Building up to the Ypres Rally, Belgian television paid tribute to the three greats of Belgian rally, Robert Droogmans, Patrick Snijers and Marc Duez, also known as the Three Musketeers. The anecdotes are restricted to Dutch-speakers, the spectacular archive footage is a treat for every motorsports fan. Many thanks to VRT journalist Eric Dupain.
View PostDroogman ready for new Ypres triumph
As if there was any doubt Robert Droogmans is ready to retain his Ypres Historic Rally title. near Philippeville, Droogmans and co-driver Johnny Vangrieken shook down their Ford Escort MkII, the car in which they will challenge their Team FSE team-mate Marc Duez.
View Post adrenalin, rally, team fse, ypresDuez challenges Droogmans in Ypres
For most fans reigning Ypres champion Robert Droogmans is the man to beat in the Ypres Historic Rally. One man who thinks differently is Funstillexists team-mate Marc Duez. The two legends of Belgian rally promise to deliver fireworks as Ypres 2011 marks the first ever time the old rivals go head to head in nearly […]
View Post adrenalin, rally, team fse, ypresJohnny Herbert and the Mazda 787B in Le Mans
June 1991. With its 787B prototype Mazda surprises friend and foe at Le Mans. While Johnny Herbert, Bertrand Gachot and Volker Weidler take their car to victory, the Wankel engine howl mesmerizes each and every fan. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of that famous victory, Johnny Herbert got to drive the 787B once again for […]
View Post adrenalin, le mansDramatic finish in Indy 500
Young rookie JR Hildebrand was well on his way to make history in the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500. The 23-year-old American picked up the lead in the final laps, but then the unthinkable happened. In the very last corner of the very last lap, Hildebrand got up too high on the dusty part […]
View Post adrenalin, indy 500, indycarThierry Neuville shines in Corsica
On the isle of Corsica, rally starlet Thierry Neuville became the youngest ever winner in an IRC rally. Relive the final stage as the 22-year-old Belgian and his co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul took their Kronos Peugeot 207 across the line. A young man to watch out for.
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