AMS sponsored ACP rally EVO X claims a podium finish!
Jun 1, 2009, 04:46 PM
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AMS sponsored ACP rally EVO X claims a podium finish!
Rally driver Andrew “ACP” Comrie-Picard took a second-place finish at Round 2 of the Canadian Rally Championship over the weekend and is now set to return to U.S. competition in Pennsylvania in a few days.
Comrie-Picard and co-driver Robbie Durant took their new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to the Rocky Mountain Rally, based in Calgary, Alberta, for the high-speed May 29-30 event.
“It was an intense two days of competition, especially with the gravel debut of the new car” said Comrie-Picard. “The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a strong platform and we’re working to improve its performance with every event. The Evo X will be more and more competitive through the year.”
The new car is under development this season in Canada, while the team continues its aggressive campaign in their 2007 NOS Energy Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX south of the border.
In addition to the rally, the team welcomed key partners, including a number of local Yokohama Tire dealers, for ride-along sessions the day before the event – giving their supporters the ride of a lifetime on a gravel course east of Calgary.
Special thanks to Calgary’s Platinum Mitsubishi for hosting the team at the dealership during the contest.
The result brings the team into third overall in the Canadian championship. Subaru Rally Team Canada driver Pat Richard and Rockstar Energy’s Antoine L’Estage are tied for the lead – with one win and one DNF apiece after the opening two rounds.
“We had some luck on our side this weekend that allowed us to podium despite some inevitable teething trouble with the new car,” said Comrie-Picard. “It was an excellent learning event for us and now we know what we’ll be working on before the next Canadian round.”
Meanwhile, Comrie-Picard is narrowly in third-place overall after five rounds in the Rally America championship, behind Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana and Rockstar Energy’s Tanner Foust.
“The Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally is close to home for us and we know it well,” said Comrie-Picard. “We’re looking forward to resuming our US championship campaign – as well as facing off against some series newcomers.”
The event is expected to feature the American rally debut of Swedish World Rally competitors Patrik Sandell and Emil Axelsson, and Freestyle motocross champion Brian Deegan — winner of 11 X Games medals.
The Susquehannock Trail event has long been known as one of the most demanding events on the U.S. calendar. The 2009 running of the contest features a return to the popular two-day format, with a spectator-friendly daylight schedule and super special stages on each day.
Teams will take on over 100 miles of competitive stages this coming weekend (June 5-6) on a tricky course that’s fast-paced, yet technical. Narrow but very fast roads, with the potential for slick mud if wet, translate to plenty of challenges for competitors.
The ACP Rally program is made possible by:
* NOS Energy (www.drinknos.com)
* K&N (www.knfilters.com)
* Mitsubishi Canada (www.mitsubishi-motors.ca)
* Yokohama Canada (www.yokohama.ca)
* Motul (www.motulusa.com)
* AMS (www.amsperformance.com)
* Works (www.worksevo.com)
* Brian Crower (www.briancrower.com)
* JE (www.jepistons.com)
* Exedy (www.exedyusa.com)
* Öhlins (www.ohlinsusa.com)
* Pfitzner Performance Gearbox (www.ppgearbox.com.au)
* Mishimoto (www.mishimoto.com)
* Oakley (www.oakley.com)
* Innovate Motorsports (www.tuneyourengine.com)
* Team Dynamics (www.teamdynamicsracing.com)
* Endless (www.endlessusa.com)
* NBB (www.nbblights.ca)
* Sparco (www.sparcousa.com)
* NGK (www.ngksparkplugs.com)
* Seibon Carbon (www.seiboncarbon.com)
* Piloti (www.piloti.com)
* Skull Candy (www.skullcandy.com)
Comrie-Picard and co-driver Robbie Durant took their new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to the Rocky Mountain Rally, based in Calgary, Alberta, for the high-speed May 29-30 event.
“It was an intense two days of competition, especially with the gravel debut of the new car” said Comrie-Picard. “The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a strong platform and we’re working to improve its performance with every event. The Evo X will be more and more competitive through the year.”
The new car is under development this season in Canada, while the team continues its aggressive campaign in their 2007 NOS Energy Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX south of the border.
In addition to the rally, the team welcomed key partners, including a number of local Yokohama Tire dealers, for ride-along sessions the day before the event – giving their supporters the ride of a lifetime on a gravel course east of Calgary.
Special thanks to Calgary’s Platinum Mitsubishi for hosting the team at the dealership during the contest.
The result brings the team into third overall in the Canadian championship. Subaru Rally Team Canada driver Pat Richard and Rockstar Energy’s Antoine L’Estage are tied for the lead – with one win and one DNF apiece after the opening two rounds.
“We had some luck on our side this weekend that allowed us to podium despite some inevitable teething trouble with the new car,” said Comrie-Picard. “It was an excellent learning event for us and now we know what we’ll be working on before the next Canadian round.”
Meanwhile, Comrie-Picard is narrowly in third-place overall after five rounds in the Rally America championship, behind Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana and Rockstar Energy’s Tanner Foust.
“The Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally is close to home for us and we know it well,” said Comrie-Picard. “We’re looking forward to resuming our US championship campaign – as well as facing off against some series newcomers.”
The event is expected to feature the American rally debut of Swedish World Rally competitors Patrik Sandell and Emil Axelsson, and Freestyle motocross champion Brian Deegan — winner of 11 X Games medals.
The Susquehannock Trail event has long been known as one of the most demanding events on the U.S. calendar. The 2009 running of the contest features a return to the popular two-day format, with a spectator-friendly daylight schedule and super special stages on each day.
Teams will take on over 100 miles of competitive stages this coming weekend (June 5-6) on a tricky course that’s fast-paced, yet technical. Narrow but very fast roads, with the potential for slick mud if wet, translate to plenty of challenges for competitors.
The ACP Rally program is made possible by:
* NOS Energy (www.drinknos.com)
* K&N (www.knfilters.com)
* Mitsubishi Canada (www.mitsubishi-motors.ca)
* Yokohama Canada (www.yokohama.ca)
* Motul (www.motulusa.com)
* AMS (www.amsperformance.com)
* Works (www.worksevo.com)
* Brian Crower (www.briancrower.com)
* JE (www.jepistons.com)
* Exedy (www.exedyusa.com)
* Öhlins (www.ohlinsusa.com)
* Pfitzner Performance Gearbox (www.ppgearbox.com.au)
* Mishimoto (www.mishimoto.com)
* Oakley (www.oakley.com)
* Innovate Motorsports (www.tuneyourengine.com)
* Team Dynamics (www.teamdynamicsracing.com)
* Endless (www.endlessusa.com)
* NBB (www.nbblights.ca)
* Sparco (www.sparcousa.com)
* NGK (www.ngksparkplugs.com)
* Seibon Carbon (www.seiboncarbon.com)
* Piloti (www.piloti.com)
* Skull Candy (www.skullcandy.com)
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That's awesome. 
I talk to Rob Metcalfe every once in awhile since I work for Peltor and they use our intercom in one (or more?) of the cars. Real nice guy and I'm sure the rest of the team is as well!
Wishing the whole team the best!
I talk to Rob Metcalfe every once in awhile since I work for Peltor and they use our intercom in one (or more?) of the cars. Real nice guy and I'm sure the rest of the team is as well! Wishing the whole team the best!
Last edited by tony_b; Jun 1, 2009 at 07:44 PM.
