South Australian Guy Tyler, and Victorian Arron Windus, have been selected by Vauxhall as two of eight drivers to in a worldwide search for a rally driver competition.
Arron Windus in action in last year's Victorian Rally Championship. (John Doutch photo)The manufacturer has two Adam R2 spec cars, and put out a worldwide call for fledgling drivers to nominate themselves. Tyler and Windus got the call up.
Tyler has shown his pace in his rapid Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V by winning the local State Championship.
“I actually leave this week to meet the team and interview for the drive,” Tyler said. “It’s incredible to think that I’m one of just eight drivers selected by Vauxhall to meet for the drive.”
The eventual winner will drive the car in the British Junior Rally Championship.
Windus, the 19-year-old son of former ARC regular Darren, burst onto the Victorian Rally Championship scene last year and says he’s blown away by the chance to vie for the Vauxhall seat.
“My first rally was last year, it ended pretty badly but it was a learning experience. By the end of the year I’d won my first rally. And now this opportunity, it’s a massive eye opener to even be considered,” Windus said.
“I travel to the UK with no expectations, but to even be selected feels incredible. I go with absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain!”
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