2009 Rookie and Junior New Zealand Rally Champion, Matt Jansen, will be behind the wheel of a new version of his successful MITECH WELDERS Subaru for the 2011 rally season. Â The 23 year old Cantabrian has just taken delivery of a Prodrive-built 2010 N15 model Impreza WRX that is virtually brand new, having only contested a handful of tarmac rallies in Portugal last year. Â "We are delighted to have been able to get such an up-to-date version," said a very happy Matt, "and to get one that has been built by Prodrive - renowned for their experience with Subaru in the World Rally Championship - is a real bonus..." Â "We thought long and hard about the options of building a new car ourselves or buying an existing one, but when I found this one for sale on an international website, it didn't take long to decide which way to go." Â Matt plans to have the car out on as many rallysprints and hillclimbs as possible, with his first full rally being at Westland on March 19th. Â "The new car is left-hand-drive, so it is vital that I get as much time behind the wheel as I can to be ready for Otago [Rally Otago - the opening round of the New Zealand Rally Championship in early April], and to give the guys [the PMT Motorsport Service Crew] plenty of opportunity to familiarise themselves with how it works too." Â "Last year we never quite got ourselves onto that all-important podium pace that is our current NZRC goal, but we know that this investment will give us the best shot at achieving that...."
SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO READ THE FULL STORY
RallySport Magazine Subscription
Select Subscription Level
Select Subscription Length
Recurring Subscription Cost
A subscription to RallySport Magazine give you access to all our rally
content from Australia, New Zealand and around the world – with news,
features and experiences nobody can match.
Our team are dedicated to providing an unrivalled experience which
shares, supports and promotes the sport of rallying.
By clicking "Subscribe Now" you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine.
If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.
We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires.
If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period.
You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.
Account Created!
Welcome to RallySport Magazine VIP Membership.
Get ready for your rally news experience to completely transform.
Start browsing news, exclusive VIP content or check out your account.
