Rally / 06 June 2012
Martin Kangur is going for the title in IRC 2WD Cup
Martin Kangur driving Honda Civic Type-R R3 prepared by JAS Motorsport wants to change his last years fourth place in IRC 2WD Cup for the title this year.This years first start in his IRC campaign will be in Sicilia, Targa Florio Rally held on 14-16th of June. From there like most of the other IRC drivers Martin will go to Belgium to Geko Ypres Rally. Both events are tarmac rallies. Before Targa Florio Martin and JAS Motorsport will do tests on tarmac.
Last years Rally Scotland winner in 2WD class Martin Kangur will compete like last year with Honda Civic Type-R R3 prepared by JAS Motorsport. This means for the 19 years old rally driver who comes from Estonian summer capital P?rnu a second year in the IRC.
Martin Kangur who is Estonian Champion in 2WD class A7 competed also like many other young drivers in Estonia in Honda Racing Youth Rally Championship.
T?nu Vahtel, Honda Baltic CEO: ?Many talented Estonian rally drivers started their careers competing in Honda Racing Youth Rally Championship. So has Martin who is now starting his second season in IRC 2WD Cup. Last year showed that he is fast on both surfaces and we have worked hard between seasons that he could fight for the title in IRC 2WD Cup.?