Honda Civic Type R To Face New Asphalt Challenge

Honda Civic Type R is equipped with a light quality Honda Civic tail and run by JAS Motorsport will move onto the asphalt of the third round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which is the Ypres Rally Belgium.On The gravel Rally May Turkey, divers Dani Sola and Luca Betti made a promising start with the car. But, like the Honda riders will be against a wide range of well-known national experts, specializing in asphalt roads of Belgium, will begin a new chapter in developing the new car. Pirelli, a provider of factory support and custom tires developed a seed of the car more competitive with Front Drive Car Rally wheels, will officially support gianfi aims.The JAS always cooperated to develop the engine with a continuous and uncompromising long collaboration Carlo Giuliano Facetti and are key to the success of JAS-tuned Honda engines last 6 years.JAS team principal Alessandro Mariani said his main goal is to advertise the car in many countries to show their competitiveness customers, the Type R in Gr.R configuration. He explained that this was the reason for his decision to compete in the IRC, which will help to advertise their cars in seven different countries, with visibility into the titan of the media. He said the official support of a reputation as the tire maker Pirelli, makes them feel proud and further increase its commitment to program.He rally continued, explaining that both drivers have extensive international experience, having won the race in JWRC. And, therefore, believe that an international system that best suit your weeks targets.Last, Dani Sol (Spanish, 32, J-WRC champion in 2002) and Luca Betti (Italian, 28 years, 2nd in the Rallye Monte Carlo final between the J-WRC) received his first encounter with the new car. Both are satisfied with the Civic, which has shown a willingness to wrestle with the most competitive rally cars.Luca Betti, said the car has really improved and are at the point where they removed all the little teething problems and therefore can concentrate on launching accessories. Betti added that need to be comfortable with the car to achieve the confidence necessary it.Meanwhile, Dani Sol, who will support this program by Honda in Spain, was also beaten by the car and said the improved base . Nevertheless, the divers, said the Spanish is still young and there are other aspects to the new rules improved.Within Group R Civic Type R has developed, but complement the existing group of a class. Coming in 2008, the group R is oriented production based on two-wheel drive vehicles with 2.0 liter engine. This kind of competitive economy, but is designed as a prototype for future Rally sport's governing body, the needs of FIA.The of Belgium, however, are limited. With several long straights and tight corners, roads are often slippery due to bad weather. Most roads are flanked by deep throw, making even the smallest of errors result of accident.Honda Motor Europe Motorsport Director William De Braekeleer said the best way possible, we hope to show the Civic Type R in Belgium. And so far, he said, the potential was very intimidating that his goal now is to further enhance their learning in order to provide its customers with the best package possible to live their passion with a high level of taste.