Rally Duo Out Again

The local rally duo of David Perrelet and Stefan Arndt of Keris Motorsport were back on the tracks rallying this weekend at Tempest 2000.

Through the welcome support of the local North Camp traders, they were able to complete on the local stages and finish a superb 23rd place overall and first from Hart Motor Club.

The event was flagged off by Gerald Howarth MP, who was also present at the prize giving evening ceremony.

David had never driven the car on the loose surface in anger before, but managed to keep fast and clean.

Perrelet said:

"It was nice to see I haven't lost my touch."

This was his first step into the rally seat in nine months since the Steyr Puch Manx Rally at the Isle of Man earlier this year. He later added:

"I'd like to thank all our sponsors for their support, particularly The Joke Shop in Farnbourough who also donated the fireworks for the aftershow event, although I'm not too sure if the neighbours were too happy about it!"

The team, who are plagued by financial shortfalls this year, finished 2nd in class of the National Championship.

They are keen to find new sponsors for a positive start to next season. - Fleet News (10/11/00)

Tempest Rally 2000

The world of rallying rolls its way into Aldershot this weekend with 90 crews vying to be the quickest around the demanding MoD and Forest land. The Rally takes place in the Aldershot and Bramshill Forest area this Sunday, and is organised by local motor clubs.

Farnborough-based David Perrelet enters the rally after his 13th position last year and a rather forgettable season in between. Ravaged by lack of sponsorship and mechanical problems to his Peugoet, Perrelet and his co-driver Stefan Arndt - 10th in the recent Peugeot 106 Cup - have been hard at work in the garage in recent weeks preparing for what they believe is one of the best rallies on the circuit.

The team is not short of support this time round. The guys have been out canvassing local bussinesses and now have the sponsorship and support of most of their neighbours.

Backed mainly by PUG Performance of Alton, Perrelet said:

"This is a tough rally this year, there are some big cars in it and it's going to be very difficult. We are confident though and believe that if things go our way then we can make the top ten, although that's a tall order."

The British Army Rally Team is also sending six rally Land Rovers, who have just returned from competition in Iceland and Germany.

The Rally is a true family day out and anyone is welcome at any point during the day. - Fleet News (3/11/00)