What makes this remarkable is just that over two months ago their Evolution Lancer RS, which will compete in the production Group N class, was nothing more than a bare shell sitting in Ben’s garage.
With lots of late nights and a huge amount of help from the rally community they are now ready to tackle one of the biggest motor sport events in the world.
“It’s been a tough couple months and lots of tight deadlines, but all the suppliers and fabricators of parts have been a great help,†Ben said. “As soon as I mention what I’m trying to do in such a short time frame everyone has bent over backwards to accommodate me.â€
A day-long test session at Oran Park for the car’s first and last shakedown before the rally went smoothly, with the car proving to be a great performer out of the box, with Ben quietly confident of a good result.
“The test session couldn’t have gone any better and the car didn’t miss a beat all day, which is a huge testament to the work Mitsubishi puts into their Evolution Lancers out of the factory. We can just bolt a basically standard car together with a roll cage and some rally suspension and be competitive.â€
Ben and Mathew will use the opportunity to promote young driver education and entry level motor sport events which will be run by the North Shore Sporting Car Club. These events are aimed at giving young drivers more car control skills and at the same time giving them an introduction to entry level motor sport.
The first event will be held at Cattai just north of Windsor on November 1. For more information about the driver training day’s head to www.nsscc.com.au, and to follow Ben and Mathew’s progress throughout Repco Rally Australia head to www.cullenrallysport.com.
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