Harry Bates in his Toyota Yaris AP4 at Rally Australia late last year. Photo: Peter Whitten
With Taylor and Subaru looking to re-live the glory of 2016, the deal will see the traditional rivalry between the two iconic rally manufacturers continue for another year.
While the new Yaris could put Bates in the best position to achieve his dream after Toyota Gazoo Racing’s success on the world stage, Bates is well aware of the power of Taylor’s new wheels.
“The Subaru and Toyota rivalry has been going on for more than 30 years now and it’s amazing that these two brands have stayed at the forefront of the sport for so long,” Bates explained.
“As for Molly and my rivalry, our relationship also goes back many years as we grew up together, we have always been family friends and once again, we are going up against each other.
“In 2016, when she won the title in her first year, I was in the fight as well and it came all the way down the last round and now I am more motivated than ever to win.
“I do acknowledge that she is in a new Subaru this year, so I am expecting her to be a lot quicker than she was last year. I think we can also expect more closer battles between us this year.”
The CAMS Australian Rally Championship will kick off in Western Australia on 5-7 April for the Make Smoking History Forest Rally.
Source: ARC
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