“We’ve done a one-event deal with RaceTorque to drive a Skoda Fabia R5 that’s currently on its way to Australia from Europe,” Brooks told RallySport Magazine.“The car will arrive directly into Coffs Harbour, where Steve and Andy will have a pre-event test to acclimatise themselves with the car.” The orange Subaru that has graced the ARC stages this year is repairable, but according to Brooks, there’s quite a lot of work involved. “We’ve built the car to extremely high engineering standards with the skills of Pete Nunn and Jason White, and to maintain those standards we were going to run out of time leading up to Rally Australia,” he added.
“I’ve enjoyed the challenge of building a car to try and match the pocket rockets this year, but our hand has been forced after the Adelaide crash.“In many ways, the accident in SA was like a little piece of all the team dying, as we’ve all put so much time and effort into the Subaru.”
Steve Glenney's Subaru WRX was extensively damaged after a roll in South Australia. Photo: Matt Talbot
At this stage, the Skoda lease is only a one-event deal, with Brooks undecided on what 2019 holds in store.“I’ve told the team I want the Subaru repaired and tested by the end of February, so I guess that means we’ll be doing something next year. “What that is remains to be seen,” he added.
Steve Glenney will drive a Skoda Fabia R5 at Rally Australia. Photo: Luke Whitten
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