Richie Dalton's Ford Fiesta Proto is on its way to New Zealand for the first round of the NZ Rally Championship, the Otago Rally (April 13-15).
Dalton tested the car last week at a tarmac rallysprint in Sydney, and despite blowing a turbo, the Irishman is thrilled with the performance of the car.
"We blew a turbo at the rallysprint, but put the spare on and it transformed the car," he told RallySport Magazine.
"The car is heaps sharper.
"We think we had a faulty turbo. It could have been related to an oil issue in the billet block and was not getting the oil through to the turbo oil feeder.
"It's going exceptionally well now and we're really happy."
Dalton is part of star-studded field for the Otago Rally that also includes WRC star Hayden Paddon in a Hyundai i20 AP4+, and popular Norwegian Mads Ostberg, who'll drive a Ford Escort RS1800 in the Classic Rally.
Dalton and co-driver John Allen will contest all rounds of the 2018 New Zealand Rally Championship.
Related news:
https://rallysportmag.com/successful-gravel-rally-test-for-daltons-ford-fiesta-proto/
https://rallysportmag.com/two-rally-championships-two-countries-in-2018-for-dalton/
Â
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.
"We think we had a faulty turbo. It could have been related to an oil issue in the billet block and was not getting the oil through to the turbo oil feeder.
