel the competition from new “.

Historical Start Ceremony in Madrid

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:03:08 +0000

They say things are not how they start, but how to finish, but in light of what happened today at the gates of the Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain Historic Rally IV is poised to become a test that lives up to its name .. . Historical.
The surroundings of the historic building of the capital have been small and have been overwhelmed by the historic number of people and media to enjoy the kick-off the rally, scoring well for the European Championship. A ceremony presided over by Ms. Carlota Castrejana, Director of Sports in the Community of Madrid and D.Javier Sanz, Sports Director of the Spanish Federation.
Among the protagonists of this event so emotional, they, Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya, hogging all the eyes of fans and camera flashes in his return to competition. With them, the Porsche 911, 1981 and number one sporting palm, waiting to return to the top of the podium at a rally. Already in the morning, from investigations undertaken in the historic Jarama Circuit Race, had their first public appearance in the, in this emotionally charged adventure sports, feeling both “great excitement about the reunion, by the momentum of a rally like this in Madrid where no lavish motor tests and the surrounding environment. We enjoy a car like this feeling with which we have not run, which has almost as much power and thrust as the existing but with much less technological burden. ” Carlos was thrilled with the recognition of the public, adults and children, who filled the sidewalks and just leaves a human corridor through which to exit the car.
They have both stopped to take pictures with fans, signing autographs and put your mark on photos from the past of these people were shown. Unforgettable!
From the incomparable scenery of the Royal Palace has left a wonderful selection of 76 vehicles in impeccable condition of magazine, with symphonic sounds of engines and a striking variety of models with massive presence of Porsche 911-more than thirty-and Ford Escort on the half-but others such as Lancia 037 which blinded sight.
Previously, the Italian Andrea Zanussi, Champion of Europe, was the recognition of 30 years celebration of the victory at Rally of Spain driving the Fiat 131 Abarth. A car that has been present on the Plaza de Oriente, in the door wearing a commemorative special numbers such onomastic sports. For the outgoing edge, and at night the moon almost full, crossed the Gulf pilot Toño Sainz-compete the two brothers in the same test is center of attention, Antonio Albacete with Mini, Santiago Canizares with a Porsche 911 SC …
The race says goodbye to Madrid to move Avila where he developed the rest of the test. Tomorrow the first stage, starting at 18 pm and end past 23 hours, with four special stages at night.

Jarama scruteenering

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:20:33 +0000

Teams and drivers have passed the first step to begin the competition. The prescriptive and regulatory administrative and technical checks that have been developed in the facilities of Jarama Circuit RACE.Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya has been presented for the first time in public with his Porsche 911 wearing the number 1 on the doors and around them has made quite a stir. Many amateur seeking the autograph and picture with them, and even have been signed photographs of the past in which the applicant appeared together his two idols World Champs. Start IV Historic Rally of Spain.
The 76 teams that have finally been submitted to the rally drives to the next step, the Ceremonial Start at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Entry of 77 teams

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:30:57 +0000

It has released the entry list with the sensational figure palindrome of 77 teams, adding the participants in the three championships for which rates the Rally IV of Spain, European Speed, and National Speed & Regularity.
Carlos Sainz is at the top of the list with references of European like the Italian “Pedro”, the Norwegian Valter Jensen, Harrach Ersnt Austrian, German Reinhard Hainbach, the Andorran Ferran Font, Czech Miroslav Janota-in photo-…
Many Porsche, Lancia and Ford as well as some Opel, Mitsubishi, Renault, Volkswagen, Seat …
We can ignore the other Spanish arrived in Europe: Toño Sainz, Jesús Ferreiro, and Joaquín Domenech dares to challenge Europe with his Panda.
Scoring only for the Spanish Championship of Speed will be names like Jose Antonio Zorrilla with current Opel-Speed Champion of Spain, Antonio Albacete at the controls of the Mini, Santiago Cañizares, with its new Porsche-, Galician Jorge “Rantur “Gonzalez-eye on his time with the Escort, the Serratosa, father driving on the unmistakable TVR and son…
In Regularity, Jose Ramon Campos-championship leader after winning the inaugural event in Cantabria-, Giovanni Breda REH-winner last year, Ricardo González-regular on the podium in this test-another winner like John Gui SHR. .. Shocking Teo Martín contest that was parked to Lancia 037 speed used in 2011 to compete in regularity in 2012 with a Mercedes 450 SLC.
Registration for Historic Historic Rally.

Press conference in Avila

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:40:08 +0000

Press conference. Carlos Gracia, Miguel Angel García Nieto & Miguel Díaz Aboitiz

The hall of the hotel in Avila Fontecruz is filled with the smell of gasoline in the presentation of the Rally held in Avila. Event has been supported by the Mayor of Avila, D. Miguel Angel Garcia Nieto, accompanied by Mr. Carlos Gracia, President of the Royal Spanish Automobile Federation. I could not lack of audio on the table our President of the Organizing Committee, Miguel Diaz Aboitiz.

Miguel Diaz thanked Aboitiz “Avila, city and state for allowing us to enjoy a road and a warmth that is hard to find elsewhere. Support also provide us with all provincial institutions and law enforcement agencies without which we could not do this test. Three years are associated with Avila and trust that is a long-distance marriage. I do not forget the sponsors and the public, who has behaved in an exemplary way these issues. And they say that in this edition which is expected massive influx and that will always be advised by those who know and new for those who already understand what a rally. Let them all and take the opportunity to acculturating people who think racing is about four crazy. ”

Carlos Gracia emphasized “the consolidation of the Rally of Spain. Seeing the number of entries, with the best drivers in the field, we see that the test is over. It counts for the European Championship and the goal is to be the best proof of the European context. I thank Avila institutional support. I would like the test still here, it has all the ingredients to be the right place. I appreciate the work of this professional organization that works with professionalism but that is a matter of example. Special mention for the Civil Guard and local police for their cooperation and special effort. Hopefully a success of such an important event”.

Miguel Angel Garcia Nieto, ruler of Ávila, noted “four editions this will be the third time the test comes here. We choose for the rich heritage that we treasure, our hospitality and the stages we have, with these roads of our province so enviable to the rallies, which have already been seen many engine tests. The European nature is a very important fact, for the test and Ávila.Y moreover, have Carlos Sainz with Luis Moya running the rally shows the high level sports and high media coverage. Carlos is a great athlete and a great leader of the masses. View active motor jewelry is unique, especially knowing that they do not roll on a route or concentration, if not in competition. It will be with the walls of Ávila witness and, in the space outside the Convention Centre Lienzo Norte where we can see in the city the presence of racing cars. ”

Presence in the room of a representation of the Civil Guard Lieutenant Colonel Command Chief Avila, Mr. Juan Manuel Rozas Llende and Mr José Francisco Hernandez, Deputy Town Mayor, and Ms. Carmen Jimenez, Councillor the area of Employment, Industry and Commerce.

Also the presence of Mr. Carlos Jimenez, President of the Automobile Federation of Castile and Leon, Mr. Arturo Menac, Gulf lubricants as well as two of the pilots with more weight in this race, like Toño Sainz and Italian Andrea Zanussi-winning Rally 30 years ago in Spain, to the right of the photo.

Zanussi, Sainz y Gracia

Great atmosphere with an initial test support for all levels national, autonoómicos, local, sports ….

Jueves 8 marzo: Madrid se alía con el Rally

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:39:40 +0000

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Gran escena: historia de Madrid mezclada con Historia del Motor

La puesta en escena de la edición europea del Rally de España comienza este jueves 8 de marzo. Lo hará con el reencuentro de la Capital de España con la competición del motor en un escenario madrileño de larga tradición Histórica.

En 2011 conseguimos lo que para algunos era una misión imposible: tomar la salida desde el Palacio Real, abriendo así una vía que ahora se repite por segunda vez.

El monumental Palacio Real madrileño, obra del Siglo XVII y residencia oficial de su Majestad el Rey de España, será testigo de la magnificencia que presenta la lista de inscritos de esta edición con un parque cerrado con casi ochenta vehículos. A las 20:30 horas, Carlos Sainz y Luis Moya, a bordo del Porsche número, 1 tomarán la salida ante el delirio de los aficionados y público en general, con abundantes turistas, que descubrirán por sorpresa, en pleno centro de Madrid, una foto única. Seguidamente irán pasando el resto de equipos con especial atención en los nuestros encabezados por Toño Sainz o José Antonio Zorrilla como vigente Campeón de España de Históricos.

Recordad que podéis acudir todos a contemplar la exposición de cochés únicos pues el parque cerrado queda instalado en la explanada delantera, junto a la Plaza de Oriente, en la que también se encuentra el Teatro Real.

Así, podremos trasladar a Europa una de las imágenes más bellas de Madrid, la del mayor palacio de Europa Occidental, por su extensión de 135.000 m² y sus 3.418 habitaciones.

Madrid se alía de nuevo con la efervescencia del Rally de España Histórico y juntos engrandecen la competición.

Last details. We´re in the rally week

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:45:13 +0000

Ready to the start

Rally comes the week! We are in the countdown. Remember: Thursday March 8, preliminary verifications day at Jarama in the morning and pre-start at the Royal Palace in the afternoon.

We got everything ready. The material is waiting to be delivered to their recipients. Medinart has shaped everything it stands the test image, with careful work to detail … creativity and unique ideas that make this rally in a different test. Not only in regard to the unique adhesives, signs, bulletin boards times … A thousand details that have not been random and reflects the spirit of our test. As also shown by our unique trophies that can not be purchased at any odds hand, authentic incunabula, that will get those placed in positions of honor. You even have to bottles of cava for the awards ceremony with our image, so you can take home the final podium in the celebrate their sporting success.

Cava bottle IV Rally de España